Patents by Inventor Jarkko Lepo

Jarkko Lepo 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).

  • Method of producing fluff pulp with improved defibration properties
    Patent number: 5068009
    Abstract: Fluff pulp with improved defibration properties is produced by exposing the pulp to an enzyme treatment at any stage during the pulp production process. The enzyme treatment may be carried out using an enzyme preparation containing cellulolytic and/or hemicellulolytic activity. The enzyme treated fluff pulp is useful in the manufacture of disposable hygiene products and air-laid products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Cultor Ltd.
    Inventors: Olli Jokinen, Jukka Kettunen, Jarkko Lepo, Tapio Niemi, Jaakko E Laine