Patents by Inventor Kaisa Herranen

Kaisa Herranen 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).

  • Anti-inflammatory effect of microfibrillated cellulose
    Patent number: 9018189
    Abstract: The invention relates to use of microfibrillated cellulose as an anti-inflammatory agent for treatment of skin disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene Oyj Corporation
    Inventors: Kaisa Herranen, Mia Lohman
  • Composite intermediate, method for forming same, and use of the composite intermediate
    Patent number: 8795471
    Abstract: A web-type composite intermediate is formed from fibers and plastic. The composite intermediate is formed by wet web formation from a substantially homogeneous liquid mixture which contains natural fibers, plastic particles having a diameter of less than approximately 1000 ?m, and an agent that improves compatibility between natural fibers and plastic particles. In addition, a method for forming a composite intermediate and the use of the composite intermediate are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Elastopoli Oy
    Inventors: Timo Ture, Eeva Hanni, Jouni Paltakari, Kari Luukko, Kaisa Herranen, Harri Kosonen, Markku Nikkila
  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EFFECT OF MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSE
    Publication number: 20140045785
    Abstract: The invention relates to use of microfibrillated cellulose as an anti-inflammatory agent for treatment of skin disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaisa Herranen, Mia Lohman
  • Printable product and a method for manufacturing a printable product
    Patent number: 8308904
    Abstract: A printable product including a substrate including fibers. The substrate has a first side and a second side. At least one of the first side and the second side of the substrate includes a surface layer that does not substantially contain inorganic particles and forms an outermost surface layer of the substrate, which surface layer includes hemicellulose. A method for manufacturing a printable product and to a surface treating agent for treating a substrate including fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: UPM-Kymmene Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Kukkamäki, Kaisa Herranen, Markku Karlsson
  • COMPOSITE INTERMEDIATE, METHOD FOR FORMING SAME, AND USE OF THE COMPOSITE INTERMEDIATE
    Publication number: 20120090800
    Abstract: A web-type composite intermediate is formed from fibers and plastic. The composite intermediate is formed by wet web formation from a substantially homogeneous liquid mixture which contains natural fibers, plastic particles having a diameter of less than approximately 1000 ?m, and an agent that improves compatibility between natural fibers and plastic particles. In addition, a method for forming a composite intermediate and the use of the composite intermediate are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ELASTOPOLI OY
    Inventors: Timo Ture, Eeva Hanni, Jouni Paltakari, Kari Luukko, Kaisa Herranen, Harri Kosonen, Markku Nikkila
  • Method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota and feed composition comprising bark extract
    Publication number: 20110212217
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota wherein the modulating comprises adding an extract of bark to animal feed. The invention further relates to a feed composition comprising a bark extract for enhancement of animal performance and gastrointestinal health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaisa Herranen, Suvi Pietarinen, Kari Luukko, Ulf Hotanen, Marko Lauraeus, Juha Apajalahti, Juhani Vuorenmaa
  • Method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota and feed composition comprising bark extract
    Publication number: 20110212218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for modulating animal digestive tract microbiota wherein the modulating comprises adding an extract of birch bark to animal feed. The invention further relates to a feed composition comprising a birch bark extract for enhancement of animal performance and gastrointestinal health.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: UPM-KYMMENE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaisa Herranen, Suvi Pietarinen, Kari Luukko, Ulf Hotanen, Marko Lauraeus, Juha Apajalahti, Juhani Vuorenmaa
  • PRINTABLE PRODUCT AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PRINTABLE PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20110088862
    Abstract: A printable product including a substrate including fibers. The substrate has a first side and a second side. At least one of the first side and the second side of the substrate includes a surface layer that does not substantially contain inorganic particles and forms an outermost surface layer of the substrate, which surface layer includes hemicellulose. A method for manufacturing a printable product and to a surface treating agent for treating a substrate including fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: UPM-Kymmene Corporation
    Inventors: Esko Kukkamäki, Kaisa Herranen, Markku Karlsson