Patents by Inventor John Flinn

John Flinn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20150193849
    Abstract: This disclosure provides computer-implemented methods, computer systems and computer programs for service quotation processing. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method for repair quotation processing, the method being implemented using a first processing device. The method comprises(a) receiving quotations from a second processing device associated with a service provider, wherein each quotation is associated with a service provided by the service provider; (b) sending, in response to each quotation, a quotation authorisation to the second processing device; and (c) for a batch of quotations, adjusting the quotations to distribute any cost deviation between (i) an aggregate predetermined service cost that is agreed between the service provider and an insurer for the batch, and (ii) an aggregate quoted service cost for the batch, across the quotations in the batch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Applicant: INSURANCE MANUFACTURERS OF AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Steven Bubulj, John Flinn
  • Patent number: 5732914
    Abstract: A gun holder for holding a rifle or shotgun on the side of a bed to allow a person lying or sitting in the bed quick and reliable access to a gun in case of an emergency. The gun holder has a horizontal support plate with an upper and a lower surface and a support member attached to one end. The end of the horizontal support plate opposite the end having the support member extends inwardly towards the center of the bed between the mattress and box spring. The support member lies against the bed and can be substantially J-shaped or U-shaped, with both ends open or one end closed. A second horizontal support plate and support member combination is also provided to provide support for the gun. The outward side of the first and second support members can be adapted to further facilitate quick and easy access to the gun. The upper and lower surfaces of the first and second horizontal support plates can be modified to prevent slippage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Inventor: John Flinn