Patents by Inventor Gary R. Garrow

Gary R. Garrow 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: 20140288992
    Abstract: An automated interactive method dynamically identifies an unplanned maintenance task during execution of a planned maintenance task on equipment. A user device displays a maintenance menu system for data entry and access and provides an input relating to unplanned maintenance task discovered on the equipment. The unplanned maintenance task is associated with the planned maintenance task at least with respect to a location. The automated interactive method sequentially processes unplanned maintenance task information based on the input from the user device. A user such as a technician enters component data by answering an initial tailored question. An additional tailored question chosen based on a response entered by the technician to the initial tailored question is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 8788312
    Abstract: An automated interactive method dynamically identifies an unplanned maintenance task during execution of a planned maintenance task on equipment. A user device displays a maintenance menu system for data entry and access and provides an input relating to unplanned maintenance task discovered on the equipment. The unplanned maintenance task is associated with the planned maintenance task at least with respect to a location. The automated interactive method sequentially processes unplanned maintenance task information based on the input from the user device. The automated interactive method establishes and stores an unplanned maintenance task data record including a selected geographical location, a selected item, a selected work category, a selected task type, a selected task description, and selected component data of the unplanned maintenance task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 8655698
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automated method and system for forming and implementing a performance-based logistic contract through managing the maintenance an item of equipment in accordance with a maintenance plan. Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: David P. West, II, Sherman Baldwin, Michael Wetzer, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 8266066
    Abstract: A framework for maintenance, repair and overhaul business management includes a first layer identifying business areas in an MRO business, a second layer identifying one or more processes within each business area and a third layer identifying one or more sub-processes within each process wherein the business area include flight operations management, maintenance execution, maintenance management, engineering and maintenance support, material management, product development, enterprise management, strategic management, and demand generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Michael Wezter, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7987108
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7895047
    Abstract: A computerized system for performing predictive maintenance on an item of equipment includes a desired configuration database, an actual configuration database and a data processor. The data processor determines if an actual configuration complies with a desired configuration. The data processor determines an upgrade requirement for upgrading the actual configuration to the desired configuration if the actual configuration is noncompliant. The data processor further defines an interim solution that eliminates delay in the execution of the upgrade requirement on the item of equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Publication number: 20090125277
    Abstract: A computerized system for performing predictive maintenance on an item of equipment includes a desired configuration database, an actual configuration database and a data processor. The data processor determines if an actual configuration complies with a desired configuration. The data processor determines an upgrade requirement for upgrading the actual configuration to the desired configuration if the actual configuration is noncompliant. The data processor further defines an interim solution that eliminates delay in the execution of the upgrade requirement on the item of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7502744
    Abstract: A method and system for performing predictive maintenance on an item of equipment comprises establishing a desired configuration of the item of equipment based on a predictive maintenance target of the item of equipment. The predictive maintenance target may include at least one of a functional configuration objective, a logical configuration objective, and an operational configuration objective. An actual configuration of the item of equipment is monitored. It is determined if the actual configuration complies with the desired configuration. An upgrade requirement is planned for upgrading the actual configuration to the desired configuration if the actual configuration is non-compliant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III, Patrick E. Weir, David P. West, II, Michael Wetzer
  • Publication number: 20090006169
    Abstract: An automated interactive method dynamically identifies an unplanned maintenance task during execution of a planned maintenance task on equipment. A user device displays a maintenance menu system for data entry and access and provides an input relating to unplanned maintenance task discovered on the equipment. The unplanned maintenance task is associated with the planned maintenance task at least with respect to a location. The automated interactive method sequentially processes unplanned maintenance task information based on the input from the user device. The automated interactive method establishes and stores an unplanned maintenance task data record including a selected geographical location, a selected item, a selected work category, a selected task type, a selected task description, and selected component data of the unplanned maintenance task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick A. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7461008
    Abstract: A method and system of planning modification of a configuration of an item of equipment supports an integrated approach toward managing one or more configuration modifications and planning and scheduling issues. Planning factors are tracked. One or more planning factors are relevant to a modification of a configuration of an item of equipment. A balanced configuration modification plan and schedule is arranged based on the planning factors. It is decided whether to institute the balanced configuration plan or at least a portion of the balanced configuration plan. The resources to carry out the balanced configuration plan are allocated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III, Patrick E. Weir, David P. West, II, Michael Wetzer
  • Patent number: 7457763
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III, Patrick E. Weir, David P. West, II, Michael Wetzer
  • Patent number: 7457762
    Abstract: A method for planning, scheduling and allocation of maintenance, repair and overhaul resources includes establishing the configuration definition database, establishing a maintenance task database based on the configuration, determining the resource requirements for the maintenance tasks, optimizing the deployment of resources for those maintenance tasks in a specified time window based on resource requirements, resource availability, current maintenance execution status of equipment and activity-based cost models, creating allocation transactions to assign the resources to the specific tasks and initiating the kitting of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7440906
    Abstract: A method for managing maintenance of equipment includes identifying a planned MRO task and a first set of components associated with the task and determining a set of probabilities associated with a second set of components and indicating that the second set of components will require maintenance during the planned MRO task. The method further includes developing a plan for maintenance of individual items in the second set of components and, upon discovering a need for maintenance of at least one item of the second set of components, accessing the plan and integrating it with a plan of planned MRO tasks for the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Publication number: 20080126171
    Abstract: This invention relates to an automated method and system for forming and implementing a performance-based logistic contract through managing the maintenance an item of equipment in accordance with a maintenance plan. Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Sherman Baldwin, Michael Wetzer, David P. West, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton
  • Patent number: 7124059
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Patent number: 7031941
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for maintaining a database of configurations of mechanical equipment. A functional configuration database is established to store functional information about an end item and internal components of the end item. A logical configuration database is established that corresponds to the functional configuration database. A physical configuration database is established to store physical information about the end item. An operational configuration database is established to store operational information about the end item. The database of configurations of mechanical equipment is maintained in accordance with the functional configuration database, the logical configuration database, the physical configuration database and the operational configuration database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III, Patrick E. Weir, David P. West, II, Michael Wetzer, Gary Ashby
  • Patent number: 6980959
    Abstract: A method and system of managing a configuration of mechanical equipment provides a structured procedure for managing information on parameters of the mechanical equipment to facilitate the maintenance of safety, legal compliance, performance, and reliability of the mechanical equipment. A desired configuration of the mechanical equipment is defined based on a design objective, such as safety, reliability, performance, or any combination of the foregoing objectives. An actual configuration of the mechanical equipment is determined based on an evaluation of the mechanical equipment. Upgrade requirements are planned for upgrading the actual configuration to the desired configuration if the actual configuration is noncompliant with the desired configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Accenture LLP
    Inventors: Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton, III, Patrick E. Weir, David P. West, II, Michael Wetzer
  • Publication number: 20040254764
    Abstract: A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, David P. West, Patrick E. Weir, Gary R. Garrow, Charles P. Newton
  • Patent number: 6820038
    Abstract: A method and system for component provisioning supports the grouping of components to realize efficiencies in component provisioning. The method comprises identifying components for performance of at least one maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment. At least kit of components is established for the equipment. The kit comprises an assembly of one or more components that is gathered to support the aggregation of installation activities and performance of at least one of maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Acquisition of the identified components is authorized. The identified components are acquired pursuant to the terms of the authorization. The acquired components are dispersed in accordance with the metric that is measurable and traceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, II, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton, III
  • Publication number: 20040162811
    Abstract: A method for planning, scheduling and allocation of MRO resources includes establishing the configuration definition database, establishing a maintenance task database based on the configuration, determining the resource requirements for the maintenance tasks, optimizing the deployment of resources for those maintenance tasks in a specified time window based on resource requirements, resource availability, current maintenance execution status of equipment and activity-based cost models, creating allocation transactions to assign the resources to the specific tasks and initiating the kitting of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Wetzer, Gary R. Garrow, David P. West, Patrick E. Weir, Gary Ashby, Charles P. Newton