Universal Ice Blast Expects European Patent on Core Technology
Company Has Three Patents Issued and Four Patents Pending
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct 2, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Universal Ice Blast, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: UIBI) announced today that it has agreed to the final revision of the European patent application, covering its core ice blast technology. This will automatically initiate the formal issue of the European patent.
Sam Visaisouk, Ph.D., President and COO of UIBI noted, "Our core patent serves as a foundation for technological enhancements developed in response to customer requirements. Strong patent protection is vital for us as we transition from a research and development company to a marketing company. This allows us to extend our marketing edge and protect our markets."
UIBI has also filed additional international and U.S. patent applications. Based on experience from the recent successful 6 Sigma evaluation of the ice blast technology at Ford Motor Company, UIBI has developed features and conditions to further improve its ice blast capability.
"Broad and specific patent coverage is of fundamental importance to UIBI because it allows us to develop different markets systematically and puts us in a position of strength when and if we decide to license these markets," says Rory Clarke, Chairman and CEO.
Christenson, O'Conner, Johnson and Kindness, a leading intellectual property firm in Seattle, WA. handles all UIBI patent and trademark matters.
Universal Ice Blast, Inc. has a patented process known as the Ice Blast Technology. UIBI has positioned the technology into three, billion-dollar markets: Precision Cleaning (automated production cleaning/de-burring): Industrial Cleaning (fixed systems parts cleaning, petro-chemical and pulp and paper): and Environmental Cleaning (lead paint and asbestos abatement off steel bridges and building structures). Since 1995 the company has actively engaged in developing its technology for these markets. Substantial testing and field-research with major clients within large markets has now brought the company to full commercialization of its products in these markets.
For further information please contact The Blaine Group, +1-310-360-1499; or Devon Blaine, Blaine@pacificnet.net; or Richard M. Goldman, rmgoldman@post.harvard.edu, all for Universal Ice Blast, Inc.
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CONTACT: The Blaine Group, +1-310-360-1499; or Devon Blaine, Blaine@pacificnet.net; or Richard M. Goldman, rmgoldman@post.harvard.edu, all for Universal Ice Blast, Inc.
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