Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-15
2008-10-07
Barry, Chester T. (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Treatment by living organism
C210S610000, C210S611000, C210S620000, C210S630000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431839
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a substantially odorless biologically mediated treatment process for solid and liquid organic wastes. The present invention also provides for a novel nutrient rich humus material produced from the biologically mediated treatment process. The bioconversion process of the present invention results from low electron acceptor concentrations and high quantities of microorganisms in a diverse microbial community.
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Morris James W.
Northrop Jere
Barry Chester T.
Bion Technologies, Inc.
Kenyon & Kenyon LLP
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