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Press residual life monitor

US6594597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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32Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 2000
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C3/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for determining the original warranty and extended warranty for a mechanical device. A value indicative of the severity of the use of a mechanical device is utilized to develop a value of original warranty and a value of extended warranty. Extended warranty information may additionally be used to offer an automatic buyback of the mechanical device.

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