Patents by Inventor Edward Roethler

Edward Roethler 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).

  • Rental equipment business system and method
    Publication number: 20030120509
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for processing rental transactions in an equipment rental business. Status information associated with the one or more pieces of equipment is automatically received. Based on this status information, a work function is planned for each piece of equipment, including one or more action items. A comparison is automatically made of the status information with a contract associated with the one or more pieces of equipment. Digital imaging and analysis may be used during this process to assess physical damage to the equipment. The method may be performed on-site at the rental business location or at a remote location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bruch, Bruce Conrad, John M. Feser, Steven Janda, Edward Roethler