David B Poole

US Patent:

20060111929, May 25, 2006

Filed:

Nov 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/283975

Inventors:

David Poole - Chesapeake VA, US
Eric Bey - Chesapeake VA, US
Shane Bouchard - Virginia Beach VA, US
Ernest Sammons - Norfolk VA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705001000

Abstract:

A network-based application enables participants to “street-turn” or “road-turn” ocean containers amongst themselves with ease and minimal liability exposure. A database that includes both static and dynamic memory is provided for storing information relating to each container. By interfacing with this database, participants may search for specific criteria relating to a unique container that meets the desired loading specifications of the searching participant. When found, the searching participant may contact the current user of the container to arrange for transfer of the container to the searching participant. Thus, a virtual container pool is created wherein a container may be located anywhere and usage rights and liability of the container may be transferred between participants.