Patents by Inventor Allan Klink

Allan Klink 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).

  • System and method for assembly integration
    Patent number: 6690984
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for assembly integration. A method of assembling a product based on a received order includes receiving an order for a product having a desired configuration. A parts list is generated corresponding to the desired configuration and an assembly method is applied to the parts list to derive an assembly script. The assembly script is transferred to a plurality of assembly station wherein the assembly script provides a custom instruction to the assembly stations. Thus, the product corresponding to the order may be produced having the desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Thrift, James L. Kroening, Darrin J. Fangman, James Marshall, Jose L. Leon, Jr., Allan Klink, Frank W. O'Neal, IV