Patents by Inventor Tarja Lahtinen

Tarja Lahtinen 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).

  • Patent number: 7816129
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved production of bacterial proteins in filamentous fungus, e.g. in Trichoderma and Aspergillus. The improvement is achieved by constructing expression vectors, which comprise the bacterial protein encoding DNA sequences fused in frame with a DNA sequence encoding a filamentous fungus secretable protein or one or more functional domains of said protein. Filamentous fungus hosts transformed with such expression vectors secrete the desired proteins or enzymes, especially xylanases or cellulases originating from bacteria or more preferably from actinornycetes into the culture medium of the host. The desired proteins or enzymes can be used directly from the culture medium after separation of host cells or recovered and treated using down-stream processes, which are appropriate for the respective application. Xylanases or cellulases from actinomycetes produced using the above expression vectors are most suitable for treating plant derived materials e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: AB Enzymes GmbH
    Inventors: Arja Mäntylä, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerström, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanperä
  • Patent number: 6667170
    Abstract: The production of thermostable xylanses having bacterial origin is described. These compositions are useful for modifying plant biomass and for enzyme-aided bleaching of wood pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Röhm Enzyme Finland Oy
    Inventors: Arja Mäntylä, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerström, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanperä
  • Patent number: 6635464
    Abstract: DNA encoding novel xylanases, vectors containing such DNA, hosts transformed with such DNA, enzyme preparations, and the use of such preparations are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Marja Paloheimo, Satu Hakola, Arja Mantyla, Jari Vehmaanpera, Raija Lantto, Tarja Lahtinen, Richard Fagerström, Pirkko Suominen
  • Publication number: 20030148453
    Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved production of bacterial proteins in filamentous fungus, e.g. in Tfichodenna and Aspergillus. The improvement is achieved by constructing expression vectors, which comprise the bacterial protein encoding DNA sequences fused in frame with a DNA sequence encoding a filamentous fungus secretable protein or one or more functional domains of said protein. Filamentous fungus hosts transformed with such expression vectors secrete the desired proteins or enzymes, especially xylanases or cellulases originating from bacteria or more preferably from actinornycetes into the culture medium of the host. The desired proteins or enzymes can be used directly from the culture medium after separation of host cells or recovered and treated using down-stream processes, which are appropriate for the respective application. Xylanases or cellulases from actinomycetes produced using the above expression vectors are most suitable for treating plant derived materials e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Applicant: Rohm Enzyme Finland Oy
    Inventors: Arja Mantyla, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerstrom, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanpera
  • Patent number: 6506593
    Abstract: The production of thermostable xylanses having bacterial origin is described. These compositions are useful for modifying plant biomass and for enzyme-aided bleaching of wood pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Arja Mäntylä, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerström, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanperä
  • Patent number: 6300114
    Abstract: The production of thermostable xylanses having bacterial origin is described. These compositions are useful for modifying plant biomass and for enzyme-aided bleaching of wood pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland Oy
    Inventors: Aria Mäntylä, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerström, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanperä
  • Publication number: 20010024815
    Abstract: The production of thermostable xylanses having bacterial origin is described. These compositions are useful for modifying plant biomass and for enzyme-aided bleaching of wood pulp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventors: Arja Mantyla, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Richard Fagerstrom, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen, Jari Vehmaanpera
  • Patent number: 6228629
    Abstract: DNA encoding novel xylanases, vectors containing such DNA, hosts transformed with such DNA, enzyme preparations, and the use of such preparations are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Röhn Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Marja Paloheimo, Satu Hakola, Arja Mäntylä, Jari Vehmaanperä, Raija Lantto, Tarja Lahtinen, Richard B. Fagerström, Pirkko Suominen
  • Patent number: 5922579
    Abstract: Enzyme compositions containing thermostabile xylanases of Chaetomium thermophilum, purified enzyme preparations of such xylanases, and the use of such compositions and preparations in the bleaching of plant pulp and in feed and baking applications are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Rohm Enzyme Finland OY
    Inventors: Richard B. Fagerstrom, Marja Paloheimo, Raija Lantto, Tarja Lahtinen, Pirkko Suominen
  • Patent number: 5569483
    Abstract: A degradation product of a polysaccharide derivative comprising a mixture of oligomers of the polysaccharide derivative, the majority of said oligomers having a molecular weight such that the oligomer conforms to a rod-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Alko Group Ltd.
    Inventors: Maritta Timonen, ChoKyun Rha, Timo Vaara, Lindsey Bagley, Sarah Bosdet, Michael Lindley, Tarja Lahtinen, Marja Turunen, Martti Vaara
  • Patent number: 5525368
    Abstract: A degradation product of a polysaccharide derivative comprising a mixture of oligomers of the polysaccharide derivative, the majority of said oligomers having a molecular weight such that the oligomer conforms to a rod-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1996
    Assignee: Alko Group Ltd.
    Inventors: ChoKyun Rha, Timo Vaara, Maritta Timonen, Tarja Lahtinen, Marja Turunen, Martti Vaara, Lindsey Bagley, Sarah Bosdet, Michael Lindley
  • Patent number: 5366755
    Abstract: A degradation product of a polysaccharide derivative comprising a mixture of oligomers of the polysaccharide derivative, the majority of said oligomers having a molecular weight such that the oligomer conforms to a rod-like configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Inventors: Maritta Timonen, ChoKyun Rha, Timo Vaara, Lindsey Bagley, Sarah Bosdet, Michael Lindley, Tarja Lahtinen, Marja Turunen, Martti Vaara