Patents by Inventor Terrence A. Hauser

Terrence A. Hauser 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).

  • Publication number: 20040199413
    Abstract: Methods and systems for servicing a product are disclosed. These systems and methods are particularly suited for stationary product that are immovable or permanently deployed at a customer's location, such as a spa. A system includes a terminal for receiving and processing service call information for the product, and a database for associating the service call information with a customer record to generate a service call request. The customer record includes product information and customer history. The system further includes a hand-held device configured to receive the service call request from the database. The hand held device is also configured to run interactive diagnostic routines. The system is configured to invoke one or more automatic service-related programs, such as warranty status determination, paperwork generation, parts replenishment, reporting and payment programs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Terrence A. Hauser, Timothy L. Ford