[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 193 (Monday, October 6, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 52093] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-26395] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Availability of Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Partially Exclusive Licensing of U.S. Patent Concerning Topical Prophylaxis Against Schistosomal Infections AGENCY: Army Medical Research and Material Command, DoD. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. 4,659,738 entitled ``Topical Prophylaxis Against Schistosomal Infections'' and issued on April 21, 1987. 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: Mr. Jay P. Winchester, Attorney-Advisor, (301) 619-2065 or telefax (301) 619-5034. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The invention encompassed by this patent is an improved method for the prevention of schistosomal infections, and the subsequent manifestations of the diseases known as schistosomiasis, bilharzia, or ``swimmers itch'', by preventing the larval forms of the parasites, known as cercariae, from penetrating the skin of the vertebrate host. The topical application of a 2-hydroxy-benzoic anilide provides prophylactic protection against dermal penetration by the infective larvae of the parasitic worms. Gregory D. Showalter, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 97-26395 Filed 10-3-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710-08-M