Patents by Inventor Herbert D. Thompson

Herbert D. Thompson 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).

  • Cargo tracking and visibility system and method
    Patent number: 8095304
    Abstract: A cargo load and visibility system and method as well as an associated delivery vehicle tracking system are provided to permit cargo to be tracked, both as the cargo is loaded upon the delivery vehicle and throughout the delivery process, thereby increasing the visibility of the shipping operations including the last stage of the shipping operations in which the goods are delivered to their intended or ultimate destination. The cargo load and visibility system and method may be configured to permit redirection of the delivery vehicle while in route in instances in which the intended destination, such as a military unit, has changed position if such redirection can be performed in a manner that is safe for the delivery vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: W. Brendan Blanton, Javier Cortez, Gary Koval, Lester L. Houston, III, Leroy Elleby, Jr., Herbert D. Thompson
  • Cargo Tracking And Visibility System And Method
    Publication number: 20090326808
    Abstract: A cargo load and visibility system and method as well as an associated delivery vehicle tracking system are provided to permit cargo to be tracked, both as the cargo is loaded upon the delivery vehicle and throughout the delivery process, thereby increasing the visibility of the shipping operations including the last stage of the shipping operations in which the goods are delivered to their intended or ultimate destination. The cargo load and visibility system and method may be configured to permit redirection of the delivery vehicle while in route in instances in which the intended destination, such as a military unit, has changed position if such redirection can be performed in a manner that is safe for the delivery vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: W. Brendan Blanton, Javier Cortez, Gary Koval, Lester L. Houston, III, Leroy Elleby, JR., Herbert D. Thompson