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Ethicon Inc. (1988-Present).
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Division of Johnson & Johnson Co.
Redesign of instruments for endoscopic suturing of esophagus and colon.
- Mitsubishi Electric Co. (1988-Present).
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Redesign of special universal dampers for their Air-Multi air conditioning
system. Patent applied for a new damper control system.
- Candela Corp. (1987).
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Design of laser delivery systems for the fracture and removal of kidney and gall
bladder stones.
- Ophthalmic Ventures Inc. (1986-1990).
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Design and development of advanced ophthalmological surgical instrumentation.
Systems comprising; surgical microstaplers, accommodating intraocular lenses,
and the development of new corrective surgery procedures.
- Merix Corp. (1985-Present).
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Development of a colonoscopy insertion liner to reduce insertion pain and risk of
perforation. Consultant on endoscopic surgical research programs.
- Acufex Microsurgical Inc. (1981-1986).
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Design of surgical instruments for arthroscopic procedures. Development of new
systems for microsurgical, neurosurgical and ophthalmological operations.
- Dennison Manufacturing Co. (1986- Present).
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Redesign of existing automatic textile systems for greater efficiency.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Laboratory of Medical
Ultrasonics (1980- Present).
- Design of robotic systems for the applications of focused ultrasound for research
on the therapy of deep-seated cancers.
- Cambridge Research Corp. (1980-1982).
- Design of underground transportation system for the long-haul conveyance of
coal.
- Becton Dickinson Corp. (1980).
- Redesign of a Clinical Laboratory drug delivery system.
- BarclayUs Institute of Ophthalmology, Pretoria, South Africa (1984-
Present ).
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Consultant on the development of new ophthalmic surgery instrumentation.
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- Metal Bellows Corporation (1977-Present).
- Redesign of a bellows-type helium pump for the U.S. Navy. Development of a
micro-sensor for the automatic welding of bellows convolution elements.
Consultant on automation projects.
- McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. (1971-1973).
- Editorial consultant for their Dictionary of Technical Terms.
- Malimo Division of Crompton & Knowles Corp. (1970).
- Studies and redesign of the line of Malipol stitching machines.
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- Rensselaer Research Corporation (1969-1970).
- Staff Consultant on the design of improved suburban buses for door-to door
computer dispatched operation. D.O.T. Contract.
- Power-Line Corporation (1962-1970).
- Vice President for Engineering. Development of high voltage transmission line
connectors.
- Dynatech Corporation (1967-1968).
- Consultant for the Fairbanks Morse Corporation on the analyses and redesign of
SRM compressors for increased production efficiency.
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Polaroid Corporation (1969).
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Redesign of film packaging machinery under the Internship Program of Tufts
University. Supervision of graduate students works.
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The Borden Chemical Company (1966).
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Analyses of high amplitude vibrations on a rotary PVOH dryer and redesign of
anchoring and drive systems to increase capacity.
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Amex Corporation (1966-1969).
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Development of cooking machinery for automatic short-order services.
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Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
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Inspection and report of an accident site. Analysis and report on the conditions
of a machine and its design characteristics.
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United States Department of State (1963).
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Consultant for the A.I.D. Division on the feasibility of a program of cooperation
with universities in South America. On-site inspections at universities across
Colombia and Ecuador.
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Quartermaster Research & Engineering Command of the U.S. Army
(1962).
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Investigation and recommendations for the improvement of a U.S. Marine Corps
landing vehicle. Work involved extensive testing and redesign.
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Harrington-Richardson Arms Co. (1962).
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Dynamic analyses of the firing mechanism of the M-14 U.S. Army rifle to detect
deficiencies caused by punctured primers. High speed photography was used to
observe the firing action through a window cut in the bolt. Redesign was
recommended.
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American Thermos Co. (1960-1962).
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Development of special automatic food processing machinery.
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Artisan Industries Inc. (1961).
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Redesign of liquid removal system for the high speed processing of photographic
film.
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The Malden Spinning and Dyeing Co. (1962-1963).
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Organization of the Engineering Department. Design of special textile machines.
Automation of production lines.
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Matanzas Cordage Company (1960-1962).
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Consultant on the design of a new cordage mill for Puerto Rico.
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Cuban Provisional Government (1959-1960).
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Director of Research for the Department of Non-Conventional Energy Resources.
Development of solar energy devices for use in remote rural areas. Design of a
solar operated cold storage warehouse.
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