Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090255871 | Method and apparatus for on-site treatment of waste water - A method and apparatus is provided for continuous microbial seeding of waste-laden water directly within septic tanks and similar treatment facilities in order to improve quality of effluent discharge, thereby reducing or eliminating problems commonly associated with such effluent (including, but necessarily limited to, clogging of conventional drain fields). Waste water to be treated flows into a multi-chambered treatment tank. At least one bio-reactor is installed in such tank, and provides for in-situ growth of desired microbial populations within said tank. The present invention allows for demand growth and improved mineralization of wastes both inside the tank, as well as downstream of the treatment tank. | 10-15-2009 |
20100047888 | Method and apparatus for bio-fuel seeding - A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047889 | Method and apparatus for continuous flow bio-fuel production - A continuous flow system for production of bio-fuels using microbial cultures is provided. The present invention does not utilize batch type production, but follows a continuous flow protocol that eliminates much downtime inherent in conventional bio-fuel production systems while greatly reducing space and equipment requirements. Production is enhanced via controlled program of aeration for microbial growth and anaerobic conditions to ensure fermentation efficiency. As the system becomes more tolerant of alcohol content, efficiency increases. Feedstocks include, but are not limited to, material normally discarded from food production facilities including drink syrups, juices or waste water from corn or sugar processing plants. | 02-25-2010 |
20110207204 | Method and apparatus for bioremediation of soils and sediments - Biological plugs/conduits produce and distribute in situ a selected consortium of microorganisms appropriate to the treatment of a variety of soil and sediment contaminants. The bioplugs provide oxygen, air and/or other gases, nutrients, and a porous immobilization surface on which selected organisms are permitted to grow. Liquid such as water is used as a carrier to distribute the excess organisms into the environment surrounding the bioplug and deliver required nutrients. Biological plugs can be installed in a variety of locations including within a building slab, under buildings or active facilities, open fields, sludge ponds, river or creek beds, piles of excavated soils/sediments, and other related environments. | 08-25-2011 |
20120282665 | Method and Apparatus for Bio-Fuel Seeding - A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations. | 11-08-2012 |
20120301938 | Method and Apparatus for Continuous Flow Bio-Fuel Production - A continuous flow system for production of bio-fuels using microbial cultures is provided. The present invention does not utilize batch type production, but follows a continuous flow protocol that eliminates much downtime inherent in conventional bio-fuel production systems while greatly reducing space and equipment requirements. Production is enhanced via controlled program of aeration for microbial growth and anaerobic conditions to ensure fermentation efficiency. As the system becomes more tolerant of alcohol content, efficiency increases. Feedstocks include, but are not limited to, material normally discarded from food production facilities including drink syrups, juices or waste water from corn or sugar processing plants. | 11-29-2012 |
20140073025 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECYCLING AND REUSING BEVERAGES AND OTHER LIQUIDS AND CONTAINER MATERIALS - A system for destruction and recycling of containers (such as bottles, cans and the like), as well as associated liquids, food products or other residue, greatly reduces waste discharge and/or disposal requirements. Packaging and other solids are shredded, ground or otherwise processed, while associated liquids are collected. Evaporation removes water for reuse, thus concentrating sugars and other food materials for utilization as agricultural amendments or stock for bio-product production. Bio-fuels/solvents are generated, typically using an Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor system modified for fuels/solvents production. | 03-13-2014 |
20140322782 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BIO-FUEL SEEDING - A method and apparatus is provided for microbial seeding and amendment of traditional alternative fuels production systems and processes using immobilized microbe bioreactors. The system addition utilizes attachment of yeast or other microbial consortia to a substrate to enhance alternative fuels production in fermentation processes. The system allows for the maintenance of a constant concentrated microbial population, thus enhancing alternative fuels production by stabilizing microbial populations. Desired aerobic and anaerobic conditions are maintained using a microbubble aeration device coupled to the Immobilized Microbe Bioreactor (IMBR) seeding reactors. Generation of the microbial populations for seeding requires control of aerobic and anaerobic conditions to ensure growth of a microbial population acclimated to elevated alternative fuels concentrations. | 10-30-2014 |