Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Easley

Matthew S. Easley 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: 20150348206
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing improved mortality tables for use with life insurance and other financial products are described herein. The improved mortality tables described herein account for progression over time of insureds from one underwriting class to another, e.g., based on deteriorating health over time. An insured who is in a “preferred” class at the time of initial underwriting might not still qualify for “preferred” status in 5 years, or even the next year. By creating a system of linear equations that predict the composition of a group n years after underwriting, insurance (and other financial products) providers can calculate more definite costs for pricing financial products based on the estimated or expected transition from one underwriting class to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew S. Easley
  • Patent number: 8521568
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing improved mortality tables for use with life insurance and other financial products are described herein. The improved mortality tables described herein account for progression over time of insureds from one underwriting class to another, e.g., based on deteriorating health over time. An insured who is in a “preferred” class at the time of initial underwriting might not still qualify for “preferred” status in 5 years, or even the next year. By creating a system of linear equations that predict the composition of a group n years after underwriting, insurance (and other financial products) providers can calculate more definite costs for pricing financial products based on the estimated or expected transition from one underwriting class to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventor: Matthew S. Easley
  • Patent number: 8355931
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing improved mortality tables for use with life insurance and other financial products are described herein. The improved mortality tables described herein account for progression over time of insureds from one underwriting class to another, e.g., based on deteriorating health over time. An insured who is in a “preferred” class at the time of initial underwriting might not still qualify for “preferred” status in 5 years, or even the next year. By creating a system of linear equations that predict the composition of a group n years after underwriting, insurance (and other financial products) providers can calculate more definite costs for pricing financial products based on the estimated or expected transition from one underwriting class to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventor: Matthew S. Easley
  • Patent number: 6012043
    Abstract: A computer implemented tool used primarily in [retirement planning] financial planning which produces estimated values of needed savings levels and further income based on certain economic assumptions and data regarding an individual subject's current financial status. [Although intended for use in retirement planning, the tool may also be used in other forms of financial planning.] The tool uses decision logic. User preferences are taken into account. Output is presented in a unique graphical format that can be easily understood by customers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
    Inventors: William R. Albright, Timothy W. Weller, Matthew S. Easley, Karen E. Szolosi, Philip S. Wunderlich