Wells – Processes – Using microorganisms
Reexamination Certificate
2008-08-20
2010-06-22
Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Using microorganisms
C166S250010, C166S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07740063
ABSTRACT:
A method for the phylogenetic identification of indigenous anaerobic denitrifying bacterial species in an oil well is described. The method avoids the process of enrichment of microbial samples.
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Fallon Robert D.
Hnatow Linda L.
Jackson Scott Christopher
Keeler Sharon Jo
Bates Zakiya W.
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
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