We currently have three
projects under development. A brief summary of each one
is provided below:
Indoor Air Quality Project
(IAQ):
The invention relates to the process of cleaning and
maintaining air ducts of Heating, Ventilation, and
Air-conditioning systems (HVAC).
People breathing harmful particles, produced by forced
air systems, for extended periods of time, are prone
to a number of pulmonary diseases and potentially
other health issues. IAQ facilitates access to forced
air ducts and remedies overdue cleaning, thereby improving
the Indoor Air Quality program of residential, institutional,
public, commercial and industrial buildings.
This invention is able to prevent a lot of suffering
at a low cost, because it is a very simple device,
easy to manufacture and later implement into any air
duct system. Also, through synergy at our Project
meetings, the device has received a major improvement,
which may contribute to it becoming the standard in
the industry. Patents are being pursued and the Co-op
is now designing the machine to produce the IAQ device.
The preferred route would be to engage alternative
workshops for the disabled to produce and package
this product.
This invention is protected by 5 patents and deals
with a new thermo-elastic acrylic composition that
was originally developed in the dental field. It is
thermo-sensitive, consistency-controllable, chemically
bonds itself to plastics and it sports a memory. Because
the material has these unique properties working in
tandem, it can perform more than 50 different applications
for removable dental appliances. It is now marketed
worldwide and more information can be found at www.versacryl.net
(formerly bitem.ca). The Co-op has acquired the rights
to the non-dental portions of the patents and is currently
pursuing several venues:
- we have established a relationship with the hearing
aid industry and one laboratory is buying the material
in bulk
- we have created a hobby/repair kit and we are studying
its market potential
- we have made prototypes at a prosthetic lab that
prove very promising
- we have Queen's University willing to work on a
proto-type injection project
- we have a working prototype of a new fire prevention
sprinkler
- we are developing mouldable grips on rackets, bats,
clubs, etc
- we have designed a plumber's repair pouch and are
researching the market for it
- veterinary, chiropractic, orthopedic and military
uses are all on the current agenda.
The potential for many applications is great and had
never been properly explored in the past.
Decorative Lighting Product
Project (DLP):
This invention relates to a decorative lighting product
most applicable to the seasonal lighting industry.
It is a clever lighting device that enhances specific
colour combinations and patterns, which when viewed
provides a unique and interesting effect that is not
available in the current state of the art.
A lighting distributor in Ontario has already shown
interest and would be a likely candidate for licensing
once a low cost method of manufacture has been developed.
A Project team is dedicated to develop this product
ready for licensing.
