Patents by Inventor Mikko Suortti

Mikko Suortti 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 OF PROCESSING BETA-GLUCAN
    Publication number: 20110009613
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of degrading plant-based ?-glucan into a controlled molecular size by hydrolyzing ?-glucan in a closed space under pressure by means of an acid at an elevated temperature. The invention also relates to a degraded ?-glucan product. The ?-glucan product obtained is useful in foodstuffs applications, such as beverages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus
    Inventors: Anu Kaukovirta-Norja, Pekka Lehtinen, Ilkka Virkajärvi, Mikko Suortti, Olavi Myllymäki, Jari Helin, Anne Olonen