Patents by Inventor Ralph L. Roberts
Ralph L. Roberts 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).
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Publication number: 20160117640Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve Naghshineh
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Publication number: 20140310197Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8841564Abstract: A weigh scaled vehicle calibration system includes a weigh scaled vehicle comprising a field scale unit and an electronic computing device comprising a processor and memory electrically coupled to one another. The memory stores a set of computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the processor to: receive data from the field scale unit corresponding to a first weighing event of a first test weight, receive an identification tag corresponding to the first test weight, and compare the data corresponding to the first weighing event to a first reference weight of the first test weight to calculate a first calibration value. The processor further stores the first calibration value in the memory, compares the first calibration value to prior calibration values stored in the memory, and generates a feedback report of the field scale unit based at least in part on the comparison of the calibration values.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck
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Patent number: 8799180Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8599003Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8565804Abstract: Intelligent wireless dispatch systems are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a dispatch computer and mobile data terminals positioned on a vehicle and in wireless communication with the dispatch computer. The system displays a plurality of drivers arranged in a driver stack, receives exception information from each mobile data terminal, displays a formatted driver icon corresponding to each driver in the driver stack, and sorts the drivers in the driver stack by prioritized exception information. The system is configured to display a driver assignment list for each driver including one or more assignments and to wirelessly transmit an assignment message to the mobile data terminals according to an update to a driver assignment list. The mobile data terminals are configured to display the assignment message for acceptance or rejection. Additional embodiments may also include voice-over-IP capability for two-way communication between the dispatcher and driver.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8412254Abstract: Intelligent wireless dispatch systems are provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a dispatch computer and mobile data terminals positioned on a vehicle and in wireless communication with the dispatch computer. The system displays a plurality of drivers arranged in a driver stack, receives exception information from each mobile data terminal, displays a formatted driver icon corresponding to each driver in the driver stack, and sorts the drivers in the driver stack by prioritized exception information. The system is configured to display a driver assignment list for each driver including one or more assignments and to wirelessly transmit an assignment message to the mobile data terminals according to an update to a driver assignment list. The mobile data terminals are configured to display the assignment message for acceptance or rejection. Additional embodiments may also include voice-over-IP capability for two-way communication between the dispatcher and driver.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8374927Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: R & L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8362888Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8358205Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8339251Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8321307Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8275676Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8275675Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8275678Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
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Patent number: 8244605Abstract: The present invention automates the process of receiving transportation documentation and producing advance loading manifests therefrom to optimize load planning and dynamic product shipment and delivery control. Methods provide for receipt of the transportation documentation, initial preparation, and transmission of the documentation from on board a vehicle or while the vehicle is in transit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghsineh
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Publication number: 20120203398Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Publication number: 20120200434Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Publication number: 20120188061Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8188847Abstract: Methods and systems for remotely monitoring trailer or trailers attached to a vehicle is provided. The method includes associating an identification tag or ABS ECU that is configured to broadcast a trailer identification signal with a trailer. The method further includes receiving the trailer identification signal on-board the vehicle, associating the trailer identification signal with the vehicle, transmitting the trailer identification signal to a remote processor and receiving the trailer identification signal at the remote processor. The system comprises a mobile data terminal capable of generating and responding to telematic events comprising at least one processor, a graphical user interface, an input device, a memory and a set of executable instructions which may include a plurality of modules, such as a vehicle location module capable of receiving a GPS signal and transmitting the GPS signal to a remote processor for determining a location of a transportation unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall