Patents by Inventor Michael Alms

Michael Alms 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).

  • Compost tea system
    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
  • Compost tea system
    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