Out of 26 million Texans, you may have an idea to change the world. You may have had several ideas to change the world. But only a tiny minority of you pushed through the U.S. Patent office from application to successful patent. We've seen Texans change the world many times over. Jack Kilby did it with Texas Instruments in 1958 with the integrated circuit, causing the start of the digital revolution, which, in part, is why you can read these words over your electronic device.
Over the last few years, Texas Business has brought its feature: Texas Business Patent of the Day. This list is of the ones that were either extremely clever, odd or strange. One thing becomes apparent from these patents and the patent that runs daily in Texas Business—Texans have a unique mind set.
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Dead Texas musicians live on every time you hear their songs. Their songs play everywhere, so the dead Texas musicians appear to be immortal. Here's the short list.
Don't get caught up with John Wayne religion. For one thing, he's not Texan. He's in some fine movies involving Texas, most notably The Searchers, but none of his movies can make the best cut of Texas movies. Here's the short list.
Unsung Texas Business Journalists Mention that one is a reporter, and there's a spark of interest. Mention that one is a business news reporter, and watch the eyes glaze over. Except to the players, business and economic journalists are unappreciated. While many wish to become sports reporters when they grow up, most do not realize that business journalists cover the Real Game. Mention that reporter covers business, and watch the eyes glaze over. A toast to these below on the short list and the numerous unnamed ones slogging away. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Mexican Food: The Short List No, we're not going to debate the difference between Tex-Mex, Mex-Tex, Mexican and Texican food. Just know these establishments are the pinnacle of Texas Mexican fare. No brag, just fact. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Best Texas Burgers Texas Burgers. . While a hamburger is merely sustenance and gratification for a meal, the memory a good Texas burger can give rise to Homeric odes. The short list. Full Story » TexasBusiness.com
Texas Business reports: LEWISVILLE—Orthofix International appointed Robert S. Vaters its current chief operating officer as its new president and chief executive officer, effective August 1, 2011.
Alan Milinazzo, the company's current president and chief executive officer will step down after six years with the company, but will remain on the board of directors.
“Since joining Orthofix as chief financial officer in 2008, Bob has delivered measurable business value in our key business drivers, proving himself a tireless worker and terrific leader through a series of increasingly challenging and successful assignments. The board believes Bob is the right person to lead our company during this next phase of our growth and we're excited that he has accepted the position of president and chief executive officer,” said Jim Gero, chairman of the Orthofix board of directors in a prepared statement. “We're also very thankful to Alan for everything he has done for Orthofix over the past 6 years and delighted that he will remain an essential advisor to us as a member of the board.”
“I want to thank Jim and the board for their confidence and look forward to working with them to deliver value for our employees, shareholders and business partners,” said Vaters in a statement. “This is an exciting time for Orthofix as we work together to maximize the potential of this organization. I also look forward to Alan's assistance during this transition,"
Previous to joining Orthofix as executive vice president and chief financial officer in September 2008, Vaters served as general partner and cofounder of Med Opportunity Partners, a healthcare private equity firm, which he co founded after serving as executive vice president, chief financial officer, and head of strategy of Inamed, a leading medical device firm.
Orthofix International N.V. is a global medical device company offering a broad line of minimally invasive surgical, and non-surgical products for the spine, orthopedics, and sports medicine market sectors that address the lifelong bone-and-joint health needs of patients of all ages helping them achieve a more active and mobile lifestyle. Orthofix's products are distributed around the world to orthopedic surgeons and patients via Orthofix's sales representatives and its subsidiaries, including BREG Inc., and via collaborations with other orthopedic product companies. In addition, Orthofix is collaborating on research and development activities with leading research and clinical organizations such as the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation, the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the Cleveland Clinical Foundation.
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