Patents by Inventor Kari Jokinen

Kari Jokinen 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).

  • Reduction of nitrate content in plants
    Patent number: 11051464
    Abstract: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Kari Jokinen, Pirjo Mäkelä
  • REDUCTION OF NITRATE CONTENT IN PLANTS
    Publication number: 20200352115
    Abstract: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Kari JOKINEN, Pirjo MÄKELÄ
  • Growing medium structures based on moss and method for the manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 10701873
    Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY, LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Ari Erkkilä, Kirsi Immonen, Karita Kinnunen, Antti Oksanen, Risto Tahvonen, Liisa Särkkä, Juha Näkkilä, Tuomo Hjelt, Kari Jokinen
  • METHOD FOR STIMULATING PLANT DISEASE SUPPRESSIVE ACTIVITY IN SPHAGNUM MOSS, RELATED PRODUCTS AND USES
    Publication number: 20200053966
    Abstract: A method for stimulating plant disease-suppressive activity, such as soil—and seed-borne fungal diseases—and saprophytic molds-suppressive activity, in Sphagnum moss biomass is provided. In the method freshly harvested and/or air-dried Sphagnum biomass is heat treated, thereupon a flow of air heated to a temperature within a range of 50-80° C. is conveyed thereto during a predetermined period of time. Sphagnum biomass is preferably selected from naturally occurring Sphagnum species, in particular, Sphagnum fuscum. A plant disease-suppressive growing medium and uses thereof are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Risto TAHVONEN, Liisa SÄRKKÄ, Kari JOKINEN, Juha NÄKKILÄ
  • GROWING MEDIUM STRUCTURES BASED ON SPHAGNUM MOSS AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160219810
    Abstract: The invention relates to growing medium structures comprising Sphagnum moss, to a foam-laid method for their manufacture and to the use thereof in horticulture, landscaping and forestry applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicants: TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY, LUONNONVARAKESKUS
    Inventors: Ari ERKKILÄ, Kirsi IMMONEN, Karita KINNUNEN, Antti OKSANEN, Risto TAHVONEN, Liisa SÄRKKÄ, Juha NÄKKILÄ, Tuomo HJELT, Kari JOKINEN
  • Effect of herbicides
    Patent number: 6083876
    Abstract: Betaine improves the effects of herbicides. A combination for controlling weeds including betaine and an herbicides for the weeds is described together with other adjuvants and additives. Methods of controlling weeds by the use of betaine and herbicide are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Cultor Corporation
    Inventors: Kari Jokinen, Jussi Hautala, Liisa Eronen