1. Roy Patterson
Product development and machine design expert
Proven innovator, specializing in designs of complex, space
constrained, electro-mechanical mechanism products with
challenging requirements. Successfully leads small technical
product development teams of engineers from different
disciplines, drawing creative inspiration from diverse
industries.
2. Inventor, principle engineer, detail designer and
team leader, of semi-auto fire control lower
receiver assembly for precision guided rifle.
Successfully drove the trigger technology
development, product development, testing, and
production ramp in 1.5 years directing and
collaborating with electrical, software, and
manufacturing engineers. Patents applied.
Tracking Point
Semi-auto
4. High performance stabilized
miniature gibmal with FLIR, visible
camera, laser designator for large
defense contractor
Responsibilities include: High level
mechanical layout, Interconnect
strategy, Electronic partition and
board outlines, Drive system, EMI
sealing, IP67 sealing, Detail design
Principle engineer on stabilized
lower cost gimbal designed
around a webcam for business
development. Directed efforts
of electrical engineers and
mechanical designers
Ascendant Engineering
gimbal design
Developed novel gimbal designs
for multi-million dollar SBIR
grant from the DoD
5. Fast-rate, low cost, hexipod for gimbal
stabilization testing. Designed actuators and
universal joints
Ascendant Engineering
hexapod gimbal tester
6. Litrex – flat panel display inkjet
integration of Sub-micron of Inkjet head positioning in 3-axies, fluidics, electronics,
with quick change features. Rotational sliding beam array with air bearings and
“linear” motor and encoder. Principle mechanical engineer, concept to details and
patent holder. Patents: 20080186353, 20080170089, US 20110149000 A1
Work done remotely for client in CA.
7. Litrex
Printhead drive electronics and fluidics overhead stage
principle mechanical engineer led small design team
Concept generation, Structural analysis, linear motor,
encoder, and bearing specification
https://youtu.be/kG0sPbVGOwc
8. Advanced Pharmacy – prescription drug dispensing machine
Collects all pills into single dose envelope for nursing home patients
• Lead Mechanical Engineer, originator of envelope handling machine upgrade
• Machine will feed single envelope off of stack
• Present it for filling with pills
• Fold and crimp flap
• Stuff into tote
• http://www.m3design.com/work/portfolio/passport/
9. Zebra Imaging - Holographic imager Film Feed System
• Film path layout and mechanical design of film drive and web tensioning systems
• http://www.zebraimaging.com/products/holographic-printers
10. Mediglider Corpoation– patient transfer gurney
• Mechanical engineer for chassis system
• Layout and mechanical design of powered drive and steering assembly,
suspension casters, electronics packaging, mattress inflation system,
battery and charging system, control panel, support frame, lifting axis,
and vacuum formed skins
• Design work done remotely
• https://vimeo.com/8989008
12. Applied Science Fiction
Automatic digital film processing kiosk for 35mm film
Responsible mechanical engineer for key film transport subsystems
including: Canister loading, film cutting, diversion, splicing, driving,
buffering, tensioning, and wind-up. Provided key input into machine
architecture. Patent: WO 2001052556 A2
