Patents Assigned to Microbial and Aquatic Treatment Systems
  • Compositions of constructed microbial mats
    Patent number: 6008028
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of constructed microbial mats, comprising cyanobacteria and purple autotrophic bacteria and an organic nutrient source, in a laminated structure, are described. The constructed microbial mat is used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Microbial and Aquatic Treatment Systems
    Inventors: Judith A. Bender, Peter C. Phillips
  • Compositions and method of use of constructed microbial mats
    Patent number: 5614097
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of use of constructed microbial mats, comprising cyanobacteria and purple autotrophic bacteria and an organic nutrient source, in a laminated structure, are described. The constructed microbial mat is used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: Microbial and Aquatic Treatment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith A. Bender, Peter C. Phillips
  • Silage-microbial mat system and method
    Patent number: 5522985
    Abstract: This invention relates to remedial bacterial systems in a constructive mat including ensiliaged material, particularly constructed mixed microbial mats for specific bioremedial applications. Preferably, the constructed mixed microbial mat comprises ensiled grass clippings with a cyanobacteria and a chemotrophic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Assignee: Microbial & Aquatic Treatment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Judith A. Bender, Peter C. Phillips