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Explosive Threat Mitigation Unit

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In response, researchers at the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Transportation Security Laboratory, Army Research Laboratory, and SURVICE Engineering Company developed the Threat Mitigation Unit (TMU). This innovation is a lightweight, rapid deployment device that can enclose suspicious items and contain potential detonation fragments to protect surrounding people and property. The TMU can be located at security checkpoints or in security personnel vehicles, ready to secure a suspicious item. Using the TMU, security personnel or first responders can confidently safeguard a potential explosive in less than 60 seconds. The TMU’s small footprint (approx. 4 feet in width and length), manageable weight (less than 120 pounds), low cost, and low-profile design allow for easy adoption and implementation in existing security protocols.

Technology Category Infrastructure Resilience & Security
Stage of Development Proven System
Inventor(s) Chian-Fong Yen 
Ashiq Quabili
Chih-Tsai Chen
Nelson Carey
Robert Kaste 
Patrick O'Connor 
Jian Yu
US Patent number US11,105,601; US11,307,012 
Partnerships Sought License
DHS Component Science and Technology Directorate
Contact Information T2C@hq.dhs.gov

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Last Updated: 09/24/2024
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