Patents by Inventor Leslie A. Ferge

Leslie A. Ferge 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: 6972169
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing chromated copper arsenate (CCA) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one CCA-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the CCA. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6727087
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the pentachlorophenol. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6664102
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing creosote using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one creosote-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the creosote. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Publication number: 20030129732
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing chromated copper arsenate (CCA) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one CCA-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the CCA. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Publication number: 20030064502
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing creosote using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one creosote-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the creosote. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6495134
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing chromated copper arsenate (CCA) using a fungal inoculurn is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one CCA-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the CCA. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Publication number: 20020182712
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing chromated copper arsenate (CCA) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one CCA-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the CCA. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara L Illman, Vina W Yang, Leslie A Ferge
  • Publication number: 20020146812
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the pentachlorophenol. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Publication number: 20020137192
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing ammoniacal copper quat (ACQ) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one ACQ-tolerant fungus. a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the ACQ. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6387691
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing ammoniacal copper quat (ACQ) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one ACQ-tolerant fungus a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the ACQ. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6387689
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing creosote using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one creosote-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the creosote. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge
  • Patent number: 6383800
    Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the pentachlorophenol. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Barbara L. Illman, Vina W. Yang, Leslie A. Ferge