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The.: The Company itself professionally has an excellent trade reputation. During recent researchi in connection with the project ARTICHOKE, Meticar Division was informed by.certain officials of the SthatD is doing advanced work in connection with the hypospray devices.

In this connection was advised to see. ho is an outstanding engineer and director of research of was reported to the as

3: In order to se equested a special contact type of clearance through Security which was obtained immediately and during the week of 19 January 1953,visiteg

h. reported that they were doing very advanced work in the field of hypospray but that because of their inability to resolve the pain factor and several other factors in connection wiih the hypospray, the Company was shelving, work on the hypospray at the present time. instated they had a great many different types of hypospray--some mechanically powered, some powered by gas; and some powered by hydraulic devices. stated that at the present time,based on their work, he felt that immediate use of hypospray as far as ARTICHOKE is concerned did not appear feasible, but stated he thought some work would probably be done in connection with ultra-high pressure hypospray devices that might be.successful.  is preparing a repori, for the Medical Division in this connection and copies will be given this. Office upon completion.

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DATE: 26 January 1953