TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY: Portable Science Enclosure Features Unique Innovations (MSC-TOPS-126)

NASA’s Technology Transfer Program solicits inquiries from companies interested in obtaining license rights to commercialize, manufacture and market the following technology. License rights may be issued on an exclusive or nonexclusive basis and may include specific fields of use. NASA provides no funding in conjunction with these potential licenses.

THE TECHNOLOGY:

Innovators at NASA Johnson Space Center have designed a science enclosure system for science experiments conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). It allows users the ability to safely manipulate objects of study within the transparent enclosure by utilizing protective boundary layer innovations whose designs may be transferable to other containment systems. The science enclosure system can support experiments that would require Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 containment. The science enclosure employs a ventilation system that provides laminar flow throughout its interior with low electrical draw. The enclosure has a compact, low-profile, rectangular design that allows it to be easily stowed and transported. It features glove ports that interface with novel fasteners to facilitate the simple attachment of glove and seal assemblies or pass-through ports. The science enclosure system, glove seal, and through-port have a technology readiness level (TRL) 6 (System/sub-system model or prototype demonstration in an operational environment), and each are now available for patent licensing. Please note that NASA does not manufacture products itself for commercial sale.

To express interest in this opportunity, please submit a license application through NASA’s Automated Technology Licensing Application System (ATLAS) by visiting https://technology.nasa.gov/patent/MSC-TOPS-126

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