Robert A Gearheart

Title: Robert A. Gearheart and Biological Remediation

Introduction

Robert A. Gearheart is an inventor associated with Arcata, California. His patent work addresses biological methods for removing perchlorate and nitrate from contaminated materials, including water and soil.

Latest Patents

The available information lists one patent for Gearheart: “Isolation and Use of Perchlorate and Nitrate Reducing Bacteria.” The patent describes methods and compositions that use DM-17 bacteria to remove perchlorate and/or nitrate from contaminated materials. DM-17 is characterized as a gram-negative, motile, polymorphic, facultative anaerobe deposited with the American Type Culture Collection as ATCC No. PTA-2685.

The invention presents DM-17 as a potential substitute for anaerobic bacteria used in biological remediation systems. It also describes how the presence of perchlorate can enhance nitrate reduction, how nitrate can enhance perchlorate reduction, and how particular carbon contributors can further improve remediation. Gearheart’s listed portfolio comprises 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Gearheart’s documented patent contribution focuses on applying bacteria to environmental cleanup. The patent’s proposed uses include treating contaminated water and soil through biological reduction of perchlorate and nitrate.

Collaborations

Michael T. Ives is listed as Gearheart’s coworker. The provided information does not specify the nature of their collaboration or identify a company.

Conclusion

Robert A. Gearheart’s listed patent centers on DM-17 bacteria and their potential role in removing perchlorate and nitrate from contaminated materials.