Professional Experience:
US Patent and Trademark Office
Patent Examiner & Primary Examiner (1972 to 1985)
Examined patent applications in various mechanical and electrical areas
SPE (1985 to 2002)
Worked as a Supervisory Patent Examiner supervising and training examiners in the electrical Measuring and Testing area, the Radio (wireless) Communications area, and the Television area
SPRE (2002 to 2003)
Worked as a Special Program Examiner reviewing Reissue, Re-Exam & PCT Applications, consulting and training examiners on all aspects of Patent Practices & Procedures
QAS (2003 to 2008)
Worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist reviewing work product of examiners, teaching, and helping examiners with technical and procedural questions
Trainer (2008 to present)
Working in the US Patent Training Academy after retirement as a contractor training, lecturing, and mentoring new hires
Qualifications:
· Taught new examiners the rules, regulations and process of examination
· Lectured examiners and supervisors
· Reviewed Office actions of examiners and provided feedback and training
· Mentored new supervisors
· Interacted with Patent Applicants and their legal representatives both orally and in writing to further prosecution of patent applications
Computer Skills:
Word; Excel; some Power Point; Spreadsheets
Hobbies:
Golf; Cycling; Hiking and Photography
Awards & Affiliations:
· Received numerous certificates of recognition for Outstanding Performance, USPTO;
· Bronze medal for performance, Department of Commerce;
· Exceptional Career Award, USPTO; and
· Registered to practice before the USPTO
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, City College of New York, February, 1972.