BOSTON, Nov. 2, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Converted Organics Inc., (Nasdaq:COIN) announced today that TerraSphere Systems, LLC has added a fourth patent to its intellectual property portfolio. Since its inception in 2003, TerraSphere has been developing industry-leading vertical farming technology and protecting its proprietary intellectual property to the fullest extent possible. TerraSphere's revolutionary technology provides an innovative and sustainable solution to the hunger crisis facing the world's growing population by making fresh, pesticide-free produce accessible to urban and remote communities, regardless of climate or location, year-round.
The effort to build the intellectual property portfolio has been led by Nick Brusatore, Co-founder of TerraSphere and inventor of the TerraSphere's technology. Mr. Brusatore stated, "Our four patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office demonstrate the exceptionality of TerraSphere's vertical farming system and our most recently added patent helps to provide additional coverage for the several aspects of TerraSphere's technology. Applications for patents will continue to be filed both domestically and internationally as TerraSphere develops new and improved systems for vertical farming."
Jack Lynch, TerraSphere's IP Counsel, commented, "TerraSphere has been committed to building unique vertical farming systems and has had the foresight to protect its competitive edge with patents in the U.S., Canada and worldwide."
On July 6, 2010, Converted Organics Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire TerraSphere Systems, LLC. This acquisition was approved by Converted Organics' Shareholders on September 16, 2010 and is expected to close in mid-November 2010.
TerraSphere patents include: US 7,415,796; US 7,533,493; US 7,559,173 and US 7,818,917.
About Converted Organics Inc.
Converted Organics Inc. (Nasdaq:COIN) (www.convertedorganics.com) is dedicated to producing high-quality, all-natural, organic soil amendment and fertilizer products through food and agricultural waste recycling. The Company uses its proprietary High Temperature Liquid Composting (HTLC) system, a proven, state-of-the-art microbial digestion technology, to process various biodegradable food wastes into dry pellet and liquid concentrate organic fertilizers that help grow healthier food and improve environmental quality. Converted Organics sells and distributes its environmentally-friendly fertilizer products in the retail, professional turf management, and agribusiness markets.
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About TerraSphere Systems, LLC
TerraSphere Systems (www.terraspheresystems.com) is dedicated to building highly efficient systems for growing organic fruits and vegetables in a controlled indoor environment. TerraSphere's clean technology helps to promote the sustainable consumption of natural resources by accelerating plant production and maximizing crop yields, while improving environmental footprints through the reduction of carbon emissions and fuel use associated with traditional crop production and distribution. TerraSphere's unique, environmentally and socially-responsible business model helps to facilitate job creation and diverse, community-based workforces. TerraSphere believes its technology can potentially revolutionize access to organic produce for both remote and urban communities, alleviate land management issues for agricultural producers, and ease hunger crises for the world's growing population.
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