Profession: Inventor, Special Projects Consultant

Number of times previously entering contest: never

Favorite design and analysis tools: Patent Searches

Hobbies and activities: Swimming, Hiking, and Snow Shoeing

Inspired by: The passion for creativity and the thrill of invention.

On a personal note, my paternal grandfather was a role model. He was awarded thirteen (13) US Patents, most of which are still in use today. He was persistent and many of his unique inventions are profoundly simple. Although to date I have only been awarded five (5) US Patents, I have followed his example.