Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Treatment by living organism
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Barry, Chester T. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Treatment by living organism
C210S205000, C210S170050, C435S262500, C165S246000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07022234
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to an apparatus for delivering activated microorganisms to an environment to be treated. The apparatus has a bioreactor containing microorganisms, a supply of organic and inorganic nutrients and a controller. The controller maintains the conditions of the bioreactor so as to maintain the microorganisms in the exponential phase of growth. Although the apparatus is continuous, the controller also doses a portion of the fluid in the bioreactor to the environment to be treated. The invention also provides a method for the biological treatment of wastes and an organic and inorganic nutrient composition used to feed the microorganisms in the bioreactor.
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Fernandes Jack
Lucido John
Shaffer Jon
Aqua-Nova LLC
Barry Chester T.
Bryan Cave LLP
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