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Recent Experience (Amenity Health)

Prototyped initial concept designs including full-scale physical working models
Implemented an iterative design process through 8 test and revision periods
Developed and designed cut patterns for 7 different foam assemblies, fabric cover sewing, and shell stuffing manufacturing methods
Managed cut and sew facilities in the US (in-house and contract) and in Mexico, producing over 100,000 units
Procured raw materials (5 foam types, 4 fabric types, 2 stuffing types, thread, zippers, labels) through US and overseas vendors
Designed the manufacturing process capable of producing 60-80 finished goods at US facility
Created and maintained a BOM and a system for document control which included a 100-SKU Tech Pack
Worked with overseas manufacturer to make QC/QA and spec approval procedures
Wrote instructions and technical manuals for all topline products
Named in 11 granted patents, additional pending

e. Body Pillow Prototypes

1. MedCline

Flagship GERD/Acid Reflux Product | 11 Granted Patents

Amenity Health, Inc.

Design Directive: Facilitate a targeted inclined + lateral position to allow users to comfortably sleep yet remain elevated to prevent nocturnal acid reflux episodes.

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus through the LES (lower esophageal sphincter), located on the top left side of the stomach. By placing a patient or user in an elevated and left-side-down position, a novel apparatus aims to control this flow by means of gravity and the shape of the participating anatomy
Device must comfortably position a patient in this elevated and left-side-down position
Allow user to use the device throughout the night (approx. 8 hours)
Allow for repeated use, via standard home laundering process or institutional sanitation processes
Ideal device would be used at home or in a hospital settings

(2011-2014)

a. MedCline Gen I Prototypes

P1a

b. MedCline Gen I Final Product

(2011-2014)

P1b

c. MedCline Gen II Prototypes

(2015-Current)

Redesign Rational: Exceed the level of comfort and compliance, while maintaining the effectiveness of Gen I with the following improvements:

Increased lateral stability by adding width and an additional rigid foam perimeter enclosing a soft support center pillow
Perimeter foam also increases the head and neck support for more ergonomic head/neck positioning
Improve longevity by removing 'strap and button' connection
Ease manufacturing costs by reducing the amount of stuffing in the head component
Unibody unit allows for easier customer manipulation and easer case removal for laundering
Changed to a 3-layer internal foam stack to improve long-term support while maintaining comfort
Sleek, professional/medical-grade appearance