Patents by Inventor Seppo Kauliomäki

Seppo Kauliomäki 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).

  • Preparation of chemical pulp and xylose, utilizing a direct acid hydrolysis on the pulp
    Patent number: 6752902
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing chemical pulp and xylose by the use of alkaline or neutral cooking and post hydrolysis of the pulp by performing the post hydrolysis directly on the pulp by means of acid treatment. In the method of the invention, the xylan in the pulp is utilized as completely as possible, resulting in a good xylose yield and, simultaneously, acceptable characteristics for the pulp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: Danisco Sweeteners Oy
    Inventors: Heikki Heikkilä, Mirja Lindroos, Jorma Sundquist, Seppo Kauliomäki, Raimo Rasimus