Government-Owned Inventions: Availability for Licensing, 44698 [E6-12734]

Download as PDF 44698 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 151 / Monday, August 7, 2006 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–6757 Filed 8–3–06; 12:40 pm] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE BOARD Sunshine Act Meeting Notice; Announcing a Partially Open Meeting of the Board of Directors The open meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2006. The closed portion of the meeting will follow immediately the open portion of the meeting. PLACE: Board Room, First Floor, Federal Housing Finance Board, 1625 Eye Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006. STATUS: The first portion of the meeting will be open to the public. The final portion of the meeting will be closed to the public. TIME AND DATE: MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE OPEN PORTION: Data Reporting Requirements: Affordable Housing Program. Proposed Bank Examination Rating System. MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE CLOSED PORTION: Periodic Update of Examination Program Development and Supervisory Findings. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Shelia Willis, Paralegal Specialist, Office of General Counsel, at 202–408– 2876 or williss@fhfb.gov. Dated: August 2, 2006. By the Federal Housing Finance Board. John P. Kennedy, General Counsel. [FR Doc. 06–6748 Filed 8–3–06; 9:33 am] BILLING CODE 6725–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government-Owned Inventions: Availability for Licensing National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Technology Transfer Office, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The invention named in this notice is owned by agencies of the United States Government and is available for licensing in the United VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:19 Aug 04, 2006 Jkt 208001 States (U.S.) in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207, to achieve expeditious commercialization of results of federally funded research and development. This opportunity is available until 30 days after publication of this notice. Respondents may be provided a longer period of time to furnish additional information if CDC/NIOSH finds this necessary. Licensing information may be obtained by contacting Thomas O’Toole, Chief Licensing Officer, Technology Transfer Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mailstop K–79, 4770 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30341, telephone (770) 488–8600; facsimile (770) 488–8615. Information related to the listed technology, may be obtained by contacting Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207, telephone (509) 354–8020; or email EZahl@cdc.gov. Occupational Safety Device—Mobile Manipulator System (MMS): NIOSH researchers have developed a Mobile Manipulator System (MMS), a prototype lifting device that enables one person to lift and maneuver up to 600 pound loads. The MMS is a utility device, designed to reduce lifting accidents among maintenance personnel associated with the manual handling of equipment and materials. Prototype specifications, capabilities, photos, video clips, and further details may be viewed online at https://www.cdc.gov/ niosh/mining/products/product147.htm. CDC/NIOSH is seeking licensing partner(s) to refine development of this system and commercialize the final product. Preferred partners should have a strong market share and a demonstrated business network capable of effective dissemination and customer support for the final product. Partners should also have: (1) Expertise in developing safe and effective material handling equipment for the U.S. markets and (2) evidence of manufacturing similar types of equipment for wide-spread distribution throughout U.S. markets in an expeditious manner. Companies interested in the opportunity should submit a proposal of five pages or less to: Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 WA 99207, telephone (509) 354–8020; or e-mail EZahl@cdc.gov. Inventors: Clark, Curtis. U.S. Patent Application SN: 10/485,706 filed 2/2/2004 and PCT/US02/24542. (CDC Ref. #: I–018–01 & I–029–05) Dated: July 31, 2006. James D. Seligman, Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E6–12734 Filed 8–4–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Discussions Regarding Exotic Animal Importation, Sale, and Distribution: Summary of Information Presented at Public Meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services. ACTION: Notice; Summary of information presented at public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On May 18, 2006, CDC hosted a public meeting on the subject of infectious disease threats associated with exotic animal importation and trade. CDC announced the public meeting through a Federal Register notice on April 20, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 76, Page 20402–20403). The public meeting was held at 130 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Background: Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people. Wild exotic animals may carry a variety of known and emerging zoonotic pathogens. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE), and the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) have issued position statements calling for a coordinated federal approach to better control infectious disease risks associated with the exotic animal trade. To gather information on the topic, CDC organized this public meeting to share information concerning infectious disease risks associated with exotic animal importation and trade. Meeting Summary: Five panelists were present to answer potential questions generated by public comments; these panelists represented NASPHV, HHS/CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care, HHS/ E:\FR\FM\07AUN1.SGM 07AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 151 (Monday, August 7, 2006)]
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[FR Doc No: E6-12734]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Government-Owned Inventions: Availability for Licensing

AGENCY: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention. Technology Transfer Office, 
Department of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The invention named in this notice is owned by agencies of the 
United States Government and is available for licensing in the United 
States (U.S.) in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 207, to achieve expeditious 
commercialization of results of federally funded research and 
development. This opportunity is available until 30 days after 
publication of this notice. Respondents may be provided a longer period 
of time to furnish additional information if CDC/NIOSH finds this 
necessary.

ADDRESSES: Licensing information may be obtained by contacting Thomas 
O'Toole, Chief Licensing Officer, Technology Transfer Office, Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Mailstop K-79, 4770 Buford 
Highway, Atlanta, GA 30341, telephone (770) 488-8600; facsimile (770) 
488-8615. Information related to the listed technology, may be obtained 
by contacting Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research Laboratory, 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. Montgomery Avenue, 
Spokane, WA 99207, telephone (509) 354-8020; or e-mail EZahl@cdc.gov.
    Occupational Safety Device--Mobile Manipulator System (MMS): NIOSH 
researchers have developed a Mobile Manipulator System (MMS), a 
prototype lifting device that enables one person to lift and maneuver 
up to 600 pound loads. The MMS is a utility device, designed to reduce 
lifting accidents among maintenance personnel associated with the 
manual handling of equipment and materials. Prototype specifications, 
capabilities, photos, video clips, and further details may be viewed 
online at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/products/product147.htm.
    CDC/NIOSH is seeking licensing partner(s) to refine development of 
this system and commercialize the final product. Preferred partners 
should have a strong market share and a demonstrated business network 
capable of effective dissemination and customer support for the final 
product. Partners should also have: (1) Expertise in developing safe 
and effective material handling equipment for the U.S. markets and (2) 
evidence of manufacturing similar types of equipment for wide-spread 
distribution throughout U.S. markets in an expeditious manner.
    Companies interested in the opportunity should submit a proposal of 
five pages or less to: Eric Zahl, Civil Engineer, Spokane Research 
Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 315 E. 
Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA 99207, telephone (509) 354-8020; or e-
mail EZahl@cdc.gov.

Inventors: Clark, Curtis.
U.S. Patent Application SN: 10/485,706 filed 2/2/2004 and PCT/US02/
24542.
(CDC Ref. : I-018-01 & I-029-05)

    Dated: July 31, 2006.
James D. Seligman,
Chief Information Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E6-12734 Filed 8-4-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P

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