Rafael Ortiz, Phd Email & Phone Number

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Consultant providing invention support services for independent inventors and companies.  Services include Invention Management, Invention Disclosures, Search and Analytics Services, IP Strategy Services, Intellectual Property Management, Technology/Product/Claims Roadmaps. Technology Landscapes - best-in-class research utilizing patent, and non-patent literature, to support patentability, validity, freedom-to-practice studies, technology trends, competing technologies / products. Technology Areas: Interfacial science, surface modification, synthetic polymers, polymer dispersions (aqueous or solvent based), bio-polymers, thermoplastic / thermoset / Elastomer polymer resins, sustainable polymers and surfactants, Household cleaning products, laundry detergents, surface cleaners and disinfectants, perfumes, essential oils, Silicones, 3D Manufacturing, fibers & composites.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Oversaw Research and Development for Fabric and Home Care, Fabric Enhancer, and Dish categories. Directed platform technical and initiative project work of 15+ scientists and engineers leading to the launch of Downy Unstopables laundry scent booster securing multi-million dollar incremental profit. Managed intellectual property strategy, invention disclosures, patent drafting, and Freedom-to-Practice helping secure proprietary sustainable competitive advantage for Tide PODs, Downy Scent Boosters, Gain Flings. Led external supplier technology scouting research and development programs for novel polymer dispersants, structuring agents, soil release polymers, surfactants, and perfume raw materials. Spearheaded recruiting program with Human Resources to increase diversity and inclusion by selecting, hiring, training and retention to meet the company’s diversity goals.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

Cultivated unique laundry technologies and formulations to create a competitive advantage. Directed strategies for technology landscape analysis, structure property-relationships, product placement, intellectual property. Served as Technical Project Leader for global launch of Dawn Direct Foam dishwashing detergent helping secure multi-million dollar profits. Led product and technology qualification and global commercialization of Tide with a Touch of Downy leading to $10M+ in incremental sales. Invented novel class of hydrophobic Silicone phthalocyanine photobleach and polymeric delivery technology leading to proprietary patent protection. Developed best-in-class analytical capability using C14 radiolabeling and fluorescence to elucidate polymer technology mechanism-of-action and deposition on fabric surfaces in through-the-wash laundry process. Led the deployment and adoption of Design of Experiments (DOX) and high-thru-put screening capability improving efficiency by 2-3X and reducing cost by 50%.

Post Doctoral Fellow, Colorants/Dye Chemistry - Design And Synthesis.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organic Chemistry

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic/Polymer Chemistry