Patents by Inventor Matti Heikonen

Matti Heikonen 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: 4971701
    Abstract: A process for removing at least a portion of salts contained in whey or a liquid based on whey by means of electrolysis while producing an acid mixture and a base mixture useful in food industries. In the process a four-compartment electrolytic cell is used in the electrolysis of the whey or the liquid based on whey. The four compartments between an anode and a cathode are separated from each other by means of ion exchange membranes and an independent liquid recirculation is connected with each one of the four compartments of the electrolytic cell. A three-compartment cell is disclosed, in which anodes and cathodes, except at the ends of the stack, are replaced by bipolar membranes. The modified cell is similarly used on cheese whey concentrate, to produce an acid solution and a base solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Alio Meijerien Keskusosuusliike
    Inventors: Matti Harju, Matti Heikonen
  • Patent number: 4855056
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for removing at least a portion of salts contained in whey or a liquid based on whey by means of electrolysis while producing an acid mixture and a base mixture useful in food industries. In the process a four-compartment electrolytic cell is used in the electrolysis of the whey or the liquid based on whey. The four compartments between an anode and a cathode are separated from each other by means of ion exchange membranes and an independent liquid recirculation is connected with each one of the four compartments of the electrolytic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: Valio Meijerien Keskusosuusliike
    Inventors: Matti Harju, Matti Heikonen
  • Patent number: 4751089
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for ensiling fodder and grain. The composition contains glucose oxidase in a carrier medium in an amount effective to produce gluconic acid upon addition to the material to be ensiled. A suitable amount of glucose oxidase to be added is from 10,000 to 10,000,000 IU per ton of material to be ensiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: Suomen Sokeri Oy
    Inventors: Matti Heikonen, Tauno Moisio, Matti Harju