Patents by Inventor Kaj-Erik Monten
Kaj-Erik Monten 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: 7009076Abstract: The invention relates to a separation process of fractionating a solution comprising betaine and sucrose by subjecting said solution to chromatographic fractionation and nanofiltration and recovering a fraction enriched in betaine and optionally a fraction enriched in sucrose. The solution to be fractionated in accordance with the present invention is typically a sugar beet-derived solution, for instance a molasses solution.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Hannu Paananen, Heikki Heikkila, Outi Puuppo, Hannu Koivikko, Kaj-Erik Monten, Mika Manttäri, Marianne Nyström
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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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Publication number: 20040006222Abstract: The invention relates to a separation process of fractionating a solution comprising betaine and sucrose by subjecting said solution to chromatographic fractionation and nanofiltration and recovering a fraction enriched in betaine and optionally a fraction enriched in sucrose. The solution to be fractionated in accordance with the present invention is typically a sugar beet-derived solution, for instance a molasses solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2003Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: Finnfeeds Finland OyInventors: Hannu Paananen, Heikki Heikkila, Outi Puuppo, Hannu Koivikko, Kaj-Erik Monten, Mika Manttari, Marianne Nystrom
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Patent number: 6663780Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fractionation of molasses using a chromatographic simulated moving bed system with two or more loops in which the liquid flow can be effected in a system comprising at least two chromatographic partial packing material beds. In the method of the invention, product(s) are recovered during a process comprising one or more of the following phases: a feeding phase of molasses, an eluting phase and a recycling phase. The liquid present in the partial packing material beds with their dry solids profile can be recycled in the recycling phase in one or more loops comprising one or more partial packing material beds.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Danisco Finland OyInventors: Heikki Heikkila, Jari Lewandowski, Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Goran Hyoky, Kaj-Erik Monten
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Publication number: 20030121516Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Goran Hyoky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Monten, Heikki Heikkila, Jarmo Kuisma
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Publication number: 20030094416Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the fractionation of molasses using a chromatographic simulated moving bed system with two or more loops in which the liquid flow can be effected in a system comprising at least two chromatographic partial packing material beds. In the method of the invention, product(s) are recovered during a process comprising one or more of the following phases: a feeding phase of molasses, an eluting phase and a recycling phase. The liquid present in the partial packing material beds with their dry solids profile can be recycled in the recycling phase in one or more loops comprising one or more partial packing material beds.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2002Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventors: Heikki Heikkila, Jari Lewandowski, Hannu Paananen, Jarmo Kuisma, Goran Hyoky, Kaj-Erik Monten
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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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Publication number: 20010001956Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2000Publication date: May 31, 2001Inventors: Goran Hyoky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Monten, Heikki Heikkila, Jarmo Kuisma
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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: 5858424Abstract: The invention relates to the use of an organic acids containing fraction obtained from vinasses and molasses for preserving forage, stimulating microbial growth and activity, and enhancing forage utilization. The fraction may be used as such, or mixed with forage, or used together with a microbe that resists the acidity of the fraction and produces acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignees: Cultor Oy, Sareko Agro OyInventors: Markku Virkki, Juha Apajalahti, Erkki Virtanen, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Monten
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Patent number: 5795398Abstract: 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 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Cultor Ltd.Inventors: Goran Hyoky, Hannu Paananen, Kaj-Erik Monten, Heikki Heikkila, Jarmo Kuisma