US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, March 11:
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO MARITIMES & NORTHEAST PIPELINE REGARDING AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT THE WESTBROOK COMPRESSOR STATION
Mar 11, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To:OEP/DG2E/Gas Branch 2Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, L.L.C.Docket No. CP06-335-000Sec. 375.308(x) March 10, 2008 Garth Johnson, ...
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO ISO NEW ENGLAND GRANTING REHEARING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION
Mar 11, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: Docket No. ER07-397-002 ISO New England Inc. and NEPOOLParticipants Committee ORDER GRANTING REHEARING FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION (March 10, ...
FERC ISSUES ORDER TO TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION REGARDING LETTER AUTHORIZING PRE-CONSTRUCTION TREE CLEARING
Mar 11, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the text of the following delegated order: In Reply Refer To:OEP/DG2E/Gas 1Texas Gas Transmission, LLCPhase 3 Storage Expansion ProjectDocket No. CP07-405-000Sec. 375.308(x) Kathy D. FortTexas Gas ...
Defense Logistic Agency Awards $2.8 Billion Contract to Bahrain Maritime & Merchantile International
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 11 -- The Defense Logistic Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $2.8 billion to Bahrain Maritime & Merchantile International, Sitra, Bahrain, for the supply and distribution of food and non-food products. The contract ...
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Wins $87.75 Million Delivery Order
Mar 11, 2008 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 11 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $87.75 million delivery order to General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla., for the production of small arms ammunition. The contract was awarded by ...
General Dynamics Land Systems Wins $15.7 Million Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... WARREN, Mich., March 11 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $15.7 million contract to General Dynamics Land Systems Inc., Sterling Heights, Mich., for system technical support for the Abrams Tank Program. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army ...
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Wins $350 Million Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., March 11 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $350 million contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif., for Space Based Infrared Systems Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite 3 and Highly Elliptical Earth Orbit payload 3 long-lead ...
Australian Inventors Develop Domestic Water Heater
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Richard Rees and Glennb Puddy, both of Moorabbin, Australia, have developed water heaters for domestic or commercial use. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The water heater includes a burner and a water tank. Combustion products flow ...
Ohio Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Paper Product Package Pattern
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- James A. Wolfe II and Carol A. Beatty, both of Cincinnati, Douglas Edgar Robinson of Hamilton, Ohio, and Rick Conner of Loveland, Ohio, have developed an ornamental design for a pattern for a paper product package, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ...
Michigan, Minnesota Inventors Develop Apparatus with Mixed Fuel Separator
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Mark Dearth of Dearborn, Mich., and Christian T. Goralski Jr. of St. Paul, Minn., have developed a mixed fuel separating method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the invention relates to an "apparatus comprising an internal combustion ...
Japanese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Forklift Truck
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- DaisukeIguchi od Kariya, Japan, has developed an ornamental design for a forklift truck, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,174 on March 11. The patent has been assigned to Kabushiki Kaisha ...
California Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Cleaning Cart Ornamental Head
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Sandra Phillips of La Habra Heights, Calif., has developed an ornamental design for an ornamental head for a cleaning cart, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,173 on March 11. The patent has ...
German Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Bottle
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Peter (Karl) Patzak of Muehtal, Germany, has developed an ornamental design for a bottle, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D563,233 on March 4. The patent has been assigned to Procter & ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Automated Warehousing System Control Device
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Naoto Kato and Daisuke Iguchi, both of Kariya, Japan, have developed an ornamental design for a control device for an automated warehousing system, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,175 on March ...
South African Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Shopping Cart
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Brian A. Steinhobel of Sandton Gauteng Province, South Africa, has developed an ornamental design for shopping cart, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,172 on March 11. The patent has been ...
Science Applications International Wins $72,419 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $72,419 contract to Science Applications International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., for sediment strainers. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more ...
GE Forestry Wins $22,852 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... BOISE, Idaho, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $22,852 contract to GE Forestry Inc., Central Point, Ore., for natural resources and conservation services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-4 SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, Boise, Idaho ....
Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales Wins $61,300 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $61,300 contract to Associated Aircraft Manufacturing & Sales Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for hardware and abrasives. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
Pine Ridge Enterprises Wins $31,883 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $31,883 contract to Pine Ridge Enterprises LLC, Pompeys Pillar, Mont., to repair cascade irrigation pumps. The contract was awarded by USDA's Agricultural Research Service, Northern Plains Area Office, ...
Wing Enterprises Wins $80,762 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $80,762 contract to Wing Enterprises, Springville, Utah, for aluminum extension ladders. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For more information ...
DRS Sustainment Systems Wins $85,453 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $85,453 contract to DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., St. Louis, for refrigeration compressors. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For more information ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $73.59 Million Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, March 11 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $73.59 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, to provide long lead parts/advance procurement for the low rate initial production Lot 7 items: three multi platform-radar technology ...
A-Med International Supply Wins $27,100 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $27,100 contract to A-Med International Supply Inc., Edison, N.J., for medical, dental and veterinary equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, ...
Charpie-Sollitt Wins $6 Million Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 11 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $6 million contract to Charpie-Sollitt, Joint Venture, Chicago, for the construction of regional training facility - medical in Fort McCoy, Wis. The contract was awarded by the ...
Flo-Tork Wins $42,150 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $42,150 contract to Flo-Tork Inc., Orrville, Ohio, for hydraulic actuators. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, ...
B.E. Meyers & Co. Wins $85,092 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $85,092 contract to B.E. Meyers & Co. Inc., Redmond, Wash., for infrared illuminators. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Kollmorgen Wins $6.83 Million Contract Modification
Mar 11, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $6.83 million contract modification to Kollmorgen Corp., Northampton, Mass., for nine Virginia Class Universal Modular Mast Systems. The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Work ...
Package Crafters Wins $71,431 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... LEWISBURG, Pa., March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $71,431 contract to Package Crafters Inc., High Point, N.C., for packing boxes. The contract was awarded by the department's Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR, Lewisburg, Pa. Work will be performed in Butner, ...
Pennsylvania, Arizona Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Canister Vacuum
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Robert L. Crevling Jr. of Williamsport, Pa., and John Griffin of Phoenix, have developed an ornamental design for a canister vacuum, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,158 on March 11. The ...
New York Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Household Waste Materials Container
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Michael Gianfrisco and William Grainger, both of Holbrook, N.Y., have developed an ornamental design for a container for household waste materials, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,171 on March ...
Chinese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Mop Device
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Jen-Hua Cheng of Chengdu, China, has developed an ornamental design for a mop device, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,162 on March 11. The patent has been assigned to Chen-Ching Tseng, ...
Florida Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Scrubbing Pad
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Jenna K. Miller of Delray Beach, Fla., has developed an ornamental design for a scrubbing pad, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,160 on March 11. The original application was filed on July ...
Illinois Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Ironing Board Holder
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Frederick K. Rosen of Wheaton, Ill., has developed an ornamental design for ironing board holder, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,167 on March 11. The original application was filed on ...
Canadian Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Trash Container
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Dominic Larin of Quebec has developed an ornamental design for a trash container, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,168 on March 11. The original application was filed on March 5, 2007, and ...
Chinese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Garbage Bin
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Jian Ping Chen of Jiangmen, China, has developed an ornamental design for a garbage bin, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,170 on March 11. The patent has been assigned to Jiangmen Goodyear ...
Hong Kong Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Iron with Steam Generator
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Tah Ching Yang of Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, has developed an ornamental design for an iron with steam generator, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,166 on March 11. The patent has been ...
Chinese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Trash Bin
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Xin Wang of Fuzhou, China, has developed an ornamental design for a trash bin, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,169 on March 11. The original application was filed on Aug. 26, 2004, and is ...
California Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Squeegee
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Nicholas F. Talesfore of Los Gatos, Calif., and Joseph A. McArdle of Mountain View, Calif., have developed an ornamental design for a squeegee, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,161 on March ...
California Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Stowable Laundry Caddy
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Carol Mae King and David Lockhart, both of El Cajon, Calif., have developed an ornamental design for a stowable laundry caddy, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,165 on March 11. The ...
Swedish Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Combined Handheld Vacuum
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Oskar Fjellman of Stockholm, Sweden, has developed an ornamental design for a combined handheld vacuum and base, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,150 on March 11. The patent has been ...
Missouri Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Professional Portable Vacuum
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Robert Hollis of St. Peters, Mo., and Kiyoshi Hoshino of Chesterfield, Mo., have developed an ornamental design for a professional portable vacuum, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,154 on March ...
South Korean Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Upright Vacuum Cleaner Foot
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Shin Hyun Seon of Seoul, South Korea, has developed an ornamental design for a foot for an upright vacuum cleaner, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,157 on March 11. The patent has been ...
Swedish Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Stick Vacuum Handle
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Christian Gren of Stockholm, Sweden, and Esbjorn Svantesson of Taby, Sweden, have developed an ornamental design for a stick vacuum handle, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D564,156 on March ...
Chinese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Jet Cleaning Machine
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Jianfrang Li of Zhejiang Province, China, has developed an ornamental design for a jet cleaning machine, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,147 on March 11. The original application was filed ...
Swedish Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Handheld Vacuum
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Oskar Fjellman of Stockholm, Sweden, has developed an ornamental design for a handheld vacuum, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,153 on March 11. The patent has been assigned to AB ...
Sen. McCaskill Introduces Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, has introduced the Student Veteran Financial Aid Fairness Act of 2008 (S. 2732), legislation that would "expand the definition of independent student under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ...
Rep. Putnam Introduces Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Adam H. Putnam, R-Florida, has introduced the Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2008 (H.R. 5559), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified ...
Sen. Isakson Introduces Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, has introduced the Twenty-First Century Water Commission Act of 2008 (S. 2728), legislation that would "establish the Twenty-First Century Water Commission to study and develop recommendations for ...
Rep. Platts Introduces Bill Concerning Full Deduction for Meals, Lodging in Connection With Medical Care
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Todd Russell Platts, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5557) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a full deduction for meals and lodging in connection with medical care." The bill was ...
Rep. Price Introduces Energy Infrastructure Tax Fairness Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, has introduced the Energy Infrastructure Tax Fairness Act (H.R. 5558), legislation that would "limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property." The bill was introduced on March 6. It ...
Rep. Welch Introduces Right to Clean Vehicles Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, has introduced the Right to Clean Vehicles Act (H.R. 5560), legislation that would "permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles." The ...
Sen. Reed Introduces Healthy Housing Council Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, has introduced the Healthy Housing Council Act of 2008 (S. 2735), legislation that would "establish the Council on Healthy Housing." The bill, introduced on March 7, was co-sponsored by ...
Chequamegon Bay Engineering Wins $65,922 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... SHERIDAN, Wyo., March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $65,922 contract to Chequamegon Bay Engineering LLC, Ashland, Wis., for architect and engineering services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Sheridan, Wyo. For more ...
Mechatronics Wins $30,439 Contract
Mar 11, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., March 11 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $30,439 contract to Mechatronics Inc., Preston, Wash., for needle roller bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. For more information ...
Sen. Dodd Introduces Section 8 Voucher Reform Act
Mar 11, 2008 ... AMBRESH RANJAN US Fed News WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Connecticut, has introduced the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 (S. 2684), legislation that would "reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937." The ...
Georgia Inventor Develops Balanced Fluid-Powered Modular Actuation System
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Jianchao Shu of Winston, Ga., has developed an actuation assemblies. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This invention provides a modular, efficient and self-feedback/balance, fluid-powered actuation system. This system comprises two basic ...
German Inventor Develops Axial Piston Machine with Swash Plate
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Roland Belser of Haigerloch, Germany, has developed an axial piston machine with a swash plate. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention relates to an axial piston machine having a swash plate and a control piston which contacts the ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Roller Bearing, Pump
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Masakuni Suzuki and Takeshi Ishida, both of Toyota, Japan, and Shoichi Tsujimoto of Yokohama, Japan, have developed a roller bearing and pump. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A roller bearing including a plurality of rollers which are ...
Japanese Inventor Develops Vacuum Type Booster Device
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Koichi Hashida of Kariya, Japan, has developed a vacuum type booster device for vehicles. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "In a vacuum type booster device, when the advance of an input member causes an atmosphere valve seat to be ...
Taiwanese Inventor Develops Torsional Force Structure for Ratchet Device
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Lin-Lang Liu of Taichung Hsien, Taiwan, has developed an improved torsional structure. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A torsional force structure of a ratchet device which includes a body having a head portion at an end of the body. The ...
Taiwanese Inventor Develops Teethless Adjustable Spanner
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Arthur Wu of Taichung Hsien, Taiwan, has developed spanners. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A toothless adjustable spanner includes a handle, a head at one end of the handle; a fixing jaw extending from the head; the head being formed ...
New York Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Comfortable Protective Headwear
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Leah J. Brundage of Niagara Falls, N.Y., has developed an ornamental design for comfortable protective headwear for children, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D564,134 on March 11. The original ...
California Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Pet Feeding Bowl Insert
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Steven B. Dunn and Mark Hatherill, both of Beverly Hills, Calif., and Thomas Birkert of West Hills, Calif., have developed an ornamental design for a pet feeding bowl insert, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S ....
U.S., Italian Inventors Develop Automotive Vehicle Brake Lathe
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Michael D. Gerdes of St. Peters, Mo., Michael A. Olsen of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Nicholas J. Colarelli, III of St. Louis, Mo., and Alberto Caorle of Marano Vicentino, Italy, have developed a on-car brake lathe system. According to the U.S. Patent & ...
Texas Inventor Develops Light Bulb Changing Tool
Mar 11, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 11 -- Frederick M. Newman of Midland, Texas, has developed a tool for changing a light bulb. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A light bulb changing tool is adapted for use with a conventional vacuum cleaner whose suction nozzle is of an ...