Explosive Storage Module for Full Containment

SRI's Poulter Laboratory team has designed a new storage module for safe containment of bombs, including explosive devices (up to three pounds in weight) with chemical or biological agents. If a bomb or explosive detonates, the storage container's dual chamber system provides a primary and secondary means of full containment. The storage module design incorporates SRI research advances in lightweight composite cylindrical shells as well as advances in the access method for dual chamber design.

Advantage
ESMFC is portable and low-cost. Its innovative design and simple closure system facilitates easy access for loading luggage and freight-key elements for commercial adoption among airliners, freight companies and other businesses. Other explosive containment units use an inward-opening door making it difficult to operate and limiting access to the chamber. Plus, whether positioned vertically or horizontally, SRI's module is fully operational.

Opportunity
SRI's ESMFC design represents a timely and significant development in security for airports, post offices, retail centers, office buildings and other public places. The unit can also be used by bomb squads for safe storage and transport of explosives. Commercial licensing opportunities of ESMFC are available.

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