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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8133393 | Advanced biorefinery process The present invention is a method for refining native biomass to extremely fine and highly disrupted particles using high shear and/or cavitation in combination with high temperature and high or low pH conditions which dissolve biomass to a high percentage. The meth... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7828975 | Apparatus for treating oil- and fat-containing wastewater and method of treating oil- and fat-containing wastewater To provide an apparatus for treating oil- and fat-containing wastewater for the purpose of degrading and treating oils and fats within a grease trap, which has the advantages from the viewpoint of a high versatility, and also from the viewpoints of cost and maintena... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7641797 | Method of treating waste liquid from production plant for hydrocarbons or oxygen-containing compounds A method for treating a formaldehyde-containing waste liquid, which is formed as a byproduct in a plant for the production of hydrocarbons or oxygen-containing compounds, containing the steps of: subjecting formaldehyde in the liquid to chemical treatment; and treat... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7628918 | Method of managing organic waste A method of managing organic waste and an organic waste management system. The method includes the steps of receiving organic waste liquids and solids in a collection vessel, such as a grease trap. The dissolved oxygen is monitored, the pH level is monitored, the fl... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7473363 | Organic waste treatment A method of treatment of sewage comprising adding at least one cell signalling chemical (CSC) to a sewage substrate, wherein the at least one CSC regulates activity of a microbial population in the sewage substrate. In particular, methods of reducing odor in sewage ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7407793 | Consortium of nitrifying bacteria The present invention relates to a consortium of Nitrosomonas eutropha and Nitrobacter winogradskyi, which is more effective at removing ammonia and nitrite than the commonly used consortium of Nitrosomonas europea and Nitrobacter winogradsky... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7407581 | Biodegradation of oxyanions such as perchlorate on ion exchange resins Improved systems and methods for removing the load of perchlorate and other oxyanions off of ion exchange resins through bioregeneration are disclosed. The improved systems and methods rely upon direct contact between the resin and a liquid product containing enrich... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7357870 | Method for reducing production of wastewater treatment station sludge with fixed biological cultures A method for reducing the amount of wastewater treatment station sludge first performs wastewater purification with fixed biological cultures from which excess sludge is extracted intermittently during phases of washing and unclogging. Then, the water from the washi... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354516 | Oil digesting microbe-plastic foam system This invention is a system and method for bioremediation of hydrocarbon and organic pollution in fresh and salt water. Hydrocarbon and organic pollution digesting microbes are placed in a floating carrier where the microorganisms are exposed to the pollution and the... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347941 | Treating micro-organisms in water using boron conditioned enzymes and composition therefor The invention relates to methods and compositions for of treating water systems, particularly recirculating water systems contaminated by a biofilm containing sessile micro-organisms. The method includes the steps of forming a boron conditioned enzyme and contacting... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7332084 | Process for biological treatment of organic wastewater and apparatus therefor A multistage activated sludge process involving a predation effect caused by microorganisms realizes further improvement in treatment efficiency and further decrease in the amount of excess sludge generated while a stable quality of the treated water is maintained. ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314548 | Bioventing remediation system Bioventing systems create a bacterial treatment zone at a contaminated site by supplying a hydrocarbon food source to the treatment zone, and recirculating the hydrocarbon to the treatment zone. The bioventing systems may inject, circulate, extract and reinject hydr... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314561 | Method for purifying water An integrated system and method for removing excess nutrients from water, for removing the nutrients from the removal site, for enhancing soil, and for producing pulp and paper products includes bioremediating water to be treated with cultured algae or another suita... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7314748 | Odor control agent The present invention provides in one aspect for a method for controlling odor associated with spills of organic material which can cause odors on carpets. The method comprises applying to the carpet a preparation of dormant bacteria, which when activated are effect... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7300583 | Apparatus and method for remediation of a waste stream The present invention provides a dispensing apparatus and method for the delivery of remediation agents into waste systems wherein the apparatus is capable of generating and maintaining a controlled release of concentrated a remediation composition throughout the de... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7288196 | Plant matter packaging method An integrated system and method for removing excess nutrients from water, for removing the nutrients from the removal site, for enhancing soil, and for producing pulp and paper products includes bioremediating water to be treated with cultured algae or another suita... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7267773 | Integrated system and method for purifying water, producing pulp and paper, and improving soil quality An integrated system and method for removing excess nutrients from water, for removing the nutrients from the removal site, for enhancing soil, and for producing pulp and paper products includes bioremediating water to be treated with cultured algae or another suita... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7259001 | Methods and compositions for treating male sexual dysfunction The invention provides compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to increase secretion of male hormones or alleviate or prevent sexual disorders, e.g., impotence, in a mammal, said ab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7204929 | Method for treating an effluent, especially a radioactive effluent, containing organic matter Method of treating an aqueous effluent containing organic matters in solution, comprising the following successive steps: the effluent is rendered basic; the effluent rendered basic is mineralized by being brought ... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201847 | Wastewater treatment method utilizing white rot and brown rot fungi A method of treating wastewater sources such as sewer systems or those from pulp and paper mills which contain biomass waste involves adding white rot fungi in the presence of glucose. While glucose may be directly added to the wastewater source, it has been found t... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195707 | Apparatus for determining weight and biomass composition of a trickling filter In one embodiment, a filter media tower assembly is provided comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is suspended within the second portion. The first portion is a removable media tower or cage for holding filter media, whereas the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7166211 | Process and apparatus for microbial filtration and bacterial injection for one or more environmental contaminants Scaleable bacterial injection, aeration and filtration system to effectively control microbial community function of aquatic systems. The present invention is a substantially simplified system with respect to handling growth and dispersion of microorganisms in solut... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160712 | Odor control Disclosed herein is a method for treating odors in wastewater treatment bodies. The pH of the body is preferably established above about 6 and most preferably above about 7, usually by adding a base to the body. The oxidation reduction potential of the body is estab... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160458 | Method for purification of process water from a kerosene desulfurization plant Method for purification of process water, in particular coming from a kerosene desulfurization plant, and related plant, comprising the steps of neutralizing the process water, carrying out a washing of the process water by a solvent, and biologically treating the p... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156894 | Method for recovering metal values from concentrates of sulfide minerals A method of recovering precious metal values from refractory sulfide ores is provided. The method includes the steps of separating clays and fines from a crushed refractory sulfide ore, forming a heap from the refractory sulfide ore, producing a concentrate of refra... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7157000 | Catalytic bioconversion of petroleum-contaminated wastes/wastewaters using kenaf core powder A Catalytic Bioconversion (CB) process using kenaf core powder is used to promote an environmentally friendly method to biologically treat the petroleum contaminants in these wastes and waste waters while simultaneously producing a high energy solid fuel. The new pr... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156178 | Compositions containing a buffer and a peroxide or peracid useful for treating wells Compositions containing a peroxide or peracid and an organic acid salt buffer are provided. Also provided is a method for utilizing such compositions for removing polymers from oil and gas wells, while simultaneously dissolving encountered calcium carbonate deposits... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153435 | Magnetic process for removing heavy metals from water employing magnetites A process for removing heavy metals from water is provided. The process includes the steps of introducing magnetite to a quantity of water containing heavy metal. The magnetite is mixed with the water such that at least a portion of, and preferably the majority of, ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7147783 | Method for reducing hydrogen sulfide emissions from wastewater A cost-effective method for reducing the dissolved sulfide content in a wastewater stream and thereby hydrogen sulfide emissions therefrom involving the steps of adding a transition metal salt to the wastewater stream at the upper reaches of a wastewater collection ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7144509 | Process and apparatus for waste water treatment Method and apparatus for treating contaminants in water under anaerobic conditions is disclosed. The method includes adding to contaminated water a composition including an aqueous mixture of at least one carbohydrate and at least one alcohol and/or bacteriastat. Th... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7132050 | Apparatus for in-situ microbial seeding A method and apparatus is provided for the continuous microbial remediation of organic wastes in sewers and other waste-laden environments utilizing in-situ microbial seeding. A bio-reactor containing inoculated carrier media is suspended within a sewer wet-well or ... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108788 | On-site treatment method of food waste generated from collective residence or institutional food service facilities Disclosed is an on-site treatment method of food waste generated from multi-unit dwellings and institutional food service facilities, by transporting wastewater-containing food waste to a separation chamber by use of domestic wastewater or an additional transporter;... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7083727 | Water clarifying agent inducing catalytic reaction and method of clarifying water through activation of microorganism This invention employs natural enzymes to activate microbes that break down sludge and toxic substances such as organic compounds existent in polluted water, while at the same time being easily employed on rivers, lakes and water treatment plants. A water purificati... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7082893 | Aquaculture nitrogen waste removal The present invention relates to a two-stage biofilter reactor system for removing nitrogenous compounds from a recirculating aquaculture system. The system includes a aerobic nitrification unit and a downstream anaerobic denitrification unit, wherein both units hav... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7078202 | Methods and compositions for treating vascular dementia Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells have been cultured in the presence of an alternating electric field having a specific frequency and a specific field strength for a period of time sufficient to increase the ca... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7062406 | Method and system for water quality trading A method and system for calculating trading ratios between a buyer and a seller of water quality pollutant load credits. The water quality trading system (“WQTS”) inputs a definition of watershed and land uses of the watershed. The WQTS then calculates the load ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7033493 | Method and apparatus using super absorbent polymers for dehydration of oil Water is separated from an emulsion of water and oil by passing the emulsion through a bed of superabsorbent polymer granules which break the emulsion and absorb water from the mixture of water and oil. An apparatus for separating water from an emulsion of water and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7022234 | Method for biological treatment of environmental contaminants and waste The invention is directed to an apparatus for delivering activated microorganisms to an environment to be treated. The apparatus has a bioreactor containing microorganisms, a supply of organic and inorganic nutrients and a controller. The controller maintains the co... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014763 | Multiple barrier biological treatment systems The inventions separate the activated sludge, biochemical reaction stages of the batch treatment process of a sequencing batch reactor from the clarification and sedimentation stages by separating the locations where each process takes place. The separation may be a... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7014676 | Method of converting waste to soil/feed modifiers Disclosed is a method for transforming Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into a useful compost material. The method involves both a pre-treatment and a treatment phase. In the pre-treatment phase, a waste stream is processed to remove valuable waste after which the waste ... | 03/21/2006 |
