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For immediate release - October 9, 2002 Contact: New product development - 215.860.6081 United States Patent Office grants allowance for IMET Corporation’s Smart Gun Technology Newtown, PA – The United States Patent Office granted an allowance for a utility patent on IMET Corporation’s innovative smart gun technology invented by IMET President, Joseph Petrella Jr. Known internally as the Personal Firearm Interlock (PFI), the technology provides a simple mechanical solution to the smart gun problem. The following definition is found in the National
Institute of Justice "Smart Gun Solicitation," A "smart gun" is defined as a handgun that operates in a normal manner for authorized law enforcement users, but disables itself when in the possession of an unauthorized user. A 1994 FBI review showed that during a ten-year
period, one of every six police officers killed in the line
of duty was disarmed by a suspect and shot with the stolen gun.
The Justice Department funded Sandia National
Labs to study this problem and identify police requirements
in, and existing technologies suitable for, a "smart gun."
Out of 14 concepts studied, Sandia determined radio frequency
(RF) technology as best suited and most readily available. IMET Corporation’s PFI meets the National Institute of Justice’s definition of a smart gun and does not rely on any electrical components, making the system much more reliable than current competing systems. The lack of electronic components also makes the PFI immune to radio frequency jamming and power supply requirements (batteries). Unlike keys or tumbler locks already available on the firearm market, the PFI is completely passive to the user and operates while the user grips and readies the firearm. No additional skill sets are required to be learned by the user to function the firearm. IMET Corporation plans to use the patent to establish licenses with firearm manufactures and law enforcement agencies. Inquiries can be made to imet@imetcorporation.com or 215.860.6081. About IMET Corporation IMET Corporation is a select group of experienced engineers and business personnel driven to developing new products and delivering quality design services. Consulting services include designing mechanical and electrical systems for the aeronautical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. The corporation’s current patent pending technologies are focused in the growing safety and assistive market places. For more information about IMET Corporation, visit www.imetcorporation.com or inquire at imet@imetcorporation.com. |
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