TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: RollSafe Lockout Tool

llenge: Fire-rated roll-up doors � the large metal doors used in industrial or secure facilities � are designed to automatically close when power is lost to contain fires. However, this same safety feature makes it dangerous and nearly impossible to perform maintenance on the doors while they are op

en. If power is turned off for safety, the door will automatically uncoil and close, creating a serious risk of injury or damage. Existing safety procedures and manufacturer options did not provide a way to keep the doors open safely withou