[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 30, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4410-4411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-2216]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Availability of U.S. Patent Application for Non-Exclusive, 
Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing for Chemical and Biological 
Sampling Device and Kit and Method of Use Thereof

AGENCY: U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM), 
DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404 
announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the following 
U.S. Patent application for non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially 
exclusive licensing. The patent application listed below has been 
assigned to the United States Government as represented by the 
Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC.
    Title: ``Chemical and Biological Sampling Device and Kit and Method 
of Use Thereof.''
    Description: The present invention relates to a sampling device and 
kit for collecting chemical and biological samples in a wet or dry 
format. The invention provides a means to easily collect chemical and 
biological samples, safely transport the collected samples with no 
leakage, and safely dispense a collected sample into a sterile capture

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vial/bottle for analysis that provides for optimum sample recovery and 
has been designed to be easy to operate while wearing protective gear.
    Patent Application Number: 09/974,436.
    Filing Date: October 10, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Biffoni, Intellectual 
Property Attorney, U.S. Army SBCCOM, ATTN: AMSSB-CC (Bldg E4435), APG, 
MD 21010-5424, Phone: (410) 436-1158; FAX: 410-436-2534 or E-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: None.

Luz D. Ortiz,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-2216 Filed 1-29-02; 8:45 am]
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