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).

  • Patent number: 8179238
    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: July 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Sr., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Publication number: 20120105213
    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: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: R+L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Publication number: 20120054077
    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: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120054078
    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: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120047086
    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: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120047084
    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: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20120047085
    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: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: R+L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20110300894
    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: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: R&L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, David Mark Vance, Brian Earley, Steve Crandall
  • Patent number: 8065205
    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: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: R&L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshiineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Patent number: 7769644
    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. 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: R & L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshiineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100018966
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: You Crate LLC
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Jeff Banion, Dave Cox, Greg Bronner
  • Publication number: 20090302046
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: You Crate LLC
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Ralph L. Roberts, II, Roby L. Roberts, Greg Bronner
  • Publication number: 20090045924
    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: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: R & L CARRIERS, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, SR., Chris Deck, Steve Crandall
  • Publication number: 20020103728
    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. 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: Steve F. Naghshineh, Ralph L. Roberts
  • Patent number: 6401078
    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. 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: R & L Carriers
    Inventors: Ralph L. Roberts, Steve F. Naghshineh