Patents by Inventor Terry W. Rigdon

Terry W. Rigdon 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).

  • Systems and methods for use in electronic processing of foreign origin and export shipments and/or passengers and baggage at security check points
    Patent number: 7738995
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing foreign origin parcels through Customs and individuals through security checkpoints. The system includes a database stored on a computer readable medium having data records associated with each foreign origin parcel or individual. Associated with the database is a processor having a search engine for performing searches on the information in the data records based on criteria selected by a user. The system further includes an interface. The interface allows the user to select search criteria to be used by the processor to search the data records. The interface displays the results of the search to the user and allows the user to select parcels or individuals identified during the search for inspection. In addition, the processor and interface allows the user to electronically store notes taken during the inspection, such that the information related to the inspection can be electronically archived.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah B. Napier, William Brent Collins, Angie Hutchins, Greg Campbell, Terry W. Rigdon
  • Systems and methods for use in electronic processing of foreign origin and export shipments and/or passengers and baggage at security check points
    Publication number: 20030167240
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for processing foreign origin parcels through Customs and individuals through security checkpoints. The system includes a database stored on a computer readable medium having data records associated with each foreign origin parcel or individual. Associated with the database is a processor having a search engine for performing searches on the information in the data records based on criteria selected by a user. The system further includes an interface. The interface allows the user to select search criteria to be used by the processor to search the data records. The interface displays the results of the search to the user and allows the user to select parcels or individuals identified during the search for inspection. In addition, the processor and interface allows the user to electronically store notes taken during the inspection, such that the information related to the inspection can be electronically archived.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Applicant: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah B. Napier, William Brent Collins, Angie Hutchins, Greg Campbell, Terry W. Rigdon