Patents by Inventor Charles W. Hancher

Charles W. Hancher has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tapered bed bioreactor
    Patent number: 4032407
    Abstract: A vertically oriented conically shaped column is used as a fluidized bed bioreactor wherein biologically catalyzed reactions are conducted in a continuous manner. The column utilizes a packing material a support having attached thereto a biologically active catalytic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research & Development Administration
    Inventors: Charles D. Scott, Charles W. Hancher