Liquid purification or separation – With gas-liquid surface contact means – With separator
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Barry, Chester T. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
With gas-liquid surface contact means
With separator
C210S170050, C210S194000, C210S220000, C210S195100
Reexamination Certificate
active
11112595
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for removal of uranium and other contaminants from aqueous solution, utilizing live algae, are described. The system includes a bioreactor, in which a reaction mixture of live algae, preferably photosynthetic algae, and contaminated solution are introduced; a means for introducing carbon dioxide gas in the reaction mixture; a means for exposing the reaction mixture to light; means for mixing and impelling the reaction mixture; and means for separating out algae from remediated solution.
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Dunlop Eric H.
Mallavarapu Megharaj
Naidu Ravendra
Barry Chester T.
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
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