Lane, Donald Edward Born June 10, 1909, in Chevy Chase, MD Died May 30, 1979 Federal Judicial Service: Associate Judge, U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on May 14, 1969, to a seat vacated by Arthur M. Smith. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1969, and received commission on June 20, 1969. Service terminated on May 30, 1979, due to death. Education: George Washington University Law School Yale University, B.S., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1935-1941, 1945-1954 U.S. Naval Reserve commander, 1941-1945 Commissioner, U.S. Court of Claims, 1954-1969