Patents by Inventor Ole Kirk

Ole Kirk 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: 20070225212
    Abstract: The invention employs GLP-1 (7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds in combination with an oral hypoglycaemic agent for treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Suad Efendic, Mark Gutniak, Ole Kirk
  • Publication number: 20060247171
    Abstract: The invention employs GLP-1 (7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds in combination with an oral hypoglycaemic agent for treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Ole Kirk
  • Publication number: 20060247174
    Abstract: The invention employs GLP-1 (7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds in combination with an oral hypoglycaemic agent for treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Suad Efendic, Mark Gutniak, Ole Kirk
  • Patent number: 6805718
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material which involve contacting the material with a dyeing system which comprises: (a) a mixture of (i) an aromatic diamine and (ii) one or more of a naphthol and an aminonaphthalene and (b) an oxidation system comprising (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on one or more of the compounds of mixture (a). The material may be a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool, or made of cationic polysaccharide, cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, triacetate, or viscose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk, Sonja Salmon
  • Publication number: 20030226215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material which involve contacting the material with a dyeing system which comprises: (a) a mixture of (i) an aromatic diamine and (ii) one or more of a naphthol and an aminonaphthalene and (b) an oxidation system comprising (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on one or more of the compounds of mixture (a). The material may be a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool, or made of cationic polysaccharide, cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, triacetate, or viscose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Applicant: Novozymes North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk, Sonja Salmon
  • Publication number: 20030203457
    Abstract: A process for producing an immobilized enzyme preparation for use in a mainly organic medium devoid of free water comprising using a fluid bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Morten Wurtz Christensen, Ole Kirk, Christian Pedersen
  • Patent number: 6582942
    Abstract: An immobilized enzyme is prepared for use in organic mediums essentially devoid of free water. An enzyme-containing liquid medium is contacted with a particulate porous carrier which preferably has a particle size of 200-1000 &mgr;m and a surface area of 20-1000 m2/g to adsorb the enzyme on the carrier, and volatile components of the liquid medium contained by the carrier are removed. The carrier may have a hydrophilic surface, and an amount of liquid medium is used to prevent agglomeration of the carrier. Alternatively, the carrier has a hydrophobic surface, and the addition of a hygroscopic substance suppresses agglomeration of the carrier by absorbing excess liquid. The hygroscopic substance may be removed during the removal of volatile components. Contacting of the enzyme-containing liquid and carrier can be in a fluidized bed where immobilization and removing volatile components are conducted simultaneously, or contacting can be in mixer followed by removing volatile components in a fluidized bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Morten Würtz Christensen, Ole Kirk, Christian Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20030083259
    Abstract: The invention employs GLP-1 (7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds in combination with an oral hypoglycaemic agent for treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Suad Efendic, Mark Gutniak, Ole Kirk
  • Publication number: 20020004958
    Abstract: The invention relates to substrates, which develops colour on oxidation of the general formula 1 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Niels Henrik Sorensen, Ole Kirk, Rikke Lolck, Torben Desler
  • Patent number: 6326186
    Abstract: A method has been found for reducing amino acid biosynthesis inhibiting effect of a sulfonyl-urea based compound of the general formula: comprising contacting in an aqueous solution said sulfonyl-urea based compound with an enzyme capable of reducing said amino acid biosynthesis inhibiting effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Ole Kirk, Anders Ohmann
  • Publication number: 20010037532
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material which involve contacting the material with a dyeing system which comprises: (a) a mixture of (i) an aromatic diamine and (ii) one or more of a naphthol and an aminonaphthalene and (b) an oxidation system comprising (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on one or more of the compounds of mixture (a). The material may be a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool, or made of cationic polysaccharide, cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, triacetate, or viscose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk, Sonja Salmon
  • Patent number: 6296672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material which involve contacting the material with a dyeing system which comprises: (a) a mixture of (i) an aromatic diamine and (ii) one or more of a naphthol and an aminonaphthalene and (b) an oxidation system comprising (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on one or more of the compounds of mixture (a). The material may be a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool, or made of cationic polysaccharide, cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, triacetate, or viscose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignees: Novozymes A/S Patents, Novozymes North America
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk, Sonja Salmon
  • Publication number: 20010002394
    Abstract: GLP-1(7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds can be used to provide a medicament for use in the treatment of diabetes in a regimen which additionally comprises treatment with an oral hypoglycaemic agent. A strong synergistic effect is observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 31, 2001
    Inventors: Suad Efendic, Mark Gutniak, Ole Kirk
  • Patent number: 6231621
    Abstract: The invention relates to substrates which develops color on oxidation of general formula (I). The invention also relates to the use of said substrates for dyeing, e.g. keratinous fibers, in particular hair, dyeing textiles, a dyeing composition and a method for dyeing keratinous fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Niels Henrik Sørensen, Ole Kirk, Rikke Lolck, Torben Desler
  • Patent number: 6156548
    Abstract: An immobilized enzyme preparation for use in an organic medium essentially devoid of free water is prepared using a fluidized bed. An enzyme-containing liquid medium is contacted with a particulate porous carrier which preferably has a particle size of 200-1000 .mu.m and a surface area of 20-1000 m.sup.2 /g, and volatile components of the liquid medium are removed to fix or adsorb the enzyme on the carrier. The carrier may have a hydrophilic surface and an amount of liquid medium is used to prevent agglomeration of the carrier. The enzyme can be adsorbed on a carrier having a hydrophobic surface, and the addition of a hygroscopic substance suppresses agglomeration of the carrier by absorbing excess liquid. The hygroscopic substance may be removed during the removal of volatile components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Morten Wurtz Christensen, Ole Kirk, Christian Pedersen
  • Patent number: 6036729
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of dyeing a material, comprising (a) soaking the material in an aqueous solution which comprises one or more mono-, di- or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds; and (b) treating the soaked material in an aqueous solution with (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exibiting oxidase activity on the one or more aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds; wherein the material is a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of fur, hide, leather, silk or wool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Biochem North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk
  • Patent number: 6025186
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a haloperoxidase in combination with a hydrogen peroxide source for reducing the malodor emanating from soiled hygiene products. The invention also relates to hygiene products with reduced malodor in soiled state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Ole Kirk, Charlotte Johansen, Tomas Tage Hansen
  • Patent number: 5972042
    Abstract: Methods of dyeing a material, comprising treating the material with a dyeing system which comprises (a) one or more mono-, di- or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds, and (b) (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and an enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity or (ii) an enzyme exhibiting oxidase activity on the one or more aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds; wherein the material is a fabric, yarn, fiber, garment or film made of cotton, diacetate, flax, linen, lyocel, polyacrylic, synthetic polyamide, polyester, ramie, rayon, tencel, or triacetate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignees: Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Bio-Chem North America
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk
  • Patent number: 5925148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of overdyeing a warp dyed denim textile, comprising treating the textile in an aqueous dye liquor with a dye system which comprises an effective amount of (a) one or more mono-, di- or polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds and (b) (i) a hydrogen peroxide source and at least one enzyme exhibiting peroxidase activity and/or (ii) at least one enzyme exhibiting oxidase activity on the one or more aromatic or heteroaromatic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Martin Barfoed, Ole Kirk
  • Patent number: RE37302
    Abstract: The invention employs GLP-1(7-37), GLP-1(7-36)amide, and certain related compounds in combination with an oral hypoglycaemic agent for treating diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Suad Efendic, Mark Gutniak, Ole Kirk