US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, June 25:
German Inventors Develop Offset Print Images of Varying Lengths
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Wolfgang Ruoff of Lorrach, Germany, and Stefan Beyersdorff of Steinen, Germany, have developed a print image-producing device. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A device for producing print images of varying lengths in offset printing, said ...
Massachusetts Inventor Develops Semiautomatic Pistol Barrel Bushing Method
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Brett Curry of Chicopee, Mass., has developed a firearm barrel wire bushing method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A firearm such as a semiautomatic pistol or handgun includes a barrel and a slide with a front aperture for rearward ...
Connecticut Inventor Develops Combined Food Cooker/Steamer
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- David J. Wanat of Merdien, Conn., has developed food cooking device. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A cooking device and method for cooking food items by boiling and by steaming is provided. The method of cooking the food items includes ...
California Inventor Develops Coffee Infusion Press for Stackable Cups
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Thomas B. Haverstock of Palo Alto, Calif., has developed a beverage infusion system. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A press assembly is adapted to be used with a disposable stackable cup. According to the preferred embodiment, the press ...
Louisiana Inventors Develop Versatile Ballistic Blanket
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Gerald D. Carter and Paul Carter, both of Monroe, La., have developed an anti-ballistic protection system. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A ballistic blanket is provided and includes a pliable outer shell or housing that encompasses an ...
Mississippi, Alabama Inventors Develop Waste Baling Apparatus
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Steven G. Seagraves of Caledonia, Miss., and Richard D. Pyle of Jasper, Ala., have developed a waste baling method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and associated apparatus designed to effectively twist and cut baling wire during ...
California Inventor Develops Gas Flush Mixing System
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Richard S. Brown of Chualar, Calif., has developed a method for blending gases in mixtures. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A gas mixing system and method designed to flush produce with a gas-air mixture of desired oxygen concentration to ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Storage Batteries
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy storage batteries. All request for quotations are due by July 7. The solicitation (No. SPM4L108Q1000) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fuel Oil Burners
Jun 25, 2008 ... FORT BELVOIR, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fuel oil burners to be delivered to Perth Amboy, N.J., and Groton, Conn. The NAICS code for this requirement is 324199. All responses are due by July 1. The solicitation (No. SP0600-08-R-0223) ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Special Purpose Cable Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy special purpose cable assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 221122. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM4L108T3110) was posted on June 23 and is ...
Taiwanese, Chinese Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Front Bezel
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yun-Lung Chen of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, and Ning-Bo Pan of Shenzhen, China, have developed an ornamental design for a computer front bezel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,814 on June ...
Taiwanese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Electronic Device Cool Pad
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yueh-Ting Chung of Chung-Ho, Taiwan, has developed an ornamental design for a cool pad for electronic device , the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D571,815 on June 24. The patent has been assigned ...
South Korean Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Monitor with Indicating Image Design Displayed Thereon
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yi-Sak Park and Sun-Ki Hong, both of Seoul, South Korera, have developed an ornamental design for a computer monitor having indicating image design displayed thereon, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No ....
U.S., Irish, British Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Mouse Topcase
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Kevin Forde of Cork, Ireland, Fergal Corcoran of Co. Cork, Ireland, Norman Stevenson of Wexford County, Ireland, Niall White of Tipperary, Ireland, Peter Sheehan of New Castle County Wicklow, Ireland, Michelle Fishberg of East Palo Alto, Calif., Erik Charlton of ...
Taiwanese, Chinese Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Front Bezel
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yun-Lung Chen of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, and Qun Wang of Shenzhen, China, have developed an ornamental design for a computer front bezel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,812 on June 24. The ...
Taiwanese, Chinese Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Front Bezel
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yun-Lung Chen of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, and Qun Wang of Shenzhen, China, have developed an ornamental design for a computer front bezel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,813 on June 24. The ...
Japanese Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Module with Built-In Integrated Circuit
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Hidetaka Ikeda of Yokohama, Japan, has developed an ornamental design for a module with built-in integrated circuits for use with IC cards, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D571,810 on June ...
California Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Wireless Notebook Adapter
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Calvin Y. Liu of Irvine, Calif., and Hung-Bing Chen of Tustin, Calif., have developed an ornamental design for a wireless notebook adapter, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,809 on June ...
Kentucky Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Screen Header
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Jason P. Loehr, Jason A. Meredith and David A. Thomas, all from Louisville, Ky., and Heather C. Hottenroth of Crestwood, Ky., have developed an ornamental design for a header for a computer screen, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The ...
Taiwanese, Chinese Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Computer Front Bezel
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Yun-Lung Chen of Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, and Ning-Bo Pan of Shenzhen, China, have developed an ornamental design for a computer front bezel, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,811 on June ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Socket Head Screw Caps
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy socket head screw caps. All request for quotations are due by June 27. The solicitation (No. SPM5A408Q1804) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Rod End Ball Bearings
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy rod end ball bearings. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH224) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Headless Self-Locking Nuts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy headless self-locking nuts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Power Switching Units
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy power switching units. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH213) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hexagon Plain Nuts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hexagon plain nuts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM5A808T6757) was posted on June 23 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Headless Self-Locking Nuts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy headless self-locking nuts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Shear Bolts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy shear bolts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No ....
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Solid Rivets
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy solid rivets. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332510. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No ....
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hydraulic Brake Pistons
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hydraulic brake pistons for aircrafts. All request for quotations are due by June 27. The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q3846) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electric Accelerometers
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electric accelerometers. All request for quotations are due by July 1. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108Q3426) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Needle Roller Bearings
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy needle roller bearings. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No ....
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Shoulder Bolts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy shoulder bolts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM5A608T6861) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Drum Motor Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy drum motor assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 335312. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH242) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Special Washers
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy special washers. All request for quotations are due by July 7. The solicitation (No. SPM5A608Q0942) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Calibrated Fluid Valves
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy calibrated fluid valves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311.All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TC870) was posted on June 23 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Actuator Ball Nuts
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy actuator ball nuts for aircraft. All request for quotations are due by June 30. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108Q4980) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Differential Gages
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy differential gages. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH247) was posted on June 23 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Round Plain Nuts
Jun 25, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy round plain nuts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside.All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation ...
Washington, California Inventors Develop Fluid Flow System Contaminant Characterization Method
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Wesley L. Bratton of Richland, Wash., Joseph W. Maresca Jr. of Sunnyvale, Calif., have developed pipes contaminants characterizing method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the invention relates to a "method and an apparatus for detecting, ...
Wisconsin Inventor Develops Drive Train System with Bi-Directional Input, Uni-Directional Output
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Richard A. Himmelmann of Beloit, Wis., has developed a gear and clutch cluster. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A gear and clutch cluster receives rotational input from a bi-rotational input gear. The gear and clutch cluster produces ...
Michigan, Massachusetts Inventors Develop Wireless Seatbelt Buckle Switch Harvesting Energy
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Steven Yellin Schondorf and Kristin Marie Schondorf, both of Dearborn, Mich., Scott Howard Gaboury of and Thomas Michael McQuade, both of Ann Arbor, Mich., Ted Selker of Arlington, Mass., have developed a seatbelt system. According to the U.S. Patent & ...
Oregon Inventor Develops Lockgrip Pliers Quick Lock, Release Mechanism
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Michael Heagerty of Bend, Ore., has developed a dual action locking pliers. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the invention relates to a "locking pliers tool with an improved dual action driver handle comprising two intersecting handles and ...
Taiwanese Inventor Develops Pliers-Type Hand Tool
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Ming-Shuan Lin of Taichung Hsien, Taiwan, has developed a pliers-type hand tool. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A pliers-type hand tool includes first and second arms, a pivot joint, and a locking member. The first arm is formed with a ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Vehicle Exhaust Pipe Structure
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Junichi Yamaguchi, Yohika Arimura and Katsuro Arimura, all form Toyota, Japan, Tadashi Kondo of Nishikamo-gun, Japan, have developed a vehicle exhaust pipe structure. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An exhaust pipe structure has, under a ...
Maryland Inventors Develop Missile Launch System with High-Volume Assault Capability
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Tushar K. Shah of Columbia, Md., Ashanna Randall of Baltimore, and Chandler P. McCann of Bowie, Md., have developed a missile launcher. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A missile launch system is disclosed that allows for the rapid ...
Wisconsin Inventors Develop Paper Roll Product Production Apparatus
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Joseph A. Blume of Green Bay, Wis., James Vincent Holzem of Oneida, Wis., and Steve J. Jansen of De Pere, Wis., have developed a paper roll product forming apparatus. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the invention relates to an "apparatus ...
Tennessee, Minnesota Inventors Develop Swivel Retractor Blade Assembly
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Burns P. Phillips of Nashville, Tenn., and Larry Griffith of Lakeville, Minn., have developed a retractor blade and retractor shaft. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A retractor clamp assembly includes a clamp positionable about a support ...
Taiwanese Inventor Develops Adjustable Socket with Socket Wrench
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Joe Chen of Taichung County, Taiwan, has developed a wrench adjustable socket. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable socket for use with a socket wrench is disclosed that includes opposite first and second clamping units having an ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Vehicle with Front, Rear Hydraulic Transaxles
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Michio Tsukamoto and Hideaki Okada, both of Hyogo, Japan, have developed a hydraulic transaxle for vehicle. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hydraulic transaxle including: a variable displacement hydraulic motor with a movable swash ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Internal Combustion Engine Cranking Starter
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Kazuaki Murase of Konan, Japan, Youichi Hasegawa of Kasugai, Japan, and Kei Shibayama of Nagoya, Japan, have developed an engine starter with a one-way clutch. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A starter for cranking an internal combustion ...
Japanese Inventors Develop Motor Driving Device Gear Housing
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Takashi Tsuda and Yoshinobu Hirano, both of Toyohashi, Japan, Hiroyoshi Takabayashi of Hamakita, Japan, Nobuyasu Niibayashi of Hamamatsu, Japan, and Tooru Inayoshi of Kosai, Japan, and Hidenori Iimi of Kariya, Japan, have developed a gear housing of driving device ....
New York Inventor Develops Electro-Mechanical Actuator
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Xiang Zhou of Lancaster, N.Y., has developed an reverse transfer system ball-screw. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An electro-mechanical actuator includes a reverse transfer system ball-screw. The actuator broadly includes a frame, a ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Connector Plugs
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical connector plugs. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334417. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M708T8916) was posted on June 23 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Radio Frequency Filters
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy radio frequency filters. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 3. The solicitation (No. SPM7M508Q1001) was posted on June ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Rear Projection Lamps in Arizona
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy rear projection lamps to be delivered to Arizona Industries for the Blind in Phoenix. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by June 30. The ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Non-Metallic Hose Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy non-metallic hose assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332999. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M408T8395) was posted on June 23 and ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Connector Plugs
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical connector plugs.The NAICS code for this requirement is 334417. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Quick Coupling Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy quick coupling assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Main Landing Gear Panels
Jun 25, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy main landing gear panels for aircrafts. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 7. The solicitation (No. SPM4A708Q4646) was posted on ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Connector Plugs
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical connector plugs. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334417. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M708T8910) was posted on June 23 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Non-Metallic Hose Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy non-metallic hose assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332999.All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M408T8398) was posted on June 23 and ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Non-Metallic Hose Assemblies
Jun 25, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy non-metallic hose assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332999. All request for quotations are due by July 8. The solicitation (No. SPM7M408T8371) was posted on June 23 and ...
U.S., German Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Electronic Device Housing
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- David M. Morelock of Kenmore, Wash., Fernd van Engelen of Bothell, Wash., Tim Hulford of Seattle, Rob Hubler of Woodenville, Wash., and Oliver Grabes of Hann, Germany, have developed an ornamental design for a housing for an electronic device, the U.S. Patent & ...
U.S., German Inventors Develop Vehicle Cooling System
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Mattias Lang of Zeutern, Germany, and Christopher A. Bering of Dike, Iowa, have developed a flexible vehicle cooling system. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A cooling system is provided for a vehicle having an engine. The cooling system ...
Massachusetts Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Portable Electronic Map
Jun 25, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 25 -- Virginia Shaheen of North Reading, Mass., has developed an ornamental design for a portable electronic map, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. D571,801 on June 24. The original application was ...