Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Barry, Chester T (Department: 1776)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Treatment by living organism
C210S621000, C210S622000, C210S627000, C210S631000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931807
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for water treatment are described, particularly for the simultaneous removal of nitrate, perchlorate, and other organic contaminates from contaminated water using a membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR).
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Applied Process Technology, Inc.
Barry Chester T
Gorthey LeeAnn
King & Spalding LLP
Mohr Judy M.
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