A highly creative and accomplished Engineering Executive, Consultant & Entrepreneur having broad technical expertise with a focus on Ice Machines, Food Service Equipment and Sanitation devices. An innovative problem solver with over 100 pending and issued patents. Unique expertise in all aspects of intellectual property including patent search, Freedom to Operate (FTO) search, patent drafting, patent portfolio management, infringement and patent strategy.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:➤ New Product Development ➤ Product Management / Marketing ➤ R&D➤ Intellectual Property (IP) - Search | FTO | Portfolio Management | Strategy➤ Heat Transfer | Refrigeration | Sanitation ➤ Controls | Mobile App Development➤ Product and Warranty Cost Reduction➤ Solid Modeling | 3D-Printing LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:➤ Exceptionally strong management, organizational and communication skills.➤ Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams.➤ Extensive experience working with Sales, Field Service, Quality and Manufacturing.
Broadbent Consulting Llc
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Principal ConsultantBroadbent Consulting Llc 2011 - PresentEngineering consulting, product management, product design, IP management. Currently developing a new ice making technology that is less expensive and more efficient than conventional cube or flake ice machines. • Led the development of True Manufacturing’s ice making machines, including their first residential ice machine, the TUI-15 (see link). • Patented 11+ technical innovations for True Manufacturing including a revolutionary new ice bin and a smart-phone app to control ice machines.
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Senior Principal EngineerWelbilt Inc. 2016 - 2022New Port Richey , Fl, UsIn-house patent expert. Reduced Welbilt’s patent annuity costs by over $1mm. Sanitation technology expert (UV-C, blue light, airborne and dissolved ozone, hydrogen peroxide and chemical sanitizing systems).Invented numerous unique and patentable new devices for Welbilt: • A high-overrun whipped cream machine that does not use nitrous oxide.• The self-sterilizing system for Welbilt’s Freshblender automatic smoothie machine.• A fluid level sensing system for Manitowoc ice machines and Frymaster fryers.• An ice bin to automatically fill buckets with ice. • A dissolved ozone sanitizing handwashing station for Delfield. -
CofounderEvent Photo Share 2012 - 2020Makers of the WEvent app, available on the iTunes App Store.
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Chief Technology OfficerOrigin Technologies 2011 - 2011Designed and developed Origin’s ice sanitation products. Origin was an ice machine sanitation start-up company.• Developed and assessed feasibility of related products.• Provided industry expertise and assist with sales efforts for Origin’s products.
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Vice President Of Research & Development - AmericasScotsman Ice Systems 2010 - 2011Milano, Chicago, ItReview new technology opportunities for the corporation, manage key internal and external development projects.• Identified and recommended technology investment opportunities for SII.• Led new product development efforts. -
Vp EngineeringMile High Equipment Llc 2002 - 2010UsOversaw engineering and warranty departments. Increased revenue 50% and market share 18% by improving product design, reliability and quality. Grew profitability from breakeven to double-digit levels due to improved product margins, decreased warranty costs and increased plant utilization. -
PresidentJbi Consulting 1997 - 2001Provided mechanical engineering consulting. Led conversion of Ice-O-Matic’s drafting department to SolidWorks CAD software.
John Broadbent Education Details
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Stanford University Graduate School Of BusinessEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
University Of MinnesotaHeat Transfer
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University Of MinnesotaAerospace Engineering And Mechanics With High Distinction
Frequently Asked Questions about John Broadbent
What company does John Broadbent work for?
John Broadbent works for Broadbent Consulting Llc
What is John Broadbent's role at the current company?
John Broadbent's current role is Innovative Engineering Executive, Consultant & Entrepreneur | Ice Machines | IP & Patent Expert | Ozone & UV Surface Sanitation | Prolific Inventor & Patent Holder.
What schools did John Broadbent attend?
John Broadbent attended Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, University Of Minnesota, University Of Minnesota.
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