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...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8187869 | Biogas installation for production of biogas from biomass, and methods for operation of the biogas installation A biogas installation for production of biogas from biomass and methods for starting and shutting down a fermenter are disclosed. When biomass in a fermenter is used up, biogas production must stop, the fermented biomass removed, and the fermenter filled with fresh ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8105823 | Biogas installation for production of biogas from biomass, and methods for operation of the biogas installation A biogas installation for production of biogas from biomass and methods for starting and shutting down a fermenter are disclosed. When biomass in a fermenter is used up, biogas production must stop, the fermented biomass removed, and the fermenter filled with fresh ... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7347889 | Ultrasonic solution separator An ultrasonic solution separator including an ultrasonic atomization chamber supplied with a solution containing a target material; an ultrasonic oscillator producing mist from the solution in the ultrasonic atomization chamber with ultrasonic oscillation; a power s... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7211429 | Organic waste material treatment process An organic waste material treatment process comprising subjecting the organic waste material to conditions under which anaerobic digestion occurs followed by conditions under which aerobic composting occurs. Preferably, the organic waste material is pre-conditioned ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7186428 | Method of oxygenating yeast slurry using hydrophobic polymer membranes Disclosed is a an economical method of efficiently oxygenating yeast slurry without bubble formation. The method employs a membrane oxygenator comprising at least one hydrophobic, microporous membrane having a gas side and a liquid side. The yeast slurry flows over ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186549 | Container for shipping items in aircraft A container for shipping items in an aircraft includes a shipping compartment and an expandable chamber for receiving gas from the shipping compartment. At least one conduit connects the expandable chamber to the shipping department so as to permit the flow of gas t... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7135332 | Biomass heating system Improved systems, methods, apparatus and compositions for generating, extracting and distributing the renewable heat energy produced by microbial decomposition of organic biomass within a contained and controlled environment. This heat energy is preferably transferr... | 11/14/2006 |
| 6946288 | Ventilation system for an enclosure in which people live and a method thereof A ventilation system is disclosed for an enclosure in which people live. The ventilation system comprises a first ducting means for ducting fresh air from outside to inside the enclosure and a second ducting means for ducting stale air. The second ducting means comp... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6924140 | Closed loop work station bioremediation using mini-reactor cartridges A system for capturing and neutralizing HAP's (hazardous air pollutants) and VOC's (volatile organic compounds) at the source point by providing a closed loop remediation system which utilizes an air collection, treatment and control module containing a predetermine... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6680194 | Mercaptan deodorizing for storage tanks A method for deodorizing a storage tank having mercaptan residue disposed therein includes the steps of delivering a cleaning material to the storage tank, and absorbing the mercaptan residue from the walls of the tank into the cleaning material. The clea... | 01/20/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6635441 | Multi-sample fermentor and method of using same A fermentation apparatus is constructed to produce a known and repeatable amount of unpoisoned fermentation product using multiple fermentation vessels. To facilitate further processing compatible with other product processing steps, the fermentation appa... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6569673 | Garbage disposing device A garbage disposing device includes a treatment chamber used to decompose food wastes by a microorganism, intake passage, exhaust passage, and a return path extending from a diverging portion in the exhaust passage to the treatment chamber. An exhaust air... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6534306 | Modular biofilter unit and method of use A biofilter apparatus includes at least one container having a height, length, and width containing a deep, low density, porous media within the container. An airflow apparatus is constructed and arranged to deliver a flow of air to be treated to the filt... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6511844 | Air purification system and method of using the same A system and a method for purifying a gaseous contaminated stream are provided. The system and method include a treatment solution that includes at least one non-pathogenic bacteria that digests at least a portion of contaminants contained in the contamin... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6458942 | 28-kDa immunoreactive protein gene of Ehrlichia canis and uses thereof The present invention is directed to the cloning, sequencing and expression of a conserved immunoreactive 28-kDa protein gene (P28) from a polymorphic multiple gene family of Ehrlichia canis. E. canis P28 has an 834-bp open reading frame encoding a protei... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6416994 | Methanation activity measuring instrument The present invention provides a specific methanogenic activity measuring apparatus, in which a carbon dioxide gas absorbing container 6 is removably accommodated in a pressure vessel 4 with a cover 3 removably set thereon, the pressure vessel 4 is remova... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6399358 | Human gene encoding human chondroitin 6-sulfotransferase Genes and polypeptides encoded thereby of human chondroitin 6-sulfotransferase are provided. Vectors and host cells comprising these genes and transgenic animals capable of expressing them are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying polymorphic... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6391628 | Digester with agitator and method for operating an agitator in a digester A digester with an agitator and a method of operating an agitator in a digester can be used, for instance, in agricultural biogas plants and communal clarification plants. The digester with an agitator and the method feature improved mixing of the waste p... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6368849 | Method and plant for the treatment of liquid organic waste A method and plant for the treatment of an organic waste material in liquid form, e.g. liquid manure from livestock, the method comprising filtering fibres and particles from the liquid, subjecting the liquid to anaerobic fermentation in a biogas reactor,... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6253668 | Compound type kimchi storage device The present invention discloses a compound type kimchi storage device including an upper storage tank of an upper open/shut type and a lower storage tank of a front slide open/shut type as storage tanks for storing foods. The kimchi storage device for rip... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6245556 | Garbage disposal apparatus A garbage disposal apparatus having a processing chamber for processing garbage; and a purifying chamber for purifying gas discharged from the processing chamber and containing malodrous components, wherein the processing of garbage in the processing cham... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6245553 | Method and apparatus for limiting emissions from a contained vessel The need to filter gas emanating from a containment vessel is reduced or eliminated by maintaining, within the vessel, a gradient that concentrates most of the gaseous contaminants away from the vessel exits. This is achieved by reducing the density of ga... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6180396 | Carbon producing apparatus utilizing biomass An anaerobic fermentation part generates gas containing methane and carbon dioxide by anaerobically fermenting biomass. The gas is passed to a methane.carbon dioxide separation part to be separated into methane and carbon dioxide, and part of the separate... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6037169 | Garbage disposal apparatus A garbage disposal apparatus having a processing chamber for processing garbage; and a purifying chamber for purifying gas discharged from the processing chamber and containing stinking components, wherein the process of garbage in the processing chamber ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6001586 | Compartmentalization method for screening microorganisms A method is provided for screening microorganisms having a selectable characteristic comprising: (a) providing a growth chamber capable of forming a plurality of discrete compartments, said compartments comprising a barrier which inhibits the diffusion of... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5962307 | Apparatus for producing organic acids A continuous process and apparatus for preparing organic acids and their salts from biomass. Biomass flows from a region of fresh biomass and high acid and acid salt concentration to a region of digested biomass and low acid and acid salt concentration in... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5925563 | Multi-stage column continuous fermentation system A multi-stage column continuous fermentation system for brewing beer and the like. The system comprises several basic interconnected stages or sections including a discharge stage or section, a feed stage, at least one fermentation stage, a top stage, and... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5906931 | Method and device for digestion of sludge Method and device for digestion of sludge, sludge being transferred stepwise to closed containers (10A, 10B) and gas generated during the digestion process being transferred from said containers (10A, 10B). The sludge is transferred to a first closed spac... | 05/25/1999 |
| 5821114 | Biofilter with modular panels and method of using the same A filter and method are provided for removing contaminants from gas. The filter includes a frame member, gas-permeable supports positioned in openings defined by the frame member, and a biofiltration material in the supports including a filter substrate a... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5807701 | Method and apparatus for detecting microorganisms A method for identifying a microorganism is described that includes abstracting gas or vapor associated with the microorganism from a detection region and flowing the same over an array of sensors of which an electrical property varies according to exposu... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5800785 | Testing device for liquid and liquid suspended samples Testing of samples in a small, closed, and easy-to-fill device. Simultaneous filling of a large number of test wells using a novel gas-venting design, allowing for multiparameter testing and/or identification of bacteria.... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5779996 | Microbial remediation reactor and process Embodiments of a remediation reactor and mixer/contactor blade for the reactor are shown and described, the reactor being for containing a liquid slurry, suspension or settled bed of solid particles containing microorganisms. Inside the vessel is a supply... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5771788 | Food storage device employing a thermoelectric element as a heat source and sink A food storage device has a circulation tube arranged around a food compartment, a heat exchanger connected to the circulation tube, and a pump for forcibly circulating fluid. A thermoelectric element includes a first heat transfer plate in thermal contac... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5766554 | Immunoassay plates with desiccant housing A system to reduce moisture in a device having at least one integrated desiccant housing to hold desiccant materials. The integrated desiccant housing protects a desiccant bag or tablet from being damaged in the process of packaging, transporting and stor... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5763279 | Gas permeable bioreactor and method of use This invention relates to an apparatus and method of use for a new simply constructed bioreactor made at least partially of gas permeable materials. The bioreactor is useful for culturing cells and tissues in suspension in a liquid nutrient medium with mi... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5753494 | Method and apparatus for treating contaminated soils with ozone A method and an apparatus for continuously treating an organic compound contaminated soil heap with an ozone containing gas using a closed loop gas recycle system.... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5744105 | Slurry reactor Embodiments of a slurry reactor and slurry mixer/contactor are shown and described. Each embodiment of the reactor includes a vessel for containing a liquid slurry or suspension of particles and microorganisms. In the inside of the vessel, generally along... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5616304 | Slurry reactor Embodiments of a slurry reactor and slurry mixer/contactor are shown and described. Each embodiment of the reactor includes a vessel for containing a liquid slurry or suspension of particles and microorganisms. In the inside of the vessel, generally along... | 04/01/1997 |
| 5599713 | Apparatus for purifying contaminated air Contaminated air, e.g., air contaminated by exhaust gases from automobiles and factories, is purified by passing the contaminated air through a soil layer populated with microorganisms. The contaminated air is humidified before the contaminated air is pas... | 02/04/1997 |
