Patents by Inventor Michael A. Rhoads

Michael A. Rhoads 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).

  • Patent number: 5521813
    Abstract: A computer-based system and method which incorporates long-range weather forecasts in a predictive model which quantifies historical weather impact relationships between datasets, and uses the long-range weather forecasts to predict future weather impact on managerial plans. The predictive model can use multiple regression or a neural network. In a retail application, the computer-based system and method has a weather impact predictive model based on correlations of historical weather and point-of-sale store transactions data. The weather impact model is coupled with long-range weather forecasts to adjust managerial plans for buying, distribution, financial budgeting, promotional and advertising applications. A graphical user interface provides easy assimilation of analysis for specific managerial planning applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Strategic Weather Services
    Inventors: Frederic D. Fox, Richard J. Fox, Michael A. Rhoads, Douglas R. Pearson, William R. Young