Managing maintenance for an item of equipment

Details Managing maintenance for an item of equipment Managing maintenance for an item of equipment

2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Reagan, James A (Department: 3621)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Performance or efficiency evaluation

C702S182000, C702S185000, C455S067110, C455S423000, C361S689000, C361S725000, C434S366000, C700S083000, C372S086000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07124059

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for maintaining an item of equipment supports the provision of predictive maintenance in a manner which eliminates or reduces downtime of the equipment. The method includes tracking performance data on the equipment or a particular component of the equipment. At least one required maintenance activity is predicted based upon the performance data with respect to a defined performance standard. Performance of the required maintenance activity is scheduled at a defined respective time based upon the prediction.

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