Patents by Inventor Mary Kroening

Mary Kroening 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: 20050114193
    Abstract: Systems and techniques for developing enterprise-wide packaging related strategies are described. A central packaging data (CPD) management system provides an online environment in which customers manage packaging data for their respective products. The CPD management system integrates packaging data that describes specifications and attributes of types of packaging material for use throughout the enterprise, with cost data that describes the actual dollars spent on packaging materials of the specified types. By facilitating this integration, the enterprise is able to apply the techniques described herein to develop enterprise-wide packaging strategies and effectively leverage, optimize, or otherwise increase the value of the buying power for the procurement of packaging materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventor: Mary Kroening