Patents by Inventor Mark Phifer

Mark Phifer 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).

  • Passive treatment of wastewater and contaminated groundwater
    Publication number: 20070119778
    Abstract: A bioremediation system using inorganic oxide-reducing microbial consortia for the treatment of, inter alia coal mine and coal yard runoff uses a containment vessel for contaminated water and a second, floating phase for nutrients. Biodegradable oils are preferred nutrients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Phifer, Frank Sappington, Margaret Millings, Charles Turick, Pamela McKinsey