Patents by Inventor Knut Irgum
Knut Irgum 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: 11291968Abstract: The invention refers to a reactor and a method respectively for performing, by means of solid reaction members, a biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic media, and a subsequent cleaning of the reactor, said reactor comprising a vessel (11) in which a transformation device (100) has been mounted. The invention also refers to a reactor kit comprising such reactor. The reactor comprises at least one nozzle (15) arranged on the longitudinal inner wall of the vessel (11). The at least one nozzle (15) is arranged to direct a flow of a cleaning fluid (CF) in a direction towards a longitudinal centre axis (L1) of a flow distributor (1) arranged in the vessel (11).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil Byström, Lars Eklund, Knut Irgum
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Patent number: 11192076Abstract: The invention refers to a flow-promoting device (100; 100; 100?) for performing a biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium. The flow-promoting device (100; 100; 100?) comprises a ferromagnetic material (5) and a retaining structure (1; 1; 1?), the retaining structure having a compartment (9; 9?) defined by a permeable material (11; 11?). The retaining structure (1; 1; 1?) comprises a top wall (3; 3?) and a circumferential side wall (4; 4?), wherein the top wall (3; 3?) and the circumferential side wall (4; 4?) is formed mainly by said permeable material (11; 11?). The compartment (9; 9?) of the retaining structure (1; 1; 1?) is arranged to contain at least one fluid-permeable solid reaction member.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil Byström, Knut Irgum, Erik Löfgren, Christopher Öberg
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Publication number: 20200009519Abstract: The invention refers to a flow-promoting device (100; 100; 100?) for performing a biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium. The flow-promoting device (100; 100; 100?) comprises a ferromagnetic material (5) and a retaining structure (1; 1; 1?), the retaining structure having a compartment (9; 9?) defined by a permeable material (11; 11?). The retaining structure (1; 1; 1?) comprises a top wall (3; 3?) and a circumferential side wall (4; 4?), wherein the top wall (3; 3?) and the circumferential side wall (4; 4?) is formed mainly by said permeable material (11; 11?). The compartment (9; 9?) of the retaining structure (1; 1; 1?) is arranged to contain at least one fluid-permeable solid reaction member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Knut IRGUM, Erik LÖFGREN, Christopher ÖBERG
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Publication number: 20190118151Abstract: The invention refers to a reactor and a method respectively for performing, by means of solid reaction members, a biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic media, and a subsequent cleaning of the reactor, said reactor comprising a vessel (11) in which a transformation device (100) has been mounted. The invention also refers to a reactor kit comprising such reactor. The reactor comprises at least one nozzle (15) arranged on the longitudinal inner wall of the vessel (11). The at least one nozzle (15) is arranged to direct a flow of a cleaning fluid (CF) in a direction towards a longitudinal centre axis (L1) of a flow distributor (1) arranged in the vessel (11).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Lars EKLUND, Knut IRGUM
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Patent number: 10213759Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biological and chemical transformation as well as physical and chemical trapping. More specifically, the invention relates to a new reactor arrangement for performing, by means of at least one solid reaction member, biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from or release of agents to, a fluidic medium. The reactor arrangement is comprised of an auxiliary reactor having a transformation device and a main reactor. The invention also provides an auxiliary reactor adapted for being connected to a main reactor, a method of using such a reactor arrangement, as well as a process involving the reactor arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil Byström, Henrik Scherman, Lars Eklund, Knut Irgum
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Patent number: 10188963Abstract: The present invention relates to a new reactor for performing, by means of at least one solid reaction member, biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium, which reactor is comprised of a reactor vessel comprising means for enhancing fluidic shear stress, and a transformation device operatively mounted in said reactor vessel. The invention also provides a kit of parts comprising a reactor vessel comprising means for enhancing fluidic shear stress and a transformation device. Finally, the invention provides a method of using said reactor and/or said kit of parts for biological or chemical transformation or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium, by means of at least one solid reaction member.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil Byström, Henrik Scherman, Knut Irgum
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Patent number: 9458549Abstract: The invention concerns a method for manufacturing of an object having phosphorescent properties, comprising the steps of providing an object having a surface made from aluminum or from an aluminum-based alloy and forming a layer of porous aluminum (hydr)oxide at said surface. The invention is characterized in that the method comprises the step of contacting the layer of porous aluminum (hydr)oxide with one or several solutions containing metal dopant ions such as to allow the metal dopant ions to bind to the layer of porous aluminum (hydr)oxide, wherein at least one of said solutions contains ions of at least one element selected from a first group consisting of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), strontium (Sr) and barium (Ba), and wherein at least one of said solutions contains ions of europium (Eu). The invention also concerns an object obtainable by the above method.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Alusera ABInventors: Knut Irgum, Erika Wikberg
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Publication number: 20160256843Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biological and chemical transformation as well as physical and chemical trapping. More specifically, the invention relates to a new reactor arrangement for performing, by means of at least one solid reaction member, biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from or release of agents to, a fluidic medium. The reactor arrangement is comprised of an auxiliary reactor having a transformation device and a main reactor. The invention also provides an auxiliary reactor adapted for being connected to a main reactor, a method of using such a reactor arrangement, as well as a process involving the reactor arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Lars EKLUND, Knut IRGUM
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Publication number: 20160243462Abstract: The present invention relates to a new reactor for performing, by means of at least one solid reaction member, biological or chemical transformation, or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium, which reactor is comprised of a reactor vessel comprising means for enhancing fluidic shear stress, and a transformation device operatively mounted in said reactor vessel. The invention also provides a kit of parts comprising a reactor vessel comprising means for enhancing fluidic shear stress and a transformation device. Finally, the invention provides a method of using said reactor and/or said kit of parts for biological or chemical transformation or physical or chemical trapping from, or release of agents to, a fluidic medium, by means of at least one solid reaction member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: SPINCHEM ABInventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Knut IRGUM
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Publication number: 20160237391Abstract: The invention relates to a process for chemical and/or biological transformation of at least one starting material dissolved in a liquid phase using at least one immobilized enzyme, cell fragments, and/or encapsulated whole cell microorganism trapped in a rotating flow distributor having an inlet for receiving liquid phase comprising starting material as well as immobilized enzyme(s)/encapsulated cell(s), a cavity for trapping said immobilized enzyme(s), cell fragment(s), and/or encapsulated whole cell microorganism(s), and outlet openings on the rotating periphery of the flow distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Uwe BORNSCHEUER, Knut IRGUM
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Patent number: 9333479Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shaft mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: NORDIC CHEMQUEST ABInventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Oberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
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Publication number: 20140322093Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shaft mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: NORDIC CHEMQUEST ABInventors: Jonas PERSSON, Kjell OBERG, Fredrik ALMQVIST, Knut IRGUM
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Patent number: 8808636Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral, fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shall mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Nordic Chemquest ABInventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Oberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
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Publication number: 20140151234Abstract: The invention concerns a method for manufacturing of an object having phosphorescent properties, comprising the steps of providing an object having a surface made from aluminium or from an aluminium-based alloy and forming a layer of porous aluminium (hydr)oxide at said surface. The invention is characterized in that the method comprises the step of contacting the layer of porous aluminium (hydr)oxide with one or several solutions containing metal dopant ions such as to allow the metal dopant ions to bind to the layer of porous aluminium (hydr)oxide, wherein at least one of said solutions contains ions of at least one element selected from a first group consisting of calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), strontium (Sr) and barium (Ba), and wherein at least one of said solutions contains ions of europium (Eu). The invention also concerns an object obtainable by the above method.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Alusera ABInventors: Knut Irgum, Erika Wikberg
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Publication number: 20130240042Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral, fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shall mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
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Patent number: 8535527Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic supports produced from linear aliphatic polyamides. It also provides a method of producing said monolithic supports by dissolution/precipitation of linear aliphatic polyamides. Finally, the invention provides using said supports in chromatography as well as chromatography columns containing said supports.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Merck Patent GmbHInventor: Knut Irgum
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Patent number: 8460615Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shaft mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Nordic Chemquest ABInventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
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Publication number: 20110203995Abstract: A device is provided for performing chemical transformation in a fluid, with a flow distributor having at least one fluid medium inlet, at least one fluid medium outlet, and at least one confinement wherein the chemical transformation is performed; and a means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device. At least one confinement may be equipped with a provision for providing heat, cooling, sound, light or other types of radiation, such provision being contacted to an external source through an actuator shaft. The flow distributor may be provided with sectors connected with the centrally located fluid medium inlet and a designated peripheral fluid medium outlet. The means for rotating, rocking, wagging, or oscillating the device may be an element producing magnetic fields or a shaft mechanically connected to an external actuating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
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Publication number: 20100326919Abstract: The present invention provides monolithic supports produced from linear aliphatic polyamides. It also provides a method of producing said monolithic supports by dissolution/precipitation of linear aliphatic polyamides. Finally, the invention provides using said supports in chromatography as well as chromatography columns containing said supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNGInventor: Knut Irgum
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Publication number: 20100300971Abstract: The present invention relates to a zwitterionic stationary phase comprising a carrier and at least one zwitterionic ligand bound to said carrier, said phase being suitable for HPLC separation in Hydrophilic Interaction mode, wherein the positively charged part of said zwitterionic ligand is located at the end of the ligand, and the negatively charged part of said zwitterionic ligand is located between the positively charged part and the part of said zwitterionic ligand directly binding to said carrier, or a polymeric backbone attached to the carrier, wherein the intramolecular distance between the negatively charged part of the zwitterionic ligand preferably is at most 10 atoms long. The invention also provides methods for producing said zwitterionic stationary phase and method for using the phase in HPLC separations.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: SeQuant ABInventors: Wen Jiang, Knut Irgum