Andrew Yee
February 1st 06, 04:12 AM
Michael Mewhinney
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. January 25, 2006
Phone: (650) 604-3937/9000
RELEASE: 06-05AR
NASA Technology Featured in New Anti-Icing Windshield Spray
A new product using a NASA-based technology might make winter just a
little easier to endure for those living in parts of the U.S. where snow
and ice are common.
Ice Free is a spray for automobile windshields that can provide protection
up to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, according to its producers, WorldSource
Inc. Applied prior to inclement weather, it prevents ice or snow from
bonding on windshield surfaces.
"As we continue to explore the universe, we are proud that NASA's
pioneering efforts keep fueling American creativity, innovation and
technology development," said David Morse, acting chief, Technology
Partnerships Division at NASA Ames Research Center, located in
California's Silicon Valley. "This new product is yet another example of
the additional dividends Americans reap from their investment in space
exploration."
The technology that led to the creation of Ice Free is based on an
anti-icing fluid developed by a three-engineer team at NASA Ames. The team
designed a non-toxic fluid to keep ice from building up on airplanes. At
the time, the anti-icing fluid was hailed for making flying safer, without
introducing dangerous chemicals into the environment.
In fact, the fluid was biodegradable and so environmentally safe that it
was referred to as "food grade," because the ingredients used in its
creation were approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in
food.
When the invention was announced in 1997 by co-inventors Leonard Haslim,
John Zuk and Robert Lockyer of NASA Ames, the fluid was said to be able to
prevent ice build-up on airplane wings and also on automobile windshields,
a feature retained in the new product.
"A commuter is much more likely to start his drive without having to spend
the time scraping ice and snow off the car windows. We feel it is a great
product, and we thank NASA for the opportunity to market Ice Free," said
Brian Jue, chief executive officer, WorldSource Inc., which is currently
marketing Ice Free on the Internet and in television advertisements.
"I often heard how advancements due to NASA research and development help
mankind enormously and, if you live in an icy part of the U.S., this is
further proof of the accuracy of that statement," said Bob Harrick,
president of WorldSource. "NASA technology played a key role in the
development of this very useful product."
WorldSource is a developer and distributor of products for the consumer
marketplace. It has established an experienced management team with
considerable expertise in the development, manufacturing, marketing and
distribution of consumer products.
For information about Ice Free, please visit:
http://www.ice-free.com
For information about WorldSource, please visit:
http://www.worldsource.us
For information about NASA and agency programs, please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. January 25, 2006
Phone: (650) 604-3937/9000
RELEASE: 06-05AR
NASA Technology Featured in New Anti-Icing Windshield Spray
A new product using a NASA-based technology might make winter just a
little easier to endure for those living in parts of the U.S. where snow
and ice are common.
Ice Free is a spray for automobile windshields that can provide protection
up to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit, according to its producers, WorldSource
Inc. Applied prior to inclement weather, it prevents ice or snow from
bonding on windshield surfaces.
"As we continue to explore the universe, we are proud that NASA's
pioneering efforts keep fueling American creativity, innovation and
technology development," said David Morse, acting chief, Technology
Partnerships Division at NASA Ames Research Center, located in
California's Silicon Valley. "This new product is yet another example of
the additional dividends Americans reap from their investment in space
exploration."
The technology that led to the creation of Ice Free is based on an
anti-icing fluid developed by a three-engineer team at NASA Ames. The team
designed a non-toxic fluid to keep ice from building up on airplanes. At
the time, the anti-icing fluid was hailed for making flying safer, without
introducing dangerous chemicals into the environment.
In fact, the fluid was biodegradable and so environmentally safe that it
was referred to as "food grade," because the ingredients used in its
creation were approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in
food.
When the invention was announced in 1997 by co-inventors Leonard Haslim,
John Zuk and Robert Lockyer of NASA Ames, the fluid was said to be able to
prevent ice build-up on airplane wings and also on automobile windshields,
a feature retained in the new product.
"A commuter is much more likely to start his drive without having to spend
the time scraping ice and snow off the car windows. We feel it is a great
product, and we thank NASA for the opportunity to market Ice Free," said
Brian Jue, chief executive officer, WorldSource Inc., which is currently
marketing Ice Free on the Internet and in television advertisements.
"I often heard how advancements due to NASA research and development help
mankind enormously and, if you live in an icy part of the U.S., this is
further proof of the accuracy of that statement," said Bob Harrick,
president of WorldSource. "NASA technology played a key role in the
development of this very useful product."
WorldSource is a developer and distributor of products for the consumer
marketplace. It has established an experienced management team with
considerable expertise in the development, manufacturing, marketing and
distribution of consumer products.
For information about Ice Free, please visit:
http://www.ice-free.com
For information about WorldSource, please visit:
http://www.worldsource.us
For information about NASA and agency programs, please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov