Patents by Inventor Michael CHOINIERE

Michael CHOINIERE 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).

  • System and method for standardizing accounting of consumables
    Patent number: 8364563
    Abstract: According to one aspect, the system for standardizing accounting of consumables provides material lists of consumables used in particular repairs. The development of the material lists takes place through tracking of consumables used during the repair of various parts of different types of automotive vehicles. The size, shape, time, and material for repair may vary by make and model of vehicle, as well as the characteristics associated with each make and model. Once a materials list for a reasonable repair is assembled, the process is repeated for each vehicle make, model, and part to be repaired. The end result is a material list template for each part that a body shop repairs. In one embodiment, a wholesaler maintains and provides access to a system for standardizing accounting to body shops. The interface is customized for each body shop, so that specific materials will be provided on the material list for a repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Car Parts, Inc. Color Systems
    Inventor: Michael A. Choiniere, Sr.
  • BAFFLES AND METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTED-APERTURE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20110176214
    Abstract: Laser-seeking munitions with baffled lenses, baffles for lenses of laser-seeking munitions, systems comprising lenses and baffles for laser-seeking munitions, and methods of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Courtney EIANE, Richard BOMBARD, Megan WILLIAMS, Michael CHOINIERE
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STANDARDIZING ACCOUNTING OF CONSUMABLES
    Publication number: 20090157535
    Abstract: According to one aspect, the system for standardizing accounting of consumables provides material lists of consumables used in particular repairs. The development of the material lists takes place through tracking of consumables used during the repair of various parts of different types of automotive vehicles. The size, shape, time, and material for repair may vary by make and model of vehicle, as well as the characteristics associated with each make and model. Once a materials list for a reasonable repair is assembled, the process is repeated for each vehicle make, model, and part to be repaired. The end result is a material list template for each part that a body shop repairs. In one embodiment, a wholesaler maintains and provides access to a system for standardizing accounting to body shops. The interface is customized for each body shop, so that specific materials will be provided on the material list for a repair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Michael A. Choiniere