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Title:

Development of Calibrated Wheel Stud Fasteners

Agreement Number:

892574

Agreement Value:

$120,760.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2019

Description:

This project is the development of two systems that prevents Truck Wheels from escaping during operation thereby eliminating an oft times fatal hazard. The first invention uses a pre-calibrated wheel studs which are studs that have built in switches that activate at a predetermined stud elongation and causes a signal to be sent to the vehicle operator that a specific Lug Stud is either under torqued, over-torqued or sheared. The second invention is a compression ring that uses low Young's modulus material below the lug nut to compress and close a switch at a predetermined pre-load and cause a signal to be sent when an undesirable torque level is present.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5S 1S1

Reference Number:

172-2018-2019-Q2-892574

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

125111096

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 181 days. The total amended value is 50,000 dollars.

Amendment Date

Sep 4, 2018

Recipient's Legal Name:

Sousa Truck Trailer Repair Limited

Federal Riding Name:

Mississauga--Malton

Federal Riding Number:

35062

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

811121

Amendments:

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