Patents by Inventor Pasi Halonen

Pasi Halonen 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).

  • 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