Process for the utilization of ruminant animal methane...

Details Process for the utilization of ruminant animal methane... Process for the utilization of ruminant animal methane...

2005-08-22

2010-06-29

Carlson, Karen Cochrane (Department: 1652)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Utilizing media containing hydrocarbon

C435S289100, C435S252100, C435S254100, C424S093400, C424S093500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07745197

ABSTRACT:
A process for the utilization of the methane produced by enteric fermentation, specifically to a process that utilizes methane produced by ruminant animals through enteric fermentation as a source of carbon and/or energy for the directed production of methane-based goods or processes is provided.

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