[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 53598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-23171]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Availability of U.S. Patent Applications for Non-Exclusive, 
Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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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 Applications for non-exclusive, exclusive, or partially 
exclusive licensing listed in under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The 
inventions listed below have been assigned to the United States 
Government as presented by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    1. Title: ``Chemical/Biological Escape Hood.''
    Description: The present invention is directed to an escape hood 
which is relatively inexpensive, lightweight, and compact, which enable 
the wearer to breathe for a sufficient time while escaping or 
evacuating from hazardous environments. The escape hood of the present 
invention is simple in design for manufacturing ease. It provides 
complete eye and face protection, while minimizing heat and carbon 
dioxide buildup and excessive moisture retention. The level and 
duration of protection against toxic biological and chemical agents 
provided by the escape hood make it especially suitable for emergency 
use.
    Patent Application Number: 09/968,091.
    Filing Date: 1 October 2001.
    2. Title: ``Chemical/Biological Special Operations Mask''.
    Description: This invention relates to fill-face respiratory masks 
adapted for protecting the wearer against biologically/chemically 
hazardous materials especially in the form of airborne particulates, 
vapors and aerosols.
    Patent Application Number: 09/968.193.
    Filing Date: 1 October 2001.

Luz D. Ortiz,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-23171 Filed 9-10-03; 8:45 am]
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