Carpet Cleaning Protocol Gets Space Foundation Hal

Dalton, GA, August 30--The "Quantitative Evaluation Techniques for Carpet Cleaning Procedures using enhanced XRF Fluorescence Spectroscopy" has been nominated for the 2006 Space Foundation Space Technology Hall of Fame. The nominees are Robert Shannon, Ph.D. and Lloyd Starks of KeyMaster Technologies, Inc. in Kennewick, Washington, and Gary Asbury and Lloyd Cooper of Professional Testing Labs in Dalton, Georgia. Kevin Cook, Space Foundation Director of Brand Management, said the nomination acknowledges the contributions of the Carpet and Rug Institute and KeyMaster Technologies, Inc. "The Space Foundation has received a number of excellent nominations for down to Earth technologies to be considered for induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame and we are pleased to have the XRF technology among them. The 52 technologies currently in the Hall of Fame are great examples of why what we do in space matters on Earth," said Cook. The development of the new technology was commissioned by the CRI to create a new test methodology to evaluate the performance of carpet cleaning equipment and systems. The CRI has incorporated the new technology into a Seal of Approval program which will be unveiled September 12, 2005 at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. Anyone interested in attending the launch of the new program is invited to attend the event at the Kennedy Space Center. Join with members of the carpet and cleaning industries, NASA, the Space Foundation and government officials to welcome the space age of carpet cleaning. The festivities begin at 3:00 pm with: Opening program with keynote speakers Time to explore the Rocket Garden, space history exhibits as well as a full-size walk-through Space Shuttle display. Carpet cleaning has now become rocket science through the use of NASA- enhanced x-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology, used by NASA for the Space Shuttle program. CRI incorporated XRF technology into its testing protocol to certify the best performing vacuum cleaners and extractors. Equipment that passes these tests are eligible to receive CRI's Seal of Approval and certification from the Space Foundation. This launch event is being hosted by the NASA Southeast Regional Technology Transfer Center, The Carpet and Rug Institute, The Space Foundation, The John F. Kennedy Space Center, and The Marshall Space Flight Center. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required for each individual planning to attend the event.