Patents by Inventor Maxine Passero

Maxine Passero 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).

  • Methods of enhancing algae production
    Patent number: 11219218
    Abstract: Method of inhibiting live grazing organisms in an algae composition are disclosed, which do not inhibit the algae. In certain embodiments the concentration of algae increases. In other embodiments the mortality of live grazing organisms is complete. The method contacts an algae composition with wastewater comprising free ammonia and maintaining pH of at least 8 for more than two hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Boise State University
    Inventors: Patrick Thomas, Kevin Feris, Maxine Passero, Gary Dunn
  • METHODS OF ENHANCING ALGAE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20190335755
    Abstract: Method of inhibiting live grazing organisms in an algae composition are disclosed, which do not inhibit the algae. In certain embodiments the concentration of algae increases. In other embodiments the mortality of live grazing organisms is complete. The method contacts an algae composition with wastewater comprising free ammonia and maintaining pH of at least 8 for more than two hours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick Thomas, Kevin Feris, Maxine Passero, Gary Dunn