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

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#  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.

**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  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.