This was my third Inventors Banquet. This year it was at the Renaissance Hotel in the Arboretum, and everyone gathered in the atrium (360degree Java image) for cocktails and mingling. We've started our diets again, so I was bummed at the idea of not taking them up on free wine, but eventually we had some (hey - we've been really good!).
Michael Dell gave an opening speech about innovation, simplification and the contribution to Dell from patent submitters. We unknowingly sat two tables away from him, who was spirited away when I wasn't looking.
After The Big Dog spoke there was a mad rush to the buffet. Salads included Caesar and some kind of Thai salad. Moving up, there was some sort of pasta area that we skipped. Next came the meat of the dinner...the meat. Moroccan chicken with some sort of great curry dusting, some kind of roast, and Halibut steaks...all very good. We said no to the rolls and desserts, but of course said yes to coffee.
During the dinner our Chief Technology Officer (my manager's manager's manager) talked more about our patents, future trends, actual crazy patents and gave awards, alongside our patent counsel.
The event was semi-formal, and we'll take any opportunity to dress up when we're out of the town sans bambinos. After some last minute changes (new purchases) to our wardrobe before leaving the house we were a pretty good match.
5 comments:
TREY "GODFATHER" MORTON, in his leather chair.
Once again, CONGRADULATIONS!
What have you been inventing Mr. Wizard?
You two clean up pretty good!
@crose: Thanks!
@david: I think I can get links to the pubs on the USPTO - I'll round them up and post them.
@john: Thanks!
The wife says, they don't look like they need to diet... Which you don't, but I know you are dieting for other reasons. We too are trying to diet again...which let me tell you, sucks. You will be proud to know though, I started drinking coffee on the weekends with the wife.
Post a Comment