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Virum, Denmark

Ole Kirk

This inventor holds 26 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent, primarily in Enzymatic Dyeing Methods. Top assignees: Novo Nordisk A/s, Novozymes A/s, Novo Nordisk Biochem North America, Inc.. Active years: 1993-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Ole Kirk. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/ole-kirk

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Patents Active = 96.2

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 450(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • K.o slashed.benhavn, DK (1997)
  • Copenhagen, DK (1993 - 1999)
  • Virum, DK (1997 - 2004)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal20 out of 1,804 
 
Novo Nordisk A/s
 patents
silverMedal4 out of 1,427 
 
Novozymes A/s
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 13 
 
Novo Nordisk Biochem North America, Inc.
 patents
4. 2 out of 309 
 
The Proctor 'Gamble Company
 patents
5. 1 out of 1 
 
Novo Alle
 patent
6. 1 out of 1 
 
Novo Nordisk A/s the Procter & Gamble Co.
 patent
7. 1 out of 834,601 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1993-2004

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Areas of Expertise:
Enzymatic Method
Textile Dyeing
Dye Transfer Inhibition
Enzyme Immobilization
Peptide
Lipases
Amino Acid Biosynthesis
Dye Precursors
Chemical Finishing
Peroxycarboxylic Acids
Bleaching Detergent
Methyl Glycoside Esters
26 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6805718 - Enzymatic method for textile dyeing (2004-10-19),
2. 6582942 - Immobilization of enzymes on particulate porous carriers for use in organic mediums (2003-06-24),
3. 6326186 - Method for reducing amino acid biosynthesis inhibiting effects of a sulfonyl-urea based compound (2001-12-04),
4. 6296672 - Enzymatic method for textile dyeing (2001-10-02),
5. RE37302 - Peptide (2001-07-31),
6. 6231621 - Diaminobenzoic acid derivatives as dye precursors (2001-05-15),
7. 6156548 - Immobilization of enzymes with a fluidized bed for use in an organic (2000-12-05),
8. 6036729 - Enzymatic method for textile dyeing (2000-03-14),
9. 6025186 - Reduction of malodor (2000-02-15),
10. 5972042 - Method for dyeing a material with a dyeing system which contains an (1999-10-26),
11. 5925148 - Enzymatic method for overdyeing warp dyed denim textiles (1999-07-20),
12. 5863903 - Use of hydroxy alkyl piperidine and pyrrolidine compounds to treat (1999-01-26),
13. 5856163 - Lipases from hyphozyma (1999-01-05),
14. 5855621 - Dye transfer inhibition (1999-01-05),
15. 5733750 - Process for chemical finishing of insoluble polymers (1998-03-31),

Title: Inventor Ole Kirk of Virum, DK

Introduction: Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish inventor born in 1891 in Filskov, Denmark, is best known as the founder of the LEGO Group, a globally recognized toy company.

Latest Patents: Ole Kirk's most recent patents focus on innovative building block designs and educational toys for children.

Career Highlights: Throughout his career, Ole Kirk revolutionized the toy industry by introducing the iconic LEGO brick in 1958, which has since become a staple in households worldwide.

Collaborations: Ole Kirk collaborated with his son, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, to expand the LEGO Group's product line and develop new technologies for manufacturing plastic toys.

Conclusion: Ole Kirk's legacy as an inventor and entrepreneur continues to inspire creativity and playfulness in children and adults alike.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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