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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7122119 | Sieve separator A sieve separator and a method of slurry separation that uses two or more levels of filtration screens. In some embodiments, the filtration screens on different levels may be used to separate solids of various sizes at each level. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7101481 | System for the production of biogas and compost from organic materials and method of operating an organic treatment facility A system and method for continuous decomposition of organic material to produce biogas and compost in which successive reactor zones in a primary reactor are used in turn to receive organic material which is decomposed in situ anaerobically followed by aerobic decom... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6703055 | Wine fermentation cap management and pomace removal A wine fermentation device for fermenting wine, and skins, seeds and stems which form a cap. The device includes a tank having cylindrical walls, an axis and a bottom. One or more optional interior baffles may be provided. At least one drain is located at... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6660518 | Two-phase type methane fermentation reactor Provided by the invention is a reactor for two-phase methane fermentation of organic waste materials such as livestock excrements which can be operated for a long period with stability. The apparatus comprises an acid fermentation tank (1) connected to a ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6554011 | Device for cleaning germination trays Method and device for cleaning germination trays. The device includes a moveable carriage comprising at least one telescoping carrier, the at least one telescoping carrier being coupled to at least one supply line, and a cleaning unit coupled to the at le... | 04/29/2003 |
| 5888806 | Tower reactors for bioconversion of lignocellulosic material An apparatus for enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation of pretreated lignocellulosic material, in the form of a tower bioreactor, having mixers to achieve intermittent mixing of the material. Precise mixing of the material is important for effective heat ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5766868 | Method of determining a viable count using a hydrophobic membrane An improved method of determining a viable microbial cell count in a sample solution with an enhanced detection sensitivity is provided, comprising filtering the sample solution through a filtration membrane having hydrophobic properties to entrap microbe... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5739004 | Biological sterilization indication for use with or without test pack materials or devices A biological indicator which utilizes immobilization to increase the thermostability of the biomaterial (e.g., microorganism or enzyme) contained within the indicator. Due to the increased thermostability of the biomaterial, the indicator can be utilized ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5698200 | Antimicrobial product and process A composition for controlling a plant disease caused by a plant pathogenic bacterium is disclosed. The composition comprises an activity for inhibiting the growth of the plant pathogenic bacterium and is extracted in an aqueous solvent from particles of m... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5690825 | Filtration method and apparatus An expansible, compressed foam is used a s a filter medium and captured particulates are released from the foam by expanding the foam to open its pores. Micro-organisms such as Cryptosporidium or Giardia cysts may be trapped and recovered at high eficienc... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5609096 | Vegetable freshness keeping device having a sensor A vegetable freshness sensor production method and a freshness keeping device using the sensor are disclosed. The sensor senses gases generated by vegetables, thus to not only sense freshness of the vegetables but also sense decayed state of the vegetable... | 03/11/1997 |
| 5601694 | Electrochemical sensors A solid shale, multi-use electrochemical sensor having an electrically nonconductive substrate, a working electrode, and a semi-permeable membrane covering the working electrode. The working electrode includes an electrically conductive material adhered t... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5536650 | Process for the continuous preparation of wort This invention relates to a process for the continuous preparation of wort, comprising the continuous enzymatic conversion of malt in at least one rotating disc contactor and separation of spent grain from mash in a separation unit, as well as a process f... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5219758 | Hair growth promoting agent, process for producing and apparatus A hair growth promoting agent containing an effective ingredient extracted from malt is provided in accordance with the invention. It has also been discovered that malt is an effective hair growth promoting agent. A process for producing an extract of the... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5043284 | Method for heating brewing mash Disclosed is a method described for heating brewing mash, and a heat source and a heat exchanger that transfers heat with it and that has mash flowing through it are provided. The heat exchanger exhibits at least one evenly coiled tube that has a smooth s... | 08/27/1991 |
| 4994392 | Device for heating brewing mash Disclosed is a device described for heating brewing mash, and a heat source and a heat exchanger that transfers heat with it and that has mash flowing through it are provided. The heat exchanger exhibits at least one evenly coiled tube that has a smooth s... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4888294 | Apparatus and method for the continuous cultivation of microorganisms in a culture liquid Cultivation tank (1) for continuous cultivation of cells or micro-organisms, containing a rotating separating device (11,12) for separating suspended cells from cultivation liquid (10) supplied continuously through a supply (4) and passed through the sepa... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4822742 | Reaction tray for membrane hybridizations A reaction tray specially suited for membrane hybridizations is disclosed. A tray 102 manufactured of firm but inexpensive material has a flat bottom. A firm but flexible overlay 106 is placed atop a membrane to evenly distribute a freely diffusing reacta... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4419448 | Continuous fermentation in series of main vessels with auxiliary vessel provided An apparatus for continuously producing alcohol by fermenting a mash containing starch, sugar, and similar carbohydrates includes a series of main fermentation vessels and an auxiliary fermentation vessel. The mash, in mixture with yeast, is transferred i... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4402792 | Apparatus for producing alcohol fuel An apparatus and method for producing alcohol fuel in an efficient and continuous manner are provided. The apparatus and method utilize otherwise lost heat to reduce the amount of heat required to convert feed stock into alcohol fuel. The apparatus and me... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4347321 | Method and apparatus for producing alcohol A method and apparatus particularly suitable for the production of alcohol from fermentable substances such as grain. In this method, mash cooking, fermentation, and boiling are carried out sequentially in a single vessel. Boiling produces a first vapor r... | 08/31/1982 |
| 4327631 | Lautering apparatus A rotary lautering machine is provided vertical blades, each blade having a pivotally attached sweeping foot. The sweeping feet are rotated from a first lautering position to a second sweeping position by pressure exerted on the feet by material in the la... | 05/04/1982 |
| 4048019 | Installation for producing green malt from barley and/or for storing and continuously dispensing green malt An installation for the continuous germination of barley into green malt includes a vertically disposed container through which barley progresses from top to bottom by gravity. A series of grids of parallel tubes extend through the container at spaced lev... | 09/13/1977 |
