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Leisure products and equipment
HOZELOCK Mk2 Hose End Fittings Range (1986)
Design
a
new
range
of
hose
end
fittings
to
replace
the
existing
range,
the
new
range
will
include:
Hose
Connector,
Water
Stop,
Hose
Mender,
Spray
Nozzle,
Double
Spigot,
Tap Connectors (BSP & NPT).
Responsible
for
the
design
&
development
of
the
products,
the
manufacture
&
testing
of
engineering
prototypes
&
models,
The
determination
of
product
specifications & operating parameters, Initial product costings.
The
new
design
hose
connector
contains
no
metal
parts
&
less
parts
than
it’s
predecessor, snap fits make it quick & easy to assemble.
HOZELOCK 3 Way Valve For Garden Use (1987)
Design
&
Develop
a
3
way
valve
for
garden
use,
the
product
must
be
styled
to
compliment
the
existing
“tap
end”
fittings
in
the
range,
be
cost
effective
&
ergonomically
pleasing in order to compete against competitors products.
Project Budget: £30,000.00
Responsible for:
·
The design & development of the product.
·
The manufacture & testing of engineering prototypes & models
·
The determination of product specifications & operating parameters.
·
Initial product costings.
The
design
made
use
of
“plate
valve”
technology
&
is
designed
to
operate
at
pressures
up
to
10
bar
at
ambient
temperatures.
A
significant
issue
that
had
to
be
overcome
was
the
problem
of
the
valve
plate
welding
to
the
valve
body
when
the
cap
&
body
were
assembled,
this
was
overcome
by
manufacturing
the
valve
body
in
ABS
&
the
valve
plate
in
Filled
PP,
when
the
parts
were
assembled
the
welding
operation
caused
the
PP
filler to migrate to the surface thus negating the weld at this point.
HOZELOCK Modular Pond Pump And Filter System (1988)
To design & develop a range of pond pumps & filters which are an evolution of the
current “CASCADE” range of products. The new products must establish a strong
corporate identity or "family image" the key elements of the design philosophy being:
•
Eye catching futuristic image
•
Corporate identifiable range with "family look"
•
Simple 'soft line' styling
•
Integrated modular construction of pumps & accessories
•
Commonality of major components
•
Use of lightweight plastic components
•
Incorporation of new component & manufacturing technologies where
appropriate
•
Enhancement of cost competitiveness
•
Incorporation of new USPs
•
Maintenance of traditional perception of good reliability
Project Budget: £40,000.00
Responsible for: Product styling, The design & development of the product, The
manufacture & testing of engineering prototypes & models, The determination of
product specifications & operating parameters, Initial product costings.
The project was completed to the “finalise design” stage when I left the company.
The products are now being marketed.
Design & Detail Design A New Fibre Tip Pen (Mike Devine). (2009)
Commissioned to design a revolutionary new type of fibre tip pen for kids.
Mike
Devine
is
an
inventor
who
has
come
up
with
a
unique
pen
concept,
it
is
my
remit
to
engineer
the
design
and
produce
fully
detailed
drawings
and
Stereo
lithographic parts so the client can demonstrate the pen to prospective licensees.
Bicycle Headset (2009)
Commissioned
to
design
the
part
and
produce
3D
CAD
models
so
the
client
can
demonstrate
his
product
to
prospective
investors
with
a
view
to
taking
the
parts
through to production when financial backers are in place.
Bicycle Quick Release (2009)
Commissioned
to
design
the
part
and
produce
3D
CAD
models
so
the
client
can
demonstrate
his
product
to
prospective
investors
with
a
view
to
taking
the
parts
through to production when financial backers are in place.
Bicycle Seat post Clamp (2009)
Commissioned
to
design
the
part
and
produce
3D
CAD
models
so
the
client
can
demonstrate
his
product
to
prospective
investors
with
a
view
to
taking
the
parts
through to production when financial backers are in place.
Energy Drink Wrist Band (2011—2012)
Commissioned
to
design
from
artists
sketches
a
strap
that
holds
a
disposable
energy
drink
“bottle”
and
produce
3D
CAD
models
so
the
client
can
demonstrate
his
product
to
prospective
investors
with
a
view
to
taking
the
parts
through
to
production when financial backers are in place.
The drink is intended for active people with Diabetes—such as swimmers.
Bath Toy (2013)
Commissioned
to
Model
in
3D
CAD
from
conceptual
sketches
the
2
variants
of
the
product
so
working
pre-
production prototypes can be manufactured.
Table (2013)
Commissioned to Design a Table to the clients specification, including:
•
Variable sized hole in table top
•
Adjustable height legs
•
Mirror with rotating feature
•
Spring loaded pedal feature
•
Able to carry 80 kg load
And
to
supply
2D
drawings
and
part
specifications
so
pre-production
prototypes
can
be manufactured.
AWT Limited 2019
Fire Pit (2020)
Commissioned to Design a range of 5 Fire Pits to the clients specification, including:
•
Grill Tray
•
Log Store
•
Sizes from 600mm x 600mm to 1200mm x 1200mm
•
And
to
supply
2D
drawings
and
part
specifications
so
production
Parts
can
be
manufactured.
Sports Water Bottle (2020)
Commissioned to Design a Sports Water bottle including:
•
A Screw-on Cap
•
A Sliding/sealing access to drinking spout
•
A fold out storage section to keep a Gum shield
Exercise Roller Plus (2021)
Commissioned
to
Design
an
Exercise
Roller
with
integral
storage
for
additional
Items
including:
•
2 x Sliders
•
Skipping Rope
•
Mat
•
Provision to be made for additional Items in future versions
•
And
to
supply
2D
drawings
and
part
specifications
so
prototype
parts
can
be
manufactured.
