Patents by Inventor Mika SUVANTO

Mika SUVANTO 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).

  • Method for dissolving starch
    Patent number: 11932707
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for dissolving starch. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for dissolving starch by introducing mechanical force to at least partially gelatinized aqueous starch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Kemira Oyj
    Inventors: Asko Karppi, Perttu Heiska, Mika Suvanto, Matti Hietaniemi
  • Granular cellulose product
    Patent number: 11891499
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a granular microfibrillated cellulose product comprising a microfibrillated cellulose originating from agricultural biomass, said microfibrillated cellulose product comprising ?75 wt % of cellulose, preferably ?70 wt %, based on dry solids content of said product, wherein said granular microfibrillated cellulose product has a bulk density of 500-1200 kg/m3; a flowability of 5-60 ml/s, measured by a Copley scientific powder flowability tester having a stainless steel cylinder with orifice 16 or funnel with orifice 15; and a water content of at most 60 wt %, based on total microfibrillated cellulose product. The present invention further relates to its manufacture and use in and manufacture of paper and paperboard products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: KEMIRA OYJ
    Inventors: Juhana Ahola, Kaisa Karisalmi, Christos Rampotas, Perttu Heiska, Mika Suvanto
  • METHOD FOR DISSOLVING STARCH
    Publication number: 20230159666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for dissolving starch. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for dissolving starch by introducing mechanical force to at least partially gelatinized agueous starch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Asko KARPPI, Perttu HEISKA, Mika SUVANTO, Matti HIETANIEMI
  • GRANULAR CELLULOSE PRODUCT
    Publication number: 20210269623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a granular microfibrillated cellulose product comprising a microfibrillated cellulose originating from agricultural biomass, said microfibrillated cellulose product comprising ?75 wt % of cellulose, preferably ?70 wt %, based on dry solids content of said product, wherein said granular microfibrillated cellulose product has a bulk density of 500-1200 kg/m3; a flowability of 5-60 ml/s, measured by a Copley scientific powder flowability tester having a stainless steel cylinder with orifice 16 or funnel with orifice 15; and a water content of at most 60 wt %, based on total microfibrillated cellulose product. The present invention further relates to its manufacture and usein and manufacture of paper and paperboard products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Juhana AHOLA, Kaisa KARISALMI, Christos RAMPOTAS, Perttu HEISKA, Mika SUVANTO