Patents by Inventor Aino Mansikkamaki

Aino Mansikkamaki has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Enzyme-containing granules coated with hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol or copolymer thereof
    Patent number: 5324649
    Abstract: A granular enzyme composition is produced, having reduced tendencies to form dust and leave residue, and exhibiting improved stability and delayed release characteristics. The granular composition comprises a core, an enzyme layer and an outer coating layer. The enzyme layer, and optionally the core and outer coating layer, contain a vinyl polymer. The vinyl polymer is preferably a hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol or copolymer thereof. The hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol has varying degrees of hydrolysis in the core, enzyme layer and outer coating layer. Also disclosed are methods for making such enzyme-containing granules, the methods having greatly reduced processing time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Assignee: Genencor International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond E. Arnold, Nathaniel T. Becker, Matthew G. Boston, Aino Mansikkamaki, Curran M. Simpson, Daniel J. Wendt
  • Process for the extraction of .beta.-amylase from barley grains
    Patent number: 4675296
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for preparing a commercial .beta.-amylase product from whole or at least partially dehusked barley grain by extracting the grain with water. The water may optionally contain a reducing agent. The invention further comprises the purification, concentration and stabilization of the .beta.-amylase solution and the resultant commerical product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Suomen Sokeri Oy
    Inventors: Antti Lehmussaari, Aino Mansikkamaki