NEIL SHEEHAN
`One Southgate Street
`Atherton, CA 94027
`Tel: (650) 363-0913
`Fax: (650) 363-0923
`E-mail: neiljs@aol.com
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`Laser micro-dissection disposable
`elements and packaging designs.
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`Better Care
`(San Francisco, CA)
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`BlueVine Ventures
`(Menlo Park, CA)
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`Male and female incontinence devices.
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`Medical technology assessments.
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`Cardeon, Inc.
`(Huntington Beach, CA)
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`Specialty cardiac catheter.
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`Cardiometrics
`(Mountain View, CA)
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`Diagnostic cardiac catheter
`components.
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`Decibel Instruments
`(Hayward, CA)
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`Disposable elements for innovative
`hearing aid system.
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`Education:
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`Villanova University, Villanova, PA: BS Mechanical Engineering, 1968
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`Summa Cum Laude
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`Newspaper Editor-in-Chief
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`1993 Alumni Professional Achievement Award
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`Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Graduate School, 1968-1969
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`Engineering and Applied Physics
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`National Science Foundation Fellow
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`University of California, Berkeley, CA: Pre-Med Coursework, 1974-1975
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`Organic Chemistry and Biology
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`Experience:
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`1993-2016 Consulting Engineer and Expert Witness (1995-2016)
`Independent consulting engineer specializing in medical products
`design and development with a focus on medium and high volume
`disposable devices and components. (Expert witness information is
`available upon request.) Engineering clients, in alphabetical order,
`have included:
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`Arcturus
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`EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES EX. 1106
`Edwards Lifesciences v. Boston Scientific Scimed
`U.S. Patent No. 6,915,560
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`EconoMEDics Inc.
`(Palo Alto, CA)
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`Eunoe, Inc.
`(Pleasanton, CA)
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`Medical devices for emerging markets.
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`Implantable Alzheimer’s Disease
`devices.
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`Fallbrook Engineering
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`Various proprietary medical devices.
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`FemmeSource Health
`(Pasadena, CA)
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`Various gynecological diagnostic
`devices.
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`Fogarty Engineering
`(Portola Valley, CA)
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`Proprietary catheter devices.
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`Heartstream
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`Hexcel
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`Multi-function defibrillator electrodes.
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` Proprietary materials-based device.
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`Lens enhancements for patient
`HiLife Therapeutics
`(So. San Francisco, CA) communications systems.
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`Inviro Medical Devices
`(Vancouver, BC)
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`Innovative safety syringes.
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`IPT, Inc.
`(Palo Alto, CA)
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`Katecho, Inc.
`(Des Moines, IA)
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`Keimar, Inc.
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`KippGroup
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`Umbilical cord blood sampler/clamp.
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`Multi-function defibrillator electrodes
`and other proprietary devices.
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`Proprietary in vivo measurement of
`blood parameters.
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`Proprietary IV-related device.
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`Lucent Medical
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`Endoscopic tool containment systems.
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`Mallinckrodt / Nellcor
`(Pleasanton, CA)
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`Mayfield Fund
`(Menlo Park, CA)
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`Pulse oximetry sensors.
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`Medical technology evaluations.
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`McGaw, Inc.
`(Irvine, CA)
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`Medasonics
`(Fremont, CA)
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`Cannula-based needle-less injection
`sites for IV administration.
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`Transcranial ultrasonic (Doppler) probe
`mounting systems.
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`MedicalCue
`(Mountain View, CA)
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`Proprietary universal newborn screening
`technology.
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`Medisystems
`(Seattle, WA)
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`Hemodialysis bloodline components.
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`Medtronic CardioRhythm Cardiac ablation catheter systems.
`(San Jose, CA)
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`Minimus Surgical
`(Menlo Park, CA)
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`Natus Medical
`(San Carlos, CA)
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`Proprietary obesity surgery devices.
`(Founder)
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`Advanced ear couplers and electrodes
`for newborn hearing screener.
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`Nexan
`(Cambridge, UK)
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` Proprietary multi-function electrode
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`systems.
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`Pneumation
`(Evergreen, CO)
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`R&D Medical
`(Lake Forest, CA)
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`Rhaphis Medical
`(Sunnyvale, CA)
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`Starion
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`CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway
`Pressure) system for sleep apnea.
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`Various high-volume disposables
`including complex electrode systems.
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`Semi-automatic surgical suturing device
`for the third world.
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`Proprietary electrosurgery device.
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`Target Therapeutics
`(Fremont, CA)
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`Packaging and delivery system for
`cranial catheter/coil occlusion device.
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`Vigilo Networks
`(Cupertino, CA)
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`Remote sensing of physiological
`parameters via disposable patch.
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`Woodside Biomedical
`(Carlsbad, CA)
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`Proprietary nerve stimulation electrode
`designs (disposable and reusable).
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`Woolsthorpe LLC
`(Brentwood, TN)
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`Proprietary pulse oximetry applications.
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`1989-1992 Natus Medical Inc., Foster City, CA
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`Vice President, Engineering and Manufacturing
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`Medical electronics and disposables for neonates.
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`Start-up. Created and managed engineering, manufacturing,
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`documentation, quality assurance, materials, clinical testing,
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`customer and technical service. Established comprehensive
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`vendor network. Thirty-five employees.
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`1987-1989 Nellcor Incorporated, Hayward, CA
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`Manager, Disposables Engineering
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`Pulse oximetry and capnography.
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`Design, management of small staff, clinical research, marketing
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`aids, national sales meeting presenter.
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`1986-1992 Medisystems Corporation, San Francisco, CA
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`Consultant
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`Hemodialysis blood tubing sets and related components.
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`Individual contributor.
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`1986-1987 Critikon, Inc., San Jose, CA
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`Senior Mechanical Engineer
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`Intravenous delivery systems and sets.
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`Coordination of San Jose, Tampa and Japan Medical Supply.
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`1985-1986 Raychem Corp. / Menlo Care Inc., Menlo Park, CA
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`Consultant
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`Intravenous catheters and systems.
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`Individual contributor.
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`1984-1985 American Hospital Supply Corp., Emeryville, CA
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`Senior Project Engineer
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`Liquid handling systems, especially pipettors.
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`Individual contributor, liaison during transfer to American Dade.
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`1982-1983 Liquid Bracelet Company, Berkeley, CA
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`Sole Proprietor
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`Liquid-filled (IV tubing) fashion jewelry ($250,000 in sales).
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`Design, manufacturing, marketing, sales and public relations.
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`1975-1982 Cutter Laboratories, Berkeley, CA
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`Product Development Engineer
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`Intravenous delivery systems and components.
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`Individual contributor, liaison to other plants.
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`1969-1973 Magnetic Head Corporation, Hauppauge, NY
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`Design Engineering Supervisor
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`Magnetic tape heads for computer peripherals.
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`Created department, documentation and MRB systems.
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`1965-1967 Tangent Machine and Tool Corp., Farmingdale, NY
`Summers
`Tool Designer/Drafter and Machine Operator
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`Product designs, inventions and patents (partial list):
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`Consultant
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`Innovative manufacturing methods and devices for athletes (Rosecroft)
`Extrusion, materials, adhesives, design configurations
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`Patent No. 9,009,869 (April 21, 2015)
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`Innovative percutaneous surgical devices and methods (Minimus)
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`Inflatable anchors, obesity applications, organ wall implantation
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`Patent No. 8,070,673 (December 6, 2011)
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`Innovative percutaneous surgical devices and methods (Minimus)
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`Tissue modification, obesity applications, anchor systems
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`Patent No. 7,931,580 (April 26, 2011)
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`Innovative percutaneous surgical devices and methods (Minimus)
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`Device implantation, obesity applications, fastener systems
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`Patent No. 7,255,675 (August 14, 2007)
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`Innovative safety syringes and accessories (Inviro)
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`Injection molding, assembly techniques, differential resistances.
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`Patent No. 6,394,979 (May 28, 2002)
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`Patent No. 6,616,632 (September 9, 2003)
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`Chest-mounted, multi-function electrode systems (Nexan)
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`Rotary die cutting, hydrogels, adhesives, assembly techniques.
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`Patent No. D 425,203 (May 16, 2000)
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`Patent No. 6,385,473 (May 7, 2002)
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`Packaging and delivery system for catheter/coil occlusion device (Target)
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`Injection molding, porous plastic, assembly techniques.
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`Patent No. 5,669,931 (September 23, 1997)
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`Canadian Patent No. 2173023C (August 28, 2001)
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`Multi-function defibrillation electrode systems (Heartstream)
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`(Proprietary Information)
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`Advanced ear coupler and electrode designs (Natus)
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`Injection molding, die cutting, acoustic shaping, universal disposable.
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`Patent No. 5,826,582 (October 27, 1998)
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`Patent No. 5,913,309 (June 22, 1999)
`Patent No. 6,386,314 (May 14, 2002)
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`Transcranial Doppler mounting systems (Medasonics)
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`Silicone rubber, nitrile PVC molding, disposable and re-usable.
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`Patent No. 5,390,675 (February 21, 1995)
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`Tubing clamps, needle guards and protectors, CAPD components, chambers,
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`filters, tubing, injection sites, tamper-evident luer cap and injection site,
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`connector systems, etc. for hemodialysis bloodlines (Medisystems)
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`Injection molding, blow molding, assembly techniques, stereo lithography.
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`Japanese Patent No. 9122230A2 (May 13, 1997)
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`Patent No. 5,772,624 (June 30, 1998)
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`Patent No. 6,165,149 (December 26, 2000)
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`Patent No. 6,620,119 (September 16, 2003)
`Patent No. 6,666,839 (December 23, 2003)
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`Natus Medical
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`Neonatal breath sampling system
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`Multi-lumen profile extrusion, activated carbon filters, OEM modifications.
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`Patent No. 5,357,971 (October 25, 1994)
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`Patent No. D 354,808 (January 24, 1995)
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`Patent No. 5,404,885 (April 11, 1995)
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`European Patent No. 0 648 088 B1 (August 16, 2001)
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`European Patent No. 1 062 909 B1 (October 29, 2003)
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`Super Jelly Button electrode and other electrode designs
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`Special purpose modifications to off-the-shelf products, hydrogels.
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`MiniMuffs neonatal noise attenuators for NICU babies
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`Laminated foam, vacuum forming, acoustics, sequential vendor assembly.
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`Patent No. 5,243,709 (September 14, 1993)
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`ALGO-PAK infant hearing screening supplies package
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`User-flexible, non-kit disposables pack, less packaging, more options.
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`DRI-PREP prepping pads for electrode site preparation
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`Triple-laminated rotary die cutting, abrasives.
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`Ear Couplers disposable ear phones for infant hearing screener
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`PVC foam, steel rule die cutting, hydrogel attachment technique.
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`Nellcor
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`Airway adapter family for multi-function (oximetry and capnography) monitor
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`Injection molding, filters (incl. hollow fiber), assembly techniques.
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`Patent No. 5,101,817 (April 7, 1992) with Correction
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`Dual-path sample tube assembly for multi-function monitor
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`Silicone rubber molding, solvent shrink sleeves, assembly techniques.
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`Medisystems
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`Guarded winged needle assemblies
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`Multiple designs, injection molding, assembly techniques.
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`Patent No. 5,112,311 (May 12, 1992)
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`Patent No. 5,266,072 (November 30, 1993)
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`Patent No. 5,433,703 (July 18, 1995)
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`European Patent No. 0 436 646 B1 (August 31, 1994)
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`European Patent No. 0 558 162 B1 (March 6, 1996)
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`Assorted injection sites, tubing clamps, chamber components and filters, etc.
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`Ultrasonics, injection molding.
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`Critikon
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`Complete (gravity, controller and pump) line of IV sets
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`Clean room assembly, packaging, sterilization, off-shore sourcing.
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`Menlo Care
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`Adjustable catheter assemblies
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`Extrusion, injection molding, materials.
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`Patent No. 4,728,322 (March 1, 1988)
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`Canadian Patent No. 1273540A1 (September 4, 1990)
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`Patent No. 4,955,863 (September 11, 1990)
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`European Patent No. 0 233 055 B1 (July 3, 1991)
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`American Hospital Supply
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`Multi-volume air displacement pipette
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`Seals, precision grinding, assembly techniques, injection molding.
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`Patent No. 4,679,446 (July 14, 1987)
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`Sole Proprietorship
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`The Liquid Bracelet fashion jewelry
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`Consumer item, assembly techniques, fragrance, million pieces sold.
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`The Original Halley’s Comet Ball novelty toy
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`Consumer item, assembly techniques, packaging, millions sold.
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`Cutter Laboratories
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`Injection site for fluids / UltraSite #2
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`Ultrasonic welding, assembly techniques, automatic assembly.
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`Patent No. 4,416,661 (November 22, 1983)
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`Swage-molded injection site / UltraSite #1
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`Ultrasonic swaging, injection molding, universally adopted design.
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`Patent No. 4,294,249 (October 13,1981)
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`Injection device / injection bulb
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`Compression molding, sealing techniques, swabbing techniques.
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`Patent No. 4,252,117 (February 24, 1981)
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`Caged disc valve for volumetric chamber
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`Compression molding, injection molding, ultrasonic assembly.
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`Canadian Patent No. 1157722A1 (November 29, 1983)
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`Magnetic Head Corporation
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`Method of manufacturing magnetic heads
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`Casting, precision machining, assembly techniques.
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`Patent No. 3,678,576 (July 25, 1972)
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`Professional Affiliation:
`Society of Plastics Engineers (Senior Member)
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