US5778381A
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Computer aided maintenance and repair information system for equipment subject to regulatory compliance
Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank NA
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Filing: 1995-08-04
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2015-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A computer based apparatus and method which provide access to complex technical information employed to maintain and repair complicated equipment, such as aircraft, to enable compliance with regulatory requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Sandifer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:08
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99944; Y10S707/99945; Y10S707/99948
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A system to provide information to maintain and repair equipment or provide services, comprising means for knowledge-based access to, and management of, a technical database comprising electronically stored publications which are displayable and which are searchable on a keyword basis, the technical database being structured to enable a plurality of access modes including name of publication, key word, and identified profile with migration capability between related records, including an authority file database comprised of all manufacturer make, model, and serial numbers for equipment and components including their synonyms to enable retrieval of all applicable publications.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A system to provide information to maintain and repair equipment or provide services, comprising means for knowledge-based access to, and management of, a technical database comprising electronically stored publications which are displayable and which are searchable on a keyword basis, the technical database being structured to enable a plurality of access modes including name of publication, key word, and identified profile with migration capability between related records, including an authority file database comprised of all manufacturer make, model, and serial numbers for equipment and components including their synonyms to enable retrieval of all applicable publications.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for providing selective access to particular portions of reference publications dependent on one of various tasks selected by a user including problem diagnosis and trouble shooting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 2, further comprising means for providing a built-in software support mode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the system has a reference mode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 2 wherein the system has a tutorial mode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 2, further comprising means for providing an electronic logbook.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for allowing a user to import information to add to the knowledge base and to also create private and public bookmarks and annotations.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for allowing a user to export information and prepare reports and requisitions for material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8, further comprising means for providing a report generation mode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for providing a built-in software support mode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the system has a maintenance and regulatory publications mode.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the system has a reference mode.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the system has a tutorial mode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising means for providing an electronic logbook.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the system is an aircraft maintenance and repair information system.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
117 words
A system to provide information to maintain and repair equipment or provide services, comprising means for knowledge-based access to, and management of, a technical database comprising electronically stored publications which are displayable and which are searchable on a keyword basis, the technical database being structured to enable a plurality of access modes including name of publication, key word, and identified profile with migration capability between related records, and means for providing an electronic log-book function to identify maintenance required by the publications, to record compliance with the required maintenance onto an electronic storage medium, to collect inspection and sign-off information, and to track any history of problems with the equipment and procedures used to resolve the problems.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
117 words
A system to provide information to maintain and repair equipment or provide services, comprising means for knowledge-based access to, and management of, a technical database comprising electronically stored publications which are displayable and which are searchable on a keyword basis, the technical database being structured to enable a plurality of access modes including name of publication, key word, and identified profile with migration capability between related records, and means for providing an electronic log-book function to identify maintenance required by the publications, to record compliance with the required maintenance onto an electronic storage medium, to collect inspection and sign-off information, and to track any history of problems with the equipment and procedures used to resolve the problems.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 16, further comprising an authority file database comprised of all manufacturer make, model, and serial numbers for equipment and components including their synonyms to enable retrieval of all applicable publications.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 17, further comprising means for providing selective access to particular portions of reference publications dependent on one of various tasks selected by a user including problem diagnosis and trouble shooting.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 16, further comprising means for allowing a user to prepare reports to attach to an actual paper logbook.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 16 wherein the electronic storage medium is a portable means of storing profile and compliance records for transferring information from one service center to another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-07-06 | 2002-01-05 | 2002-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-07-06 | 2006-01-05 | 2006-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-07-06 | 2010-01-05 | 2010-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |