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About Me

Consulting, Orthopedics

Li-Ion Battery MFG.

Medical Device, Catheters

Orthopedics, ExpresSew

Spinal, Orthopedics

2009

2005-2006

2000- 2004

2006-2007

2004-2005

2007-2008

Education, Profile

MethoDesigns

Quallion, LLC

Tyco Electronics, Precision Interconnect

Surgical Solutions, LLC

Facet Solutions- Medicine Lodge –

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David M Skinlo, Principal

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT•Project lead of facet replacement system clinical support project, which required coordinating design changes, validation testing and manufacturing builds to the support clinical trial.•L5-S1 and Multi-Level Implant Design Lead, responsible for implant mechanical design, testing and, clinical morphology study. Included instrument design and development to support implantation.•Suture Passer redesign Project Lead, completely redesigned ExpresSew suture passer based on customer input, included conceptualization, prototyping and design documentation.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT/LEADERSHIPProject Lead of Injectable battery project, BION, which included cross-functional team management, design, and manufacturing process development. Project over came several significant hurdles to reach delivery on time and on spec. IP EXPERIENCEDirectly involved in the writing, analyzing and evaluation of medical device IP, including FTO analysis.Named Inventor on approximately 12 issued and 22 pending patents. (2009)

SKILLS SUMMARY

• Concept Development• 3-D Modeling, SW 09• Advanced Analysis- FEA• Advanced Manufacturing• IP Analysis/Strategy• Patent Drafting• Project Management• Regulatory, FDA, ISO• Prototyping• Design Documentation• FMEA/Risk Analysis• Verification/Validation

Energetic, innovative engineering professional and entrepreneurial spirit with a track record of developing and launching successful products. Talent for quickly analyzing problems and developing solutions. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Demonstrated history of innovation with creativity, sound design and attention to developing intellectual property.

Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a focus under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend technical and corporate differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.

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, LLCQuallion, LLCLi-Ion Batteries for Medical Devices

• Internal and External Medical Device Applications

• Start-up History:2000-35 employees*2004-100 employee

• Founded by biotechnology entrepreneur and philanthropist Alfred E. Mann, Advanced Bionics- now Boston Scientific

R&D Mech. Engr.- Prototype Lab• Mechanical Engineer, R&D

• Project Manager, BION, SAT, FIS• R&D Lab Supervisor

Patents

SURG

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S, LLCSurgical Solutions, LLC

Design and Development Company Focused on Orthopedics Industry

Start-Up Company:2004- 5 Employees2006- Closed

Founded by Brett Bannerman, Owner of Classic Wire Cut, Valencia CA

2 Products Release and Sold to J&J, Mitek 2005

R&D Mechanical Engr.Project Lead- JaWva

Detailed Activities

Product/Production SupportExpresSew, LatteInterface with MFG.

Lab SupportProgramming, Machining, DRW, Assembly, Testing

Development ActivitiesJaWva- Articulating ForcepKnotless Suture Anchor

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S, LLCSurgical Solutions, LLC : JawVa

Articulating Forcep• Internally Driven Project with Advisors

SupportDevelopment Activities Highlights:

• Distal Link Design• Articulation Mechanism

The Process

SURG

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METH

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SMethoDesigns

Consultant MethoDesigns: Dec 2006-Sept 2006Gen II Handle Design

• Improve Ergonomics• Single Hand Deployment• Improved Jaw Action- Spring Loaded with

Lock

Detailed Design Overview

TYCO- O

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TycoPrecision Interconnect: Leader in fine wire and termination solutions

• Developing Medical Device Focused Group

• Product Dev. Engr.: Catheter Applications

Other Consulting Projects

Redyns Medical, LLC Design/Drafting Support:

Device DRW, Specs, Packaging, Part and Assy.

Worked with quality representative to develop drawing structure, specification, etc

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SFacet Solutions, LLC

Senior Product Development Engineer:•Project lead of facet replacement system clinical support project, which required coordinating design changes, validation testing and manufacturing builds to the support clinical trial.•L5-S1 and Multi-Level Implant Design Lead, responsible for implant mechanical design, testing and, clinical morphology study. Included instrument design and development to support implantation.

Patent: US20080221622

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EROther/Personal Interest

• Patent Experience:– Drafting Claims– Patent Images– Disclosures– Searching/Strategy- FTO Analysis

• FEA– Cosmos, ANSYS

• Personal Interest:– Design and Invention– Business/Web 2.0– Business Strategy/Development

Contact Info

Blue Pool Designs, LLC

Address:1780 North Research Park WaySuite 110Logan, UT 84341

Email : info@bluepooldesigns.comPhone : (435) 363-4456Fax : (435) 363-4685

Web:www.bluepooldesigns.com

Picture Above: Blue Pool, OR

The picture above is the namesake of Blue Pool Designs, LLC. Blue Pool, OR (a.k.a Tamolitch Pool) is located at the mouth of the McKenzie River and represents a way point on the McKenzie river trail between Sahalie Falls and Trailbridge Reservoir.