This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company. Active years: 2011-2013.
Location History:
- Alexandria, VA (US) (2011)
- Houston, TX (US) (2013)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2011-2013
Title: Innovations by Thomas A Wheaton
Introduction
Thomas A Wheaton is an accomplished inventor based in Houston, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of transportation scheduling through his innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, Wheaton's work focuses on optimizing the assignment of vehicles for transporting cargo.
Latest Patents
One of Wheaton's latest patents is a system for optimizing transportation scheduling. This computer modeling application is designed to find the optimal solution to maximize total net margin for the assignment of vehicles, particularly vessels, in an available fleet. The system is capable of performing a set of voyages to transport cargo that includes one or more bulk products during a planning period. The fleet can consist of both term vehicles and spot vehicles, and the vehicles, voyages, and cargos can be heterogeneous. In one embodiment, the vehicles are crude carrier vessels, and the bulk products are different grades of crude oil. To enhance speed, the model is divided into linear programming and mixed integer (linear) programming problems. This model can be executed on a real-time basis to support complex scheduling operations.
Career Highlights
Wheaton is currently employed at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, where he applies his expertise in transportation logistics. His innovative approaches have contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of cargo transportation.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Gary Robert Kocis and Mark E Osmer, who have collaborated with Wheaton on various projects within the company.
Conclusion
Thomas A Wheaton's contributions to transportation scheduling through his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the logistics sector. His work continues to influence the industry positively.