Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Apparatus – Bioreactor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-15
2010-06-29
Beisner, William H (Department: 1797)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Apparatus
Bioreactor
C435S289100, C435S290100, C435S290200, C435S291500, C435S298100, C435S298200, C435S291700, C435S290400, C071S009000, C071S011000, C071S012000, C071S013000, C071S014000, C071S015000, C366S330100, C366S319000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07745208
ABSTRACT:
The invention is an apparatus and a process for treating biomass bearing material including municipal solid waste (MSW). The apparatus includes a reaction vessel held at an angle and configured for rotation and steam injection, with helically arranged internal flights, a self-aligning door closure, and a swing-away door assembly. It also includes a novel structure for shredding biomass bearing material attached to the edges of the flights. This structure is a number of projecting tooth like points and paddles.
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Beisner William H
Bowers Nathan A
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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