A -- WIRELESS FIRE EXTINGUISHER MONITORING SYSTEM

Notice Date

December 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratories (PNNL), P.O. Box 999, (MSIN K3-04), Richland, WA 99352

ZIP Code

99352

Solicitation Number

13021

Response Due

February 1, 2002

Point of Contact

Licensing, Technology Commercialization, 902 Battelle Boulevard, P.O. Box 999, MSIN: K9-89, Richland, Washington 99352 [Phone: 509-375-6401] [e-mail: technology@pnl.gov]

E-Mail Address

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Description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), operated by Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the U.S. Department of Energy, solicits interest from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology (hereinafter referred to as "technology"). License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. PNNL may also be available to licensee(s) to assist in further research and development of the technology under a sponsored research agreement or CRADA program. This technology incorporates wireless sensor technologies, and this system allows for the remote monitoring of fire extinguishing equipment/protection systems within areas governed by Underwriters Laboratories, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and/or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards or requirements. The invention would ensure building safety or security managers are immediately alerted to anomalies relating to tamper, theft, and operability of fire extinguishers. In addition, the system enhances or ensures the timely inspection, testing, maintenance, management, and record keeping of these systems. Patent Pending. Please see www.pnl.gov/nsd/commercial/fmd/fire.html for more information. This technology has not been reduced to practice, and it is to be expected that additional development will be required prior to deployment and use. Further, there are no assurances that any regulatory or governing body will approve this technology for its intended use. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Any company interested in licensing this technology must respond with a letter of interest (may be submitted by e-mail) no later than 30 days from the publication date of this Notice summarizing the company's business and technical expertise and motivation for pursuing this opportunity. Companies deemed appropriate will be provided with further information on the technology. Such information may require an executed Nondisclosure Agreement. Respondents wishing to enter into negotiations for a commercial license will be required to submit a business plan for the commercialization of the technology prior to licensee selection and negotiations. Please send letters of interest to the attention of the POC identified within this Notice.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011220/ASOL005.HTM (W-352 SN5154X8)