- BSME, University of Nebraska-Lincoln - 1964
- Loyal Cornhusker
- MS Engineering Management - 1996 University of Missouri-Rolla
- Registered Professional Engineer - Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors 1998
- 33 years as R&D and applications engineer in the Rubber & Plastics Industry with 2 Fortune 500 companies.
- Inventor or co-inventor on 22 U. S. Patents and numerous related foreign patents
- Naval Officer - 1966 through 1969 with in-country service in Vietnam
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Agent.
- Prepared, prosecuted or assisted in prosecution 300+ patents.
Agent of record on numerous U. S. Patents.
- Conducted patent searches for third party patents in all product lines. Ordered patents & assisted engineers with determining scope of patents.
- Developed process/product improvements on industrial, agricultural, automotive belts & hoses.
- Developed & implemented significant in-process scrap reduction processes.
- Co-invented & developed a method of reducing and devulcanization EPDM hose end trim scrap to a master batch state utilizing microwave energy.
- Developed both superheated steam curing and atmospheric curing methods for hose.
- Product development engineer of flat belts, snow vehicle tracks and copier transport bands.
- Developed production process for automobile engine overhead camshaft drive belts.
- Designed, procured and installed equipment for single stage production of harvester apron belts.
- Coordinated technical assistance under license to foreign companies.
- Product technical advisor and liaison for new joint venture in Italy. Provided specifications, technical documentation and training of joint venture staff.
- Supervised group charged with seeking/developing new products representing new ventures.
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