Patents by Inventor Mervi Puska

Mervi Puska 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).

  • Multifunctional filler granule
    Patent number: 9078954
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filler granule comprising a matrix component (1), at least two base particles (2) that are at least mostly embedded in the matrix component, and a fibrous component (3). The fibrous component is attached to at least one of the base particles. The invention also relates to uses of these filler granules as well as to composite materials containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: POBI CONCEPT OY
    Inventors: Mervi Puska, Allan Aho, Pekka Vallittu
  • Multifunctional Filler Granule
    Publication number: 20130230563
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filler granule comprising a matrix component (1), at least two base particles (2) that are at least mostly embedded in the matrix component, and a fibrous component (3). The fibrous component is attached to at least one of the base particles. The invention also relates to uses of these filler granules as well as to composite materials containing them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Pobi Concept Oy
    Inventors: Mervi Puska, Allan Aho, Pekka Vallittu
  • Method for the production of a phenolic substance from wood
    Patent number: 7153982
    Abstract: A method for the production of hydroxymatairesinol or a hydroxymatairesinol complex from wood, including the steps of a) extracting finely divided wood material with a polar solvent, b) optionally concentrating the extract by separating at least part of the solvent, c) adding to the extract an agent able to form a complex with hydroxymatairesinol, d) precipitating the hydroxymatairesinol complex, and optionally e) releasing the hydroxymatairesinol from the complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hormos Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Seppo Parhi, Mervi Puska, Arja Kalapudas, Helena Korte, Petri Hukka
  • Method for the production of a phenolic substance from wood
    Publication number: 20040267029
    Abstract: This invention concerns a method for the production of hydroxymatairesinol or a hydroxymatairesinol complex from wood, comprising the steps of
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Seppo Parhi, Mervi Puska, Arja Kalapudas, Helena Korte, Petri Hukka
  • Composite for attaching, growing and/or repairing of living tissues and use of said composite
    Publication number: 20040115240
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composite for attaching, growing and/or repairing of living tissue in mammals. The composite comprises a non-expandable matrix polymer and a water-expandable porosity agent. The invention also relates to the use of said composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Timo Narhi, Antti Yli-Urpo, Pekka Vallittu, Marju Vakiparta, Teemu Tirri, Mervi Puska, Lippo Lassila, Tapani Lastumaki, Allan Ho