Method of manufacturing a multiple component device
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1. A system for reducing manufacturing response time of a medical device comprising:
- a computer database configured to store information relating to components, said information comprising possible combinations of said components, availability of said components, and/or government regulations relating to said components;
a computer device configured to allow a customer to select a combination of components, ascertain at least some of said information relating to said components, indicate if a combination of said components is acceptable, illustrate at least one component on a viewing screen, and transmit an order to a control entity;
a control entity configured to receive an order from the computer device, transmit a first corresponding order to at least one component supplier, and transmit a second corresponding order to a kit factory; and
a kit factory configured to receive the second corresponding order, receive at least two components from the component suppliers, and send a third corresponding order and components to an assembly location.
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Disclosed are methods of manufacturing a product from individual components comprising the steps of providing data regarding components to a customer; permitting the customer to request a product comprising the combination of the components; transmitting the request to a first location remote from the customer; receiving one of the components at a first location; transporting the components from a first location to a second location; assembling the components into the desired product at the second location; and transporting the assembled product to the customer.
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1. A system for reducing manufacturing response time of a medical device comprising:
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a computer database configured to store information relating to components, said information comprising possible combinations of said components, availability of said components, and/or government regulations relating to said components;
a computer device configured to allow a customer to select a combination of components, ascertain at least some of said information relating to said components, indicate if a combination of said components is acceptable, illustrate at least one component on a viewing screen, and transmit an order to a control entity;
a control entity configured to receive an order from the computer device, transmit a first corresponding order to at least one component supplier, and transmit a second corresponding order to a kit factory; and
a kit factory configured to receive the second corresponding order, receive at least two components from the component suppliers, and send a third corresponding order and components to an assembly location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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