Darryl Adair

Personal History

Art has always been my favorite subject since grade school. I have been drawing in graphite and charcoal for as long as I can remember. Although I enjoyed drafting in high school, I never seriously considered it as a career at the time.

After graduating high school, I spent a couple of years trimming trees before taking a position at a concrete block manufacturing plant. My ability to read blueprints and schematics, along with experience in wire harnessing and general electronics, allowed me to develop into a proficient electro-mechanic. My duties included the repair, upgrade, and modification of block machines, batching systems, air systems, and hydraulic compressors. Within six months, I was promoted to senior technician.

This eight-year experience provided me with a comprehensive understanding of how computerized machinery operates and how mechanical and electronic components interact. It has proven especially valuable when working with inventors who do not yet have a working prototype, as well as in identifying alternative embodiments of an invention.

With a strong foundation in art and computer proficiency, I began my career working with CAD systems as an in-house patent drafter for a prominent downtown San Jose patent law firm. In 1992, I founded Technographics while continuing to work in-house, building the business during evenings and weekends. By June of that year, Technographics became a full-time operation. I initially kept track of the number of pages I drafted, but after exceeding half a million in January of 2010, I stopped counting. The work remains both engaging and rewarding.

Technical Expertise & Assets

I have used Visual CADD since its initial release to create patent drawings with speed and precision. I have found it to be significantly faster than leading CAD software for patent drafting applications.

Since 2006, I have also used SolidWorks to develop solid models for 3D prototyping and manufacturing. These models can be directly converted into patent illustrations. Many clients now provide solid models created by their engineers for conversion into patent drawings. I also maintain a 3D printer for producing physical prototypes.

Education & Specialized Training