KIMBERLY K. CAMERON, Ph.D., P.E.
`PRINCIPAL
`kkcameron@engsys.com
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`Dr. Kimberly Cameron is a Principal for ESi in the Mechanics and Materials practice. She specializes in
`design, failure analysis, and risk assessments of engineering structures and components. She has
`conducted hundreds of investigations on a wide variety of engineering structures, from miniature
`biomedical devices to large scale process equipment. She has also taught classes for engineers
`preparing to take the fundamentals of engineering exam and the professional engineering licensing
`examination in both Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
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`Dr. Cameron has performed design and damage tolerance evaluations on biomedical devices, pipelines,
`aircraft structures, industrial machinery, power-plant components, solar panels, pressure vessels, and
`vehicle components. Dr. Cameron also has extensive experience evaluating pipe-soil interactions,
`mechanical and welded joints, in-line inspection tools, regulatory compliance, and the overall integrity of
`pipeline systems. The common thread in each of Dr. Cameron’s investigations is the application of the
`fundamentals of metallurgy, materials science, engineering physics, computational mathematics, and
`engineering mechanics to help understand and solve complex problems.
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`Dr. Cameron is a registered patent agent, with experience in both the patent application process, as well
`as intellectual property disputes. In particular, she has experience in biomedical, automotive, electrical,
`mechanical, and materials science fields and has provided numerous invalidity and infringement reports.
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`Areas of Specialization
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`Metallurgy
`Plastics
`Corrosion
`Materials Selection
`Mechanical Engineering
`Engineering Mechanics
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`Education
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`Stress Analysis
`Failure Analysis
`Fatigue Analysis
`Fracture Mechanics
`Product Design
`Reliability
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`Pipelines
`Consumer Products
`Biomedical Devices
`Electronic Devices
`Intellectual Property Matters
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`Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, minor Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University, CA, 2004
`M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, CA, 2000
`B.S.E., Mechanical Engineering. Certificates: Engineering Physics, Applied & Computational
`Mathematics, Materials Science & Engineering, Woodrow Wilson School of Public Policy &
`International Affairs, Princeton University, NJ, 1999
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`January 2019
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`Phone: 949-336-9001 | Fax: 949-336-9020 | Toll Free: 866-596-3994
`www.engsys.com
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`Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation – Exhibit 2010 - Page 1
`Apex Tool Group, LLC v. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
`PGR2020-00056 U.S. Patent No. 10,422,617
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`Kimberly K. Cameron, Ph.D., P.E.
`January 2019
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`Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
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`Mechanical Engineer, State of California .......... License No. 33732
`Metallurgical Engineer, State of California..........License No. 1969
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`Professional Affiliations/Honors
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`American Society of Mechanical Engineers
`Member
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`TMS
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`Member
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`Department of Defense
`Fellowship
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`National Science Foundation
`Fellowship
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`Lucent Technologies
`Graduate Fellowship
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`Positions Held
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`Engineering Systems Inc., Sunnyvale, California
`Senior Managing Consultant, Mechanics & Metallurgy, 2011 – Present
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`Exponent, Menlo Park, California
`Senior Engineer, Mechanics & Metallurgy, 2004 – 2011
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`Publications/Presentations
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`“Crack Growth and Arrest in Steam Turbine Casings,” EPRI 3002003504, EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, December
`2014.
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`M. H. Anderson, D. Cislo, J. Saavedra, and K. Cameron, Why International Inventors Might Want to
`Consider Filing Their First Patent Application at the United States Patent Office & the
`Convergence of Patent Harmonization and E-Commerce, 30 Santa Clara High Tech. L.J. 555
`(2014).
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`“Increasing Reliability of Small Punch Fracture Toughness Testing with Acoustic Emission Monitoring,”
`Proceedings, 3rd International Conference on Small Sample Test Techniques, September 2014.
`(with D. Purdy and J. Foulds).
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`“Small Punch Fracture Toughness Evaluation of Combustion Turbine Materials,” EPRI 3002001468,
`EPRI, Palo Alto, CA, December 2013. (with D. Purdy, J. Foulds and J. Rodgers).
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`“Small Punch Testing for Fracture Toughness” by J. Foulds, J. Rodgers, K. Cameron and P. Sullivan,
`EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2013. 3002000250.
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`“The Effect of Low Sulfur Content on the Weldability of Linepipe Steel” by K. Cameron and A.M.
`Pettinger, Proceedings of the 9th International Pipeline Conference, September 2012.
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`“Effectiveness of Hydrostatic Testing for High Strength Pipe Material” by K.K. Cameron & A.M. Pettinger,
`Proceedings, 8th International Pipeline Conference, October 2010.
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`“Axial Loads from Soil Movement Challenge Pipeline Integrity” by K.K. Cameron & A.M. Pettinger,
`PipeLine Gas Technology, November 2009.
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`“Assessing Pipeline Integrity Using Fracture Mechanics and Currently Available Inspections Tools” by
`K.K. Cameron & A.M. Pettinger, Journal of Pipeline Engineering, October 2009.
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`“Assessing Pipeline Integrity Using Fracture Mechanics and Currently Available Inspections Tools” by
`K.K. Cameron & A.M. Pettinger, Proceedings, 2008 Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Pipelines
`Conference, Clarion Technical Conferences, Scientific Surveys Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic,
`October 2008.
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`“Fatigue Damage in Bulk Metallic Glass I: Simulation” by K.K. Cameron & R. Dauskardt, Scripta
`Materialia 2006; 54(3):349–353.
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`“Fundamentals of Engineering in a Flash” by K.K. Cameron, PPI, August 2006.
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`“Transmission Electron Microscopy Structure and Platinum-like Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
`in a Ruthenate-Based Thick Film Resistor with Copper Oxide” by K.K. Cameron, G. Crosbie, J.
`Jiang, & X. Pan, J. Appl. Phys. 2000; 88:1124–1128.
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`Selected Project Experience
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`Evaluated the design, pipeline integrity management program, in-line inspection tools, and operation and
`maintenance practices of both liquid and gas pipeline systems under both 49 CFR 195 and 192.
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`Failure analysis, design, material selection, mechanical testing, finite element analysis, fatigue and
`fracture evaluation, and development of various medical devices including cardiovascular implants,
`orthopedic implants, heart valves, stents, catheters, pacemakers, surgical tools, needles, manifolds,
`syringes, scooters, physical therapy equipment, drug delivery devices, etc. Performed analyses to
`support FDA submissions.
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`Performed prior art searches, infringement and validity analyses on products in many industries, including
`washing machines, fishing reels, wind turbines, ultrasonic flow meters, cribs, beds, electronic devices,
`electrical connectors, consumer products and electronics, automotive components, seals, pipe fittings
`and components, utility knives, nitrile gloves, insulin pens, slicers, medical devices, drug delivery devices,
`and lasers for engraving.
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`Retained as an expert for the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the evaluation of a patent
`claim dispute relating to large diameter pipes.
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`Kimberly K. Cameron, Ph.D., P.E.
`January 2019
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`Assisted the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) with a pipeline integrity study. The investigation
`integrated geotechnical site investigations, metallurgical investigations, in-line inspection (ILI) data,
`external pipe inspection data, and fracture mechanics to perform a root cause failure analysis.
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`Evaluated the welding procedures and determined the effect of welding defects and other construction
`factors on pipeline integrity. Investigated pipe soil interactions occurring during hydrostatic testing of
`pipelines and the evaluation of pipeline ruptures and leaks at welded joints.
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`Assisted with the investigation of the operation and maintenance procedures of a natural gas pipeline
`that is located in close proximity to a coal mine.
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`Assisted the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) with the supervision of the implementation of a
`pipeline integrity management program for a pipeline operator.
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`Performed a failure analysis of an insulated steel pipe. The investigations determined that the
`polyurethane foam of the buried hot water distribution system suffered excessive creep deformation.
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`Design evaluation and failure analyses of pipe couplings and fittings, including finite element analyses.
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`Assisted the general contractor of a nuclear power plant where a large pipe of the primary circuit was
`vibrating excessively, significantly reducing the allowable power production.
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`Evaluated the design of a hydrogenerator system. Performed a finite element analysis and fatigue
`analysis of the rotors, thrust bridge, and head cover to assess the design.
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`Developed a three-dimensional model of the control rod drive mechanism nozzle penetration in a nuclear
`reactor pressure vessel head. Evaluated welding-induced residual and operational stresses.
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`Performed numerical simulation and small punch testing to evaluate fracture toughness and tensile
`behavior of miniature surface samples from a steam turbine rotor bore and from medical device plastics.
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`Performed fitness for service and design evaluations for welds in various applications, including in fuel
`storage tanks, process reactor vessels, scaffoldings, semitrailers, and other automotive components.
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`Performed design and failure analyses of various gas distribution systems made of polyethylene and
`steel pipe, including the analysis of pipe-soil interactions, failure analysis of various components,
`evaluation of welding and construction practices, and performance evaluation of compression couplings.
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`Performed failure analysis and finite element analyses of various water distribution systems including
`various fire sprinkler systems, water supply systems and couplings, and a ten foot wide water main.
`Evaluated the design of various rotors, bearings and seals. Assisted in the design of various drug delivery
`devices.
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`Kimberly K. Cameron, Ph.D., P.E.
`January 2019
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`Evaluated the material selection and performance of various medical devices.
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`Developed testing protocols, and conducted failure analyses and design reviews for various consumer
`electronic devices, electromagnetic latches, power cords, and jacket sleeves.
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`Evaluated the material selection and performance for various components of several consumer electronic
`devices such as phones, tablets and computers.
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`Investigated the manufacturing procedures of an electromagnetic latch used in aerospace applications.
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`Performed stress analysis of various solar panel components and assisted in design changes to meet
`standardized safety testing. Evaluated the design of a diode on a solar panel for space applications.
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`Design evaluation and stress analysis of various consumer products, including washing machines,
`refrigerators, baby chairs, microwave ovens, coffee machines, exercise machines, etc.
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`Assisted in the design of a syringe used to remove fluid from a wound. Performed structural evaluations
`of various scaffoldings and other structures.
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`Performed welding and structural evaluation of various automotive components including semitrailers.
`Performed a failure analysis and evaluation of integrity management procedures for a system constructed
`from pre 1970s ERW linepipe steel.
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`Evaluated pipeline construction practices and performed a failure investigation after a landslide event.
`Performed a stress analysis to evaluate the effects of tightening torques on a ton container valve.
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