SRI International Blast Protection Technology Available for License
MENLO PARK, Calif. – August 15, 2007 – SRI International, an independent, nonprofit research and development organization, announced that a unique blast protection technology for glass windows is available for licensing. SRI's patented life-saving technology, retrofit to existing windows, can prevent shattered glass from flying into a building if an explosion occurs outside.
"During recent conflicts, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in the use of improvised explosive devices as methods of warfare and terrorism. As a result, more government and commercial buildings will require hardened windows for added security," said Norman Winarsky, Ph.D., vice president, Ventures and Strategic Programs at SRI International. "With an increased need for protection, SRI’s “soft catch” system is the right approach for retrofitting existing windows to withstand blast loads."
SRI's approach meets the performance criteria for 10 pounds per square inch blast pressure specified by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) for hardening windows to higher threat levels. The SRI technology uses a film attached to the inside of a window that captures the glass fragments. SRI’s technology uniquely connects the film and window frame, allowing the film to displace significantly while softly absorbing the energy of the glass. The system can be easily installed onto existing windows.
For further information or to license this technology, contact SRI's Ventures & Strategic Programs at: alex.beavers@sri.com.
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Silicon Valley-based SRI International (www.sri.com) is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology development organizations. Founded as Stanford Research Institute in 1946, SRI has been meeting the strategic needs of clients for more than 60 years. The nonprofit research institute performs client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, and private foundations. In addition to conducting contract R&D, SRI licenses its technologies, forms strategic partnerships, and creates spin-off companies.
