Benjamin S.

Experience

• Principal Illustrator Vector Illustration LLC · Self-employed Oct 2015 – Present 10 yrs 3 mos Loveland, OH, United States Provide high-level technical illustration services specializing in USPTO-compliant utility and design patent drawings.
  
  Directly manage the end-to-end production of formal drawings for patent attorneys, independent inventors, and corporate IP departments.
  
  Expertise in converting complex CAD data, 3D models, and hand-sketches into precise vector-based formal illustrations.
  
  Consult on technical drawing requirements to ensure zero-defect filings and minimize Office Actions related to drawing non-compliance.
• Patent Illustrator Dakatec · Full-time Jun 2015 – Sep 2015 3 mos Mason, OH, United States Served as a core member of the technical illustration team, responsible for producing high-volume, high-precision formal drawings for a diverse portfolio of intellectual property clients.
  
  Longevity & Reliability: Maintained an 18-year track record of meeting strict legal deadlines and USPTO/PCT regulatory standards.
  
  Technical Versatility: Mastered the evolution of digital drafting, transitioning from early CAD/vector tools to modern industry-standard software, ensuring high-fidelity output for both Utility and Design patents.
  
  Complex Problem Solving: Specialized in deconstructing complex mechanical inventions and industrial processes into clear, compliant, and legally-defensible visual data.
  
  Quality Control: Conducted rigorous internal reviews of formal drawings to ensure compliance with margin, line weight, and shading requirements, significantly reducing the risk of Office Actions for the firm’s clients.