TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: RollSafe Lockout Tool
ID: S-133851Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFTRIAD - DOE CONTRACTORColumbus, OH, 43201, USA

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Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

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HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

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    The Department of Energy is offering a technology licensing opportunity for the RollSafe Lockout Tool, developed by researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This innovative safety tool is designed to securely lock fire-rated roll-up doors in place during maintenance, preventing unexpected closures that pose risks to personnel and equipment. The tool is particularly relevant for industrial and manufacturing facilities, government sites, and commercial buildings, as it enhances safety without compromising the fire-rated design of the doors. Interested parties can contact Satya Srinivasan or Lindsay Augustyn at licensing@lanl.gov for further details on licensing agreements and to explore the potential for commercial applications.

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    Satya Srinivasan
    licensing@lanl.gov
    Lindsay Augustyn
    licensing@lanl.gov
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