Patents by Inventor Duane E Anderson

Duane E Anderson 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: 20200334602
    Abstract: A computerized multilateral scheduling method and system includes determining availability data for a first resource using first resource calendar data and associating the first resource with a first organization and a second organization, each organization having a manager. The method and system includes receiving first schedule data from the first manager, the first schedule data designating engagement of the first resource at times based on the availability data and updating the first resource calendar data based on the first schedule data. The method and system further includes via a second networked computer, receiving second schedule data from the second manager, the second schedule data designating engagement of the first resource at times based on the availability data and the first schedule data. The method and system updates the first resource calendar data based on the second schedule data and provides the first resource calendar data to the first resource.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Duane E. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9646282
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a rate structuring system for determining a rate adjustment for at least one service point within a geographical area. In certain embodiments, the system comprises one or more computer processors configured to: receive service point data comprising one or more real-time observed characteristics associated with delivery of at least one package to one or more of said at least one service points within said geographical area; retrieve rate data; calculate at least one of cost data and profit data for each service point associated with said received service point data; compare said calculated cost/profit data against one or more parameters; and in response to at least a portion of said calculated data differing from said one or more parameters, generate rate adjustment instructions, said instructions being configured for implementation of an adjustment to said rate data. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Duane E Anderson
  • Publication number: 20140279300
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a rate structuring system for determining a rate adjustment for at least one service point within a geographical area. In certain embodiments, the system comprises one or more computer processors configured to: receive service point data comprising one or more real-time observed characteristics associated with delivery of at least one package to one or more of said at least one service points within said geographical area; retrieve rate data; calculate at least one of cost data and profit data for each service point associated with said received service point data; compare said calculated cost/profit data against one or more parameters; and in response to at least a portion of said calculated data differing from said one or more parameters, generate rate adjustment instructions, said instructions being configured for implementation of an adjustment to said rate data. Associated computer program products and computer implemented methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Duane E Anderson