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Medical/Hospital Equipment: Markets, Unmet Needs, Concept, Design, IP, Automation, Manufacturing
Biomedical Devices range from simple items we use as consumers to complex instruments controlled by proficiently trained professionals. Expert's involvement and experience has been in the development of capital equipment that often included one or more disposables, were used in…
Materials Science: Diamond Thin Film, Metallurgy, Coating Materials; Microwave and CVD Process
Technology transfer of skills, knowledge, technologies, processes, methods of manufacturing, samples of manufacturing and facilities among governments or universities and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users who can then…
Sutures, Medical Devices, Moisture Degradation, Absorbable Polymers, Implant Devices
Expert is a scientist, inventor, fundraiser, biographer, educator and public servant with 50 years successful scientific research experience. He evaluates patterns of relationships - scientific, cultural or technical - and synthesizes novel and practical solutions to tough, real-world problems. He…
Medical Device Product Development; Machine Design; Biomedical Engineering
Medical device product development engineer. He performed research on adding an antimicrobial agent to a silicone rubber medical device molded using LIM. The research included materials, methods of molding, color changes, and effects on biocompatibility. His library contains many materials…
Organic, Polymer and Surface Chemistry, Bioapplications and Separation Technologies
Expert designed and synthesized multifunctional surface chemistries for modification of glass, porous silica gels, carbon and various polymeric substrates in form of the membranes, micro particles, porous monolithic blocks, and capillaries. The following methods have been used for surface functionalzation:…
Polyurethane (PU) Materials Development for various applications
In 30 years working with polyurethanes, Expert has developed numerous types of polyurethane elastomers, foams, adhesives, coatings, and other products with specific application requirements. In the past several years, her work has extensively involved development of polyurethanes for medical applications.…
Absorbent Composites, Superabsorbents, Product Development, Materials Development, Biomaterials
Expert was responsible for global superabsorbent development for all forms of personal care products at Kimberly-Clark prior to her recent retirement. Her career involved basic research, product development, and materials development for absorbent personal care products at this major manufacturer.…
Biomaterials and Product Development R&D for Orthopedic, Cardiovascular, and Other Implants
Expert has helped assemble, and been lead author on 510(k) and IDE applications to the FDA. This has often included telephone conversations, and occasionally personal visits, with the FDA to discuss unique aspects of the devices and/or materials in the…
Polymer Fiber Based Materials; Patent Litigation
Expert is a Materials Science and Engineering professor with a primary focus in polymeric materials. The physics of fibers incorporates all aspects from fiber production through fiber-based materials utilization. For efficient production, the physics and chemistry of the starting material,…
Medical Polymer Sterilization
MEDICAL POLYMER SELECTION; MEDICAL POLYMER STERILIZATION. With knowledge of material selection for medical devices, Expert has specific expertise in selecting materials based on cost, physical properties, radiation or other forms of sterilization, blood and tissue compatibility, permeability, and aging properties.…