Patents by Inventor D. Michael Bitz

D. Michael Bitz 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).

  • Patent number: 5866112
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition capable of reducing or eliminating offensive odors emanating from sites including, animal holding areas, animal waste areas, feed lots, water holding areas, landfills, trash transfer centers and leachate reservoirs. The composition comprises an acid component, or salt thereof, an iron component and a nitrogen source. The invention also relates to a method of odor reduction or elimination based on the above-described composition. Furthermore, the composition utilized in the disclosed methods includes a polysaccharide hydrolase component, and at least one molybdenum, copper and/or gum component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: E.K.M.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Jones, D. Michael Bitz
  • Patent number: 5843427
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition capable of stimulating plant growth and to a method of preparing such a composition. Furthermore, a method of stimulating the growth of a plant such as a vegetable plant, sugar cane, a fruit tree, a tropical plant, or a grass by administering to the plant the composition under conditions such that the stimulation is effected is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: E.K.M.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Jones, D. Michael Bitz
  • Patent number: 5811276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition capable of stimulating plant growth and to a method of preparing such a composition. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a microbial culture containing microorganisms having thickened cell walls. The microorganisms are prepared by passing the microorganisms having cell walls through a magnetic field having two magnets of like north poles which face the microbial culture to be treated. Upon the treatment in the magnetic field the cell walls of the microorganisms become thickened and are effective as an ingredient of a plant growth stimulating composition. Furthermore, a method of stimulating plants such as a vegetable plant, sugar cane, a fruit tree, a tropical plant or a grass is disclosed and is carried out by applying the composition to the plant to effect stimulation of the growth of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: E.K.M.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Craig Jones, D. Michael Bitz