InnoCentive, global pioneer in crowdsourced innovation, has selected a self-sealing flexible closure technology invented by Leonard Duffy of Hinesburg, Vermont as a winning solution for the “CTTSO Challenge: Improved Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) Protective Closure Systems”. CTTSO [Combatting Terrorism Technical Support Office] will have non-exclusive world-wide rights to develop the still-confidential invention for CBR protective gear. The unique technology is also potentially useful for any application requiring an economical, flexible, easy-to-use closure including apparel, footwear, sports gear, safety equipment, packaging, etc.
This is the third InnoCentive Award for Mr. Duffy, owner of Chittenden Research and Development, LLC (CR&D); a previous design was selected by NASA as a potential closure system for air locks on future interplanetary spacecraft. CR&D is an innovation company solving complex problems with simple geometric solutions, and holds patents on several unique innovations in the fastening/closure field as well as housewares.
Previous CR&D inventions have been recognized by Popular Science Magazine, Nikkei Marketing Journal, Entrepreneur.com, QVC top 100, NASA Tech Briefs Magazine and others. Leonard Duffy is an inventor, artist and architect based in Hinesburg, Vermont USA. www.LYNXfast.com
Photo caption: Leonard Duffy demonstrating XOLOWRAP Fastening Technology in 2017