Patents by Inventor Janne Samuli Kerovuo

Janne Samuli Kerovuo 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).

  • Laccases for bio-bleaching
    Patent number: 9677053
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins, other phenolic, and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignees: BASF Enzymes LLC, BASF SE
    Inventors: Janne Samuli Kerovuo, Sylke Haremza, Oliver Koch, Tilo Habicher, Dan E. Robertson, Grace Desantis, Ryan McCann, Peter Luginbuhl
  • LACCASES FOR BIO-BLEACHING
    Publication number: 20160237411
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins, other phenolic, and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: JANNE SAMULI KEROVUO, SYLKE HAREMZA, OLIVER KOCH, TILO HABICHER, DAN E. ROBERTSON, GRACE DESANTIS, RYAN MCCANN, PETER LUGINBUHL
  • Laccases for bio-bleaching
    Patent number: 9353477
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: BASF Enzymes LLC
    Inventors: Janne Samuli Kerovuo, Sylke Haremza, Oliver Koch, Tilo Habicher, Dan E. Robertson, Grace Desantis, Ryan McCann, Peter Luginbuhl
  • LACCASES FOR BIO-BLEACHING
    Publication number: 20150125936
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: JANNE SAMULI KEROVUO, SYLKE HAREMZA, OLIVER KOCH, TILO HABICHER, DAN E. ROBERTSON, GRACE DESANTIS, RYAN MCCANN, PETER LUGINBUHL
  • Laccases for bio-bleaching
    Patent number: 8951766
    Abstract: Provided herein are isolated laccase enzymes and nucleic acids encoding them. Also provided are mediators for laccase reactions. Also provided herein are methods for using laccases to oxidize lignins and other phenolic and aromatic compounds, such as for bio-bleaching and decolorization of wood pulp under high temperature and pH conditions to facilitate a substantial reduction in use of bleaching chemicals, as well as for treatment of fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: BASF Enzymes LLC
    Inventors: Janne Samuli Kerovuo, Sylke Haremza, Oliver Koch, Tilo Habicher, Dan E. Robertson, Grace Desantis, Ryan McCann, Peter Luginbuhl