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 Patents:
- Patented Pole Holster
The cam action of the pole holster makes it easier to attach poles to your tent, reducing the strength required to attain tension in the corners. The holster fits comfortably in one's hand and eliminates precise pole and pin alignment typically required.
- Mounting and Positioning Apparatus for Increased User Independence (Utility, applied June 2007, pending)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Nick Lee, , Lisa Petersson, Andrew VonDuyke
- Tent Pole Brackets and Methods of Use (Utility, Issued 2007)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Kevin Kinney,
Rick Peterson
- Tent (Design, Issued 2006)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Kevin Kinney -
Tent and Fly (Design, Issued 2006)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Kevin Kinney
- Collapsible Structure with Door Mechanism (Utility, applied 2003)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Kevin Kinney
- Gardening Stool (Utility, applied 2001, issued 2004)
Issued to White Pine Concepts
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Cheryl Volkman
Licensed to: Vertex Corporation -
Garden Kneeling Assist (design patent issued 2001)
Issued to White Pine Concepts
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig, Cheryl Volkman
Licensed to: Vertex Corporation -
Garden Seat (Utility, applied 2001, pending)
Applicant: White Pine Concepts
Inventors: Dianne Goodwin, Sherry Rovig
Licensed to: Vertex Corporation
Trademarks:
- Mount’n Mover (April, 2007)
Applicant: BlueSky Designs, Inc.
Awards:
- A SBIR Phase I Award from the Department
of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (NIDRR) was awarded to
continue development of an accessible watercraft transfer mechanism. The
Phase I grant period runs from October 2007-March 2008.
- Powered Device Mounting and Positioning Technology for People with Disabilities.
BlueSky Designs is conducting research into the development of switch and voice-activated powered mounting and positioning technology. The Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) is funding the research through a SBIR grant. The Phase I grant runs from October 2005 through March 2006.
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Accessible Mounting and Positioning Technology for Increased Independence (2005-2007).
The National Institutes of Health awarded BlueSky Designs a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research Grant, from the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD), within the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research.
The mounting technology under development will allow
individuals with limitations in strength and dexterity to independently
move and reposition devices mounted to their wheelchairs or
workstations.
- USDA Small Business Innovation Research Award 2005 (May-December), All Aboard:
Development of Portable Watercraft Transfer Technology to Increase
Access to Boating for People with Disabilities. BlueSky Designs was
awarded a Phase 1 award in 2005 from the US Department of Agriculture.
Portable, accessible and affordable watercraft transfer technology will
be developed to allow individuals with mobility impairments to more
safely and easily participate in boating and fishing. The universal
design may be used by any boater to transfer children or heavy objects
such as gas tanks, motors or coolers onto boats. It will improve access
to boating for aging boaters, boaters with lifting restrictions, and
people with disabilities. The portability will provide boaters with
disabilities, their families and programs increased choices and
flexibility as to where they boat.
- Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Award,
Independently Operable Device Mounting and Positioning Technology for Persons with Disabilities.
BlueSky Designs was awarded a Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research Grant from OSERS/NIDRR (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services/National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research). The mounting technology under development would allow individuals with limitations in strength and dexterity to independently move and reposition devices mounted to their wheelchairs or workstations.
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- Minnesota Inventor's Network, Best New Products of 2003 (August 2003) The Garden
Rocker took a first place in the Minnesota Inventor's Network's
competition, winning the Lawn and Garden Division. Winning products were
on display at the Inventor's Network booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
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Oasis Balance Grant for Women Entrepreneurs (January-July, 2003)
BlueSky Designs, Inc. was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Oasis Balance
Bar company for new product development, patent costs, and staff
training in SolidWorks 3D modeling.
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USDA Small Business Innovation Research Award: In-tent-ionally Accessible Tent and Vestibule for Campers with and without Disabilities.
BlueSky Designs was awarded a Phase 1 (2001-02) and Phase 2
(2002-04) from the US Department of Agriculture. The technology under
development includes camping tents and vestibules which are easily
accessed and used by people with disabilities.
>> Learn more
- Minnesota Project Innovation’s Dillon Persistence Award (April 2002)
BlueSky Designs won the Dillon Persistence Award, given to a select first time SBIR winner in Minnesota which has shown the persistence and patience required in applying for and winning their first Small Business Innovation Research grant.
>> Read Di Goodwin's Acceptance Speech-
JobOpps (1999-00)
The JobOpps project consisted of working with job developers in the
community to determine the characteristics of individuals they find hardest to place and developing accommodations for them for jobs that are easy to find.
Funding: Star Program, State of Minnesota
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On the Trails (1997-98)
The On the Trails project included the compilation and distribution of a
resource directory of assistive technology for outdoor recreation and a
listing of resources in Northeastern Minnesota. It also included conducting
universal trail assessments of 5 trails, including two in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Funding: Star Program, State of Minnesota
>> Info about universal trail assessments
Grant Management:
Grant management/Project coordination by BSD for outside sources
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Community Action Network (1998, 1999)
Coordinated and provided assistive technology training for professionals in Northeastern Minnesota. Conducted hands-on assistive technology clinics and trained professionals in conducting assessments.
Funding: STAR Program, State of Minnesota -
Star Tech: the Next Generation (1999)
Coordinated and provided assistive technology training pertaining to transition-aged students for professionals in Northeastern Minnesota.
Funding: Minnesota Department Education -
AAC Training (2000)
Developed and coordinated augmentative communication training for professionals in Northeastern Minnesota.
Funding: Northeast
Service Cooperative
Grant management experience with previous employers
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Mobile Outreach (1991-3)
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Assistive technology clinics and services were provided at 3 locations outside the metro area, including Rochester, St. Peter, and Duluth.
Funding: STAR
Program, State of Minnesota -
Providing Accessible Canoe Equipment(1995)
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Equipment was developed in collaboration with Wilderness Inquiry to assist canoeists with disabilities in sitting, in transferring in and out of canoes, and with paddling.
Funding: STAR Program, State of Minnesota
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