Richard L Summers

US Patent:

20050065842, Mar 24, 2005

Filed:

Jul 28, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/900981

Inventors:

Richard Summers - Portsmouth NH, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705011000, 705001000

Abstract:

A system and method for coordinating product inspection, repair and product maintenance features a proactive, data-driven process where industry-wide maintenance baselines, problems, frequency-of-occurrence data and best-in-class repair processes are identified in a central, secure, structured database environment and thereby where the safety and operational and economic impact of a problem can be evaluated and acted upon. Using industry-wide data provided by users, the present system and method will link repair and inspection finds (non-routines), reason codes and severity data related to potential safety, reliability, cycle time and cost implications with the root cause analysis and certified best inspection/repair/preventative process instructions, materials, tools and/or equipment. This information, combined with a maintenance provider's, manufacturer's and OEM's information, will greatly improve safety, reliability, cycle time and budget performance on repair, maintenance and inspection of equipment utilizing the present system and method.