Patents by Inventor Patrick McDavid
Patrick McDavid 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).
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Patent number: 9429550Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Arnold Barlow, Dennis R. Estep, Andrew J. Gruber, Patrick McDavid, Quinto Marini, Nancy Parmer
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Publication number: 20150142380Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: ARNOLD BARLOW, DENNIS R. ESTEP, ANDREW J. GRUBER, PATRICK MCDAVID, QUINTO MARINI, NANCY PARMER
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Patent number: 8972218Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Inventors: Arnold Barlow, Dennis R. Estep, Andrew J. Gruber, Patrick McDavid, Quinto Marini, Nancy Parmer
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Publication number: 20140100812Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: ARNOLD BARLOW, DENNIS R. ESTEP, ANDREW J. GRUBER, PATRICK MCDAVID, QUINTO MARINI, NANCY PARMER
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Patent number: 8639472Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Arnold Barlow, Dennis R. Estep, Andrew J. Gruber, Patrick McDavid, Quinto Marini, Nancy Parmer
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Patent number: 8438088Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a packaging recommendation to a customer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can present the customer with a merchandise list of merchandise, receive merchandise information from the customer about the particular characteristics of the merchandise, and generate a packaging recommendation via an interface to the customer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventors: Shawn Cunniff, Michael Pendowski, Susan Landstrom, Patrick McDavid, Kimberly Brebner
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Publication number: 20130013218Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Arnold Barlow, Dennis R. Estep, Andrew J. Gruber, Patrick McDavid, Quinto Marini, Nancy Parmer
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Patent number: 8296101Abstract: According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Arnold Barlow, Dennis R. Estep, Andrew J. Gruber, Patrick McDavid, Quinto Marini, Nancy Parmer
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Publication number: 20120066143Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a packaging recommendation to a customer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system can present the customer with a merchandise list of merchandise, receive merchandise information from the customer about the particular characteristics of the merchandise, and generate a packaging recommendation via an interface to the customer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: SHAWN CUNNIFF, MICHAEL PENDOWSKI, SUSAN LANDSTROM, PATRICK McDAVID, KIMBERLY BREBNER
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Patent number: 8073753Abstract: A system and method for providing a packaging recommendation to a customer is disclosed. The system presents the customer with a merchandise list of merchandise, receives merchandise information from the customer about the particular characteristics of the merchandise, and generates a packaging recommendation via an interface to the customer. This merchandise information includes the type of merchandise being shipped by the customer to a definition, and may include any other information useful in generating the packaging recommendation. After referencing a packaging requirements matrix, the system presents the customer with a packaging recommendation via an interface. The packaging requirements may be easily modified by a system administrator without interrupting the operation of the system. The customer may also define particular merchandise to obtain a packaging recommendation in the event the merchandise is not included in the merchandise list.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Inventors: Shawn Cunniff, Michael Pendowski, Susan Landstrom, Patrick McDavid, Kimberly Brebner
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Publication number: 20090265179Abstract: A system and method for providing a packaging recommendation to a customer is disclosed. The system presents the customer with a merchandise list of merchandise, receives merchandise information from the customer about the particular characteristics of the merchandise, and generates a packaging recommendation via an interface to the customer. This merchandise information includes the type of merchandise being shipped by the customer to a definition, and may include any other information useful in generating the packaging recommendation. After referencing a packaging requirements matrix, the system presents the customer with a packaging recommendation via an interface. The packaging requirements may be easily modified by a system administrator without interrupting the operation of the system. The customer may also define particular merchandise to obtain a packaging recommendation in the event the merchandise is not included in the merchandise list.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Shawn Cunniff, Michael Pendowski, Susan Landstrom, Patrick McDavid, Kimberly Brebner