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I have 38 years experience in the design, development, and production of medical devices, laboratory instruments, and other manufactured goods. My career as a consulting engineer and contract product designer, through my consultancy Dexterity Design, has provided me extensive experience in materials and biomedicine, primarily as applied to medical and biotechnical products. Additionally, I have experience with consumer, recreational, and industrial goods. Specific expertise in biomaterials, mechanical design, diagnostic devices, and therapeutic tools. Award winning designer and developer of biomedical/biotechnical products and mechanical goods. Lecturer on product design and development. Experienced with FDA design controls and submissions. 27 yrs SolidWorks and CAD experience. 22 patents issued or pending; numerous products designed, produced, and marketed. Expert witness in 13 cases (patent infringement, product liability, medical malpractice) with excellent outcomes. Prior legal work at ESIMONCONSULTING.COM. "Your assistance helped make this a hugely favorable resolution for our client. They are very happy." -- Patent infringement / IPR attorney (more recommendations in Legal Experience document, below) Legal Casework: Patent: Phototherapy Device, Cell Culture Devices, Blood Separation Device, Specialty Toothbrush; Product Liability: Eyeglass Frame, Microspheres, Infusion Pump, Penile Prosthesis, Hip Implant, Night Light, Vacuum Blower Medtech/Biotech Product Sectors: Cardiovascular, Peripheral Vascular, Pulmonology / Ventilation, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Endoscopy / Laparoscopy, Surgical Instruments, Light & Photo Therapy, Stem Cell Delivery, Dermatology & Aesthetics, Dental, Drug Delivery, Consumables / Disposables; Laboratory Instruments, Biosensors, Lab Devices & Consumables, Genomics, Proteomics, Diagnostics, Molecular Characterization, PCR, SPR, Fluorescence Sensing, Nanopore, Cell & Tissue Culture, Cell Characterization, Blood Separation & Fractionation, Sample Collection / Preparation / Storage. Biomedical Products Designed: Nanopore proteomic instrument, SPR proteomic instrument, PCR rapid pathogen instrument, TIRF Fluorescence - blood testing instrument, Needle-over-needle stem cell delivery device (vertebral disc), ALIF Cage (vertebral fixation), Ti6 toe fixation implant and driver, Forced-air headlice treatment, LED- and Laser-based phototherapy wand and controller, Micro-dermabrasion system, Cellulite reduction system, Topographic surface measurement for LASIK, Iontophoretic drug delivery electrode, Implantable drug delivery systems, Subclavian catheter sealing system, Bevel-tip cardiac catheter, Cardiac catheter incision closure, Venous blood pressure transducer, Portable handheld ventilator, PCR hybridization automated wash instrument, Ultrasonic probe, Laser housing, misc device enclosures, Cell and tissue culture plates and vessels, Cell culture scaffolds, Microfluidic spotting head, Prophy-angle dental cleaning tool, dental strut, tongue cleaning tool, compact toothbrush, disposable toothbrush cover, dental lab articulator. Other Products Designed: Sport Apparel, Sunglasses & Goggles, Skiing & Climbing Equipment, Pet Products, Road and Crowd Barriers, Audio Headsets, Irrigation Couplings, Timeclocks, Water bottle, Bike pedal adapter, Modular climbing wall, Road and runway barriers, crowd barriers; Event tent, Quick clip, paintball hopper & feeder, performance gloves, ski goggles and sunglasses, eyeglass retainer. Technical Skills: Early-state Ideation & Conceptualization, CAD/CAE, SolidWorks, Mechanical Design, Rapid Prototyping / 3D Printing, Testing and Failure Analysis, Materials Selection, Plastics Molding and Fabrication, Adhesives & Bonding, Sheet Metal, Surface Characterization, Systems Engineering, Design Review, Fluidics / Microfluidics, Sensors / Microsensors, Product Styling, Ergonomics, Human Factors, Manufacturing & Assembly.