06-500. Patent, Trademark & Copyright Acts

AGENCY:

U.S. Geological Survey.

ACTION:

Notice of Prospective Intent to Award Co-Exclusive Licenses.

SUMMARY:

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is contemplating awarding co-exclusive licenses to: Columbia Analytical Services, Inc., 1317 South 13th Avenue, Kelso, WA 98626 and EON Products, Inc., P.O. Box 443, Snellville, GA 30078 on U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/767,496, entitled “Porous Polyethylene Diffusion Sampler for Ground Water.“

Inquiries: If other parties are interested in similar activities, or have comments related to the prospective awards, please contact Neil Mark, USGS, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 201, Reston, Virginia 20192, voice [phone], fax [phone], or e-mail [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This notice is submitted to meet the requirements of 35 U.S.C. 208 et seq.

Dated: January 10, 2006.

Karen D. Baker,

Acting Associate Director, Office of Administrative Policy and Services.