Federal Register: December 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 235)
DOCID: fr05de08-54 FR Doc E8-28820
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Army Department
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr05de08-54
ACTION: Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Concerning Chest Tube Clamp
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the
invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No.
61/043,242 entitled ``Chest Tube Clamp,'' filed April 8, 2008. The United States Government, as represented by
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the Secretary of the Army, has rights in this invention.
SUMMARY:
Chest Tube Clamp,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The invention relates to a single, surgical
instrument suitable for use in the placement of a thoracostomy tube
(chest tube) into a patient for evacuation of intrapleural air or
fluids. The mechanical functions of three (3) separate, surgical
instruments have been combined into a single, surgical instrument. This
single, surgical instrument is the subject of the present invention.
The invention provides a medical professional with the option of
employing one surgical instrument, which serves the function of three. Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. E828820 Filed 12408; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 371008P
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney, (301) 6197808. For licensing issues, Dr. Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment, (301) 6196664, both at telefax (301) 6195034.