Expert Details
Electrical Medical Device Manufacturing Processes and Patent Examination
ID: 728625
Wisconsin, USA
She is currently reviewing an invention for a small corporation. Upon learning that she is a former Patent Examiner for the USPTO, she was hired to critique the invention as well as the application. The corporation wants her to apply her inside knowledge of the patent review process to their application to help increase their chances of getting through the examination process with few to no rejections and subsequently obtain the desired patent for their invention.She is currently reviewing a process and procedure developed by a local Reflexologist to determine if it is patentable.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1983 | Degree: BS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: Rockwell Automation | Title: Manufacturing Quality Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:She investigated product quality issues, determined probable cause, recommended/developed solutions and corrective action utilizing tools such as CAPA’s, FMEA’s, 8D’s, process and product audits, etc.She gathered and analyzed product data/metrics to drive process improvement with concentration on injection molding area She teamed with management, engineering, and manufacturing associates to implement product/process improvement measures She executed the company’s Quality Program initiatives (e.g., ISO Certification/Compliance, Lean Six-sigma) |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2008 | Employer: Cardinal Intellectual Properties, Inc. | Title: Patent Examiner | Department: |
Responsibilities:She reviewed PCT patent applications to assess if they complied with the basic format, rules and legal requirements.She determined the scope of protection claimed by the inventor and researched relevant technologies to compare similar prior inventions with the invention claimed in the patent applications. She communicated findings to her superiors with justification(s) on the patentability of applicants’ inventions. She was responsible for the quality, productivity and timely processing of patent applications. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to 2008 | Employer: United States Patent and Trademark Office | Title: Patent Examiner | Department: |
Responsibilities:She reviewed patent applications to assess if they complied with the basic format, rules and legal requirements.She determined the scope of protection claimed by the inventor and researched relevant technologies to compare similar prior inventions with the invention claimed in the patent applications. She communicated findings to patent attorneys/ practitioners/ inventors with justification(s) on the patentability of applicants’ inventions. She was responsible for the quality, productivity and timely processing of patent applications. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 1998 | Employer: Aerotek (assigned to Rehabilicare) | Title: Contract Manufacturing Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:She set up all operations in support of Demand Flow Manufacturing (DFM) for electrical medical devices.She developed simplified method sheets for use in Production and Shipping areas. She upgraded manufacturing procedures by introducing improved tools, fixtures, methodologies, and automation. She facilitated the introduction of new product lines into production (included proper line balancing, setting up SMD, discrete and final assembly methods, testing, etc.). She initiated implementation of an Operations-wide bar code system to track inventory and time standards. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 1998 | Employer: Medtronic Incorporated | Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:She developed manufacturing processes that ensured efficient use of time, operator safety, and rendered a quality product.She directed design/fabrication of production tooling/test equipment to ensure their timely introduction into production. She continuously improved processes to enhance the functionality of the product. She developed, implemented and maintained production layouts assuring proficient product flow. She implemented documentation in compliance with GMP, FDA and QA requirements. She provided approval sign-off on manufacturing, Material Review Board and Product Review Board documentation She utilized JIT, DOE, and SPC techniques throughout the production areas. She developed, tested and implemented new product designs, and worked with outside vendors. She supported product development through the development of manufacturing equipment and methods for new products. |
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Additional Experience
| Vendor Selection |
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| When suppliers went out of business or when new business was acquired, she successfully sought out, located, evaluated, verified and qualified new suppliers for various products and devices. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| She has strong team building and team participation skills. She has an uncanny knack for making people feel valuable and appreciated which ultimately leads them to perform and work together as an extraordinary and amazing team. |
Fields of Expertise
claim (patent), device patent, device patenting, electrical device patenting, electromechanical device patenting, electronic device patenting, medical device patent, paper document, patent, patent application, patent claim chart, patent interpretation, patent prosecution, patent searching, patent specification, patentability evaluation, process, specification, United States patent, Doctrine of Equivalents, international patent law, patent law, device