Patents by Inventor Robert J. Chu

Robert J. Chu 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).

  • User interface for graphically displaying the impact of weather on managerial planning
    Patent number: 5796932
    Abstract: The present invention is a graphical user interface (GUI) for use in an Executive Information System (EIS) for managerial planning applications that experience long-range weather impact. The EIS is referred to as a Long-range Executive Weather Information System (LEWIS.TM.). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the LEWIS.TM. system is used to calculate and display to a user the impact of weather on retail planning applications. However, the present invention applies to all industries beyond retailing that experience weather impact, including, but not limited to, personal care, utilities, energy, agriculture, consumer products, insurance, transportation, outdoor events, chemicals, pharmaceutical, and construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Strategic Weather Services
    Inventors: Frederick D. Fox, Douglas R. Pearson, Diane Caine, Andrew Kenney, Richard A. Morris, Steve A. Beck, Cathy J. Beck, Robert J. Chu
  • Portable boot drying apparatus
    Patent number: 5003707
    Abstract: An accessory apparatus is provided for adaption to receive a flow of heated air from the tubular discharge end of a commercial hair dryer, and to provide therefrom two like divided flows deliverable via flexible tubing to the inner volume of each boot of a given pair of ski boots or other foot wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1991
    Inventor: Robert J. Chu