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Microbiological method for removing pathogenic microbes and dissolved organic materials from liquids

CA 1057866 A · Owner: Hartkorn, Karl H. · Inventors: Hartkorn, Karl H.

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The specification describes a method for removing pathogenic germs and dissolved organic substances from liquids. Kefir milk acid bacteria in the form of a centrifugate obtained from washing-out Kefir mould cultures are added to the liquid after suitable electrochemical precleaning. The liquid mixed with the bacteria is passed over a cylindrical column, whose filling bodies consist of cylindrically shaped fabric of antimagnetic stainless steel with a large surface. On this the microorganisms of the Kefir group are deposited and form a biological lawn. When atmospheric oxygen is supplied and the liquid is repeatedly circulated through the column, the organic liquid contaminating materials …

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  • Granted July 3, 1979. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 3, 1996.
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GrantedJuly 3, 1979
Term endedJuly 3, 1996
Patent numberCA 1057866 A
Classification (IPC)C02F3/04 +2 more

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198019821984198619881990199219941996Patent grantedJuly 3, 1979Term endedJuly 3, 1996

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