00-21658. Availability for Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Application Concerning Treatment or Prophylaxis of Retinal Pathology and Spinal Cord Injury

AGENCY:

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, DoD.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 09/133,805 entitled “Treatment or Prophylaxis of Retinal Pathology and Spinal Cord Injury”, filed August 13, 1998. Foreign rights are also available. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

ADDRESSES:

Commander, U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, ATTN: Command Judge Advocate, MCMR-JA, 504 Scott Street, Fort Detrick, Frederick, Maryland 21702-5012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For patent issues, Ms. Elizabeth Arwine, Patent Attorney, [phone]. For licensing issues, Paul Mele, Office of Research & Technology Assessment, [phone]. Both at telefax [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The invention is related to use of PMPA, α-NAAG and β-NAAG to prevent and treat conditions arising from exposure of neuronal tissue to toxins, injury, ischemia and hypoxia. Target tissues include the brain, spinal cord and retina.

Gregory D. Showalter,

Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.