Patents by Inventor Jayne M. Kelly

Jayne M. Kelly 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).

  • Leveled-flow replenishment using deadband limits
    Patent number: 8655753
    Abstract: Inventory replenishment that levels the flow of products from a collection of supplying distribution centers (DCs) to a receiving DC. Products are shipped in calculated, predetermined quantities at calculated, predetermined intervals to match the outflow rates at the receiving DC. Inventory levels at the receiving DC are monitored daily, and exceptions or adjustments to the shipment pattern (e.g., quantities and time intervals) are executed in a systematic manner when they stray outside of calculated minimum and maximum levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Ziti Technologies Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Kevin L. McCormick, Jayne M. Kelly, Wesley J. Knoespel
  • LEVELED-FLOW REPLENISHMENT USING DEADBAND LIMITS
    Publication number: 20090138384
    Abstract: Inventory replenishment that levels the flow of products from a collection of supplying distribution centers (DCs) to a receiving DC. Products are shipped in calculated, predetermined quantities at calculated, predetermined intervals to match the outflow rates at the receiving DC. Inventory levels at the receiving DC are monitored daily, and exceptions or adjustments to the shipment pattern (e.g., quantities and time intervals) are executed in a systematic manner when they stray outside of calculated minimum and maximum levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin L. McCormick, Jayne M. Kelly, Wesley J. Knoespel