Multiple-platform estimating and automatic quoting for network-based parts resale with transferable reports

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8732032
APP PUB NO 20130290129A1
SERIAL NO

13925215

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A part location system is described that utilizes computer-based techniques for bringing together repair facilities and suppliers to increase the efficiency of locating recycled, used or aftermarket parts using a computer network, such as the Internet. The part location system receives an estimate from a first user over a communication network. The part location system then parses the estimate to extract information that identifies a list of parts needed by the first user and automatically generates a request for quote (RFQ) using the information extracted from the estimate. The part location system then sends the RFQ to suppliers via the communication network. Subsequently, the part location system receives quotations from at least one of the suppliers via the communication network in response to the RFQ and presents the quotations received in response to the RFQ to a repair facility via the communication network.

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ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC AS COLLATERAL AGENT225 WEST WASHINGTON STREET 9TH FLOOR CHICAGO IL 60606

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Deathe Olathe, US 5 55
Davis, Orson P Olathe, US 5 55
Scruton, Jay F Olathe, US 5 55

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