Patents by Inventor Michael Craddock

Michael Craddock 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: 20050027656
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring facility data is disclosed. This includes at least one processor capable of receiving inputted data and generating alerts or alarms when scheduled activity does not occur, monitoring whether devices used in the facility are calibrated, determining what corrective actions are appropriate if defects occur, provide control over who and how users edit data, provide a pre-shipment review of products leaving a facility, determining disposition of at least one product, developing root causes for defects and scheduling tasks. There is an ability for a wide variety of individuals having access to exactly the same program with material added or blocked-out in terms of zones and data monitoring can be defined in terms of department, lines and processes with complete flexibility in configuration. There are both data collectors and data verifiers with the establishment of schedules and alarms tailored to each role.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: February 3, 2005
    Applicant: TYSON FOODS, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Tobler, David Lech, Kevin Whitfield, Aaron Axxe, Jeffrey Mullins, Michael Craddock, William Griffith, David Whisel, Scott Stillwell, Harry Mock, Johnathan Parker, Stacy Jaycox, Joel Garringer, John Roach, Charles Lepard