Nanophase Technologies Gains European Patents Sponsors Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies Symposium
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2000 8:30 AM
- PRNewswire
BURR RIDGE, Ill., Aug 28, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:NANX), a leader in
nanomaterials and nanoengineered products, today announced that the European Patent Office had agreed to allow its
European Patent Application entitled "Method and Apparatus For Making Nanostructured Materials" and that the national patents
based on this invention will now be secured in Germany, France and Great Britain. This is in addition to the previous patent
allowances securing the company's technology in the US, Australia, and Japan. Nanophase currently owns or licenses 26 patents
covering the company's methods, systems and nanocrystalline materials. The company has additional patent applications and five
trademarks pending.
According to Dr. Gina Kritchevsky, vice president of technology and engineering "extending and securing nanotechnology
innovations is a key strategic focus for the company. Intellectual property is a major asset for Nanophase as a first-mover in an
emerging technology with immense current and future application potential. In fact, we have targeted increasing protection in
existing and new processes for the manufacture of nanoparticles, modification of surface properties, and applications of these
materials in specific markets where nanotechnology provides significant value. We fully expect to continue intellectual property
expansion in a considerable manner over the next 18 months."
Nanophase also announced that it would be a corporate sponsor of the Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies Symposium to be
held at the ASM International Conference in St. Louis, MO from October 9 through October 12, 2000. As part of its participation
Dr. D. J. Freed, vice president of business development for Nanophase, will make a presentation on "Commercial-Scale
Applications of Nanomaterials." This presentation will demonstrate the integration of Nanotechnologies to provide optimally
engineered solutions to customers in a variety of applications. The commercial-scale production of cost-effective nanoproducts
capable of performing innovative functions will be illustrated with discussions of current commercial applications incorporating the
company's nanocrystalline materials.
Nanophase Technologies Corporation provides engineered solutions utilizing nanocrystalline materials for a variety of industrial
product applications. Using proprietary technology to produce nanocrystalline materials, the company creates products with unique
performance attributes. The company's global customer base includes Fortune 500 companies. Nanophase trades on the Nasdaq
NMS under the symbol "NANX." Visit the company's web site at www.nanophase.com .
The words "expect," "anticipates," "plans," "forecasts" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are made pursuant to
the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company's current
beliefs, and a number of important factors could cause actual results for future periods to differ materially from those expressed in
this news release. These important factors include, without limitation: a decision of the customer to cancel a purchase order or
supply agreement; demand for, and acceptance of, the Company's nanocrystalline materials; changes in development and
distribution relationships; the impact of competitive products and technologies; and other risks indicated in the Company's current
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nanophase undertakes no obligation to
update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or uncertainties.
For Additional Information on Nanophase Technologies by fax at no cost, Dial 1-800-PRO-INFO, Code NANX
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MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2000 8:30 AM
- PRNewswire
BURR RIDGE, Ill., Aug 28, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Nanophase Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:NANX), a leader in
nanomaterials and nanoengineered products, today announced that the European Patent Office had agreed to allow its
European Patent Application entitled "Method and Apparatus For Making Nanostructured Materials" and that the national patents
based on this invention will now be secured in Germany, France and Great Britain. This is in addition to the previous patent
allowances securing the company's technology in the US, Australia, and Japan. Nanophase currently owns or licenses 26 patents
covering the company's methods, systems and nanocrystalline materials. The company has additional patent applications and five
trademarks pending.
According to Dr. Gina Kritchevsky, vice president of technology and engineering "extending and securing nanotechnology
innovations is a key strategic focus for the company. Intellectual property is a major asset for Nanophase as a first-mover in an
emerging technology with immense current and future application potential. In fact, we have targeted increasing protection in
existing and new processes for the manufacture of nanoparticles, modification of surface properties, and applications of these
materials in specific markets where nanotechnology provides significant value. We fully expect to continue intellectual property
expansion in a considerable manner over the next 18 months."
Nanophase also announced that it would be a corporate sponsor of the Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies Symposium to be
held at the ASM International Conference in St. Louis, MO from October 9 through October 12, 2000. As part of its participation
Dr. D. J. Freed, vice president of business development for Nanophase, will make a presentation on "Commercial-Scale
Applications of Nanomaterials." This presentation will demonstrate the integration of Nanotechnologies to provide optimally
engineered solutions to customers in a variety of applications. The commercial-scale production of cost-effective nanoproducts
capable of performing innovative functions will be illustrated with discussions of current commercial applications incorporating the
company's nanocrystalline materials.
Nanophase Technologies Corporation provides engineered solutions utilizing nanocrystalline materials for a variety of industrial
product applications. Using proprietary technology to produce nanocrystalline materials, the company creates products with unique
performance attributes. The company's global customer base includes Fortune 500 companies. Nanophase trades on the Nasdaq
NMS under the symbol "NANX." Visit the company's web site at www.nanophase.com .
The words "expect," "anticipates," "plans," "forecasts" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements.
Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that are made pursuant to
the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company's current
beliefs, and a number of important factors could cause actual results for future periods to differ materially from those expressed in
this news release. These important factors include, without limitation: a decision of the customer to cancel a purchase order or
supply agreement; demand for, and acceptance of, the Company's nanocrystalline materials; changes in development and
distribution relationships; the impact of competitive products and technologies; and other risks indicated in the Company's current
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nanophase undertakes no obligation to
update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect new events or uncertainties.
For Additional Information on Nanophase Technologies by fax at no cost, Dial 1-800-PRO-INFO, Code NANX
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