Patents by Inventor Hanna Kontkanen

Hanna Kontkanen 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).

  • DAIRY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM
    Publication number: 20210282425
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a protein containing dairy mousse, such as a quark mousse or a yogurt mousse. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of producing whipped dairy products involving the use of an ideal whey protein solution and protein modifying enzyme in the production of dairy mousses. The invention enables the production of dairy whipped products with relatively high protein content simultaneously with relatively low carbohydrate and fat contents in which the bubbles improve the mouth feel and rheological performance of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Hanna KONTKANEN, Saara LAIHO, Päivi MYLLÄRINEN
  • Methods for producing dairy products
    Patent number: 11033040
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a protein containing dairy mousse, such as a quark mousse or a yogurt mousse. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of producing whipped dairy products involving the use of an ideal whey protein solution and protein modifying enzyme in the production of dairy mousses. The invention enables the production of dairy whipped products with relatively high protein content simultaneously with relatively low carbohydrate and fat contents in which the bubbles improve the mouth feel and rheological performance of the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: VALIO LTD.
    Inventors: Hanna Kontkanen, Saara Laiho, Päivi Myllärinen
  • Polypeptides and active fragments of polypeptides having at least one esterase activity
    Patent number: 9783793
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polypeptides, or fragments of polypeptides, genes encoding them and means for producing said polypeptides. In detail the invention relates to polypeptides having esterase, suberinase and/or cutinase activity at low pH. This invention relates also to compositions containing the polypeptides and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT
    Inventors: Antti Nyyssola, Hanna Kontkanen, Mari Hakkinen, Ville Pihlajaniemi, Markku Saloheimo, Johanna Buchert, Tiina Nakari-Setala
  • DAIRY PRODUCTS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM
    Publication number: 20170202232
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a protein containing dairy mousse, such as a quark mousse or a yogurt mousse. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of producing whipped dairy products involving the use of an ideal whey protein solution and protein modifying enzyme in the production of dairy mousses. The invention enables the production of dairy whipped products with relatively high protein content simultaneously with relatively low carbohydrate and fat contents in which the bubbles improve the mouth feel and rheological performance of the product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Hanna KONTKANEN, Saara LAIHO, Päivi MYLLÄRINEN
  • Novel cutinases, their production and uses
    Publication number: 20140234921
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel polypeptides, or fragments of polypeptides, genes encoding them and means for producing said polypeptides. In detail the invention relates to polypeptides having esterase, suberinase and/or cutinase activity at low pH. This invention relates also to compositions containing the polypeptides and methods of using the polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT
    Inventors: Antti Nyyssola, Hanna Kontkanen, Mari Hakkinen, Ville Pihlajaniemi, Markku Saloheimo, Johanna Buchert, Tiina Nakari-Setala
  • Esterases and their use
    Patent number: 8546115
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesterases having cutinase and/or suberinase activity obtainable from Coprinus and Trichoderma. The invention further relates to a method for producing the polyesterases, and to polynucleotides, vectors and host cells used therein. The enzymes are useful in hydrolysing cutin, suberin and other polyesters for example in treating agricultural or food raw materials, or wood raw materials, pulp and paper products and waste, and in modifying polyester fibers, or in laundry and dish applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus
    Inventors: Johanna Buchert, Tiina Nakari-Setälä, Pasi Halonen, Hanna Kontkanen, Ann Westerholm-Parvinen, Marjaana Rättö
  • NOVEL ESTERASES AND THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20100209985
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesterases having cutinase and/or suberinase activity obtainable from Coprinus and Trichoderma. The invention further relates to a method for producing the polyesterases, and to polynucleotides, vectors and host cells used therein. The enzymes are useful in hydrolysing cutin, suberin and other polyesters for example in treating agricultural or food raw materials, or wood raw materials, pulp and paper products and waste, and in modifying polyester fibers, or in laundry and dish applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus
    Inventors: Johanna Buchert, Tiina Nakari-Setälä, Pasi Halonen, Hanna Kontkanen, Ann Westerholm-Parvinen, Marjaana Rättö