[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2889-2890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-889]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive and Co-Exclusive Patent 
License; NanoDynamics Life Sciences, Inc.

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent 
to grant to NanoDynamics Life Sciences, Inc. a revocable, 
nonassignable, exclusive license to practice the Government-owned 
inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 5,492,696: Controlled Release 
Microstructures, Navy Case No. 76,896.//U.S. Patent No. 5,651,976: 
Controlled Release of Active Agents using Inorganic Tubules, Navy Case 
No. 76,652.//U.S. Patent No. 5,705,191: Sustained Delivery of Active 
Compounds from Tubules, with Rational Control, Navy Case No. 77,037.//
U.S. Patent No. 6,280,759: Method of Controlled Release and Controlled 
Release Microstructures, Navy Case No. 78,215 and any continuations, 
divisionals or re-issues thereof in the field of use of metal related 
industry and a co-exclusive license to practice the field of use of 
building materials. The field of use of building materials means the 
use of Halloysite Microtubles for the elution from them of any and all 
biocidal substances into building materials including, but not limited 
to: Grouts, cements, parging materials, stuccos, mortars, wallboards; 
cellulose-based materials (such as particleboard, paneling, medium 
density fiberboard (MDF) paneling, plywood, lumber, chipboard, and 
ceiling tile); caulks, sealants and adhesives; high pressure laminates; 
wall, counter top and floor coverings or components thereof; ceramics, 
cultured marbles, tiles; non-cellulose (i.e. polymer) based wallpapers, 
paneling, and other wall,

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counter top, and floor coverings or components; and insulations. The 
field of use of paint means the use of Halloysite Microtubules for the 
elution of any and all substances in paints, sealers, fillers, 
varnishes, shellac, polyurethane coatings, and any and all ``paint-
like'' coatings applied in liquid form to any and all surfaces for the 
beautification or protection of surfaces in structures or components 
thereof, including but not limited to, buildings, marine structures 
(including boats), furniture and other normally ``painted'' materials 
in the United States.

DATES: Anyone wishing to object to the grant of this license must file 
written objections along with supporting evidence, if any, not later 
than February 2, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Written objections are to be filed with the Naval Research 
Laboratory, Code 1004, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20375-
5320.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rita Manak, Head, Technology Transfer 
Office, NRL Code 1004, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20375-
5320, telephone 202-767-3083. Due to U.S. Postal delays, please fax 
202-404-7920, e-mail: [email protected] or use courier delivery 
to expedite response.

    Authority: 35 U.S.C. 207, 37 CFR part 404.

    Dated: January 7, 2011.
D.J. Werner,
Lieutenant Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, 
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-889 Filed 1-14-11; 8:45 am]
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