Patents by Inventor Joe Buckmaster

Joe Buckmaster 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: 20120035973
    Abstract: A computerized system and method facilitates the collection, calculation, and analysis of supplier capacity data. Using portal technology, communications between the manufacturer and suppliers related to capacity data are facilitated. The system and method accommodate numerous supplier manufacturing processes and their unique configurations so that consistent “standard’ and “maximum” capacity values may be calculated. The portal supports data entry to quickly, efficiently, and accurately identify capacity constraints at the process and part number levels, create solutions, and monitor the implementation of solutions to increase capacity. Using dynamic calculation logic, fluctuating demand values for parts are considered in determining probable capacity values. The impact of various investments on production capacity may also be assessed. The manufacturer may further use capacity constraint data to adjust production to sales or market changes and to align production with capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Patrick Bradford, Tami Koenig, Kevin Cordonnier, Joe Buckmaster, Jim Ballinger, David Ladd, John Gale, Al Gilstorf