A modular, integrated software-based system for tracking spare parts, consumables and refurbishable parts. These are tracked for usage in tools, in kits, and to provide links to additional data, such as on-line manuals. Individual parts are assigned unique tracking numbers and are tracked. Tracking data...http://www.google.com/patents/US20030055753?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030055753 - Spare parts and consumables management system