Patents by Inventor Maj-Lis Dahlgren
Maj-Lis Dahlgren 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: 8835515Abstract: An aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which sol has a specific surface area of at least 115 m2/g aqueous sol and a pH of at least 10.5, and an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45% and/or contains silica-based particles having a specific surface area of at least 550 and less than about 1200 m2/g SiO2, and wherein the sol is substantially free from aluminium.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Akzo Nobel, N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Hans Erik Johansson-Vestin
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Publication number: 20110196047Abstract: A process for the production of an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which comprises (a) acidifying an aqueous silicate solution to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an acid sol; (b) alkalising the acid sol at an SiO2 content within the range of from 4.5 to 8% by weight; (c) allowing particle growth of the alkalised sol for at least 10 minutes; or heat-treating the alkalised sol at a temperature of a least 30° C.; (d) alkalising the obtained sol to a pH of at least 10.0; and (e) optionally concentrating the sol obtained according to (b), (c) or (d) to provide an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles and having a specific surface area of at least 90 m2/g aqueous sol; as well as an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles obtainable by the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Hans Johansson-Vestin
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Patent number: 7919535Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which sol has a specific surface area of at least 115 m2/g aqueous sol and an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45% or contains silica-based particles having a specific surface area of at least 550 m2/g and less than 1000 m2/g SiO2. The invention further relates to processes for the production of said aqueous sol and the use of the aqueous sol containing silica-based particles as a drainage and retention aid in the production of paper as well as a process for the production of paper from an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibres, and optional filler, in which silica-based particles and at least one charged organic polymer are added to the cellulosic suspension.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Hans Johansson-Vestin
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Patent number: 7670460Abstract: A process for the production of paper which includes the steps of providing an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers; adding to the suspension: (a) at least one charged organic polymer; and (b) an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles; wherein the sol has: (i) an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45%; (ii) a viscosity within the range of from 5 to 40 cP; and (iii) a molar ratio of SiO2 to M2O, where M is alkali metal or ammonium, within the range of from 10:1 to 40:1; and (III) forming and draining the suspension on a wire.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren
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Patent number: 7662306Abstract: The present invention generally relates to polysilicate microgels. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous polysilicate microgels which comprises mixing an aqueous solution of alkali metal silicate with an aqueous phase of silica-based material having a pH of 11 or less, to polysilicate microgels per se and to the use thereof as flocculating agents in paper making and water purification. The invention further relates to a process for the production of paper from a suspension of cellulosic fibers, and optional filler, which comprises adding to the suspension at least one cationic or amphoteric organic polymer and a polysilicate microgel, forming and draining the suspension on a wire.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel NVInventors: Michael Persson, Bozena Stanislawa Tokarz, Maj-lis Dahlgren, Hans Johansson-Vestin
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Publication number: 20070095493Abstract: A process for the production of paper which includes the steps of providing an aqueous suspension containing cellulosic fibers, and optional fillers; adding to the suspension: (a) at least one charged organic polymer; and (b) an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles; wherein the sol has: (i) an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45%; (ii) a viscosity within the range of from 5 to 40 cP; and (iii) a molar ratio of SiO2 to M2O, where M is alkali metal or ammonium, within the range of from 10:1 to 40:1; and (III) forming and draining the suspension on a wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren
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Patent number: 7169261Abstract: An aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which has an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45%, a viscosity within the range of from 5 to 40 cP, and a molar ratio of SiO2 to M2O, where M is alkali metal or ammonium, within the range of from 10:1 to 40:1, or a silica content of at least 10% by weight. The invention further relates to a process for the production of silica-based particles comprising the steps of: (a) acidifying an aqueous silicate solution to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an acid sol; (b) alkalising the acid sol at an SiO2 content within the range of from 4.5 to 8% by weight to; (c) allowing particle growth of the alkalised sol for at least 10 minutes, or heat-treating the alkalised sol at a temperature of a least 30° C.; and then (d) alkalising the obtained sol to a pH of at least 10.0.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren
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Publication number: 20050113462Abstract: A process for the production of an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which comprises (a) acidifying an aqueous silicate solution to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an acid sol; (b) alkalising the acid sol at an SiO2 content within the range of from 4.5 to 8% by weight; (c) allowing particle growth of the alkalised sol for at least 10 minutes; or heat-treating the alkalised sol at a temperature of a least 30° C.; (d) alkalising the obtained sol to a pH of at least 10.0; and (e) optionally concentrating the sol obtained according to (b), (c) or (d) to provide an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles and having a specific surface area of at least 90 m2/g aqueous sol; as well as an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles obtainable by the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2005Publication date: May 26, 2005Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Hans Johansson-Vestin
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Publication number: 20030025103Abstract: The present invention generally relates to polysilicate microgels. More specifically, the invention relates to a process for preparing aqueous polysilicate microgels which comprises mixing an aqueous solution of alkali metal silicate with an aqueous phase of silica-based material having a pH of 11 or less, to polysilicate microgels per se and to the use thereof as flocculating agents in paper making and water purification. The invention further relates to a process for the production of paper from a suspension of cellulosic fibers, and optional filler, which comprises adding to the suspension at least one cationic or amphoteric organic polymer and a polysilicate microgel, forming and draining the suspension on a wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 1999Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: MICHAEL PERSSON, BOZENA STANISLAWA TOKARZ, MAJ-LIS DAHLGREN, HANS JOHANSSON-VESTIN
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Publication number: 20030024671Abstract: An aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which has an S-value within the range of from 10 to 45%, a viscosity within the range of from 5 to 40 cP, and a molar ratio of SiO2 to M2O, where M is alkali metal or ammonium, within the range of from 10:1 to 40:1, or a silica content of at least 10% by weight. The invention further relates to a process for the production of silica-based particles comprising the steps of: (a) acidifying an aqueous silicate solution to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an acid sol; (b) alkalising the acid sol at an SiO2 content within the range of from 4.5 to 8% by weight to; (c) allowing particle growth of the alkalised sol for at least 10 minutes, or heat-treating the alkalised sol at a temperature of a least 30° C.; and then (d) alkalising the obtained sol to a pH of at least 10.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: February 6, 2003Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren
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Publication number: 20020147240Abstract: A process for the production of an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles which comprises (a) acidifying an aqueous silicate solution to a pH of from 1 to 4 to form an acid sol; (b) alkalizing the acid sol at an SiO2 content within the range of from 4.5 to 8% by weight; (c) allowing particle growth of the alkalized sol for at least 10 minutes; or heat-treating the alkalized sol at a temperature of a least 30° C.; (d) alkalizing the obtained sol to a pH of at least 10.0; and (e) optionally concentrating the sol obtained according to (b), (c) or (d) to provide an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles and having a specific surface area of at least 90 m2/g aqueous sol; as well as an aqueous sol containing silica-based particles obtainable by the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventors: Michael Persson, Marek Tokarz, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Hans Johansson-Vestin
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Patent number: 5800603Abstract: An aqueous dispersion comprising particles of a zeolite having a hydrophobicity of below about 9.0 percent by weight residual butanol as determined by the Residual Butanol Test, which dispersion comprises a stabilizing amount of biogum. Production of the dispersion comprising mixing zeolite particles with a biogum into a dry mixture; and mixing the dry mixture with water under agitation into a homogeneous mixture. Use of the dispersion for binding particles of zeolite to fibers. Production of paper or paperboard by forming and dewatering a suspension of cellulosic fibers wherein dewatering is carried out in the presence of particles of a zeolite, the dispersion being added to the suspension prior to dewatering. Production of dry-laid paper, nonwoven or fluff pulp, in which cellulosic fibers are carried by a gas stream, in which the dispersion is sprayed onto the fibers while they are carried by the gas stream.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Eka Chemicals ABInventors: Ylva Cruslock, Maj-Lis Dahlgren, Lars Lindahl