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58--Large Package Inspection Apparatus (LAPAXA) (OB594780) (2003-10-15)

NA The Explosives Ordnance Disposal/Low Intensity Conflict (EOD/LIC) Program
of the Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office solicits interest from
any party interested in the licensing and production of the Large Package
Inspection Apparatus, a device t hat assists bomb squads in the function of X-
Raying large suspect Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) that may be hidden in
large packages. The use of X-Rays by Bomb Technicians is to identify and
detect explosive devices hidden in suspect packages. Eigh t by ten inch
Polaroid film cassettes are the standard and are readily available to Bomb
Technicians. The current method is to attach a multitude of these standard 8
inch by 10 inch film cassettes to a locally fabricated frame that would hold
firmly more t han one cassette in order to x-ray large packages. LAPAXA
fulfills the need for a mechanical method to gang film cassettes in an easy,
modular and functional fashion. LAPAXA is a modular, expandable suitcase
multiple film cassette holder, constructed usi ng a metal frame and
polyethylene foam materials, for ganging from 2 to 12 each 8 nches x 10 inches
x-ray cassettes in various configurations for use in X-Ray examination of
suspect packages. This device/frame facilitates set up time and reduce an EOD
tec hnician's time on target. The apparatus will be used to x-ray large items
where muliple cassettes would be required. Such items are brief cases, large
packages, boxes and metal drums. The frame is easy to use and configurable in
multiple ways to support cassettes stacked in various orientations: 3 high -
two wide; 2 hight - 4 wide; etc. The device is capable of being utilized on
uneven terrain. A patent for LAPAXA has been applied for. A development and
test report, drawing package and market assesme nt are available for review by
interested companies. Any company interested in the licensing, production,
marketing, and sales of this device is invited to send a notice of interest
via e-mail to the following address: [Please use the link below].

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