Patents by Inventor Michael J. Burris

Michael J. Burris 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).

  • Methods and systems for demonstrating and applying productivity gains
    Patent number: 9785904
    Abstract: The difference between estimated costs predicted for performing a first workscope and actual costs for performing the first workscope is determined. The model used to generate the estimated costs is adjusted to compensate for the difference, resulting in an improved model. Before beginning a second scope of work that is comparable to the first workscope, the improved model is used to predict estimated costs and a price for the second workscope. The estimated costs for the second workscope include predicted productivity gains. The price for the second workscope can be reduced relative to the price for the first workscope as a result of the improved model and the predicted productivity gains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Patrick C. Feder, Michael J. Burris
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DEMONSTRATING AND APPLYING PRODUCTIVITY GAINS
    Publication number: 20110295652
    Abstract: The difference between estimated costs predicted for performing a first workscope and actual costs for performing the first workscope is determined. The model used to generate the estimated costs is adjusted to compensate for the difference, resulting in an improved model. Before beginning a second scope of work that is comparable to the first workscope, the improved model is used to predict estimated costs and a price for the second workscope. The estimated costs for the second workscope include predicted productivity gains. The price for the second workscope can be reduced relative to the price for the first workscope as a result of the improved model and the predicted productivity gains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick C. Feder, Michael J. Burris