Patents by Inventor Evelitsa Schweizerhof

Evelitsa Schweizerhof 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).

  • Computer-implemented method for analyzing a problem statement based on an integration of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizen analysis techniques
    Patent number: 7006878
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for analyzing problem statements. The method includes focusing the problem statement into an operation definition and then assigning a level indicator to the operation definition. The method further includes analyzing the problem statement based on the operational definition and the level indicator in a cost and time effective manner and without the need for an expert to customize an analysis schedule for each problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Evelitsa Schweizerhof, Katherine McRae
  • COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR ANALYZING A PROBLEM STATEMENT BASED ON AN INTEGRATION OF Six Sigma, LEAN MANUFACTURING, AND KAIZEN ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
    Publication number: 20050177260
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for analyzing problem statements. The method includes focusing the problem statement into an operation definition and then assigning a level indicator to the operation definition. The method further includes analyzing the problem statement based on the operational definition and the level indicator in a cost and time effective manner and without the need for an expert to customize an analysis schedule for each problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Applicant: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Evelitsa Schweizerhof, Katherine McRae