Michael R Rush

US Patent:

7542833, Jun 2, 2009

Filed:

Jun 2, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/859400

Inventors:

John Kelly - Hudson OH, US
John Supra - Redono Beach CA, US
Michael Rush - Camas WA, US

Assignee:

The Cobalt Group, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G01M 17/00

US Classification:

701 30, 3704574

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method and system for scheduling service appointments based on service reminders sent based on the estimated mileage the vehicle. The mileage of the vehicle can be estimated based on the age of the vehicle, or it can be based on the last known mileage of the vehicle and estimating the additional mileage using average vehicle mileage statistics. The mileage of the vehicle may be estimated based on actual vehicle history, and may be adjusted based on the characteristics of the vehicle, the driver, or the geographic location of the vehicle. Service reminders sent to a recipient include a link to a scheduling server. The scheduling server provides a scheduling page allowing the recipient to view and select from available service time slots at the service shop.

US Patent:

20160176500, Jun 23, 2016

Filed:

Aug 9, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/902850

Inventors:

- Chicago IL, US
Shane Frank Cuda - Long Beach CA, US
Mark Ronald McLaughlin - Snohomish WA, US
Michael Robert Rush - Arlington WA, US
Colin Lee Farr - Lynnwood WA, US
David Bruce Smith - Renton WA, US
Nihar Ashokkumar Desai - Bothell WA, US
Thomas Joseph Kennedy - Bonney Lake WA, US
Lyle Ray Deobald - Shoreline WA, US

International Classification:

B64C 3/26
B64C 3/18
B29D 99/00

Abstract:

A stiffened panel comprises a composite panel, and a stiffener including a base flange on the composite panel. The base flange is tapered towards the panel. The stiffened panel further comprises a composite overwrap layer on only the composite panel and a tapered surface of the base flange.