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Thomas W. von Alten
`208 378-1217
`tva@fortboise.org
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`SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS
`Web application development - Fluent in C#, javascript, SQL, GIS, perl, HTML, web server
`and system adminstration, data transfer and conversion
`Mechanical engineering design - Materials, fabrication methods, MEMS, structural analysis,
`fastening technologies, dynamic measurement, design-for-manufacturability, nanopositioning,
`UHV test systems, disk and tape drive mechanics, aluminum diecasting, injection molding, air
`filtration, solid modeling, finite element analysis.
`Leadership - Led formal and informal teams for tasks in new product introduction, production
`and design problem solving, and design development. Participated in and helped lead
`international and inter-company teams for product and standards development. Non-profit board
`leadership and treasurer.
`Statistics - Command of statistical principles and inference testing, experiment design, data
`reduction and tolerance analysis.
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`EXPERIENCE
`2004-present Self-employed Web application developer
`Primary field: database-backed applications for agricultural conservation. Work with USDA
`NRCS, State of Idaho, U. of Idaho Extension, Montana State U. Extension, O(cid:1931)ahu Resource
`Conservation & Development Council
`1999-2003 HP Labs R&D Engineer
`Implementation of a nanopositioning UHV test system for MEMS product development;
`CMOS/MEMS integration and analysis
`1996-99 HP Computer Peripherals Bristol Product Development Engineer
`Mechanical design for ½" tape drive mechanisms, new tape cartridge design with 3-company
`team, worked with media manufacturers and HP's manufacturing partner to introduce Ultrium
`format products.
`1990-96 HP Disk Memory Div. Product Development Engineer
`Mechanical design for 3½" disk drive mechanisms: architecture, shell, sealing, filtration, PCA
`attach, actuator latch, bezel. Led HDA design team, task forces to solve yield and product
`reliability problems in thermal variation, shock and vibration performance. Set up and
`maintained a web server for M.E. R&D.
`1986-89 HP DMD Manufacturing Development Engineer
`Design and implementation of cleaning, assembly and test processes for disk drive mechanisms;
`Parallel product/process development & production line implementation; Supported prototype
`and initial production of 5¼" mechanisms
`1983-86 HP DMD Process Engineer
`Installation & startup of new through-hole PCA line; Production support for soldering and
`cleaning processes
`1979-1980 JP's Bikeshop Business Manager/Mechanic
`General manager, part owner; retail sales and service
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`SONY Exhibit 1003
`SONY v. FUJI
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`EDUCATION
`Continuing: NRCS Business Application Technical Developers Workshop; MEMS Fabrication;
`multiple programming languages; FEA modeling; FMEA;
`1990 M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Stanford University
`1982 B.S. Mechanical Engineering cum laude University of Idaho
`1978 B.S. General Studies University of Idaho
`Physical Sciences, Architecture and Ecology, Tutor and teaching assistant
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`PATENTS
`US Patent 7,658,736 Internal drug dispenser capsule medical device; Feb 9, 2010
`US Patent 6,929,636 Internal drug dispenser capsule medical device; Aug. 16, 2005
`US Patent 6,873,840 Resource access/return system; March 29, 2005
`US Patent 6,847,367 Display for port area of electronic equipment; Jan. 25, 2005
`US Patent 6,717,771 Magnetic tape cartridge having projections; Apr. 6, 2004
`US Patent 6,751,058 Positioning system for removable data storage cartridges
`US Patent 6,538,842 Position System for Removable Data Storage Cartridges; March 25, 2003
`US Patent 6,499,684 Tape leader pin assembly and method for making the same; Dec. 31, 2002
`US Patent 6,003,802 Tape leader pin assembly and method for making the same; Dec. 21, 1999
`US Patent 5,936,816 Integrated cleaning and leader tape; Aug. 10, 1999
`US Patent 5,901,916 Tape cartridge reel lock; May 11, 1999
`US Patent D407,084 Tape cartridge housing; March 23, 1999
`US Patent 5,813,622 Tape cartridge reel lock; Sept. 29, 1998
`US Patent 5,523,910 Recording/reproducing device having a bypassing pole
`electromagnetic actuator latch of low power requirement; June 4, 1996
`US Patent 5,455,550 Dual gap electromagnetic actuator having a bypassing pole gap and a
`variable pole gap; Oct. 3, 1995
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