Patents by Inventor Robert D. McCloskey

Robert D. McCloskey 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).

  • Wireless system for automatic ordering of maintenance parts for equipment
    Patent number: 9015059
    Abstract: A wireless equipment management system is provided which automatically orders parts in connection with equipment maintenance schedules generated using sensors remotely located with the equipment. The system additionally uses diagnostic software to analyze fault conditions within the equipment using the sensors, and parts are automatically ordered in conjunction with equipment service needs as determined by the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Omnitracs, LLC
    Inventors: Loyie H. Sims, III, Satish N. Ram, Robert D. McCloskey
  • System for providing dynamic group and service assignments
    Patent number: 8706095
    Abstract: System for providing dynamic group and service assignments. In one embodiment, a method is provided for dynamically assigning regional groups and service providers to provide services for equipment. The method includes determining that the equipment has moved into a selected regional group, and assigning the equipment to the selected regional group. The method also includes selecting a service provider associated with the selected regional group, and assigning the service provider to provide services for the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Omnitracs, LLC
    Inventors: Satish N. Ram, Robert D. McCloskey, Loyle H. Sims, III