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).

  • Publication number: 20160117640
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve Naghshineh
  • Publication number: 20140310197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8841564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck
  • Patent number: 8799180
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8599003
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8565804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8412254
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8374927
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: R & L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8362888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8358205
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8339251
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8321307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8275676
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8275675
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8275678
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh
  • Patent number: 8244605
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghsineh
  • Publication number: 20120203398
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Publication number: 20120200434
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Publication number: 20120188061
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8188847
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall