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[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 152 (Thursday, August 7, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42522-42523]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20764]

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army

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

AGENCY: U.S. Army Chemical and Biological Defense Command, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the 
availability of the following U.S. patents for non-exclusive, 
exclusive, or partially exclusive licensing. All of the patents listed 
below have been assigned to the United States of America as represented 
by the Secretary of the Army, Washington, DC.

    Title: Neural Network Computing System for Pattern Recognition of 
Thermoluminescence Signature Spectra and Chemical Defense.
    Description: The present invention is related to the use of neural 
network computing system recognizing the thermoluminescence signature 
spectra of chemical compounds and finds particular utility in the 
recognition of nerve and blister agent compounds.
    Patent Number: 5,631,469.
    Issue Date: May 20, 1997.

    Title: Competitor Primer Asymmetric Polymerase Chain Reaction.
    Description: The present invention relates generally to the 
detection of nucleic acid sequences by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). 
More particularly, this invention relates to a process for efficiently 
producing single-stranded PCR products in an amount proportional to the 
amount of a target nucleic acid sequence present in a sample being 
analyzed.
    Patent Number: 5,627,054.
    Issue Date: May 6, 1997.

    Title: Apparatus and Method for Measurement of Offgassing Rate.
    Description: This invention relates generally to testing apparatus 
and more particularly to test cells for measuring the offgasses emitted 
from a test sample.
    Patent Number: 5,606,111.
    Issue Date: February 25, 1997.

    Title: Focal Plane filtered Multispectral Multidetector Imager.
    Description: This invention relates to a focal plane filtered 
multispectral multidetector imager which can be used for target 
acquisition and recognition and for the ability to detect and classify 
chemical vapors or any target with a spectral signature.
    Patent Number: 5,568.186.
    Issue Date: October 22, 1996.

    Title: Method for Testing the Toxicity of Chemicals Using 
Hyperactivated Spermatozoa.
    Description: This invention relates to a method for the in vitro 
testing of chemicals to determine reproductive toxicity using 
hyperactivated spermatozoa. In addition, a method is provided for the 
in vitro production of rabbit spermatozoa of hyperactivated motility 
useful in said testing.
    Patent Number: 5,569,580.
    Issue Date: October 29, 1996.

    Title: Method for Determining Elongational Viscosity and Dynamic 
Surface Tension in Liquid Solutions.
    Description: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for 
measuring and testing the physical properties of materials and more 
particularly for measuring the elongational viscosity and dynamic 
surface tension of liquid solutions.
    Patent Number: 5,559,284.
    Issue Date: September 24, 1996.

    Title: Hermetically Sealable Reusable Container.
    Description: This invention relates to a container having a 
reusable hermetic seal. The container includes polished surfaces, 
multiple O-rings and removable fasteners for preventing leaks of toxic 
substances.
    Patent Number: 5,560,511.
    Issue Date: October 1, 1996.

    Title: Remote Control Adaptor for a Detonator System.
    Description: This invention relates to a device which converts the 
demolition firing device into a remote control actuator. The object of 
this invention is to permit modification of a demolition firing device 
previously used only to set off blasting caps to remotely control smoke 
generators or any other device or system.
    Patent Number: 5,546,862.
    Issue Date: August 20, 1996.

    Title: Solid Fuel Ramjet Tubular Projectile.
    Description: This invention relates generally to tubular 
projectiles and more particularly to a solid fuel ramjet tubular 
projectile comprising multiple longitudinal combustion chambers and an 
inlet turbulence generator.
    Patent Number: 5,544,586.
    Issue Date: August 13, 1996.

    Title: Method and Apparatus for Suspending Microparticles.
    Description: This invention relates to the detection and 
identification of micron-sized particles including liquids, biological 
microorganisms, chemical particles and unknown analytes. It also 
pertains to the construction of special particles for test or 
manufacturing purposes.
    Patent Number: 5,532,140.
    Issue Date: July 2, 1996.

    Title: Apparatus for Growing Microorganism Cultures.
    Description: This invention relates to using a culture that 
provides a continuous supply of nutrients and a continuous removal of 
waste products so as to result in greater growth. At the same time the 
cultures are formed on a surface such that they are isolated and easily 
identified optically or by phage technique. Most importantly, however, 
the different colonies can be easily removed by transferring them to 
absorbent material.
    Patent Number: 5,523,235.
    Issue Date: June 4, 1996.

    Title: On-The-Move Surface Sampling Head For A Mass Spectrometer.
    Description: This invention relates to an on-the-move surface 
sampling probe used in conjunction with a mass spectrometer for the 
purpose of detecting chemical contaminated areas.
    Patent Number: 5,517,026.
    Issue Date: May 14, 1996.

    Title: Method for Detection of Microorganisms.
    Description: This invention relates to microorganism detection and 
sorting systems.
    Patent Number: 5,290,707.
    Issue Date: March 1, 1994.

    Title: Detection of Yersinia Using the Polymerase Chain Reaction.
    Description: This invention relates to classification of 
microorganisms, and more particularly to a comprehensive identification 
scheme for pathogens.

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    Patent Number: 5,654,144.
    Issue Date: August 5, 1997.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Biffoni, Patent Attorney, 
U.S. Army CBDCOM, AMSCB-GC, APG, MD 21010-5423, phone: (410) 671-1158.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written objections must be filed on or 
before September 8, 1997.
Gregory D. Showalter,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-20764 Filed 8-6-97; 8:45 am]
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