PATENTS RELATED TO BIOREMEDIATION

Although Dr. Demchick also represents patent seekers with non-biological inventions, his doctorate is in biology. Biology has been the primary focus of his research and teaching. He especially loves dealing with patent searches and applications for involving biology.

Dr. Demchick is a scientist with a quarter of a century of research experience in academic, industrial and governmental settings.

If you are considering patent protection for an invention, Dr. Demchick will be glad to discuss the matter with you. There is no charge for an initial discussion.

The following sampling is to give you some sense of the types of bioremediation related inventions which have received United States patent protection. The patent list is not exhaustive and is certainly not a substitute for a proper patent search . It should be noted that only U.S. Patents are included.

It should be noted that spelling, form and typographical errors in the original patents are preserved here.

Environmental bioremediation using shell as an electron donor (United States Patent 7,138,059)

Carbureted bioventing for enhanced control of in-situ bioremediation (United States Patent 7,108,455)

Method for bioremediating undetonated explosive device (United States Patent 7,077,044)

Electron donors for chlorinated solvent source area bioremediation (United States Patent 7,045,339)

Water ozonation and bioremediation system and associated methods (United States Patent 7,014,767)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for CCA-treated wood (United States Patent 6,972,169)

Plant-fiber containing composition for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,967,099)

Bioremediation of nitrogenous contaminants (United States Patent 6,936,456)

Closed loop work station bioremediation using mini-reactor cartridges (United States Patent 6,924,140)

Biocatalyst chamber encapsulation system for bioremediation and fermentation (United States Patent 6,916,652)

System and method for bioremediating wastestreams containing energetics (United States Patent 6,878,856)

Construction of a structural variant of sublancin to facilitate its isolation and use in bioremediation of environmental contamination by gram-positive spore formers such as bacillus anthrasis (United States Patent 6,846,804)

In situ anaerobic bioremediation of earth and sold waste contaminants using organic/water emulsions (United States Patent 6,797,171)

In-situ bioremediation process and apparatus (United States Patent 6,796,741)

Solid-chemical composition and method of preparation for the anaerobic bioremediation of environmental contaminants coupled to denitrification (United States Patent 6,749,660)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for pentachlorophenol-treated wood (United States Patent 6,727,087)

Liquid chemical compositions containing soluble sulfates and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,720,176)

Fe(o)-based bioremediation of aquifers contaminated with mixed wastes (United States Patent 6,719,902)

Microbial enzyme-enhanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,699,707)

Methods, apparatus, and systems for accelerated bioremediation of explosives (United States Patent 6,668,725)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for creosote-treated wood (United States Patent 6,664,102)

Method for bioremediating undetonated explosive device (United States Patent 6,644,200)

Method and apparatus for controlled composting and bioremediating (United States Patent 6,627,434)

Solid-chemical composition for sustained release of organic substrates and complex inorganic phosphates for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,620,611)

Bioremediation of nitrate contaminated groundwater (United States Patent 6,599,425)

Bioremediation system (United States Patent 6,561,497)

Methods for bioremediation by degrading toluene (United States Patent 6,551,814)

Compositions and methods useful in bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (United States Patent 6,537,797)

Fungal strains for degradation and bioremediation of CCA-treated wood (United States Patent 6,495,134)

Advanced inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,432,693)

Apparatus and method for delivering solid bioremediation materials (United States Patent 6,428,701)

Advanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,423,531)

Method for the enhanced anaerobic bioremediation of contaminants in aqueous sediments and other difficult environments (United States Patent 6,403,364)

Composition and methods for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,395,539)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for ACQ-treated wood (United States Patent 6,387,691)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for creosote-treated wood (United States Patent 6,387,689)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for pentachlorophenol-treated wood (United States Patent 6,383,800)

Anaerobic bioremediation system (United States Patent 6,344,355)

Methods, apparatus, and systems for accelerated bioremediation of explosives (United States Patent 6,334,395)

Process for controlled composting of organic material and for bioremediating soils (United States Patent 6,281,001)

System and method for vent hood cleaning and comprehensive bioremediation of kitchen grease (United States Patent 6,274,375)

Bioremediation, detoxication and plant-growth enhancing compositions and methods of making and using such compositions (United States Patent 6,268,206)

Method and device for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,268,204)

Water-dissolvable bioremediation device and method of use (United States Patent 6,248,234)

System and method of in-situ bioremediation with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,245,235)

Bioremediation of pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,210,579)

Fungal compositions for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,204,049)

Method and system for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated water (United States Patent 6,203,703)

Bioremediation of xenobiotics including methyl tert-butyl ether (United States Patent 6,194,197)

In situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,165,356)

Bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyl pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,156,203)

Explosive with bioremediating capacity (United States Patent 6,120,627)

Bioremediation of petroleum pollutants with alkane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,110,372)

Porous, non-macroporous, inorganic oxide carrier body for immobilizing microorganisms for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,107,067)

Methods and compositions for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,096,531)

Laboratory method used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,090,287)

On site microbial bioremediation system and method of using said system (United States Patent 6,087,155)

Apparatus and method for bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated objects (United States Patent 6,057,147)

System for enhanced longevity of in situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,036,852)

Method of bioremediating an organic hazardous substance (United States Patent 5,994,120)

Bioremediation system (United States Patent 5,985,149)

Use of serospecific biocarrier compositions for enhanced biodegradation and bioremediation of groundwater (United States Patent 5,976,867)

Apparatus for enhanced bioremediation of underground contaminants (United States Patent 5,957,196)

Method and composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil (United States Patent 5,954,868)

Water-dissolvable bioremediation device and method of use (United States Patent 5,925,252)

Method and apparatus for bioremediation of mixed hazardous wastes (United States Patent 5,922,204)

Bioremediation well and method for bioremediation treatment of contaminated water (United States Patent 5,910,245)

Bioremediation apparatus for the removal of volatile organic compounds in hydrocarbon contaminated vapors (United States Patent 5,891,711)

Bioremediation of pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 5,888,396)

Method for enhanced longevity of in situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,888,395)

Penicillium strain for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,877,014)

System and method for vent hood cleaning and comprehensive bioremediation of kitchen grease (United States Patent 5,874,292)

Surface active metal chelated nutrients for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,849,193)

Enzyme based bioremediation (United States Patent 5,843,758)

Situ bioremediation of contaminated groundwater (United States Patent 5,833,855)

Integrated aquaculture and bioremediation system and method (United States Patent 5,820,759)

Bioremediation method of hydrocarbon contaminated soils, water, and/or sludge using urea-surfactant clathrates (United States Patent 5,811,290)

Vascular plant aquaculture and bioremediation system and method (United States Patent 5,811,007)

Compositions and method for bioremediation of halogen contaminated soils (United States Patent 5,766,929)

Screening of microorganisms for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,756,304)

Apparatus and method for phosphate-accelerated bioremediation (United States Patent 5,753,109)

Systems for bioremediating explosives (United States Patent 5,736,669)

Method and system for bioremediation of contaminated soil using inoculated support spheres (United States Patent 5,733,067)

Composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil (United States Patent 5,725,885)

Phytoadditives for enhanced soil bioremediation (United States Patent 5,716,839)

Urea-surfactant clathrates and their use in bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,705,690)

Surfactant formulations containing menthadiene and menthadiene alcohol mixtures for enhanced soil bioremediation (United States Patent 5,698,441)

Apparatus for enhanced bioremediation of underground contaminants (United States Patent 5,690,173)

Method for in situ or ex situ bioremediation of hexavalent chromium contaminated soils and/or groundwater (United States Patent 5,681,739)

Self-contained bioremediation unit with dual auger head assembly (United States Patent 5,678,639)

Bioremediation process for polluted soil water system (United States Patent 5,653,675)

Nutrient mixtures for the bioremediation of polluted soils and waters (United States Patent 5,635,392)

Method for in-situ bioremediation of contaminated ground water (United States Patent 5,626,437)

Nutrient additives for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated waters (United States Patent 5,624,843)

Bioremediation process design utilizing in situ soil washing (United States Patent 5,618,727)

Bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,618,329)

Bioremediation of soil or groundwater contaminated with compounds in creosote by two-stage biodegradation (United States Patent 5,614,410)

Bioremediation method (United States Patent 5,611,837)

Process and material for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils (United States Patent 5,609,667)

Method for accelerated bioremediation and method of using an apparatus therefor (United States Patent 5,593,888)

Environmental bioremediation using shell as an electron donor (United States Patent 7,138,059)

Carbureted bioventing for enhanced control of in-situ bioremediation (United States Patent 7,108,455)

Method for bioremediating undetonated explosive device (United States Patent 7,077,044)

Electron donors for chlorinated solvent source area bioremediation (United States Patent 7,045,339)

Water ozonation and bioremediation system and associated methods (United States Patent 7,014,767)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for CCA-treated wood (United States Patent 6,972,169)

Plant-fiber containing composition for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,967,099)

Bioremediation of nitrogenous contaminants (United States Patent 6,936,456)

Closed loop work station bioremediation using mini-reactor cartridges (United States Patent 6,924,140)

Biocatalyst chamber encapsulation system for bioremediation and fermentation (United States Patent 6,916,652)

System and method for bioremediating wastestreams containing energetics (United States Patent 6,878,856)

Construction of a structural variant of sublancin to facilitate its isolation and use in bioremediation of environmental contamination by gram-positive spore formers such as bacillus anthrasis (United States Patent 6,846,804)

In situ anaerobic bioremediation of earth and sold waste contaminants using organic/water emulsions (United States Patent 6,797,171)

In-situ bioremediation process and apparatus (United States Patent 6,796,741)

Solid-chemical composition and method of preparation for the anaerobic bioremediation of environmental contaminants coupled to denitrification (United States Patent 6,749,660)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for pentachlorophenol-treated wood (United States Patent 6,727,087)

Liquid chemical compositions containing soluble sulfates and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,720,176)

Fe(o)-based bioremediation of aquifers contaminated with mixed wastes (United States Patent 6,719,902)

Microbial enzyme-enhanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,699,707)

Methods, apparatus, and systems for accelerated bioremediation of explosives (United States Patent 6,668,725)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for creosote-treated wood (United States Patent 6,664,102)

Method for bioremediating undetonated explosive device (United States Patent 6,644,200)

Method and apparatus for controlled composting and bioremediating (United States Patent 6,627,434)

Solid-chemical composition for sustained release of organic substrates and complex inorganic phosphates for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,620,611)

Bioremediation of nitrate contaminated groundwater (United States Patent 6,599,425)

Bioremediation system (United States Patent 6,561,497)

Methods for bioremediation by degrading toluene (United States Patent 6,551,814)

Compositions and methods useful in bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (United States Patent 6,537,797)

Fungal strains for degradation and bioremediation of CCA-treated wood (United States Patent 6,495,134)

Advanced inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,432,693)

Apparatus and method for delivering solid bioremediation materials (United States Patent 6,428,701)

Advanced organic-inorganic solid-chemical composition and methods for anaerobic bioremediation (United States Patent 6,423,531)

Method for the enhanced anaerobic bioremediation of contaminants in aqueous sediments and other difficult environments (United States Patent 6,403,364)

Composition and methods for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,395,539)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for ACQ-treated wood (United States Patent 6,387,691)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for creosote-treated wood (United States Patent 6,387,689)

Fungal degradation and bioremediation system for pentachlorophenol-treated wood (United States Patent 6,383,800)

Anaerobic bioremediation system (United States Patent 6,344,355)

Methods, apparatus, and systems for accelerated bioremediation of explosives (United States Patent 6,334,395)

Process for controlled composting of organic material and for bioremediating soils (United States Patent 6,281,001)

System and method for vent hood cleaning and comprehensive bioremediation of kitchen grease (United States Patent 6,274,375)

Bioremediation, detoxication and plant-growth enhancing compositions and methods of making and using such compositions (United States Patent 6,268,206)

Method and device for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,268,204)

Water-dissolvable bioremediation device and method of use (United States Patent 6,248,234)

System and method of in-situ bioremediation with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,245,235)

Bioremediation of pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,210,579)

Fungal compositions for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,204,049)

Method and system for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated water (United States Patent 6,203,703)

Bioremediation of xenobiotics including methyl tert-butyl ether (United States Patent 6,194,197)

In situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,165,356)

Bioremediation of polychlorinated biphenyl pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,156,203)

Explosive with bioremediating capacity (United States Patent 6,120,627)

Bioremediation of petroleum pollutants with alkane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 6,110,372)

Porous, non-macroporous, inorganic oxide carrier body for immobilizing microorganisms for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,107,067)

Methods and compositions for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,096,531)

Laboratory method used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,090,287)

On site microbial bioremediation system and method of using said system (United States Patent 6,087,155)

Apparatus and method for bioremediation of hydrocarbon-contaminated objects (United States Patent 6,057,147)

System for enhanced longevity of in situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 6,036,852)

Method of bioremediating an organic hazardous substance (United States Patent 5,994,120)

Bioremediation system (United States Patent 5,985,149)

Use of serospecific biocarrier compositions for enhanced biodegradation and bioremediation of groundwater (United States Patent 5,976,867)

Apparatus for enhanced bioremediation of underground contaminants (United States Patent 5,957,196)

Method and composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil (United States Patent 5,954,868)

Water-dissolvable bioremediation device and method of use (United States Patent 5,925,252)

Method and apparatus for bioremediation of mixed hazardous wastes (United States Patent 5,922,204)

Bioremediation well and method for bioremediation treatment of contaminated water (United States Patent 5,910,245)

Bioremediation apparatus for the removal of volatile organic compounds in hydrocarbon contaminated vapors (United States Patent 5,891,711)

Bioremediation of pollutants with butane-utilizing bacteria (United States Patent 5,888,396)

Method for enhanced longevity of in situ microbial filter used for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,888,395)

Penicillium strain for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,877,014)

System and method for vent hood cleaning and comprehensive bioremediation of kitchen grease (United States Patent 5,874,292)

Surface active metal chelated nutrients for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,849,193)

Enzyme based bioremediation (United States Patent 5,843,758)

Situ bioremediation of contaminated groundwater (United States Patent 5,833,855)

Integrated aquaculture and bioremediation system and method (United States Patent 5,820,759)

Bioremediation method of hydrocarbon contaminated soils, water, and/or sludge using urea-surfactant clathrates (United States Patent 5,811,290)

Vascular plant aquaculture and bioremediation system and method (United States Patent 5,811,007)

Compositions and method for bioremediation of halogen contaminated soils (United States Patent 5,766,929)

Screening of microorganisms for bioremediation (United States Patent 5,756,304)

Apparatus and method for phosphate-accelerated bioremediation (United States Patent 5,753,109)

Systems for bioremediating explosives (United States Patent 5,736,669)

Method and system for bioremediation of contaminated soil using inoculated support spheres (United States Patent 5,733,067)

Composition for enhanced bioremediation of oil (United States Patent 5,725,885)

Phytoadditives for enhanced soil bioremediation (United States Patent 5,716,839)

Urea-surfactant clathrates and their use in bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,705,690)

Surfactant formulations containing menthadiene and menthadiene alcohol mixtures for enhanced soil bioremediation (United States Patent 5,698,441)

Apparatus for enhanced bioremediation of underground contaminants (United States Patent 5,690,173)

Method for in situ or ex situ bioremediation of hexavalent chromium contaminated soils and/or groundwater (United States Patent 5,681,739)

Self-contained bioremediation unit with dual auger head assembly (United States Patent 5,678,639)

Bioremediation process for polluted soil water system (United States Patent 5,653,675)

Nutrient mixtures for the bioremediation of polluted soils and waters (United States Patent 5,635,392)

Method for in-situ bioremediation of contaminated ground water (United States Patent 5,626,437)

Nutrient additives for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated waters (United States Patent 5,624,843)

Bioremediation process design utilizing in situ soil washing (United States Patent 5,618,727)

Bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils and water (United States Patent 5,618,329)

Bioremediation of soil or groundwater contaminated with compounds in creosote by two-stage biodegradation (United States Patent 5,614,410)

Bioremediation method (United States Patent 5,611,837)

Process and material for bioremediation of hydrocarbon contaminated soils (United States Patent 5,609,667)

Method for accelerated bioremediation and method of using an apparatus therefor (United States Patent 5,593,888)

Although his recognition as a registered patent agent permits him to represent others in all patent matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Dr. Demchick limits his practice to patent matters involving inventions for which he is confident that his expertise will allow him to serve his client well. He will gladly discuss whether he is comfortable handling cases involving inventions in a particular field. He will err on the side of declining cases if he has uncertainty about his ability to do what is needed in the case. Dr. Demchick does not represent clients in court. However, he refers clients to a patent attorney who does represent others in court, if it appears likely that patent related representation in court is appropriate. Dr. Demchick prepares and files non-provisional (regular) patent applications and provisional patent applications. He prepares and files utility patent applications and design patent applications. He prepares and files U.S. patent applications and international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). He prepares and files applications to enter the U.S. National Phase for inventions for which international patent applications (PCT) were already filed. One of the matters he discusses with each client or potential client is which type of application(s) best meets that client's needs. He usually does a patent search (patentability search) as part of the preparation of a patent application. He discusses the value of patent searching with each inventor before agreeing to prepare a patent application for that inventor.