Patents by Inventor Mikko Lylykangas

Mikko Lylykangas 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).

  • Publication number: 20240001317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for feeding a polymerization catalyst into a polymerization reactor, said process comprising the steps of: (i) forming a catalyst slurry comprising oil and a solid catalyst component in a first catalyst preparation vessel; (ii) transferring the catalyst slurry from the first catalyst preparation vessel to a first catalyst feed vessel; (iii) maintaining the catalyst slurry in the first catalyst feed vessel in a homogeneous state; (iv) withdrawing a portion of the catalyst slurry from the first catalyst feed vessel, preferably continuously withdrawing the catalyst slurry from the first catalyst feed vessel, and introducing the withdrawn portion of the catalyst slurry into a polymerization reactor; wherein the oil has a dynamic viscosity of from 25 to 1500 mPa*s at the conditions within the first catalyst preparation vessel and the first catalyst feed vessel, wherein the catalyst slurry is transferred along a substantially vertical path downwards from the first catalyst
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Klaus NYFORS, Jouni KIVELÄ, Mubashar SATTAR, Samuli ZITTING, Erno ELOVAINIO, Mikko LYLYKANGAS, Jan LINDHOLM, Danny COX
  • Patent number: 11213765
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering transition metal tetrahalides from a waste stream coming from a catalyst manufacturing process by (a) establishing a mixed stream comprising transition metal tetrahalide and transition metal alkoxyhalides; (b) forming a falling liquid film from the mixed stream of step (a) at a temperature of from 25 to 85° C. and an absolute pressure of from 0.05 to 0.6 bar; and (c) establishing from the film of step (b) a first vapour stream containing from 90 to 100% of recoverable components and a second liquid stream containing about 10 to 80% of titanium haloalkoxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Jukka Räsänen, Klaus Nyfors, Pekka Malinen
  • Publication number: 20190351346
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering transition metal tetrahalides from a waste stream coming from a catalyst manufacturing process by (a) establishing a mixed stream comprising transition metal tetrahalide and transition metal alkoxyhalides; (b) forming a falling liquid film from the mixed stream of step (a) at a temperature of from 25 to 85° C. and an absolute pressure of from 0.05 to 0.6 bar; and (c) establishing from the film of step (b) a first vapour stream containing from 90 to 100% of recoverable components and a second liquid stream containing about 10 to 80% of titanium haloalkoxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Jukka Räsänen, Klaus Nyfors, Pekka Malinen
  • Patent number: 10369491
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering transition metal tetrahalides from a waste stream coming from a catalyst manufacturing process by (a) establishing a mixed stream comprising transition metal tetrahalide and transition metal alkoxyhalides; (b) forming a falling liquid film from the mixed stream of step (a) at a temperature of from 25 to 85° C. and an absolute pressure of from 0.05 to 0.6 bar; and (c) establishing from the film of step (b) a first vapor stream containing from 90 to 100% of recoverable components and a second liquid stream containing about 10 to 80% of titanium haloalkoxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Jukka Räsänen, Klaus Nyfors, Pekka Malinen
  • Patent number: 8916660
    Abstract: Process and apparatus for recovering polymer from a gas phase reactor having a distribution plate via an outlet vessel comprising at least one apparatus for the breakup of polymeric agglomerates, the apparatus further comprising a feed pipe connecting the gas phase reactor and the outlet vessel a return gas line connecting the gas phase reactor and the outlet vessel, means for varying the flow rate through the return gas line from the outlet vessel to the gas phase reactor, and means for varying the outlet rate of polymer product from the outlet vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Klaus Nyfors, Jari Aarila, Jari Hatonen, Henrik Andtsjo, Eira Johansson, Mikko Lylykangas
  • Publication number: 20140171611
    Abstract: Process and apparatus for recovering polymer from a a gas phase reactor having a distribution plate via an outlet vessel comprising at least one apparatus for the breakup of polymeric agglomerates, the apparatus further comprising a feed pipe connecting the gas phase reactor and the outlet vessel a return gas line connecting the gas phase reactor and the outlet vessel, means for varying the flow rate through the return gas line from the outlet vessel to the gas phase reactor, and means for varying the outlet rate of polymer product from the outlet vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: BOREALIS AG
    Inventors: Klaus Nyfors, Jari Aarila, Jari Hatonen, Henrik Andtsjo, Eira Johansson, Mikko Lylykangas
  • Publication number: 20140042010
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for recovering transition metal tetrahalides from a waste stream coming from a catalyst manufacturing process by (a) establishing a mixed stream comprising transition metal tetrahalide and transition metal alkoxyhalides; (b) forming a falling liquid film from the mixed stream of step (a) at a temperature of from 25 to 85° C. and an absolute pressure of from 0.05 to 0.6 bar; and (c) establishing from the film of step (b) a first vapour stream containing from 90 to 100% of recoverable components and a second liquid stream containing about 10 to 80% of titanium haloalkoxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: BOREALIS AG
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Jukka Räsänen, Klaus Nyfors, Pekka Malinen
  • Patent number: 8501881
    Abstract: The present application provides a process for polymerizing at least one olefin in the presence of a polymerization catalyst, including: (A) continuously introducing a first liquid with a transition metal compound, an organometallic compound, and a solvent and a second liquid into an emulsification stage, (B) continuously withdrawing the emulsion and directing it into a solidification stage to form a slurry with a solid polymerization catalyst component, (C) continuously recovering the solid polymerization catalyst component, (D) directing the solid polymerization catalyst component into a first prepolymerization stage with a monomer and a second liquid to form a slurry, (E) recovering a prepolymerized solid polymerization catalyst component, (F) continuously introducing the prepolymerized solid polymerization catalyst component into a second prepolymerization stage with an olefin monomer to form a prepolymerized catalyst, and (G) continuously withdrawing the prepolymerized catalyst and directing it into a su
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Borealis AG
    Inventors: Jeannette Aumo, Pasi Matikainen, Michael Bartke, Tom Elovirta, Sameer Vijay, Mikko Lylykangas, Pertti Elo, Lauri Huhtanen
  • Publication number: 20120259076
    Abstract: The present application provides a process for polymerizing at least one olefin in the presence of a polymerization catalyst, including: (A) continuously introducing a first liquid with a transition metal compound, an organometallic compound, and a solvent and a second liquid into an emulsification stage, (B) continuously withdrawing the emulsion and directing it into a solidification stage to form a slurry with a solid polymerization catalyst component, (C) continuously recovering the solid polymerization catalyst component, (D) directing the solid polymerization catalyst component into a first prepolymerization stage with a monomer and a second liquid to form a slurry, (E) recovering a prepolymerized solid polymerization catalyst component, (F) continuously introducing the prepolymerized solid polymerization catalyst component into a second prepolymerization stage with an olefin monomer to form a prepolymerized catalyst, and (G) continuously withdrawing the prepolymerized catalyst and directing it into a su
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: BOREALIS AG
    Inventors: Jeannette Aumo, Pasi Matikainen, Michael Bartke, Tom Elovirta, Sameer Vijay, Mikko Lylykangas, Pertti Elo, Lauri Huhtanen
  • Patent number: 8137431
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fertilizer granule comprising both a nitrate and urea as the main nitrogen source. A mineral added during production is an important component in the composition, said mineral stabilizing these otherwise poorly compatible nitrogen compounds. A high nitrogen content is thus attained with ammonium nitrate concentrations falling below maximum limit values set by international legislation and classification, while at the same time the explosion risk particularly associated with the use of ammonium nitrate is avoided. The invention is also directed to a process for the production of the fertilizer granule of the above type, said process resulting in a fertilizer granule with excellent resistance properties and a high nitrogen content, wherein said granule may be coated by methods typical in the art, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Yara Suomi Oy
    Inventors: Heikki Hero, Mikko Lylykangas
  • Patent number: 8110018
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fertilizer granule containing ammonium nitrate, comprising a core containing ammonium nitrate and a coating layer containing calcium sulphate. The coating layer consists of a mixture containing calcium sulphate and ammonium nitrate. Such a fertilizer granule is preferably produced by contacting the core with an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution and solid calcium sulphate particles, either as a slurry or separately. The production of the fertilizer granule is safe and easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Kemira Growhow Oyj
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Harri Kiiski, Juhani Poukari, Robert John Milborne
  • Publication number: 20120024025
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fertilizer granule containing ammonium nitrate, comprising a core containing ammonium nitrate and a coating layer containing calcium sulphate. The coating layer consists of a mixture containing calcium sulphate and ammonium nitrate. Such a fertilizer granule is preferably produced by contacting the core with an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution and solid calcium sulphate particles, either as a slurry or separately. The production of the fertilizer granulate is safe and easy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Mikko LYLYKANGAS, Harri KIISKI, Juhani POUKARI, Robert John MILBORNE
  • Publication number: 20100031719
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fertilizer granule comprising both a nitrate and urea as the main nitrogen source. A mineral added during production is an important component in the composition, said mineral stabilizing these otherwise poorly compatible nitrogen compounds. A high nitrogen content is thus attained with ammonium nitrate concentrations falling below maximum limit values set by international legislation and classification, while at the same time the explosion risk particularly associated with the use of ammonium nitrate is avoided. The invention is also directed to a process for the production of the fertilizer granule of the above type, said process resulting in a fertilizer granule with excellent resistance properties and a high nitrogen content, wherein said granule may be coated by methods typical in the art, if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Heikki Hero, Mikko Lylykangas
  • Publication number: 20080098781
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fertilizer granule containing ammonium nitrate, comprising a core containing ammonium nitrate and a coating layer containing calcium sulphate. The coating layer consists of a mixture containing calcium sulphate and ammonium nitrate. Such a fertilizer granule is preferably produced by contacting the core with an aqueous ammonium nitrate solution and solid calcium sulphate particles, either as a slurry or separately. The production of the fertilizer granule is safe and easy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Applicant: KEMIRA GROWHOW OYI
    Inventors: Mikko Lylykangas, Harri Kiiski, Juhani Poukari, Robert Milborne