Dave,
In terms of procedure, I suggest you review the Chapter 1900 of the MPEP.
The MPEP lays out the boundaries of 'Protests by the Public Against Pending Applications' under 37 CFR 1.291; the service requirements upon the applicant under 37 CFR 1.248 are further explained in this chapter.
See
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/pac..._e8r5_1900.pdf.
I have not looked at your post substantively, though it is interesting. I understand the concern about retarding development an important technology due to the shadow cast by an application that you, as an expert in the field, consider dubious application.
Patent systems are about balancing public and private interests. The degree of success obtained in the balance chosen is always debatable, hence the incessant parada of patent reform legislation in the US.