Executive Research Staff
Cristopher H. Flagg, President
BS, Computer Science, George Mason University, 2004; Computer Visions Specialist, Space Systems Development Group, Naval Research Laboratories, 2004-2005; patent research since 1990.
Rodger H. Flagg, Executive Director
BGS, Indiana University, 1979; Young & Associates, 1978-1984; CTS Corp., 1984-1988; 8 years aerospace, 6 years industrial engineering; past president, Crystal City/Pentagon Rotary; Inventor - 14 patents; patent research since 1988.
Research Staff
Kenneth Bower
Patent Examiner, USPTO, 1995-1998; BS/ME, Mechanical Design and Control Systems, Valparaiso University, 1963; EXXON, Director of R&D, 1978-1984; Gould Electronics Laboratories, Associate Director of Research, 1975-1978; Inventor - 6 patents; patent research since 1984.
R. Marie Burton
MS Medical Science, George Washington University, 1996; BA, Liberal Arts, University of Maryland; Physicians Assistant, Neurosurgery,1994-2000; patent research since 2000.
Brigitte P. Davis
BS, Computer Science, Old Dominion University, 1987; Certificate of Translation (English/French), Georgetown University, 1990; MA, Humanities, Marymount University, 1992; patent research since 2003.
Kathryn Googins
MA, Counseling, University of Texas, current; BA, Psychology, Schreiner University, 2000; Parochial school teacher, 2001-2006; US Navy Cryptologic Technician, 1984-1989; patent research since 2007.
Steve Gottlieb
Industrial Sales - Electrical Controls, Industrial Supply Distributors, 1976-1979; Electrical Engineering Design, Shefferman & Bigelson, 1980-1982; Electrical Engineering Design, Lee-Thorp Engineers, 1982-1983; Industrial Sales - Electrical Controls, Cirbee Reco, 1984-1989; patents research since 1989.
Tim Matthewson
PhD/BA, History, University of California, 1976; Technical Writer/Research Coordinator, Lamar University, 1976-1997; patent research since 1993.
Henry Mayo
BS, Mechanical Engineering, George Washington University, 1960; Engineer/Field Testing, Naval Research Laboratories, 1961-1980; Inventor - 8 patents; patent research since 1989.
Dan Nolan
Patent Examiner, USPTO, 1999 - 2004; BS, Industrial Business Management, 1966; MS/BS Computer Sciences, 1968; Software development, IBM; Director, Data Processing, Computer Sciences Corporation; Inventor – 4 patents; 100+ software copyrights; patent research since 1999.
John Richardson
Patent Examiner, USPTO, 1999 – 2005; BS, Mechanical Engineering, Salford University, 1965; MS, Nuclear Physics, Aston University, 1968; Patent Agent #56,831; Engineer, Raytheon, 1981-1999; Engineer, EBASCO Services Inc., 1970-1981; patent research since 1999.
Elizabeth Shaw
Patent Examiner, USPTO, 1995-2006; BS, Biology, York College of Pennsylvania, 1992; Lab Technician/Research Assistant, Medlantic Research Institute, 1993 – 1995; patent research since 1995.
Mark Spector
Patent Examiner, USPTO, 1989-1990; JD, New England School of Law, 1987; D.C. Bar, 1990; MS, Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, 1979; patent research since 1989.
Andrea Walsh
PhD, Biological Chemistry, University of California; JD, John Marshall Law School; BA, Chemistry and Biology, Albertus Magnus College; Senior Patent Editor, CAS, 1984-1988; Patent Attorney, Abbott Laboratories, 1988-1994; Senior Patent Attorney, Novartis, 1994-1996; Senior Patent Attorney, 1996-2006; IPat Solutions, Director, 2006-2007; patent research since 1988.
Ryan Ward
BS, Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004; Registered Patent Agent #63,647; Engineer Technician, RF Monolithics, 1995-2000; Project Manager, Abbot Laboratories, 2001-2002; Systems and Field Engineer, L3 Communications, 2004-2008; Patent research since 2008.
Lila York
PhD, Oceanography, NMSU, 1986; BS, Equine Science and Microbiology, NMSU, 1984; CIO, Future Image, 1990-1995; Project Manager, Baptist Health Systems, 1995-1997; Project Director, Koch Industries, 1997-1999; Director of Special Projects, Southwest Stars Corp, 1998-2006; COO, PowerMaster Recyclone, 2006-present; Patent research since 2009.