Patents by Inventor Michelle L Shea

Michelle L Shea 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).

  • Electronic file creation and management systems and methods
    Patent number: 8027950
    Abstract: A method of file management in an electronic processing system includes defining in the electronic system an electronic file of a selected file type and at least one electronic sub-folder within the electronic file for storing information of a corresponding information type. Roles are defined in the electronic processing system for participants creating and utilizing the electronic file, including a role for an information collector. The information collector is electronically tasked to collect information of the information type, which is uploaded and selectively stored in the sub-folder in the electronic file. Selected participants are allowed to access the electronic file as defined by the corresponding role.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: BNSF Railway Company
    Inventors: Barry P. Wunker, Donald C Wind, Michelle L Shea, Gracie Lauffer
  • Electronic file creation and management systems and methods
    Patent number: 7774306
    Abstract: A method of file management in an electronic processing system includes defining in the electronic system an electronic file of a selected file type and at least one electronic sub-folder within the electronic file for storing information of a corresponding information type. Roles are defined in the electronic processing system for participants creating and utilizing the electronic file, including a role for an information collector. The information collector is electronically tasked to collect information of the information type, which is uploaded and selectively stored in the sub-folder in the electronic file. Selected participants are allowed to access the electronic file as defined by the corresponding role.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: BNSF Railway Company
    Inventors: Barry P. Wunker, Donald C Wind, Michelle L Shea, Gracie Lauffer