Tiger Optics Awarded Rights to Five New Patents for Gas Analysis Technology Advancements

Warrington, PA – February 4, 2008 – Tiger Optics LLC, a leading manufacturer of laser-based trace gas and ambient monitors, today announced that it has received patents rights from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for five new innovations of the company’s patented Continuous Wave Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CW CRDS) technology. Demonstrating Tiger Optics’ focus on research & development and commitment to expanding CW CRDS applications, the new advancements will enable Tiger Optics to offer more versatile and powerful sensors at a more attractive price point to a broader range of customers.