Patents by Inventor Robin Clinesmith

Robin Clinesmith 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).

  • Computer-implemented method and system for global purchasing
    Patent number: 7698231
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating blanket purchase agreements in a manufacturing enterprise is disclosed. The method includes identifying one or more products or services needed for a first and second locations, identifying one or more suppliers having the capability of delivering the one or more products or services to the first and second locations, and creating a blanket purchase agreement (BPA). The first location operates in a first legal entity and the second location operates in a second legal entity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Robin Clinesmith, Deborah Kiura, Ken Mosier
  • Computer-implemented method and system for global purchasing
    Publication number: 20040054603
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for creating blanket purchase agreements in a manufacturing enterprise is disclosed. The method includes identifying one or more products or services needed for a first and second locations, identifying one or more suppliers having the capability of delivering the one or more products or services to the first and second locations, and creating a blanket purchase agreement (BPA). The first location operates in a first legal entity and the second location operates in a second legal entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Robin Clinesmith, Deborah Kiura, Ken Mosier