Patents by Inventor Alan Amling
Alan Amling 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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Publication number: 20150235287Abstract: Various embodiments provide a service cycle management system configured to: receive a first portion of input data comprising one or more requests from one or more holders of an asset; retrieve a second portion of the input data comprising one or more parameters associated with handling of the asset within the reverse cycle loop; calculate one or more optimal service tasks for handling of the asset based at least in part upon the service data and the one or more parameters defined by the holder; calculate one or more optimal service providers to perform the one or more optimal service tasks based at least in part upon the provider data, the one or more calculated optimal service tasks, and the one or more parameters defined by the holder. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Carrie Parris, Alan Amling, Scott Hertel
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Patent number: 8744977Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Patent number: 8306923Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products for certifying business entities are provided. Input is received regarding a location of a business entity that is visited as part of a parcel delivery transaction, and the business entity is then associated with a verified address corresponding to the location visited. The verified address and an indication that the business entity is certified may be displayed to a user. Furthermore, a rating indicative of the legitimacy of the business entity may be determined, associated with the business entity, and displayed. The rating may be determined based on a total number of parcel delivery transactions of the business entity, a trend in its delivery transactions, the length of time the business entity has been involved in delivery transactions, or a geographic scope of the business entity. A directory of business entities that includes certification information and other features may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventors: Neil Roache, Alan Amling
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Publication number: 20110055102Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Patent number: 7895092Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Publication number: 20110022534Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Patent number: 7853536Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Publication number: 20100257114Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Patent number: 7761348Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Publication number: 20090281857Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
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Publication number: 20050149413Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
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Publication number: 20050149453Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
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Publication number: 20050149373Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated global shipment system that provides end-to-end visibility of the movement of a package. The integrated global shipment system employs a shipment consolidating application for integrating one or more freight tracking systems with one or more end-delivery systems. As a result, shippers are provided with complete visibility of the movement of their shipments of goods from an origin country to a destination country and till the final consignees. In addition, the integrated shipment system significantly decreases the cost of managing inventories by providing a virtual inventory solution. Under this virtual inventory solution, suppliers are able to bypass distribution centers and delay allocation of goods until after the importation of goods into a destination country.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
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Publication number: 20020010689Abstract: The present invention comprises systems and methods for generating and providing an electronic return shipping label to a customer to allow the customer to return goods to a merchant or vendor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Andrew Tibbs, Alan Amling, David Gittings, Ross McCullough