Feel free to use this blog as a way to ask questions about the technology/product presented and leave feedback about the event. If you have suggestions on how we can make it more valuable and productive for you, let us know!
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Off the Shelf - Who’s Who
In order to fulfill our goals and bring real value to new ventures and growing existing businesses, we have limited the scope of those involved by choosing individuals with experience, expertise, and a high level of knowledge regarding innovation and business growth processes. We hope that by doing this, you will gain valuable knowledge and make productive connections with others who can help your business move forward.
Those invited to this exclusive networking event include:
- Experienced entrepreneurs
- Researchers and developers
- Investors and financial supporters
- Patent holders in the Eau Claire area
- Local owners/leaders from businesses that produce a product
Featured Innovation - March 31, 2009
Thermal Panel for Passive Temperature Control
CATI (Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation) Kate Walker, Assistant Director, http://www.thecati.com/
Kate Walker, assistant director of the Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI), is responsible for managing and developing partnerships, administrating innovative developments involving licensing and IP, and monitoring educational/technology based programs. Prior to working with CATI, Inc., Kate spent in excess of 12 years in the financial services field, and also has extensive experience working with entrepreneurs, implanting business plans and securing financing transactions throughout the Southeastern Wisconsin region.
Passive temperature controls involve the absorption and reflection of solar light to regulate the temperature of a building. This invention consists of a thermal panel including a cell having a transparent side and a base side. The cell contains a heatable plate which has both a heating and cooling position. This allows for both heating and cooling features. The dual role of this thermal panel allows for the absorption of light waves until a maximum threshold temperature has been reached. At this point, the insulating medium will cover the heatable plate, thus reflecting the light waves and no longer heating the structure. Conversely, the panel will reflect light until a minimum threshold temperature is met; at this point the insulating medium will retract and allow for the absorption of light waves to increase heat in the structure.
The Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI) is a technology transfer and commercialization center located in Southeast Wisconsin. CATI has acquired the above technology from The Boeing Company and is making it available for review and licensing. Patent Technology: US Patent No. 6,564,796, Issued on 05/20/03, “Thermal panel for passive temperature control”
Read more about this technology on the SMARTT Network: http://www.smarttnetwork.com/Smartt/a/technology
Featured Innovation - March 31, 2009
EnviroTech Coating Systems, Inc., World’s Best Products, Inc.
Mark Kalish, President/Owner, http://www.envirotechcoating.com/
Mark Kalish is the President/Owner of Enviro Tech Coating Systems, Inc, and World’s Best Products, Inc. in Eau Claire. Mark has a diverse entrepreneurial background that includes marketing, publishing, teaching, sales, management and ownership. He was the Executive Director of the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center for five years and served as President of the Wisconsin Business Incubation Association from 1993-1994. Mark also has been an Entrepreneurship Instructor at CVTC. He received his BBA in Marketing from UW-Eau Claire.
Mark will be discussing 4 different products and services he offers; first, Industrial and Custom Powder Coating, including the World’s First Powder Coated Hot Rod. Powder coating is an advanced method of applying a decorative and protective finish to a wide range of materials and products. He will also talk about several products manufactured at Enviro Tech: Rust-B-Gone One-Step Rust Remover; Aluma-Brite Aluminum Cleaner, and the Mighty Mount Engine Test Stand. Lastly, he will discuss a very exciting new project, the Lightning Electric Car.
If you are interested in learning more about Off the Shelf, licensing a technology to advance a new product idea, or if you would like to present at an event, please contact Gwen at the Eau Claire Area EDC.
Gwen Schuppel
800.944.2449
gwen.schuppel @ eauclaire-wi.com
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