[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 115 (Thursday, June 14, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 32358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-14939]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Technology Transfer 
Office, Department of Health and Human Services

ACTION: Notice.

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    The inventions named in this notice are owned by agencies of the 
United States Government and are available for licensing in the United 
States (U.S.) in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207, to achieve expeditious 
commercialization of results of federally funded research and 
development. Foreign patent applications are filed on selected 
inventions to extend market coverage for U.S. companies and may also be 
available for licensing.

ADDRESSES: Licensing information, and copies of the U.S. patent 
applications listed below, may be obtained by writing to Thomas E. 
O'Toole, M.P.H., Deputy Director, Technology Transfer Office, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mailstop E-67, 1600 Clifton 
Rd., Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone (404) 639-6270; facsimile (404) 639-
6266; or email [email protected]. A signed Confidential Disclosure Agreement 
will be required to receive copies of unpublished patent applications.

Gripping Assembly for Impact Hammer

    The Gripping Assembly for an Impact Hammer easily attaches to an 
existing hydraulic impact hammer and performs three functions: First, 
the assembly allows an impact hammer operator to manipulate and hold 
objects that are to be broken with the hammer. Second, the assembly 
allows the operator to grasp and move objects (such as the debris that 
may clog a grizzly in an underground mine). Finally, an operator can 
use the assembly to ``sweep'' debris from the work area (such as the 
fines that may accumulate and clog a grizzly in an underground mine).

Inventors: Bill M. Stewart et al., U.S. Patent Application SN: To be 
assigned, filed 4.16.2001 (CDC Ref. #: I-029-00)

Method and Apparatus for Laser Safety in Hazardous Locations

    Laser-based technology is used in several diverse industries to 
monitor flammable material processes. This invention monitors 
temperatures within these processes when heated by a laser and compares 
these temperatures with a preset temperature threshold. If the 
temperature threshold is exceeded, the invention shuts down the laser, 
thus preventing ignition of flammable material.

Inventors: William D. Monaghan, et al., U.S. Patent Application SN: To 
be assigned, filed 2.9.2001 (CDC Ref. #: I-030-00)

Lighted Rescue Team Lifeline

    The Lighted Rescue Team Lifeline is a flexible illuminated safety 
line used to keep rescue and exploration team members together in low-
light areas. The lighted lifeline helps to prevent tripping and falling 
problems, and it eases the task of locating the lifeline if it becomes 
entangled around obstacles.

Inventors: Ronald S. Conti et al., U.S. Patent Application SN: To be 
assigned, filed 3.7.2001, (CDC Ref. #: I-034-00)

A 12-volt Battery Charging Apparatus Using Mine Shaft Guide Roller 
Wheels

    Elevators and mine shaft conveyances often require local 
instrumentation to monitor conveyance speed, location, cable tension, 
etc. Power for these instruments is generally provided through a 
trailing cable. In deep mines, or high buildings, trailing cables can 
be impractical for many reasons. This invention describes a self-
contained unit that contains a battery used to power the local 
instrumentation, and a charging system that uses the motion of the 
elevator or shaft conveyance to charge the battery.

Inventors: Michael J. Beus et al., U.S. Patent Application SN: 
Application yet to be filed (CDC Ref. #: I-038-00)

    Dated: June 6, 2001.
Kathleen M. Rest,
Acting Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 01-14939 Filed 6-13-01; 8:45 am]
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