Patents by Inventor Jarmo Kuisma
Jarmo Kuisma 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).
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Patent number: 8951416Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating betaine and at least one other component from a sugar beet based fermentation solution. The invention is based on the use of a combination of SAC resins and WAC resins in a specific order and in specified proportions in a chromatographic SMB separation system. The chromatographic separation system is preferably a single integrated SMB system comprising both SAC and WAC resin beds.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APSInventors: Päivi Sarmala, Hannu Paananen, Pia Saari, Kati Kekäläinen, Jarmo Kuisma
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Publication number: 20120010429Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating betaine and at least one other component from a sugar beet based fermentation solution. The invention is based on the use of a combination of SAC resins and WAC resins in a specific order and in specified proportions in a chromatographic SMB separation system. The chromatographic separation system is preferably a single integrated SMB system comprising both SAC and WAC resin beds.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: DANISCO A/SInventors: Päivi Sarmala, Hannu Paananen, Pia Saari, Kati Kekäläinen, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 7407586Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment for fractionating a solution by a sequential SMB process, which equipment comprises a feed column and one or several other columns, which include a chromatographic separation resin bed. The equipment of the invention is characterized in that the feed column consists of or comprises a compartment where the resin bed is shallower than that of one or more of the other columns of the equipment. The invention also relates to a method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions with the equipment of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Juho Jumppanen, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Patent number: 7229558Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. More particularly the invention relates to a method for fractionating a solution by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process in which the dissolved substances present in the feedstock are separated in the partial packed beds, and the formed separation profile is circulated more than once or less than once through the chromatographic separation loop during one cycle.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Jari Lewandowski, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 7128833Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment for fractionating a solution by a sequential SMB process, which equipment comprises a feed column and one or several other columns, which include a chromatographic separation resin bed. The equipment of the invention is characterized in that the feed column consists of or comprises a compartment where the resin bed is shallower than that of one or more of the other columns of the equipment. The invention also relates to a method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions with the equipment of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Juho Jumppanen, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Patent number: 7060188Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a process for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. The system of the invention comprises at least two compartments having a diameter of at least about one meter and including a uniform packing of a polymer-based ion exchange resin with a bead size in the range of about 50 to about 250 ?m. The mixing volume of the fluid fronts in the system of the invention is not more than 5% of the volume of the compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Heikki Heikkilä, Vili Ravanko, Jari Lewandowski, Ari Kärki
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Patent number: 7022239Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fractionating liquid mixtures or solutions, comprising the steps of subjecting a feed in the form of a liquid mixture or solution to a first chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (A) and a fraction (B) both containing a first component or product, subjecting a mixture or solution derived from or comprising said fraction (A) to a second chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (C) rich in said first component or product and subjecting a mixture or solution derived from or comprising said fraction (B) to a third chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (D) also rich in said first component or product, and whereby at least two fractions are recovered from the second and third chromatographic separations.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Jarmo Kuisma, Jari Lewandowski, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Publication number: 20050236332Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment for fractionating a solution by a sequential SMB process, which equipment comprises a feed column and one or several other columns, which include a chromatographic separation resin bed. The equipment of the invention is characterized in that the feed column consists of or comprises a compartment where the resin bed is shallower than that of one or more of the other columns of the equipment. The invention also relates to a method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions with the equipment of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: October 27, 2005Applicant: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Juho Jumppanen, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Publication number: 20050115904Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. More particularly the invention relates to a method for fractionating a solution by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process in which the dissolved substances present in the feedstock are separated in the partial packed beds, and the formed separation profile is circulated more than once or less than once through the chromatographic separation loop during one cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2005Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Heikki Heikkila, Jari Lewandowski, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 6896811Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. More particularly the invention relates to a method for fractionating a solution by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process in which the dissolved substances present in the feedstock are separated in the partial packed beds, and the formed separation profile is circulated more than once or less than once through the chromatographic separation loop during one cycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Jari Lewandowski, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 6875349Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process, wherein the separation system comprises at least two separation profiles in the same loop.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Cultor CorporationInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Göran Hyöky, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen
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Publication number: 20040251204Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a process for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions. The system of the invention comprises at least two compartments having a diameter of at least about one meter and including a uniform packing of a polymer-based ion exchange resin with a bead size in the range of about 50 to about 250 &mgr;m. The mixing volume of the fluid fronts in the system of the invention is not more than 5% of the volume of the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: Finnfeeds Finland OYInventors: Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Heikki Heikkila, Vili Ravanko, Jari Lewandowski, Ari Karki
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Patent number: 6770757Abstract: The invention relates to a method comprising a multistep process for recovering betaine, erythritol, inositol, sucrose, mannitol, glycerol and amino acids from corresponding starting materials. The invention comprises the use of a weakly acid cation exchange resin in chromatographic column in the multistep process. The starting materials are especially beet molasses, betaine molasses, syrups, thick juices, raw juices, corn steep cane based solutions and glycerol.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Vili Ravanko, Nina Mayra, Heikki Heikkila, Jari Lewandowski
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Patent number: 6685781Abstract: A method for separating sucrose and a second dissolved component from a sucrose-containing solution, preferably a beet-derived sucrose-containing solution, wherein the solution is subjected to a first fractionation by a continuous or sequential chromatographic simulated moving bed process to yield a sucrose-enriched fraction and a fraction enriched with the second dissolved component. The resulting fraction enriched with the second component is subjected to a second chromatographic fractionation that is a simulated moving bed or batch type process, to yield a second sucrose-enriched fraction and a second fraction enriched with the second dissolved component wherein both fractions have an improved yield or purity.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Göran Hyöky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Montén, Heikki Heikkilä, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 6663780Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fractionation of molasses using a chromatographic simulated moving bed system with two or more loops in which the liquid flow can be effected in a system comprising at least two chromatographic partial packing material beds. In the method of the invention, product(s) are recovered during a process comprising one or more of the following phases: a feeding phase of molasses, an eluting phase and a recycling phase. The liquid present in the partial packing material beds with their dry solids profile can be recycled in the recycling phase in one or more loops comprising one or more partial packing material beds.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Heikki Heikkila, Jari Lewandowski, Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Goran Hyoky, Kaj-Erik Monten
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Publication number: 20030217970Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fractionating liquid mixtures or solutions, comprising the steps of subjecting a feed in the form of a liquid mixture or solution to a first chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (A) and a fraction (B) both containing a first component or product, subjecting a mixture or solution derived from or comprising said fraction (A) to a second chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (C) rich in said first component or product and subjecting a mixture or solution derived from or comprising said fraction (B) to a third chromatographic separation, thereby recovering at least a fraction (D) also rich in said first component or product, and whereby at least two fractions are recovered from the second and third chromatographic separations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Applicant: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Heikki Heikkila, Jarmo Kuisma, Jari Lewandowski, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Publication number: 20030213749Abstract: The invention relates to an equipment for fractionating a solution by a sequential SMB process, which equipment comprises a feed column and one or several other columns, which include a chromatographic separation resin bed. The equipment of the invention is characterized in that the feed column consists of or comprises a compartment where the resin bed is shallower than that of one or more of the other columns of the equipment. The invention also relates to a method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions with the equipment of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Juho Jumppanen, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen, Vili Ravanko, Jukka Rinne
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Patent number: 6649066Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fractionation of molasses using a chromatographic simulated moving bed system in which the liquid flow is effected in a single direction in a system comprising at least two chromatographic partial packing material beds. In the method of the invention, the product or products are recovered during a multi-step sequence comprising the following phases: feeding phase of molasses, eluting phase and recycling phase. The liquid present in the partial packing material beds with their dry solids profile is recycled in the recycling phase in a loop comprising one, two or several partial packing material, beds.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Heikki Heikkila, Göran Hyöky, Jarmo Kuisma
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Publication number: 20030173299Abstract: A method for fractionating a solution into two or more fractions by a chromatographic simulated moving bed (SMB) process, wherein the separation system comprises at least two separation profiles in the same loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2003Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: Heikki Heikkila, Goran Hyoky, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen
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Publication number: 20030121516Abstract: A method for separating sucrose and a second dissolved component from a sucrose-containing solution, preferably a beet-derived sucrose-containing solution, wherein the solution is subjected to a first fractionation by a continuous or sequential chromatographic simulated moving bed process to yield a sucrose-enriched fraction and a fraction enriched with the second dissolved component. The resulting fraction enriched with the second component is subjected to a second chromatographic fractionation that is a simulated moving bed or batch type process, to yield a second sucrose-enriched fraction and a second fraction enriched with the second dissolved component wherein both fractions have an improved yield or purity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Goran Hyoky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Monten, Heikki Heikkila, Jarmo Kuisma