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Method for identifying a loss of utilization of mobile assets

  • US 6,810,312 B2
  • Filed: 09/30/2002
  • Issued: 10/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of servicing a locomotive subject to utilization loss factors delaying the completion of servicing the locomotive and the timely return of the locomotive to operation, the method comprising:

  • identifying at least one utilization loss factor that could delay the timely completion of servicing the locomotive;

    identifying a service procedure for the locomotive associated with at least one utilization loss factor;

    accessing a database storing information with respect to at least one event associated with the service procedure indicative of a status of completion of the procedure, wherein the service procedure requires testing of the locomotive after servicing to confirm operability of the serviced locomotive;

    establishing a schedule for the at least one event for the timely completion of the service procedure, wherein the at least one event includes a successful test;

    monitoring said at least one event to determine when the event occurred relative to said scheduled time, wherein the scheduled time includes the time for the completion of the successful test; and

    if the at least one event is late, providing notice that the relevant utilization loss factor is likely to cause delay in the timely return of the locomotive to operation unless corrective action is taken.

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