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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8029593 | Biofertilizer for treatment to improve growth of turf grass and method of developing the biofertilizer Biofertilizers have been identified as an alternative to chemical fertilization to increase soil fertility and crop production using sustainable farming. Treatment is with at least a proprietary formulation of a nitrogen-fixing consortium and Azospirillum brasile... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8007558 | Organo-mineral soil amendment A soil amendment comprising compost and between about 5% and about 30% by weight of an agricultural liming material, wherein at least about 50% of said liming material has an average particle size of about 65 microns or less is described. Methods for using and manuf... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7846231 | Method of treating organic waste, agent for treating organic waste and microorganisms to be used therein There are provided a method of treating organic waste, which is excellent in the smooth temperature elevation in the early stage of the treatment and satisfactory in temperature-maintenance in a high temperature range, and by which the stable treatment of organic wa... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7811352 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of using Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen conten... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7811353 | Enhanced fertilizer and method for producing same The present invention relates to an enhanced fertilizer. In particular, the invention relates to an enhanced fertilizer comprising fertilizer particles, lactic acid bacteria and bacteria of the Baciliaceae family. The present invention also relates to an enhancer fo... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7776124 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of using Provided are various embodiments of a fertilizer composition. The fertilizer compositions include one or more compounds having a high nitrogen content, which may be measured by a carbon to nitrogen atom ratio. Also provided are methods for increasing nitrogen conten... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7442224 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using same Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435878 | Method for altering the male fertility of plants A method for altering fertility of a plant or modifying its structure is described. The method comprises, in any order, contacting the seed of the plant with Pink-Pigmented Facultative Methylotroph (PPFM) that in the aggregate produces more or less amount of cytokin... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7192734 | Method of testing for the presence of microorganisms in a gaseous environment comprising hydrogen peroxide The invention relates to a method of testing for the presence of microorganisms in a gaseous environment comprising hydrogen peroxide, comprising the following steps: (i) bringing the gaseous environment comprising the hydrogen per... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7160714 | Vegetable fiber-digesting agent and method of processing vegetable waste by using the same It is an object of the present invention to provide a process for decomposing vegetable waste materials easily, which solves problems such as the problem of treatment costs, the problem of energy, an environmental problem and the problem of time for treatment which ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7124817 | Method of treating a hydrocarbon bearing formation A method of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing measure such as an oil-bearing rock formation (13). The method comprises: injecting water containing a source of vitamins, phosphates and an electron acceptor such as nitrate into the formation at first location (... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108732 | Process for producing fertilizer comprising sparingly water-soluble phosphatic fertilizer, urea/aliphatic aldehyde condensation product and water-repellent substance The fertilizer of the invention is a fertilizer containing a sparingly water-soluble phosphatic fertilizer and a urea/aliphatic aldehyde condensation product. The process for controlling inoganizing speed of urea/aliphatic aldehyde condensation product of the invent... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7090838 | Bacterium NRRL B-30043 for controlling algae A method of reducing or eliminating off-flavor in water or fish by controlling cyanobacteria or algae in the water wherein cyanobacteria or algae produce agents that cause the off-flavor. The cyanobacteria or algae are susceptible to a new Bacterium NRRL B-30043 whi... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074251 | Malt extract or spent grain liquor based fertilizer This invention relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions. In particular it relates to soil conditioner, fertilizer and fungicide compositions that utilizes by-products from brewing processes, and especially made from malt extract or spent gr... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7044994 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using same Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7041285 | Coatings with enhanced microbial performance Coatings with enhanced microbial performance can be applied to any surface that is subject to growth of unwanted or undesired organisms. Each layer of the multilayered article may contain microorganisms, enzymes, nutrients and other ingredients that contribute to th... | 05/09/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6957237 | Database store for a virtual heap A database store method and system for a virtual persistent heap may include an Application Programming Interface (API) that provides a mechanism to cache portions of the virtual heap into an in-memory heap for use by an application. The virtual heap may be stored i... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6942714 | Nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder A nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder which is a new environmental material made by combining high-quality natural diatomite and zeolite together and by using most advanced nano technology, wherein the ceramic crystal powder has the capability of produ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6916426 | Method of waste treatment A method of treating an animal waste slurry so as to efficiently extract nutrients, and which can be performed in a zero-discharge system, comprises flocculating the slurry, processing, e.g. filtering, the flocculated slurry to separate liquid from solid material, d... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905288 | Method of remedying contaminated soil by microorganism The present invention is a method of remedying contaminated soil comprises: providing microorganisms capable of degrading soil contaminants to contaminated soil, in which the microorganisms is supported on a carrier; and providing nutrients for the microorganisms to... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6878179 | Fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using same Fertilizer compositions for plant production are described, comprised of decontaminated manure and Bacillus spores, preferably a humic acid derived from lignite and, optionally, one or more of N compounds, P compounds, K compounds, and combinations of two or ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6776816 | Methods for accelerating production of magnesium ammonium phosphate while attaining higher yields thereof and a slow-release fertilizer produced therefrom Magnesium ammonium phosphate (struvite), suitable for use as a slow-release fertilizer for example, is produced by mixing animal manure with a pre-specified amount of a magnesium-rich compound. A pre-specified amount of an enzyme, such as an urease or uricase, is ad... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6699707 | Microbial enzyme-enhanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation The present invention discloses the formulation and use of an advanced solid-media chemical composition which includes both plant-derived and inorganic components which is designed and intended to enhance the removal of a broad range of recalcitrant organ... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6664100 | Conversion of organic waste into humic products using multiple aerobic fermentations for soils restoration A method for converting organic solid waste into humic products and the corresponding apparatus, in which a preliminary aerobic fermentation of the organic solid waste is performed, followed by a second aerobic fermentation of the organic waste in the pre... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6490826 | Methods of utilizing a finely divided mineral composite A mineral composite consists essentially of a naturally occurring glacial deposit comprising not more than 20 weight percent Si, 10-20 weight percent Ca, 2-10 weight percent Mg, 2-10 weight percent Fe, 1-10 weight percent K, 1-5 weight percent Al, 0-3.0 w... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6475257 | Method of improving plant growth A method of improving plant growth by providing controlled amounts of precursor solutions of either new or used ethylene glycol (antifreeze), an emulsified used motor oil, other biodegradable material to the soil to produce carbon dioxide by the action of... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6471741 | Liquid soil enrichment microbial compositions Shelf-stable soil enrichment solutions contain beneficial soil and plant microbial spores or colonies, e.g. Bacillus bacteria and/or Trichoderma fungal species, that remain at least about 90% viable for at least 12, preferably 18, months at room temperatu... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6447568 | Composting accelerator Provided are a composting accelerator which comprises a mixture obtained by mixing (A) an organic matter having an arabinoxylan content of 10 wt. % or greater and (B) heat-resistant bacteria for assimilating an organic material, and optionally a humic aci... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6387145 | Fine granulated fertilizer formulation for seed/plant placement at seeding or transplanting A granulated fertilizer composition for local application during sowing or transplanting, of the type comprising organic nitrogen and phosphate or phospho-nitrogen compounds as well as possible further fertilizer compounds or adjuvants, wherein the diamet... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6381899 | Well drill cuttings disposal A method for converting well drilling cuttings that carry petroleum hydrocarbons to an environmentally friendly humus-like product wherein salt, if present, is washed therefrom, the washed cuttings mixed with a feedstock having a carbon and nitrogen conte... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383246 | Composting accelerator for plant-derived material The present invention provides a composting accelerator for a plant-derived material, which accelerator comprises wheat bran and/or low-grade flour powder and an organic waste matter and/or organic fertilizer, and optionally a specific composting assistan... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6383245 | Aqueous mineral compositions and methods for their use Aqueous mineral compositions and methods for their use are provided. The subject aqueous mineral compositions include a plant nutrient mineral component that is made up of at least one plant nutrient mineral, e.g. calcium, manganese, zinc, iron, and a sou... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6352568 | Use of hybrid rumex acetosa L. in production of fertilizer The present invention is concerned with an application of Lumeikesi hybrid rumex acetosa in production of agricultural fertilizer. Lumeikesi hybrid rumex is a new variety, which has high contents of protein, vitamin C and carotene. A nutrient juice of Lum... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6336772 | Detoxification of soil Compositions for and method of degrading organic chemicals in soil. The composition is a nutrient medium serving as a substrate for micro-organisms in the soil, preferably containing a major proportion of a source of carbon skeleton and energy, a macronut... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6311426 | Diatomaceous earth-biochemical fertilizer compositions Soil treatment and fertilizer compositions comprising: A) a calcined diatomaceous earth; B) an effective quantity of beneficial microorganisms that a) enhance plant growth and, where applicable, crop production, and/or b) control various types of pathogens in ... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6293047 | Finely divided mineral composite, and methods of making and utilizing same A mineral composite consists essentially of a naturally occuring glacial deposit comprising not more than 20 weight percent Si-containing compounds, 10-20 weight percent Ca-containing compounds, 2-10 weight percent Mg-containing compounds, 2-10 weight per... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6277167 | Soil conditioner and soil-ameliorating method A soil conditioner which improves the soil productivity (heart) inherent to soil by means of the oxidation and environmental activity of microorganisms and various metabolites thereof without using agricultural chemicals or chemical fertilizers in large q... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6245121 | Method for treating aqueous liquid effluents containing organic and inorganic materials to enable recycling thereof Provided is a process for the treatment of aqueous effluents containing organic and inorganic matter and having a solids content of at most 12% by weight to provide a purified liquid phase and a solid organic fertilizer or organic soil improver. The proce... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6228136 | Cyanobacterial inoculants for land reclamation Materials inoculated with cyanobacteria are used to reclaim land. Methods and apparatus for making and disseminating cyanobacteria inoculants are disclosed. A thin-film growth method may be used to grow the cyanobacteria directly on a substrate material. ... | 05/08/2001 |
