Patents by Inventor Judith A. Bender

Judith A. Bender 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).

  • Compositions and methods of use of constructed microbial mats
    Patent number: 6033559
    Abstract: Compositions, methods and devices for bioremediation that comprise components of constructed microbial mats with organic and inorganic materials are described. The compositions, methods and devices can be used for bioremediation of different individual contaminants and for mixed or multiple contaminants, and for production of beneficial compositions and molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Microbial Aquatic Treatment
    Inventors: Judith A. Bender, Peter C. Phillips
  • 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