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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7352889 | Automated storage and retrieval device and method A device and method for the automated storage and retrieval of trays holding subject matter. A computer system is programmed to control a storage gantry to move the trays between a storage rack and an automated machine. In a preferred embodiment, the subject matter ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7018831 | Composting apparatus and method Composting apparatuses and composting methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a composting apparatus includes a housing and a plurality of composting drawers in the housing. The plurality of composting drawers is in a stacked relationship when in the housing, and ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6664095 | Solid state fermentation The present invention provides an improved solid state fermentation device that combines all of the operations of microorganism cultivation (sterilization, inoculation, cultivation, extraction, and post extraction treatment). This solid state fermentation... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6620614 | Solid-state fermenter and method for solid-state fermentation The invention concerns a solid state fermenter in particular for large volumes as well as a procedure for solid state fermentation. The task of the present invention was the development of a solid state fermenter for large volumes and of a procedure for solid ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6197573 | Solid state fermentation The present invention provides an improved solid state fermentation device that combines all of the operations of microorganism cultivation (sterilization, inoculation, cultivation, extraction, and post extraction treatment). This solid state fermentation... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6168944 | Methods for cultivating cells and propagating viruses This invention relates to methods for the cultivating cells, and in particular to methods for propagating recombinant viruses for gene therapy.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5523235 | Apparatus for growing microorganism cultures Apparatus for growing cultures of microorganisms comprised of an inert ri porous member having passageways extending therethrough and structure for bringing liquid in contact with one side of the member. In one species of the invention, the passageways a... | 06/04/1996 |
| 4304176 | Apparatus for the wet crushing of material Apparatus for supplying material to a wet-crushing mill comprises a storage container for the material, and a rotary feeder arranged below the storage container and forming a bottom closure for the container. At least one device above the rotary feeder is... | 12/08/1981 |
| 4277505 | Process for the malting of grain Germination of cereal grain in malting is carried out by passing steeped grain to and through a series of six closed spaced discrete vessels in succession. The grain is maintained in each vessel for about a day and in each vessel is subjected to an upward... | 07/07/1981 |
