Patents by Inventor Archie C. McCain

Archie C. McCain has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices
    Patent number: 7933779
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices (PCN). A PCN database application server computer is utilized to provide a method for implementing a change to telecommunications products. The method includes the steps of receiving a PCN that identifies the change, determining whether the PCN satisfies the implementation requirements, and if the PCN does satisfy these requirements, implementing the change. Once the PCN is received, it is monitored for conformance to an implementation schedule and updated for progress until completion. Updates may be received from remote inventory systems or suppliers. Upon completion or rejection of the PCN, the PCN is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: AT & T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Monica L. Rooks, Archie C. McCain, Calvin Watson
  • Method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices
    Patent number: 7231354
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for administering the implementation of product change notices (PCN). A PCN database application server computer is utilized to provide a method for implementing a change to telecommunications products. The method includes the steps of receiving a PCN that identifies the change, determining whether the PCN satisfies the implementation requirements, and if the PCN does satisfy these requirements, implementing the change. Once the PCN is received, it is monitored for conformance to an implementation schedule and updated for progress until completion. Updates may be received from remote inventory systems or suppliers. Upon completion or rejection of the PCN, the PCN is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corporation
    Inventors: Monica L. Rooks, Archie C. McCain, Calvin Watson