Keith Basik ’87 will be launching a new product through his company, KBR Ventures, LLC. He currently has a Utility Patent (patent-pending) filed with the USPTO. The product, called the FlipTowel provides a user with a quick and convenient way to wipe off sweat while doing a variety of activities, such as hiking, biking, running, aerobics, tennis, racquetball, yard work, etc. It is an innovative product combines a sweatband with a high quality micro-fiber towel. The towel can be easily released for use or returned to its folded position underneath the wrist by a unique magnetic design. Click here for the video: https://youtu.be/HOht7vOSkQs.
The official launch date is October 18 thru November 18, 2016. "We are excited to get this product to market," states Basik. "Besides working with the University of Florida and Florida Gulf Coast University's Entrepreneurial Departments, I have also worked with a number of classmates and graduates to help in the develop of this product. We are ready." Basik anticipates that customized FlipTowels with Army and West Point logos may be available as part of the product launch (with minimum orders).