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).

  • Patent number: 11291968
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil Byström, Lars Eklund, Knut Irgum
  • Patent number: 11192076
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil Byström, Knut Irgum, Erik Löfgren, Christopher Öberg
  • Publication number: 20200009519
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Knut IRGUM, Erik LÖFGREN, Christopher ÖBERG
  • Publication number: 20190118151
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Lars EKLUND, Knut IRGUM
  • Patent number: 10213759
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil Byström, Henrik Scherman, Lars Eklund, Knut Irgum
  • Patent number: 10188963
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil Byström, Henrik Scherman, Knut Irgum
  • Patent number: 9458549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Alusera AB
    Inventors: Knut Irgum, Erika Wikberg
  • Publication number: 20160256843
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Lars EKLUND, Knut IRGUM
  • Publication number: 20160243462
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: SPINCHEM AB
    Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Knut IRGUM
  • Publication number: 20160237391
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Emil BYSTRÖM, Henrik SCHERMAN, Uwe BORNSCHEUER, Knut IRGUM
  • Patent number: 9333479
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: NORDIC CHEMQUEST AB
    Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Oberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
  • Publication number: 20140322093
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: NORDIC CHEMQUEST AB
    Inventors: Jonas PERSSON, Kjell OBERG, Fredrik ALMQVIST, Knut IRGUM
  • Patent number: 8808636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Nordic Chemquest AB
    Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Oberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
  • Publication number: 20140151234
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Alusera AB
    Inventors: Knut Irgum, Erika Wikberg
  • Publication number: 20130240042
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
  • Patent number: 8535527
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventor: Knut Irgum
  • Patent number: 8460615
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Nordic Chemquest AB
    Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
  • Publication number: 20110203995
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Jonas Persson, Kjell Öberg, Fredrik Almqvist, Knut Irgum
  • Publication number: 20100326919
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG
    Inventor: Knut Irgum
  • Publication number: 20100300971
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: SeQuant AB
    Inventors: Wen Jiang, Knut Irgum