US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Saturday, July 5:
South Korean Inventors Develop Glucagono-Like Peptide for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Seungjoon Oh, Minhyung Lee and Kyungsoo Ko, all from Seoul, South Korea, have developed a blood glucose level normalization method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The patent discloses compositions and methods of use thereof to normalize ...
Maryland Inventors Develop Vaccine Against Staphylococcus Intoxication
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Peter Pushko and Robert G. Ulrich, all from Frederick, Md., John S. Lee of Hagerstown, Md., and Jonathan F. Smith of Sabillasville, Md., have developed a vaccine for bacterial toxin. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Using nucleic acids ...
Texas, Michigan Inventors Develop Human Polynucleotide/Polypeptide Sequences
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- D. Wade Walke, Gwenn Hansen and Isaac Van Sligtenhorst, all from Spring, Texas, C. Alexander Turner Jr. and Hector BeltrandelRio, both of The Woodlands, Texas, Erin Hilbun of Houston, and Gregory Donoho of Portage, Mich., have developed a Novel human polynucleotide and ...
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Seeks Leaded Ammunition
Jul 05, 2008 ... ARTESIA, N.M., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center said it was looking to buy two types of leaded ammunition. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332992. All request for quotations are due by July 14. The ...
USCG Seeks Left-Hand Propellers
Jul 05, 2008 ... BALTIMORE, July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it had a requirement for left-hand propellers to be used on the U.S. Coast Guard 49FT BUSL Boat Class. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333518 with the size standard of 500 employees. This ...
California Inventor Develops Pool Leafing Tool with Stay-Open Basket Feature
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- James R. Conrad of Salinas, Calif., has developed a pool leafing tool for gathering leaves. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An increased efficiency, more durable pool leafing tool, and method, for gathering leaves and other pool debris ...
USCG Seeks Small Boat Parts
Jul 05, 2008 ... ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it was looking to buy small boat parts. According to the synopsis: The items required shall be drain plug washer, fluid filters, flow control thermostat, LP fuel filter, o-ring drain bolts, ...
USCG Seeks Hull Scanning Services in Hawaii
Jul 05, 2008 ... OAKLAND, Calif., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it was soliciting services to conduct hull plating side scan on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Galveston Island in Honolulu. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336611. All responses are due ...
Citizenship & Immigration Services Seeks Rental Services
Jul 05, 2008 ... BURLINGTON, Vt., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship & Immigration Services said it was soliciting rental services for Naturalization Ceremonies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 713990. All request for quotations are due by July ...
USCG Seeks Seismic Base Isolation Platforms Installation
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALAMEDA, Calif., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it was soliciting services for the installation of seismic base isolation platforms. According to the synopsis: The requirement shall be for all labor, materials, installation, transportation and ...
USCG Seeks Aircraft Parts
Jul 05, 2008 ... ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it was looking to buy aircraft parts. According to the synopsis: The items required shall be one electromechanical actuators, two metallic tube equipment, six seals, 230 bolt close tolerance, ...
Minnesota Inventors Develop Temporary Bonded Container Package System
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Dale C. Andersen of Fridley, Minn., and Donald J. Lasecke of Arden Hills, Minn., have developed a method for package assembly. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A temporary packaging method and a resultant package are provided for comprising ...
Ohio Inventor Develops Fragile Article Transportation Package
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Sandra G. Semel of Lebanon, Ohio, has developed a package for transporting fragile article. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A package for storing a fragile article includes a plurality of panel integrally connected to one another a fold ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Internally Relieved Bolts
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy internally relieved bolts. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 17. The solicitation (No. SPM5A608Q0971) was posted on July 3 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Torque Damper Arms
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy torque damper arms. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 24. The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QD433) was posted on July 3 and ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Power Supply
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy power supply. The NAICS code for this requirement is 335312. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH779) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fluid Filters
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fluid filters. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TE651) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Panel Screw Assemblies
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy panel screw assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8E808T3103) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Water Liquid Separators
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy water liquid separators. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333913. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No ....
USCG Seeks Dining, Lodging Services
Jul 05, 2008 ... NORFOLK, Va., July 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard said it was soliciting dining and lodging services for the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Chinook. According to the synopsis: The requirements shall be of providing quality temporary lodging and ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Mounting Bases
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical mounting bases. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 9. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108Q5148) was posted on July 3 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Thumb Screws
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy thumb screws. All request for quotations are due by July 10. The solicitation (No. SPM5A608Q0658) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Observation Windows
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy observation windows. The NAICS code for this requirement is 327215. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8E508T2869) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sediment Strainers
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy sediment strainers. 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 21. The solicitation (No ....
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hexagon Head Cap Screws
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hexagon head cap screws. 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 21. The solicitation (No ....
Texas Inventors Develop Human Polynucleotide/Polypeptide Sequences
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- D. Wade Walke of Spring, Texas, Nathaniel L. Wilganowski of Houston, and C. Alexander Turner Jr. of The Woodlands, Texas, have developed novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in thereapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic ...
German Inventor Develops Vibrational Linear Conveyor
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Helmut Krell of Suhl, Germany, has developed a conveyor for conveying granular material. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Vibrational linear conveyor for conveying workpieces and powdery or granular materials with a useful mass and a ...
German Inventors Develop Conveyor Pan for Mining System
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Jorg Wirtz of Kamen, Germany, and Siegfried Schmidt of Bottrop, Germany, have developed a conveyor pan for coal mining system. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A conveyor pan for face conveyors in underground coal mining systems has outward ...
German, Swiss Inventors Develop Poorly Pourable Bulk Materials Discharging Device
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Manfred Ottow of Berlin, and Robin Ottow of Basel, Switzerland, have developed a device for discharging poorly pourable bulk materials. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "In a method and a device for discharging poorly pourable bulk materials ...
California Inventor Develops Wireless Transmitter Output Signal Power Level Control System
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Keming Joseph Chen of San Diego has developed an output signal power level control method. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A method and system for controlling an output signal power level of a wireless transmitter can be created by ...
Pennsylvania Inventor Develops Underground Electric Service Conduit Slack Cable Arrangement
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Salvatore A Rizzuto Jr. of Emmaus, Pa., has developed electrical service conduits. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A slack chamber in a form which will extendably retain a loop of service cable ready to pay out slack in the event of ground ...
Italian Inventor Develops Ornamental Design for Sofa
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Pasquale Natuzzi of Santeramo in Colle Bari, Italy, has developed an ornamental design for a sofa, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office announced. The inventor was issued U.S. Patent No. D572,033 on July 1.The patent has been assigned to Natuzzi ...
Illinois Inventors Develop Ornamental Design for Portion of Embossed Vertical Post in Shelf Unit
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Mitchell Liss of Northbrook, Ill., Tony Troyner of Shorewood, Ill., Thomas St. Germain of Bridgeview, Ill., and David Wojtowicz of Orland Park, Ill., have developed an ornamental design for a portion of an embossed vertical post in shelf unit, the U.S. Patent & ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Tapered Cones, Rollers
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy tapered cones and rollers. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH888) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Flow Control Thermostats
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy flow control thermostats. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH893) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Roller Bearings
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft roller bearings. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH899) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Friction Linings
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy friction linings.All request for quotations are due by July 7. The solicitation (No. SPM4A508Q4002) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Magnetic Contactors
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy magnetic contactors. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH914) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Direct Current Motors
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy direct current motors. The NAICS code for this requirement is 335312. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH936) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sleeve Bushings
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy sleeve bushings. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332991.All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH895) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM & LIBRARY SERVICESWILL SPONSOR SECOND CONSERVATION FORUM FOR COLLECTING INSTITUTIONS
Jul 05, 2008 ... The Institute of Museum & Library Services issued the following press release: It is clear that Americans are increasingly using the Internet to connect to museum and library resources. A recent IMLS study reports that in 2006, 310 million of the 1.2 billion adult visits to museums ...
New Jersey Inventors Develop Self-Adjusting Volume Display
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Michael McGlynn of Edison, N.J., and William J. Casero of Roselle Park, N.J., have developed a method for storage and dispensing of items. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An upstanding Self-Adjusting Volume Display and Merchandise ...
Michigan Inventor Develops Display Package for Flashlight
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Sun Yu of Berkley, Mich., has developed a display package for flashlight. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A display package for a flashlight includes a shell having a transparent display surface, a sidewall and a backing that together ...
Canadian Inventors Develop Hockey Equipment Carrying Case
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Timothy Frazer Cameron and Leonard John Cartwright, both of Alberta, Canada, have developed a hockey equipment carrying case. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A carrying case for sporting equipment, particularly hockey sticks and ...
Virginia Inventor Develops Sleeve for Cigarette Pack
Jul 05, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 5 -- Xuan M. Pham of Glen Allen, Va., has developed a method for making cigarette pack. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A sleeve is wrapped around a package and enveloped within a film. The sleeve can be removed from the interior of the film ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Steering Rod Inputs
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy steering rod inputs. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336411.All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4L108T3256) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Check Valves Parts Kit
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy check valves parts kit. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332912. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TD493) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fuel Nozzles, Oil Nozzles
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fuel and oil nozzles. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333913. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8EE08T1385) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Solenoid Valves
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy solenoid valves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332912. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TD477) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Packing Nuts
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy packing nuts. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM5A808T6951) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Recessed Studs
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy recessed studs. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332722. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8E608T8091) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fuselage Firewalls
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fuselage firewalls. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 17. The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QD423) was posted on July 3 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Aircraft Ground Braces
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy aircraft ground braces. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336413. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8EF08T2595) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Rotary Pumps
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy rotary pumps. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333911. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No ....
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Access Door Panels
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy access door panels. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 17. The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QD408) was posted on July 3 and is ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Valves
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy valves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TD455) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Dial Pressure Gauges
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy dial pressure gauges. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334519. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH819) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Hydraulic Pump Units
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy hydraulic pump units. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333911. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M308TE590) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Material Handling Pallets
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy material handling pallets. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333999. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8EF08T2596) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Power Supply
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy power supply. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 14. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108Q4944) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Mounting Bases
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical mounting bases. The NAICS code for this requirement is 335999. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM4M108TH824) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Shock Absorber Lock Heads
Jul 05, 2008 ... RICHMOND, Va., July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy shock absorber lock heads. This acquisition is a 100 percent small business set-aside. All request for quotations are due by July 24. The solicitation (No. SPM4A708QD416) was posted on July 3 and ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Nonmetallic Hose Assemblies
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy nonmetallic hose assemblies. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332999. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TD476) was posted on July 3 and is available ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Fuel Filter Separators
Jul 05, 2008 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy fuel filter separators. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333913. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM8EE08T1375) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...
Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Safety Relief Valves
Jul 05, 2008 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 5 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy safety relief valves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336311. All request for quotations are due by July 21. The solicitation (No. SPM7M208TD474) was posted on July 3 and is available at: ...