Patents by Inventor Antti Lehmussaari

Antti Lehmussaari 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).

  • Process for steeping cereals with a new enzyme preparation
    Patent number: 4914029
    Abstract: Corn or sorghum kernels are steeped in warm water containing sulfur dioxide in the presence of an enzyme preparation including one or more phytin-degrading enzymes, such as phytase and acid phosphatases, to eliminate or greatly reduce phytic acid and the salts of phytic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Dorr-Oliver Incorporated
    Inventors: Abraham Caransa, Timo Vaara, Martti Vaara, Maarit Simell, Antti Lehmussaari
  • 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