Patents by Inventor Mark Brownhill

Mark Brownhill 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: 20100042368
    Abstract: A method for managing production facility preventative maintenance is described. The method is performed using a computer system coupled to a database. The method includes receiving operation data from at least one machine controller and at least one auxiliary equipment controller, wherein the operation data corresponds to operation of at least one of machine tool and at least one auxiliary system that supports the production facility operation. The method also includes converting the operation data into usage data and determining a required preventative maintenance by comparing the usage data to stored preventative maintenance data. The method also includes outputting at least one of a percentage of life remaining and a notification of required preventative maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: Randolph LOVELACE, Mark Brownhill, Wayne Kotania