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).

  • Publication number: 20150235287
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie Parris, Alan Amling, Scott Hertel
  • Patent number: 8744977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Patent number: 8306923
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventors: Neil Roache, Alan Amling
  • Publication number: 20110055102
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Patent number: 7895092
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Publication number: 20110022534
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Patent number: 7853536
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Publication number: 20100257114
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Patent number: 7761348
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Publication number: 20090281857
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George R. Post, David S. Zamsky, Kenneth T. Rankin, Stuart D. Marcus, Bruce L. Woods
  • Publication number: 20050149413
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
  • Publication number: 20050149453
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
  • Publication number: 20050149373
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Alan Amling, George Post, David Zamsky, Kenneth Rankin, Stuart Marcus, Bruce Woods
  • Publication number: 20020010689
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: January 24, 2002
    Inventors: Andrew Tibbs, Alan Amling, David Gittings, Ross McCullough