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About - R. Gjerde

Owner Rick Gjerde is a skilled and dedicated Mechanical/Electromechanical Designer with over 30 years of exemplary experience in engineering projects, including injection molded and insert-molded components and assemblies as well as printed circuit board design. He is listed on six US-patented designs. 

 

Rick is a proven problem solver with excellent analytical, mechanical and mathematical abilities.  His expertise includes 3D and 2D Design and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). He is proficient with a variety of software programs including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Mini-Tab. 

RDG Clients Receive

  • Personal Service 

  • Design Cost Estimates

  • Fast Turnarounds

  • Documentation

  • Help Finding a Manufacturer*

  • Ongoing Support*

NOTE: Technical Support based on
specific level of contract. 

Designs

  • Filter Assembly for Fluid System, US Patent #2014/0158608 A1, Illinois Tool Works (Inventors Jason Pranger, R. Gjerde) - 06/2014

  • Rotary Actuated Reed Switch Control, US Patent #7,425,128 B2, Illinois Tool Works (Inventors R. Gjerde, R. Dam, and M. Aleardi) - 09/2008

  • Stackable Switch, US Patent #7,148,440 B2, Illinois Tool Works (Inventor R. Gjerde) - 12/2006

  • Cooktop Intensity Indicator Dial, US Patent #6,571,727 B2, Illinois Tool Works (Inventor R. Gjerde) - 06/2003

  • Cooktop Intensity Indicator Dial, US Patent #6,213,614 B1, Illinois Tool Works (Inventor R. Gjerde) - 04/2001

  • Electrical Switch Assembly Actuatable by a Rotatable Member, US Patent #5,687,836, Illinois Tool Works (Inventor R. Gjerde) - 11/1997

Setting up and monitoring 3D printing
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