Thursday, February 15, 2007

Algal Cell Harvesting - 1982 Patent

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Algal Cell Harvesting - 1982 Patent

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems, processes and apparatus for harvesting microorganisms, especially free swimming unicellular algae, such as algal cells of the Dunaliella variety.

Patent number: 4324067
Filing date: Feb 4, 1980
Issue date: Apr 13, 1982
Inventor: John O. Kessler
Assignee: The University of Arizona Foundation

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