Unicorn Technical Services
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Username: ConnectUTS
Minimum Hourly Rate: $80/hr
Location: United States, KS, Shawnee Mission
Summary
Unicorn Technical Services is available to assist clients in a wide variety of electro-mechanical product development projects. As a virtual company of over 12 associates-including: Magic Lattern, LLC of Lenexa, KS; Kilgore Industries of Kansas City, MO; White Rabbit Technologies of Overland Park, KS and others - we offer the combined expertise and flexibility to work with clients and vendors across the globe in all areas of the product realization process, from conceptualization to market introduction and on-going manufacturing support.
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Design for Manufacturing
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Kinematics Analysis
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Mechanical Design
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Medical Device
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Plastic Part Design
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About Us
Profile Type: Business
Year Founded: 1993
Number of Employees: 1-19
Unicorn Technical Services in entering is 16th year in 2008. We have served clients all over the world and are very happy to have developed long term relationships with a number of associatates and companies that allow us to take on a variety of projects.
The products I have designed and implement run the spectrum from
*Toys
*Medical Devices
*Large Industrial Processing Equipement
*Military Hardware
*Space Hardware - man qualified
*Chemical and Biological Sensing Equipment
*High Pressure Systems
*etc.
Nathaniel J. "Niel" Leon
Technical Director
The products I have designed and implement run the spectrum from
*Toys
*Medical Devices
*Large Industrial Processing Equipement
*Military Hardware
*Space Hardware - man qualified
*Chemical and Biological Sensing Equipment
*High Pressure Systems
*etc.
Nathaniel J. "Niel" Leon
Technical Director
Payment Terms
Payments:
All initial Elance projects will always be handled using Elance’s Escrow system with funding of each project segment before the work of that segment will start. At the successful completion of each segment the client will acknowledge successful completion by releasing funds against the defined milestone. Projects will have at least two project segments. The failure of the Client to provide compensation as stated shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement by Client, and UTS may suspend further work until such compensation is made in full.
Expenses:
Expenses when authorized by client will be billed at cost plus seven percent (7%) handling. These expenses can include but are not limited to: shipping costs, express mailing, meals and lodging for travel if requested by client, purchased material for mockups or models, unique art supplies, components, hardware, paint, reproduction, color outputs, plotting, binding, and phone/FAX /Email communication and any transactions fees / commissions required by Elance. UTS will provide an estimate of the total amount of expenses anticipated for the project however this might be exceeded based upon project requirements.
Project costs:
The enclosed costs are based upon information furnished to UTS by the Client. If Client provides new information or instructions during the course of the Project, UTS reserves the right to submit an adjusted Agreement for the changes that may arise due to this information. At any given time during a project, the Client may request additional support on a time and materials basis, which UTS shall track as a separate cost. Costs will be added to the Projects Business Terms Area on Elance.
Termination:
Client can terminate this Agreement at any time and will only be liable for services and expenses up to the date of written notification of termination. There is a minimum 10% or $50.00 termination cost for any project.
UTS will release all project work requested by client when final payments have been made in full. UTS may also terminate this contract if Client fails to comply with its responsibilities or engages in unlawful activities.
Non-Disclosure:
UTS agrees to treat all information relative to the Client as confidential, and will use reasonable effort to prevent any disclosure of confidential information relative to this assignment, except where necessary to complete the assignment or if specifically instructed otherwise by the Client. This non-disclose statement may be supplemented by a Non-disclosure agreement as required by the client.
Patents:
UTS agrees that any Patents, Trademarks, Service Marks or Copyrights from design or invention resulting from work outlined in this Agreement shall be assigned to the Client after all services and expenses are paid in full. The Client hereby assumes any and all responsibility and liability arising from allegations that any design or part thereof infringes upon any domestic or foreign patents or any other rights of third parties, and agrees to defend and pay all costs with regard to all actions, causes of actions, claims, suits and other proceedings in connection therewith.
Liability:
The Client bears final responsibility for determining the suitability, safety, marketability, and overall fitness of the design for any intended purpose. The Client shall protect, save harmless and indemnify UTS and his employees in the event of any claims or suits arising from any service or design provided by UTS. UTS will perform services under this effort in a professional manner, but makes specific no warranties with respect to any work as to the merchantability, title, or fitness for particular purpose.
Legal / Arbitration:
Any disputes that result shall be submitted first to Elance’s Mediation process. If that is not successful; UTS and the client will agree to utilize Elance’s Arbitration provider to make a final decision on any disagreements.
All initial Elance projects will always be handled using Elance’s Escrow system with funding of each project segment before the work of that segment will start. At the successful completion of each segment the client will acknowledge successful completion by releasing funds against the defined milestone. Projects will have at least two project segments. The failure of the Client to provide compensation as stated shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement by Client, and UTS may suspend further work until such compensation is made in full.
Expenses:
Expenses when authorized by client will be billed at cost plus seven percent (7%) handling. These expenses can include but are not limited to: shipping costs, express mailing, meals and lodging for travel if requested by client, purchased material for mockups or models, unique art supplies, components, hardware, paint, reproduction, color outputs, plotting, binding, and phone/FAX /Email communication and any transactions fees / commissions required by Elance. UTS will provide an estimate of the total amount of expenses anticipated for the project however this might be exceeded based upon project requirements.
Project costs:
The enclosed costs are based upon information furnished to UTS by the Client. If Client provides new information or instructions during the course of the Project, UTS reserves the right to submit an adjusted Agreement for the changes that may arise due to this information. At any given time during a project, the Client may request additional support on a time and materials basis, which UTS shall track as a separate cost. Costs will be added to the Projects Business Terms Area on Elance.
Termination:
Client can terminate this Agreement at any time and will only be liable for services and expenses up to the date of written notification of termination. There is a minimum 10% or $50.00 termination cost for any project.
UTS will release all project work requested by client when final payments have been made in full. UTS may also terminate this contract if Client fails to comply with its responsibilities or engages in unlawful activities.
Non-Disclosure:
UTS agrees to treat all information relative to the Client as confidential, and will use reasonable effort to prevent any disclosure of confidential information relative to this assignment, except where necessary to complete the assignment or if specifically instructed otherwise by the Client. This non-disclose statement may be supplemented by a Non-disclosure agreement as required by the client.
Patents:
UTS agrees that any Patents, Trademarks, Service Marks or Copyrights from design or invention resulting from work outlined in this Agreement shall be assigned to the Client after all services and expenses are paid in full. The Client hereby assumes any and all responsibility and liability arising from allegations that any design or part thereof infringes upon any domestic or foreign patents or any other rights of third parties, and agrees to defend and pay all costs with regard to all actions, causes of actions, claims, suits and other proceedings in connection therewith.
Liability:
The Client bears final responsibility for determining the suitability, safety, marketability, and overall fitness of the design for any intended purpose. The Client shall protect, save harmless and indemnify UTS and his employees in the event of any claims or suits arising from any service or design provided by UTS. UTS will perform services under this effort in a professional manner, but makes specific no warranties with respect to any work as to the merchantability, title, or fitness for particular purpose.
Legal / Arbitration:
Any disputes that result shall be submitted first to Elance’s Mediation process. If that is not successful; UTS and the client will agree to utilize Elance’s Arbitration provider to make a final decision on any disagreements.
Detailed Service Description
Unicorn Technical Services is now a virtual company of more than 10 associates specializing in electro-mechanical product development. We have the capability to work with clients and vendors on an international basis in all areas of product design, development and implementation, from initial concept to full-scale production.
Mr. Leon heads up the effort bringing more than 30 years of mechanical systems design experience including the development and commercialization of medical devices and other life critical systems, while working in both commercial and governmental sectors. He has exceptionally strong, "hands-on" skills in machine and mechanism design, tool design, plastic molding, composites, fabrication practices and procedures, design for assembly, kinematics, and dynamic analysis/modeling. Additional skills include the efficient use of CAD, system development and analysis, project management, and TQM.
Our current staff (Jan 2008) consists of
Project Manager (1)
Senior Mechanical Designers (2)
Junior Mechanical Designers (1)
Senior Electrical Designers (2)
Senior Technologist (1)
Sourcing Specialist (1)
Computer Programmers (2)
-- Code Compliance Specalists(1)
Technical Writing(2)
NOTE: Because of the Professional Engineering Law in Kansas and other locals we can not list ourselves as Engineers though most of our staff have Degrees in various Engineering Discplines. We do have the alliances with Professional Engineers and will utilize their services when required.
Together we have over 15 patents. We would like to bring our out of the box methodology to solve your real world technical challenges. You can see them at http://www.uni-tech-serv.com
Mr. Leon heads up the effort bringing more than 30 years of mechanical systems design experience including the development and commercialization of medical devices and other life critical systems, while working in both commercial and governmental sectors. He has exceptionally strong, "hands-on" skills in machine and mechanism design, tool design, plastic molding, composites, fabrication practices and procedures, design for assembly, kinematics, and dynamic analysis/modeling. Additional skills include the efficient use of CAD, system development and analysis, project management, and TQM.
Our current staff (Jan 2008) consists of
Project Manager (1)
Senior Mechanical Designers (2)
Junior Mechanical Designers (1)
Senior Electrical Designers (2)
Senior Technologist (1)
Sourcing Specialist (1)
Computer Programmers (2)
-- Code Compliance Specalists(1)
Technical Writing(2)
NOTE: Because of the Professional Engineering Law in Kansas and other locals we can not list ourselves as Engineers though most of our staff have Degrees in various Engineering Discplines. We do have the alliances with Professional Engineers and will utilize their services when required.
Together we have over 15 patents. We would like to bring our out of the box methodology to solve your real world technical challenges. You can see them at http://www.uni-tech-serv.com
Credentials
References
Andrew Conn - Personal Reference - 1997
Date Verified: January 31, 2008
Andrew Conn, Independent Consultant / University Professor
Dr. Conn and I have worked on a number of projects through the years including needle free injector nozzle and system designs, Ergonomic Cushions, and other medical devices. While Dr. Conn was the Instructor of Senior Sesign Class at JHU I was the mentor / company contact for Three Student Teams. We continue to mantain contact and assist each other where appropriate
Date Verified: January 31, 2008
Andrew Conn, Independent Consultant / University Professor
Dr. Conn and I have worked on a number of projects through the years including needle free injector nozzle and system designs, Ergonomic Cushions, and other medical devices. While Dr. Conn was the Instructor of Senior Sesign Class at JHU I was the mentor / company contact for Three Student Teams. We continue to mantain contact and assist each other where appropriate
Andy Daniel - Personal Reference - 2004
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
Enginuity LLC, president
I have designed a number components and systems for board games and card games that Enginuity produces. I continute to work on projects for them on an ongoing basis.
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
Enginuity LLC, president
I have designed a number components and systems for board games and card games that Enginuity produces. I continute to work on projects for them on an ongoing basis.
Mike Mathews - Personal Reference - 2001
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
Mike Mathews, Consultant
I have worked with Mr. Mathews across several companies both an employee and as a consultant. Project included biomedical devices and subsystems for educational devices.
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
Mike Mathews, Consultant
I have worked with Mr. Mathews across several companies both an employee and as a consultant. Project included biomedical devices and subsystems for educational devices.
Education
Purdue University , Bachelors of Science - Mechanical Enginering - Machine Design Option w/ Co-Op Certification
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
1972 - 1978
Date Verified: January 04, 2008
1972 - 1978
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Aug 2004
Last Sign-In:
Jan 07, 2009
Last Feedback:
Dec 19, 2008
Aug 2004
Last Sign-In:
Jan 07, 2009
Last Feedback:
Dec 19, 2008
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