Spadix Technologies

Albert Simone, President Al Simone founded Spadix Technologies in 1996 with the goal of creating a machine to automatically screen frames. He had already created a working prototype, and he believed a machine to replace the manual process would improve the quality and consistency of the screening process, as well as reduce the number of hand and wrist injuries caused by manual screening. Under his direction, the company's product lines quickly expanded into glazing and IG production equipment, in addition to the automated screening machine that launched the company.

Al brings more than 25 year's experience in the window and door field to Spadix, as well as engineering research and design experience in the medical device and rehabilitation research fields. With his expertise in electrical, mechanical and software aspects of industrial automation, he has created cleverly designed machines that remove the variability of manual operations without overly complicated controls. He has been awarded several patents for his unique design work.

Al contributes to Door & Window Maker Magazine.

In his spare time, Al can be found fishing off the New Jersey and Florida coasts. He is also a professional SCUBA diver and underwater photographer.

Patents

US Patent 6,688,874: Non-contact extrusion nozzle head for applying sealant material in an insulated glass assembly, February 10, 2004. (Simone A.)

US Patent 6,554,043: Apparatus for automatically applying sealant material in an insulated glass assembly, April 29, 2003. (Simone A.)

US Patent 6,494,245: Apparatus for automatically and continuously applying sealant material in an insulated glass assembly, December 17, 2002. (Simone A.)

US Patent 6,470,562: Automatic screening machine for continuously applying spline to a window screen frame, October 29, 2002. (Simone A. and Simone L.)

US Patent 5,794,328: Automated window screen assembly apparatus, August 18, 1998. (Simone A.)

US Patent 5,800,781: Blood sampling device, September 1, 1998. (Gavin M, Simone A, et al.)

US Patent 5,591,403: Portable prothrombin time test apparatus and associated method of performing a prothrombin time test, January 7, 1997. (Gavin M, Simone A, et al.)

US Patent 5,504,011: Portable test apparatus and associated method of performing a blood coagulation test, April 2, 1996. (Gavin M, Simone A, et al.)