Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S102000, C700S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06865432
ABSTRACT:
In an effort to achieve the lowest cost of goods (COG) possible, a key objective in batch manufacturing is to maximize equipment utilization so that the capacity and size of equipment per batch cycle is the smallest possible for a given batch production capacity. This optimization of equipment utilization minimizes equipment and direct utility costs per batch, as well as reduces the physical space and the associated utilities required to support manufacturing operations. The present invention provides a process of: (1) determining the optimal number of batch cycles per year for a required annual production capacity; and (2) determining the optimal number of equipment cycle iterations per batch cycle in a manner that: (a) creates the smallest batch sizes possible; and (b) achieves higher equipment utilization per batch cycle, thereby reducing the capacity and size of equipment required to produce a given batch quantity of product.
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Ortiz-Rodriguez Carlos
Picard Leo
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