Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Upton, Christopher (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Treatment by living organism
C210S620000, C210S747300, C405S128500, C405S128750, C435S262500
Reexamination Certificate
active
10828754
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for the in situ purification of aquifers contaminated with ethers and/or alcohols using a bacterial culture, a method of delivering the culture to the subsurface, and an oxygen delivery system.
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Johnson Paul Carr
Maner Paul Michael
Miller James Henry
Salanitro Joseph Patrick
Spinnler Gerard Eugene
Shell Oil Company
Taylor Richard B.
Upton Christopher
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