Patents by Inventor Göran Hyöky
Göran Hyöky 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: 7625728Abstract: Effective processes are provided for the production of xylitol and ethanol and other products from solutions derived from lignocellulose-containing material in biomass. The solutions can be hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed before being fermented with microbes. The fermented solution can be distilled and can be subsequently separated, such as, by chromatographic separation, membrane separation, etc. The recovered xylitol solution can be crystallized to provide pure xylitol crystals.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Olli-Pekka Eroma, Heikki Heikkila, Heikki Ojamo, Päivi Sarmala, Göran Hyöky, Leena Rahkila, Marja-Leena Sarkki, Tapio Viljava
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Patent number: 7109005Abstract: Effective processes are provided for the production of xylitol and ethanol and other products from solutions derived from lignocellulose-containing material in biomass. The solutions can be hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed before being fermented with microbes. The fermented solution can be distilled and can be subsequently separated, such as, by chromatographic separation, membrane separation, etc. The recovered xylitol solution can be crystallized to provide pure xylitol crystals.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners OyInventors: Olli-Pekka Eroma, Heikki Heikkila, Heikki Ojamo, Päivi Sarmala, Göran Hyöky, Leena Rahkila, Marja-Leena Sarkki, Tapio Viljava
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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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Patent number: 6846657Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the simultaneous production of xylitol and ethanol from a hydrolyzed lignocellulose-containing material starting. The starting material is fermented with a yeast strain, the ethanol produced is recovered, a chromatographic separation is carried out on the remaining xylitol solution, and pure xylitol is crystallized.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Xyrofin OyInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Göran Hyöky, Leena Rahkila, Marja Leena Sarkki, Tapio Viljava
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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: 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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Patent number: 6572775Abstract: 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: February 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Cultor CorporationInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Göran Hyöky, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen
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Patent number: 6482268Abstract: 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: December 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Göran Hyöky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Montén, Heikki Heikkilä, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 6224776Abstract: 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: February 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Cultor CorporationInventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Göran Hyöky, Jarmo Kuisma, Hannu Paananen
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Patent number: 6214125Abstract: 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: June 1, 1998Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Göran Hyöky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Montén, Heikki Heikkilä, Jarmo Kuisma
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Patent number: 6187204Abstract: 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: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Heikki Heikkild, Göran Hyöky, Jarmo Kuisma