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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 05, 2007
David P. West, Ii, Newnan, GA (US);
Sherman Baldwin, Darien, CT (US);
Michael Wetzer, Fayetteville, NY (US);
Patrick E. Weir, San Francisco, CA (US);
Gary R. Garrow, Burbank, CA (US);
Charles P. Newton, Iii, Summerville, SC (US);
David P. West, II, Newnan, GA (US);
Sherman Baldwin, Darien, CT (US);
Michael Wetzer, Fayetteville, NY (US);
Patrick E. Weir, San Francisco, CA (US);
Gary R. Garrow, Burbank, CA (US);
Charles P. Newton, III, Summerville, SC (US);
Abstract
This invention relates to an automated method and system for forming and implementing a performance-based logistic contract through managing the maintenance an item of equipment in accordance with a maintenance plan. Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.