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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Patent number: 8179238Abstract: 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: July 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Publication number: 20120105213Abstract: 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: December 28, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: R+L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Publication number: 20120054077Abstract: 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: November 4, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120054078Abstract: 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: November 4, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120047086Abstract: 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: November 4, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120047084Abstract: 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: November 4, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20120047085Abstract: 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: November 4, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20110300894Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: R&L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
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Patent number: 8065205Abstract: 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: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshiineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Patent number: 7769644Abstract: 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. A remote processor receives the documentation, stores the documentation and feeds the documentation to a load planning software for generation of advance loading manifests from the remote processor and receive them on demand. Further, a mobile data transmission device is provided for use by a driver to communicate transportation documentation, and vehicle information to the remote processor, and, in some applications, can receive instructions for en route alterations of package pickup or delivery. The documentation can reside on a server remotely accessible by customers.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: R & L Carriers, Inc.Inventors: Steve F. Naghshiineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20100018966Abstract: Collapsible containers dimensioned to integrate into motor carrier operations are provided. The container may include a base, a pair of first and second opposing walls, each first and second opposing wall including a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The container further includes a top panel removably attached to the top edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls and a plurality of engaging devices positioned along the perimeter of the top panel and base and along the two side edges and top and bottom edges of the pairs of first and second opposing walls. The plurality of engaging devices are configured to removably connect the pair of first opposing walls to the pair of second opposing walls and to removably connect the pairs of first and second opposing walls to the top panel and base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: You Crate LLCInventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Jeff Banion, Dave Cox, Greg Bronner
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Publication number: 20090302046Abstract: Collapsible containers dimensioned to integrate into less-than-load operations are provided. The container may include a base, a pair of first and second opposing walls, each first and second opposing wall including a top edge, two side edges and a bottom edge. The container further includes a top panel removably attached to the top edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls and a plurality of engaging devices positioned along the perimeter of the base and along the two side edges and bottom edge of the pairs of first and second opposing walls. The plurality of engaging devices are configured to removably connect the pair of first opposing walls to the pair of second opposing walls and to removably connect the pairs of first and second opposing walls to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: You Crate LLCInventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Greg Bronner
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Publication number: 20090045924Abstract: 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: July 23, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: R & L CARRIERS, INC.Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
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Publication number: 20020103728Abstract: 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. A remote processor receives the documentation, stores the documentation and feeds the documentation to a load planning software for generation of advance loading manifests from the remote processor and receive them on demand. Further, a mobile data transmission device is provided for use by a driver to communicate transportation documentation, and vehicle information to the remote processor, and, in some applications, can receive instructions for en route alterations of package pickup or delivery. The documentation can reside on a server remotely accessible by customers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2002Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
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Patent number: 6401078Abstract: 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. A remote processor receives the documentation, stores the documentation and feeds the documentation to a load planning software for generation of advance loading manifests from the remote processor and receive them on demand. Further, a mobile data transmission device is provided for use by a driver to communicate transportation documentation, and vehicle information to the remote processor, and, in some applications, can receive instructions for en route alterations of package pickup or delivery.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: R & L CarriersInventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh