Patents by Inventor Lois Goss

Lois Goss 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).

  • Manufacturing system and method for assembly of computer systems in a build-to-order environment
    Patent number: 6236901
    Abstract: Parallel organized unit-by-unit manufacturing and assembly systems and methods for computer systems and other products advantageously integrate into a build-to-order environment. Responsive to orders received, kit trays are prepared that each hold parts and components needed to build an ordered product. The kit tray is transferred to a work cell where a team builds the product. The product is then tested and repaired, with information regarding any problems provided to the responsible work cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Dell USA, L.P.
    Inventor: Lois Goss