Patents by Inventor Robert M. Gruber

Robert M. Gruber 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: 6464133
    Abstract: A system and method for managing property using a program designed to assist a user in completing necessary forms. The program assists the user by providing hints, overlaying text, and troubleshooting suggestions. The user is guided through each segment of a form to minimize the possibility of human error. The program provides a means for converting human readable text to a barcode. The completed form is downloaded and printed by any type of printer, such as dot matrix, laser jet, inkjet or bubblejet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventor: Robert M. Gruber
  • Publication number: 20020133470
    Abstract: The Material Ordering and Reporting Expediter (MORE) provides a method and apparatus which partially automates and assists the various members of an order and approval chain in preparing various purchasing documents. A Requester initiates the process by entering a part number and completing a purchase document and forwards the purchase document to a Processor for acceptance or rejection. The Processor reviews the purchase document and accepts or rejects based upon the completeness and accuracy of the purchase document. If the purchase document is rejected, it is sent back to the Requestor for correction. If the purchase document is accepted, the Processor notifies the Requester and the purchase document is placed in the approval chain for consideration and response. Each member of the approval chain is called a Signatory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Robert M. Gruber