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the process as well, including Olson, an associate professor of information systems. “He has been a willing tester of every iteration of the device, and a great source of inspiration and vision,” Blessinger said. He added that Dr. Peter Hoesing, director of Sponsored Programs, was instrumental in securing funds for this patent application, as well as being a source of encouragement and advice. He also noted Podhradsky has been very supportive of these efforts.

While Dakota State and the researchers there have not had much experience with patents, Blessinger has always loved the encouraging attitude at DSU. He hopes he can now be resource to others with novel ideas.

“We are expanding in multiple directions at DSU, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it,” he said.