Systems Engineering
Translating operational realities into requirements, prototypes, and production-ready designs.
Patented solutions, forged for function.
OpsInnovation is the product arm of OpsArtica. Turning field insight into manufacturable innovations with measurable impact. We are seeking manufacturing partners to scale production and distribution.
ABOUT
OpsInnovation by OpsArtica
Part of the OpsArtica portfolio, OpsInnovation focuses on practical inventions born from the job site. OpsInnovation develops solutions grounded in the realities of the worksite, where safety and efficiency are tested every day. Each product is designed to eliminate unsafe options before they can become accidents, guiding workers toward the safest path by default. By engineering tools and devices that integrate seamlessly into existing routines, we make the right way not only the easy way, but also the most natural choice. The result is a portfolio of practical, durable innovations that improve outcomes for people and organizations alike.
CAPABILITIES
From field insight to manufacturable product
Organizational Psychology
Designing products that align with real behaviors and reduce risk through human factors.
Innovation & IP
Protecting value with defendable IP and market-forward positioning.
CASE STUDY
Not A Step — Ladder safety device
Market-ready accessory
Patent protected design addressing top-cap misuse, aligned to OSHA priorities. Design Patent and Utility Patent issued
U.S. Design Patent D1,079,060 S
U.S. Utility Patent 12,467,316 B1
$1.2B US ladder market
40–60% retailer margin
Ground up design
Assessment-to-implementation working hand in hand with front line workers. Delivering a product they need, where they need it.
Safety Always Philosophy
Safety isn't a starting point. Safety is a constant, with every task continuously reassessed so work adapts the moment conditions change.
Virtual Patent Marketing Notice.
The following products may be protected by patents and pending patent applications in the U.S. and other regions. This page provides notice under 35 U.S.C. §287(a). The listed products and patents may not be all inclusive.
Patent or Pending Applications: US D1079060 and others.
INVENTOR
Dr. Calvin Vernon - Engineer, Innovator
Patent-Holder, Doctor of Psychology, Systems Engineer, and Certified Safety Professional. With more than fifteen years of leadership experience spanning manufacturing, government, and defense, I consistently transform frontline challenges into manufacturable solutions that save lives, improve efficiency, and protect enterprise value.
I pioneered patented devices like the Not a Step ladder safety accessory, an industrial design innovation that addresses one of OSHA's most cited hazards, showcasing a unique blend of technical precision and human-centered design.
My work has been recognized with issued and pending U.S. patents, peer-reviewed research, and strategic roles advising on occupational health and safety standards. Whether developing risk-eliminating tools, integrating advanced analytics into production, or leading multi-disciplinary teams of 200+, I am driven by a singular mission: to engineer solutions that make the safe path the natural path.