Patents by Inventor Charles W. Callender

Charles W. Callender 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).

  • Automated system for pricing and ordering custom manufactured parts
    Patent number: 5117354
    Abstract: A system is disclosed for the automated pricing and ordering of custom manufactured parts, as for the air handling equipment industry. The system includes software for personal computers of the sales representatives which assists the sales representative in creating product identification codes which specify the specifications of the product to be made. A completed order of such items is deposited in an electronic mail system addressed to the manufacturer. A host computer at the manufacturer periodically polls the electronic mail system for communications and then either prices the quote or processes the order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Carnes Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary R. Long, Charles W. Callender