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A -- COLOR POLYMER MICROPARTICLES THROUGH CARBON DIOXIDE-ASSISTED DYEING SOL LAUR00-1594 DUE 050200 POC John Russell, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Industrial Business Development Program Office, PO Box 1663, MS C334, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545; email jrussell@lanl.gov; phone [505-665-3941], or fax [505-665-0154] E-MAIL: jrussell@lanl.gov, jrussell@lanl.gov. The University of California, which operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory under contract to the Department of Energy, solicits companies interested in collaborating with Los Alamos National Laboratory in a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), sponsored research arrangement and/or to obtain an exclusive or nonexclusive license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market a new method of dyeing entitled "Color Polymer Microparticles Through Carbon Dioxide-Assisted Dyeing", hereinafter referred to as "Technology". This Technology is currently being developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory and is the subject of an invention disclosure. The Technology has applications in the following fields: textile dyeing, xerography, toner ink cartridges, printing, cell labeling and biological studies. In addition, this process may be extended for the impregnation of latex particles with other compounds such as drugs or reagents for controlled release. Any organization interested in licensing the Technology or in partnering with Los Alamos National Laboratory to develop the Technology for their specific application(s) must respond with a Letter of Interest. The Letter of Interest shall include a description of the company's (1) business and business goals; (2) technical staff and resources; (3) financial resources; (4) manufacturing and marketing capabilities; and (5) motivation for pursuing this opportunity. Respondents are encouraged to provide ancillary documentation such as annual reports and technical publications. The Letter of Interest must provide this information for the respondent to be considered as a qualified respondent. The Letter of Interest is requested by COB May 2, 2000. Following the execution of a Nondisclosure Agreement, qualified respondents will be provided with technical data that will enable them to evaluate the technology. Qualified respondents that wish to enter into negotiations for a commercial license will be required to submit a comprehensive business plan or product commercialization plan prior to licensee(s) selection and negotiations. Please send Letters of Interest to the attention of John Russell, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Industrial Business Development Program Office, Mail Stop C334, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545; or email them to [jrussell@lanl.gov]. Additional information may be obtained by email [jrussell@lanl.gov], phone [505-665-3941], or fax [505-665-0154]. Posted 03/29/00 (W-SN439113). (0089)

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