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WO2011071591A1 - Système informatique configuré pour rechercher une concordance entre des capacités d'un ensemble de systèmes de moulage déjà utilisé et les exigences d'un ensemble de systèmes de moulage remis en état - Google Patents

Système informatique configuré pour rechercher une concordance entre des capacités d'un ensemble de systèmes de moulage déjà utilisé et les exigences d'un ensemble de systèmes de moulage remis en état Download PDF

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WO2011071591A1
WO2011071591A1 PCT/US2010/051883 US2010051883W WO2011071591A1 WO 2011071591 A1 WO2011071591 A1 WO 2011071591A1 US 2010051883 W US2010051883 W US 2010051883W WO 2011071591 A1 WO2011071591 A1 WO 2011071591A1
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  • An aspect of the present invention generally relates to (but is not limited to) a computer system configured to search for a technical match between: (i) engineering capabilities associated with a used molding-system assembly belonging to a seller, and (ii) engineering requirements associated with a refurbished molding-system assembly required by a buyer.
  • the first man-made plastic was invented in Germany in 1 851 by Alexander PARKES. He publicly demonstrated it at the 1862 International Exhibition in London, calling the material Parkesine. Derived from cellulose, Parkesine could be heated, molded, and retain its shape when cooled. It was, however, expensive to produce, prone to cracking, and highly flammable.
  • HYATT patented the first injection molding machine in 1872. It worked like a large hypodermic needle, using a plunger to inject plastic through a heated cylinder into a mold.
  • Injection molding machines consist of a material hopper, an injection ram or screw-type plunger, and a heating unit. They are also known as presses, they hold the molds in which the components are shaped. Presses are rated by tonnage, which expresses the amount of clamping force that the machine can exert. This force keeps the mold closed during the injection process. Tonnage can vary from less than five tons to 6000 tons, with the higher figures used in comparatively few manufacturing operations. The total clamp force needed is determined by the projected area of the part being molded. This projected area is multiplied by a clamp force of from two to eight tons for each square inch of the projected areas. As a rule of thumb, four or five tons per square inch can be used for most products.
  • the plastic material is very stiff, it will require more injection pressure to fill the mold, thus more clamp tonnage to hold the mold closed.
  • the required force can also be determined by the material used and the size of the part, larger parts require higher clamping force.
  • Injection Molding granular plastic is fed by gravity from a hopper into a heated barrel. As the granules are slowly moved forward by a screw-type plunger, the plastic is forced into a heated chamber, where it is melted. As the plunger advances, the melted plastic is forced through a nozzle that rests against the mold, allowing it to enter the mold cavity through a gate and runner system. The mold remains cold so the plastic solidifies almost as soon as the mold is filled.
  • Mold assembly or die are terms used to describe the tooling used to produce plastic parts in molding.
  • the mold assembly (sometimes called “mold assemblies”) is used in mass production where thousands of parts are produced. Molds are typically constructed from hardened steel, etc.
  • Hot-runner systems (sometimes called “hot-runner assemblies”) are used in molding systems, along with mold assemblies, for the manufacture of plastic articles. Usually, hot-runners systems and mold assemblies are treated as tools that may be sold and supplied separately from molding systems.
  • United States Patent 6675055 discloses a method and apparatus that includes a computer implemented injection molding configuring subsystem which enables a customer to interactively specify and design a system using a mix of parameters that the customer specifies and are manufacturing process determined.
  • United States Patent 7236841 discloses a method and apparatus that includes a computer implemented injection molding configuring subsystem which enables a customer to interactively specify and design a system using a mix of parameters that the customer specifies and are manufacturing process determined.
  • an intermediary-computer system comprising: a processor (202) ; and a memory (206) being coupled to the processor (202), the memory (206) embodying a collection of instructions (208) being executable by the processor (202), the collection of instructions (208) being configured to direct the processor (202) to search for a technical match between : (i) engineering capabilities associated with a used molding-system assembly belonging to a seller, and (ii) engineering requirements associated with a refurbished molding-system assembly required by a buyer.
  • FIG. 1 A depicts a schematic representation of a molding system (900);
  • FIG. 1 B depicts a schematic representation of an intermediary-computer system (200) configured to facilitate a transaction for a refurbished molding-system assembly associated with the molding system (900) of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 2 depicts a schematic representation of a create-account screen (140) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B
  • FIG. 3 depicts a schematic representation of an account-summary screen (150) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 4 depicts a schematic representation of an add-listing screen (160) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 5 depicts a schematic representation of a manage-listing screen (170) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 6 depicts a schematic representation of a create-account screen (340) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 7 depicts a schematic representation of an account-summary screen (350) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 8 depicts a schematic representation of an manage-requests screen (360) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 9 depicts a schematic representation of an add-request screen (370) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B
  • FIG. 10 depicts a schematic representation of a view-matches screen (390) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 1 1 depicts a schematic representation of a management screen (240) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B;
  • FIG. 1 2 depicts a schematic representation of a collection of instructions (108), a collection of instructions (308), and a collection of instructions (208), associated with a seller-computer system (100), a buyer-computer system (300), and the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B, respectively.
  • FIG. 1 A depicts a schematic representation of a molding system (900).
  • the molding system (900) includes (but is not limited to) a variety of assemblies, such as: (i) a hot- runner assembly (902), (ii) a mold assembly (904), (iii) a clamping assembly (906), and (iv) a melt-preparation assembly (908).
  • the molding system (900) and its associated assemblies may include components that are known to persons skilled in the art, and these known components will not be described here; these known components are described, at least in part, in the following reference books (for example): (i) "Injection Molding Handbook' authored by OSSWALD/TURNG/G RAMAN N (ISBN: 3-(446)-(216)69- 2), (ii) "Injection Molding Handbook authored by ROSATO AND ROSATO (ISBN: 0-(412)- (993)81 -3), (iii) "Injection Molding Systems” 3 rd Edition authored by JOHANNABER (ISBN 3-(446)-(177)33-7) and/or (iv) "Runner and Gating Design Handbook' authored by BEAUMONT (ISBN 1 -(446)-(226)72-9).
  • the mold assembly (904) includes (but is not limited to): a stationary-mold assembly (917), and a movable mold assembly (919) that is movable relative to the stationary-mold assembly (917).
  • the mold assembly (904) is attached to the hot-runner assembly (902).
  • the clamping assembly (906) includes (but is not limited to): (i) a stationary platen (912), (ii) a movable platen (914) that is movable relative to the stationary platen (912), (iii) a tie-bar assembly (916) that extends between the movable platen (914) the stationary platen (912), (iv) clamp assemblies (918) are attached to each end of the tie bars of the tie-bar assembly (916), and (v) lock assemblies (920) are attached to opposite ends of the tie bars.
  • the clamping assembly (906) is used to support the mold assembly (904) and the hot-runner assembly (902).
  • the melt- preparation assembly (908) is used to prepare a hot melt and to inject the hot melt into the hot-runner assembly (902), and the hot-runner assembly (902) is used to distribute the hot melt into the mold cavity or mold cavities defined by the mold assembly (904).
  • the melt- preparation assembly (908), which is also called an extruder, etc, includes (but is not limited to): (i) a barrel assembly (922), (ii) a heater assembly (924) attached to the barrel assembly (922), (iii) a screw assembly (926) received in the barrel assembly (922), (iv) a screw-drive assembly (928) attached to an end of the screw assembly (926), (v) a machine nozzle (930) attached to an exit port of the barrel assembly (922), and (vi) a hopper assembly (932) attached to the barrel assembly (922), which is configured to deliver resin pellets, for example, to the barrel assembly (922).
  • FIG. 1 B depicts a schematic representation of an intermediary-computer system (200) configured to facilitate a transaction for a refurbished molding-system assembly associated with the molding system (900) of FIG. 1 .
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) includes (but is not limited to): (i) a processor (202), and (ii) a memory (206) coupled to the processor (202).
  • the memory (206) embodies a collection of instructions (208) that are executable by the processor (202).
  • the collection of instructions (208) is configured to direct the processor (202) to search for a technical match between: (i) engineering capabilities associated with a used molding-system assembly belonging to a seller, and (ii) engineering requirements associated with a refurbished molding-system assembly required by a buyer.
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) receives: (i) the engineering capabilities associated with the used molding-system assembly belonging to the seller, and (ii) the engineering requirements associated with the refurbished molding-system assembly required by the buyer.
  • the seller calls the intermediary by telephone and the seller provides the engineering capabilities to the intermediary and then the intermediary enters the engineering capabilities into the intermediary-computer system (200)
  • the buyer calls the intermediary by telephone and the buyer provides the engineering requirements to the intermediary and then the intermediary enters the engineering capabilities into the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the seller communicates to the intermediary by e-mail having the engineering capabilities to the intermediary and then the intermediary enters the engineering capabilities into the intermediary-computer system (200), and (ii) the buyer communicates to the intermediary by e-mail (electronic mail) having the engineering requirements to the intermediary and then the intermediary enters the engineering capabilities into the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the seller uses a seller-computer system (100) to communicate (via a network) the engineering capabilities to the intermediary-computer system (200), and (ii) the buyer uses a buyer-computer system (300) to communicate (via the network or other communication medium) the engineering requirements to the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the phrase “includes (but is not limited to)” is equivalent to the word “comprising”.
  • the word “comprising” is a transitional phrase or word that links the preamble of a patent claim to the specific elements set forth in the claim which define what the invention itself actually is.
  • the transitional phrase acts as a limitation on the claim, indicating whether a similar device, method, or composition infringes the patent if the accused device (etc) contains more or fewer elements than the claim in the patent.
  • the word “comprising” is to be treated as an open transition, which is the broadest form of transition, as it does not limit the preamble to whatever elements are identified in the claim.
  • the seller-computer system (100) and the buyer-computer system (300) are connected to the intermediary-computer system (200) via a network (201 ), such as (for example) the Internet or a private network.
  • a “computer” is also known as a computing machine, a computing device, a data processor, an electronic computer, an information-processing system, and a computer is a machine for performing calculations and/or instructions automatically.
  • the seller-computer system (100) includes (but is not limited to): (i) a processor (102), (ii) an interface (104) connected to the processor (102), (iii) a memory (106) connected to the processor (102), (iv) a collection of instructions (108) tangibly embodied in the memory (106), and (v) a user interface (110) connected to the processor (102).
  • the seller- computer system (100) is operated by a business entity interested in selling and/or offering a refurbished molding-system assembly, which is depicted in FIG. 1 B, such as the hot-runner assembly (902) but not necessarily limited to the hot-runner assembly (902) per se.
  • the refurbished molding-system assembly may include a used molding-system assembly, in which the intermediary merely permits the buyer to receive the used molding-system assembly (either directly from the seller or from the intermediary) such that the used molding-system assembly is not refurbished or reconditioned (that is, the used assembly is sold "as is”).
  • This may be a desired option required by the buyer, and the intermediary-computer system (200) used to conduct a search for a technical match between: (i) the engineering capabilities associated with the used molding-system assembly belonging to a seller, and (ii) the engineering requirements associated with a used molding-system assembly required by the buyer.
  • the term "refurbished molding-system assembly” may include a used molding system-assembly that is refurbished or a used molding-system assembly that is not refurbished.
  • the intermediary may request a financial fee (to be paid by the seller, the buyer or partially by both the seller and the buyer) for identifying the technical match between the seller and buyer.
  • This arrangement may permit convenience for buyer and the seller in that they avoid spending time determine engineering suitability and/or technical compatibility of the refurbished molding-system assembly, and reduce their risk since they are not fully aware of the engineering design rules, etc, of the molding- system assembly as set up by the OEM, etc.
  • the processor (102) is also called a central processing unit (CPU), which is part of a computer (such as, for example but not limited to, a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing tasks and/or instructions and/or computations; the processor (102) forms the central part of the seller-computer system (100) to which the peripherals are attached.
  • the interface (104) is also known as interface module, a computer interface, etc, such as a serial port, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port, etc.
  • the interface (104) generally refers to a connection or interface apparatus for connecting the processor (102) to other electronic devices, such as (but not limited to) the network (201 ).
  • the interface (104) may include an interface between hardware components are physical interfaces and also may include software interfaces, which exist between separate software components and provide a programmatic mechanism by which the hardware interface can communicate.
  • the memory (106) is also known as a computer memory, a storage unit, a computer storage unit, a store, a memory board, which is an electronic-memory device or any device which may be connected to the processor (102) that may be used to embody the collection of instructions (108), such as, but not limited to a CD (Compact Disc, a processor-usable medium, etc), random-access memory (RAM), etc.
  • the collection of instructions (108) is instructions that are executable by the processor (102), such as a line of code written as part of a computer program.
  • a high-level programming language is a programming language with strong abstraction from the details of a particular computer system. In comparison to low-level programming languages, such as the collection of instructions (108), it may use natural language elements, be easier to use, or be more portable across platforms (that is, computer systems). Such languages hide the details of CPU operations such as memory access models and management of scope. This greater abstraction and hiding of details is generally intended to make the language user-friendly, as it includes concepts from the problem domain instead of those of the machine used.
  • a high-level language isolates the execution semantics of computer architecture from the specification of the program, making the process of developing a program simpler and more understandable with respect to a low-level language.
  • a compiler is software that converts a set of high-level language statements or instructions into a lower-level representation (such as the collection of instructions (108) and/or is software that translates a program written in a high-level programming language (C/C++, COBOL, etc.) into machine language.
  • a compiler usually generates assembly language first and then translates the assembly language into machine language.
  • a utility known as a "linker” then combines all required machine language modules into an executable program that can run in the computer.
  • the user interface (110) is an interface between a human and the computer system.
  • the seller-computer system (100) is used by the seller to sell a used molding system component, such as, the hot-runner assembly (902) of FIG. 1 A.
  • the buyer-computer system (300) includes (but is not limited to): a processor (302), an interface (304), a memory (306), a collection of instructions (308), and a user interface (310).
  • the processor (302), the interface (304), the memory (306), the collection of instructions (308), and the user interface (310) are all similar to the processor (102), the interface (104), the memory (106), the collection of instructions (108), and the user interface (110), respectively.
  • the buyer-computer system (300) is used by the buyer to buy a used refurbished molding- system assembly, such as the hot-runner assembly (902) of FIG. 1 A.
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) may be operated by an intermediary business entity, which may also be called a facilitator.
  • An example of the intermediary business entity may be an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), such as HUSKY Injection Molding Systems Limited, which is located in Ontario, Canada.
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) may be operated by a third party independently of the OEM, that is, with or without the cooperation of the OEM. For example, the OEM may have an interest in facilitating a transaction between the buyer and the seller.
  • the intermediary may then arrange to receive (from the seller) the used molding-system assembly or used molding-system component (such as a hot-runner assembly (902) (etc), refurbish the used molding-system assembly, such as the hot-runner assembly (902).
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) includes (but is not limited to): a processor (202), an interface (204), a memory (206), a collection of instructions (208), a user interface (210), and a database (212).
  • the processor (202), the interface (204), the memory (206), the collection of instructions (208), the user interface (210) are all similar to the processor (102), the interface (104), the memory (106), the collection of instructions (108), the user interface (110), respectively.
  • the database (212) is an integrated collection of logically related records and/or files consolidated into a common pool that provides data for one or more multiple uses. Software organizes the data in a database according to a database model. The relational model occurs most commonly. Other models such as the hierarchical model and the network model use a more explicit representation of relationships. The contents of the database (212) may include proprietary data that is not intended to be viewed by the buyer and/or the by the seller.
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) is to be used by an intermediary business entity, such as an OEM, an equipment reseller, a facilitator, a refurbisher, for the purposes of, for example, maintaining the database (212) with engineering design information and/or data, connecting the buyer with the seller, receiving the used molding-system assembly from the seller, and refurbishing used molding-system assemblies prior to delivery to the buyer.
  • an intermediary business entity such as an OEM, an equipment reseller, a facilitator, a refurbisher
  • the database (212) may reside entirely in one single computer system or may be distributed amongst several interconnected computer systems that are connected with the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) may include a plurality of interconnected computer systems that cooperatively exchange data and/or instructions, or may include a single stand-alone computer system.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a schematic representation of a create-account screen (140) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the seller-computer system (100) includes (but is not limited to) the user interface (110).
  • the user interface (110) includes (but is not limited to) a create-account screen (140).
  • the create-account screen (140) includes (but is not limited to): a contact information label (141 ), a data entry field (142), a name label (143), a data entry field (144), an address label (145), a data entry field (146), and a set of commands (147).
  • the contact information label (141 ) is used to identify the data entry field (142) into which a seller may enter in their contact information, such as a company name, etc.
  • the name label (143) is used to identify the data entry field (144) into which the seller may enter the name of a specific person, for example, such as "John Smith”.
  • the address label (145) is used to identify the data entry field (146) into which the seller may enter in their coordinates, such as an address, phone number, e-mail address, etc.
  • the set of commands (147) are used by the seller to initiate predetermined tasks.
  • the set of commands (147) includes (but is not limited to) a submit command (148), which permits the seller to submit their contact information to the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a schematic representation of an account-summary screen (150) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (110) of the seller-computer system (100) includes (but is not limited to): an account-summary screen (150), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a set of commands (151 ), a grouping of active or pending listings (154), a collection of sold listings (155), a set of expired listings (156), and a seller account information (157).
  • the account-summary screen (150) may be used by the seller to review their account information that is held in the database (212) of FIG. 1 B.
  • a listing is an offer by a seller, to sell a molding-system assembly.
  • the grouping of active or pending listings (154) identifies pending listings that were submitted by the seller and are not yet expired listings or listing that have not yet been sold to a buyer.
  • the collection of sold listings (155) identifies historical listings that have been sold in the past.
  • the set of expired listings (156) identifies listings that have expired based on expiry dates set by the seller or by the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the seller account information (157) provides account information about the seller.
  • the set of commands (151 ) includes (but is not limited to): an add-listing command (152), and a manage-listing command (153).
  • the add- listing command (152) allows the seller to add a new listing to the database (212).
  • the manage-listing command (153) allows the seller to manage aspects of an existing or pending listing that is stored in the database (212).
  • FIG. 4 depicts a schematic representation of an add-listing screen (160) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (110) of the seller-computer system (100) includes (but is not limited to) an add-listing screen (160), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): an OEM project number label (161 ), an OEM project number entry field (162), an asking price label (163), an asking price entry field (164), an expiration date label (165), an expiration date entry field (166), and a set of commands (167).
  • the OEM project number label (161 ) identifies the OEM project number entry field (162) into which the seller enters an identification number associated with the molding-system assembly to be offered for sale.
  • the identification number may be a model number, serial number, etc.
  • the asking price label (163) identifies the asking price entry field (164) into which the seller will insert the asking price of the molding-system assembly to be offered for sale in the listing that is to be created.
  • the expiration date label (165) identifies the expiration date entry field (166) into which the seller inserts an expiry date or the intermediary-computer system (200) may insert an expiry date.
  • the set of commands (167) allows the seller to perform certain tasks, such as (but is not limited to); a go to account-summary screen (168), and a submit- listing command (169).
  • the go to account-summary screen (168) allows the seller to view the account-summary screen (150) of FIG. 3.
  • the submit-listing command (169) allows the seller to submit the data entered in the add-listing screen (160). It will be appreciated that a single screen may be used or a series of screen may be used, such as (but not limited to) a "wizard" selection screen.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a schematic representation of a manage-listing screen (170) associated with a seller-computer system (100) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (110) of the seller-computer system (100) further includes (but is not limited to) a manage-listing screen (170), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a group of active or pending listings (171 ), a collection of sold listings (172), a set of expired listings (173), and a set of commands (174).
  • the set of commands (174) includes (but is not limited to): a go to account-summary screen command (175), a delete listing command (176), a change listing command (177), and a resubmit listing command (178).
  • the go to account-summary screen command (175) permits the seller to view the account-summary screen (150).
  • the delete listing command (176) allows the seller to delete a selected listing identified by the seller, either by using a radio button (not depicted) or other selection mechanism.
  • the change listing command (177) allows the seller to amend the contents of a pending listing.
  • the resubmit listing command (178) allows the seller to resubmit an amended listing.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a schematic representation of a create-account screen (340) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (310) of the buyer-computer system (300) includes (but is not limited to): a create-account screen (340), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a contact information label (341 ), a contact information entry field (342), a name label (343), a name entry field (344), an address label (345), an address entry field (346), and a set of commands (347).
  • the contact information label (341 ) identifies the contact information entry field (342) into which the buyer enters in their contact information.
  • the name label (343) identifies the name entry field (344) into which the buyer enters their name.
  • the address label (345) identifies the address entry field (346) into which the buyer enters their address information, etc.
  • the set of commands (347) includes (but is not limited to): a submit request to create buyer account command (348), which is used by the buyer to submit their account information to the intermediary- computer system (200), for subsequent storage into the database (212) of FIG. 1 B.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a schematic representation of an account-summary screen (350) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (310) of the buyer-computer system (300) includes (but is not limited to) an account-summary screen (350), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a grouping of active or pending requests (351 ), a collection of purchased requests (352), a set of expired requests (353), a group of matches (354), a set of commands (355).
  • a request is a set of data that identifies aspects of a request submitted by the buyer, and the aspects pertain to aspects or specifications pertaining to attributes associated with a molding-system assembly that would be of interest to the buyer.
  • the grouping of active or pending requests (351 ) includes (but is not limited to): a grouping of pending requests associated with the buyer.
  • the collection of purchased requests (352) represents requests that have been matched up with a seller in the past.
  • the set of expired requests (353) represents requests that have not been fulfilled or satisfied - that is, requests that have not been matched up with a listing before the expiry date.
  • the group of matches (354) represents requests that have been matched up with a pending listing, and the buyer needs to review these matches and then make a purchasing decision, that is, either to purchase the listing that matches up with a particular request. For example, an email may be generated by the intermediary-computer system (200) and sent to the buyer to inform them that a match was made with one or more of their requests.
  • a buyer-account-information command (359) allows the buyer to view the buyers' account information on the account-summary screen (350).
  • the set of commands (355) includes (but is not limited to): an add request command (356), a manage requests command (357), a buy command (358).
  • the add request command (356) allows the buyer to add a request to the database (212).
  • the manage requests command (357) allows the buyer to manage a request that was previously saved to the database (212).
  • the buy command (358) allows the buyer to initiate buying or purchasing of a listing that was matched up with a submitted request.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a schematic representation of a manage-requests screen (360) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (310) of the buyer-computer system (300) further includes (but is not limited to): a manage-requests screen (360), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a collection of active or pending requests (361 ), a set of purchased requests (362), a grouping of expired requests (363), a group of matches (364), and a set of commands (365).
  • the collection of active or pending requests (361 ) provides a collection of pending requests submitted by the buyer before the requests have reached their expiration date.
  • the set of purchased requests (362) is a set of requests of the buyer that have been previously matched up with a listing and have been sold to the buyer.
  • the grouping of expired requests (363) is a group of requests of the buyer that have not been fulfilled or matched up with a listing or have not been involved with a sale transaction with a listing of a seller.
  • a group of pending matches (364) represents a group of pending matches made between the pending request and the pending listing, but the buyer and the seller and the intermediary have not yet arrived at an agreed upon price in order to transact the sale of the match between the listing and the request.
  • the set of commands (365) includes (but is not limited to): a go to buyer account summary (366), a delete pending request command (367), a change pending request command (368), and a view matches request (369).
  • the go to buyer account summary (366) allows the buyer to view the create-account screen (340).
  • the delete pending request command (367) permits the buyer to delete a selected request previously submitted by the buyer.
  • the change pending request command (368) allows the buyer to amend to change a pending request.
  • the view matches request (369) permits the buyer to view all pending matches that were made by the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a schematic representation of an add-request screen (370) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (310) of the buyer-computer system (300) further includes (but is not limited to) an add-request screen (370), which includes (but is not limited to): a type of application information (371 A) which each point to respective entry fields for application information (371 B) into which the buyer will enter the parameters or attributes associated with their particular request.
  • a type of application information (371 A) which each point to respective entry fields for application information (371 B) into which the buyer will enter the parameters or attributes associated with their particular request.
  • the molding-system assembly includes a hot-runner assembly (902) of FIG.
  • a number of cavities label (372) identifies a number of cavities entry field (373) into which the buyer will enter the number of mold cavities that a hot-runner assembly will need to fill.
  • a number of drops label (374) identifies a number of drops entry field (375) into which the buyer will enter in the number of drops the hot- runner assembly will need to have.
  • a gating style label (376) is used to identify a gating style entry field and/or a drop down menu (377) into which the buyer will enter in the style of gating for the drop.
  • a resin type label (378) is used to identify a resin type entry field and/or drop down menu (379) into which the buyer will enter the type of resin to be handled by the hot-runner assembly.
  • a part-weight label (380) identifies a part-weight entry field (381 ) into which the buyer will enter in the weight of the part to be molded by each drop.
  • An L-dimension label (382) identifies an L-dimension entry field (383) into which the buyer will enter in the L-dimension. The L-dimension is the distance between the tip of the nozzle of a drop to the bottom surface of a manifold block.
  • a drop-location data label (384) is used to identify a drop-location data entry field (385) into which the buyer will enter in the drop-location data for each drop that may be required by buyer. Additional drop-location entry fields (386A), (386B) may be used if more than one drop is required.
  • a set of commands (387) includes (but is not limited to): (i) a submit-request-to- buy command (388), which allows the buyer to submit the entered data to the intermediary-computer system (200), which then becomes stored in the database (212) of FIG. 1 B, and (ii) a go-to-buyer-account-information commend (389) which allows the user to view the create-account screen (340) of FIG. 6.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a schematic representation of a view-matches screen (390) associated with a buyer-computer system (300) for interacting with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (310) of the buyer-computer system (300) further includes (but is not limited to) a view-matches screen (390) includes (but is not limited to): a first-type match (391 ), a second-type match (394), and a set of commands (397).
  • the first-type match (391 ) includes (but is not limited to) options (392), having one of more types of options, such as: a first option (392A), a second option (392B), a third option (392C), a fourth option (392D), and a fifth option (392E).
  • the first-type match (391 ) also includes (but is not limited to) a price field (393) for each option, such as a first price (393A), a second price (393B), a third price (393C), a fourth price (393D), and a fifth price (393E).
  • the first-type match (391 ) represents matches that are an exact match between a seller's pending listing and the buyer's pending request.
  • a pending-request-identification number may be displayed next to the first-type match (391 ).
  • the second-type match (394) includes (but is not limited to) options (395), which in turn may include (but not limited to): a first option (395A), a second option (395B), a third option (395C), and a fourth option (395D).
  • the second-type match (394) also includes a price field (396) for the options (395), such as a first price (396A), a second price (396B), a third price (396C), and a fourth price (396D).
  • the second-type match (394) represents matches which are not exact matches between the buyers pending request and a sellers' pending listing, but further amendments to the molding-system assembly may be required to make the pending match an exact match.
  • the set of commands (397) includes (but is not limited to): a buy command (397 A), and a buy command (397 A).
  • the buy command (397 A) is a command that the buyer may use to buy a selected one or more options from the options identified in the first-type match (391 ).
  • the buy command (397B) is a command that the buyer may use to buy a selected option of the second-type match (394).
  • FIG. 1 1 depicts a schematic representation of a management screen (240) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the user interface (210) of the intermediary-computer system (200) includes (but is not limited to): a management screen (240), which in turn includes (but is not limited to): a set of commands (241 ).
  • the set of commands (241 ) includes (but is not limited to): a manage-seller-accounts command (242), a manage-buyer-accounts command (243), a manage-database command (244), a manage-pending-refurbishments command (245), and a manage-orders command (246).
  • the manage-seller-accounts command (242) permits the intermediary to manage buyer accounts.
  • the manage-buyer-accounts command (243) permits the intermediary to manager seller accounts.
  • the manage-database command (244) permits the intermediary to manage the database (212) of FIG. 1 B.
  • the manage-pending-refurbishments command (245) permits the intermediary to manage pending refurbishments that are requested by buyers.
  • the manage-orders command (246) permits the intermediary to manage orders submitted by the buyers.
  • FIG. 1 2 depicts a schematic representation of a collection of instructions (108), a collection of instructions (308), and a collection of instructions (208), associated with a seller-computer system (100), a buyer-computer system (300), and the intermediary- computer system (200) of FIG. 1 B, respectively.
  • Network transmission (203) is sent over the network (201 ) between: (i) the seller-computer system (100) and the intermediary- computer system (200), and (i) the buyer-computer system (300 and the intermediary- computer system (200).
  • the collection of instructions (108) of the seller-computer system (100) includes (but is not limited to): an instruction (120), an instruction (122), and instruction (124), and an instruction (126).
  • the collection of instructions (208) of the intermediary-computer system (200) includes (but is not limited to): an instruction (209), an instruction (220), an instruction (222), an instruction (224), an instruction (226), an instruction (228), an instruction (230), and an instruction (232).
  • the collection of instructions (308) of the buyer-computer system (300) includes (but is not limited to an instruction (320), an instruction (322), an instruction (324), and an instruction (326).
  • the instruction (120) associated with the seller-computer system (100) directs the processor (102) to create a seller account, by collecting information from the seller via the user interface (110).
  • the instruction (120) includes sending the data associated with the seller account information to the intermediary-computer system (200) via the network (201 ), and in response the intermediary-computer system (200) then stores the seller account information to the database (212).
  • the instruction (122) associated with the seller-computer system (100) directs the processor (102) to collect and to submit a listing (from the seller) from the seller-computer system (100), by sending the network transmission (203), which includes the data associated with listing, over the network (201 ) to the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the instruction (124) associated with the seller-computer system (100) directs the processor (102) to manage one or more listings held in the database (212) of the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the instruction (124) includes sending a transmission over the network (201 ) to the intermediary-computer system (200), and in response the instructions associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) will manage or manipulate the contents of the database (212) on behalf of the requirements of the instruction (124), with security limitations as to just how much manipulation of the contents of the database (212) will be permitted, as established by the intermediary.
  • the instruction (124) and the instruction (122) may be in any order as may be required by the seller via the user interface (110).
  • the instruction (209) is configured to direct the processor (202) to facilitate a transaction between the seller-computer system (100) and the buyer-computer system (300) for a refurbished molding-system assembly.
  • the instruction (220) associated with the intermediary- computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to receive listing information the seller- computer system (100) via the network (201 ), and then to store or deposit the listing into the database (212).
  • the instruction (222) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to analyze the engineering design data of the submitted listing received from the seller-computer system (100), and to store the engineering design data to a database (212).
  • the purpose of the instruction (220) is to determine or identify the application limits associated with the listing, and then to store the application limits into the database (212) along with the data of the listing.
  • the instruction (320) associated with the buyer-computer system (300) directs the processor (302) to create a buyer account, by collecting information from the seller via the user interface (310).
  • the instruction (320) includes sending the data associated with the buyer account information to the intermediary-computer system (200) via the network (201 ), and in response the intermediary-computer system (200) then stores the buyer account information to the database (212).
  • the instruction (322) associated with the buyer-computer system (300) directs the processor (302) to collect and to submit a request having application requirements (from the buyer) through the buyer-computer system (300), and the buyer-computer system (300) sends the network transmission (203) to the intermediary-computer system (200), which includes the data associated with the request.
  • the instruction (322) may also direct the processor (302) to submit request (to the intermediary-computer system (200) to search information regarding pending listings for used molding-system assemblies that is contained in the database (212) that is connected to the intermediary-computer system (200).
  • the intermediary-computer system (200) will execute the request and provide a search report back to the buyer-computer system (300) via the network (201 ).
  • the instruction (224) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to receive the request having application requirements.
  • the instruction (226) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to analyze the request that was received and then to compare to engineering specifications (such as, application limits) associated with the listings contained in the database (212).
  • the instruction (228) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to identify potential matches between listings and requests that are contained in the database (212). This may include processing a currently received listing and/or currently received request.
  • the instruction (228) may be executed on a timed basis, such as once an hour, once a day, once every 10 minutes, etc.
  • the instruction (230) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to provide a quotation to the buyer by transmitting the quotation via the network (201 ) to the buyer-computer system (300).
  • the quotation may include multiple offers or multiple options (and/or one option or one offer) for the consideration of the buyer.
  • the instruction (324) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (302) to receive and to display the quotation on the user interface (310), so that the buyer may then review the pending quotation and then may make a purchasing decision or not make a purchasing decision.
  • the instruction (326) associated with the buyer- computer system (300) directs the processor (302) to submit decision to buy one or more options identified in the pending quotation, in which the decision may be submitted to from the buyer-computer system (300) to the intermediary-computer system (200) via the network, or may be faxed from the buyer to the intermediary, or may be emailed, or perhaps a phone call between the buyer and the intermediary will be sufficient.
  • the instruction (232) associated with the intermediary-computer system (200) directs the processor (202) to coordinate or facilitate the purchase of the used molding-system assembly, refurbishment tasks and/or reconfiguration tasks associated with reworking the used molding-system assembly, and/or shipping transaction details.
  • the instruction (126) associated with the seller-computer system (100) directs the processor (102) to receive request to ship the used molding-system assembly to the intermediary.
  • the instruction (222), the instruction (226), the instruction (228), the instruction (230) and the instruction (232) are all configured to direct the processor (202) to perform a predetermined task or function, etc. In fact, all instructions are configured to do just so.
  • the method for facilitating a transaction between a seller and a buyer is for the purposes of refurbishing a used molding-system assembly.
  • the intermediary acts to coordinate the refurbishment of the used molding-system assembly (such as a hot-runner assembly) for a specific buyer. This generally may involve facilitating matching between a buyer (a company) willing to purchase a pre-owned/pre-configured (used) hot-runner assembly from a seller (another company) that would like to sell the assembly at a value higher than scrap value.
  • instruction (226) may further include the following sorts of tasks:
  • the instruction (222) may further include the following sorts of tasks:
  • instruction (224) may further include the following sorts of tasks:
  • (z) facilitating a request from the intermediary to customize search area offering, depending on location of the buyer, such as, if the buyer is located in Chicago, the intermediary may offer North America as the first option in a potential matching of listings to the pending request from the buyer, the list, and/or if the buyer is located in Shanghai, China, then offer refurnished hot-runners that are sourced from China as a first option, etc.; and/or

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L'invention concerne un système informatique intermédiaire (200) comprenant un processeur (202) et une mémoire (206) reliée au processeur (202), la mémoire (206) mettant en œuvre un jeu d'instructions (208) pouvant être exécutées par le processeur (202), le jeu d'instructions (208) étant configuré pour ordonner au processeur (202) de rechercher une concordance technique entre (i) des capacités techniques associées à un ensemble de systèmes de moulage déjà utilisé appartenant à un vendeur, et (ii) des exigences techniques associées à un ensemble de systèmes de moulage remis en état demandé par un acheteur.
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