Patents by Inventor Thomas Kallenbach

Thomas Kallenbach 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).

  • Light weight medium for growing microorganisms
    Publication number: 20050244944
    Abstract: A light weight medium for growing microorganisms includes a mass of polymeric foam, such as a polyurethane foam, having an outer region enclosing an inner region. A plurality of fragments of an inorganic material, such as sand, are at least partially embedded in the outer region. The light weight medium may be used to support growth of microorganisms in a wide variety of biological and/or biochemical processes, or may be used without microorganisms in chemically treating wastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Kallenbach, Justin Buchanan
  • Light weight medium for growing microorganisms
    Publication number: 20050244945
    Abstract: A light weight medium for growing microorganisms includes a mass of polymeric foam, such as a polyurethane foam, having an outer region enclosing an inner region. A plurality of fragments of an inorganic material, such as sand, are at least partially embedded in the outer region. The light weight medium may be used to support growth of microorganisms in a wide variety of biological and/or biochemical processes, or may be used without microorganisms in chemically treating wastes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Thomas Kallenbach, Justin Buchanan