Patents by Inventor Michael Alm

Michael Alm 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).

  • Publication number: 20080085102
    Abstract: An interactive learning system provides activities that combine the use of printed or other visual materials and audio prompts and user response. The system includes removable media such as cards and other devices, content media such as compact discs and other devices, and an interactive device that interacts with both the removable and content media. A user can insert both types of media into the interactive device and respond to output produced by the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Alm, Michael Blaustein, Ng Kwok-ho Victor, Barbara Plain, Richard M. Woldenberg
  • Patent number: 6649405
    Abstract: A compost tea system uses a water-holding tank for containing process water. Compost is immersed into the water in the tank in baskets defining a filter media. Air is pumped into membrane disk diffuser modules in the tank and the liquid is sparged with fine bubbles to thoroughly agitate the liquid, extract nutrients and microorganisms from the compost, and to ensure a high concentration of dissolved oxygen in the liquid. The high level of oxygen selects for desired aerobic organisms to produce a rich compost tea. The finished tea is drained out of the tank and the tank and its components are easily cleaned and sanitized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Growing Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Alms, Jeffrey Hilty, Gregory Van Hoesen
  • Publication number: 20020164781
    Abstract: A compost tea system uses a water-holding tank for containing process water. Compost is immersed into the water in the tank in baskets defining a filter media. Air is pumped into membrane disk diffuser modules in the tank and the liquid is sparged with fine bubbles to thoroughly agitate the liquid, extract nutrients and microorganisms from the compost, and to ensure a high concentration of dissolved oxygen in the liquid. The high level of oxygen selects for desired aerobic organisms to produce a rich compost tea. The finished tea is drained out of the tank and the tank and its components are easily cleaned and sanitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Alms, Jeffrey Hilty, Gregory Van Hoesen