Patents by Inventor Asko Koskimäki

Asko Koskimäki 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).

  • Lignin containing microcellulose as an animal feed additive
    Patent number: 11617380
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an animal feed additive, which contains lignin-containing microcellulose, especially lignin-containing microcrystalline cellulose, for improving feed conversion rates of production animals, such as poultry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Nordic Bioproducts Group Oy
    Inventors: Kari Vanhatalo, Heikki Hannukainen, Asko Koskimäki, Olli Dahl
  • Lignin containing microcellulose as an animal feed additive
    Publication number: 20200196632
    Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an animal feed additive, which contains lignin-containing microcellulose, especially lignin-containing microcrystalline cellulose, for improving feed conversion rates of production animals, such as poultry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Kari Vanhatalo, Heikki Hannukainen, Asko Koskimäki, Olli Dahl
  • Strength agent, its use and method for increasing strength properties of paper
    Patent number: 10273634
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strength agent for paper, board or the like. The strength agent comprises a first component, which is refined cellulosic fibers having a refining level of >70° SR, and a second component, which is a synthetic cationic polymer having a charge density of 0.1-2.5 meq/g, determined at pH 2.7, and an average molecular weight of >300 000 g/mol. The invention relates also to a use of the strength agent and to a method for increasing strength properties of paper, board or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Kemira Oyj
    Inventors: Matti Hietaniemi, Marcus Lillandt, Kari Vanhatalo, Asko Koskimäki
  • Strength agent, its use and method for increasing strength properties of paper
    Publication number: 20170268176
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strength agent for paper, board or the like. The strength agent comprises a first component, which is refined cellulosic fibres having a refining level of >70° SR, and a second component, which is a synthetic cationic polymer having a charge density of 0.1-2.5 meq/g, determined at pH 2.7, and an average molecular weight of >300 000 g/mol. The invention relates also to a use of the strength agent and to a method for increasing strength properties of paper, board or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: Kemira Oyj
    Inventors: Matti Hietaniemi, Marcus Lillandt, Kari Vanhatalo, Asko Koskimäki