Corporate Summary

 

Teknuvations was formed in 2002 by Brant A. Hershey as a Limited Liability Corporation in the state of Pennsylvania.  Brant holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Lebanon Valley College, a master’s degree in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University, and will complete a juris doctor degree from Widener University in May of 2009.  Brant is also a registered patent agent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

Services Rendered

 

·       Patent and invention research and applications (prosecution)

·       Product innovation, research, development, and testing

·       Dye and coating development, formulation, and testing

·       General scientific consulting

·       Chemical, mechanical, and simple electrical prototype construction

·       Overseas product sourcing and negotiations

 

Previous Experience

 

Consumer aqueous dyes and coatings

Food dye formulations and manufacture

Glass and enamel coatings

Analysis of toxic metals in coatings

Coating failure analysis

Corrosion resistance of coatings

Natural dyes and coating systems

Corrosion inhibitors used in the petroleum industry

Thin film growth and characterization

Groundwater remediation technologies

Custom lab instrumentation design and construction

Extensive technical writing

Soil and groundwater sampling and investigation

Lead paint and asbestos testing and risk assessment

Air quality testing for metals, solvents, and particulates

Hazardous materials management, manifesting, shipping, and disposal

OSHA regulations compliance

Chemical health and safety

Hazard analysis and MSDS preparation

New process and scale-up consulting

OSHA regulations and worker safety training

MSDS preparation for new products