ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,545,611, issued on Feb. 10.
"Sludge processing and treatment methods" was invented by Buford Harold Denton Summers III (Gleason, Tenn.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Methods of treating sludge to remove solid waste are disclosed. The methods can include one or more of agitation, atomization, chemical treatment, and biological treatment. Particularly advantageous methods of treating sludge can be achieved with agitation and atomization alone. Articles and devices for treating the sludge are further disclosed. The methods of treating sludge can be used for agricultural, industrial, or municipal sludge."
The patent was filed on Oct. 5, 202...