Patents by Inventor Sean Beavers

Sean Beavers 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).

  • Patent number: 11991311
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for determining that wait times exceed a threshold wait time and presenting the client an option to receive a call back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20230325938
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20230179710
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for determining that wait times exceed a threshold wait time and presenting the client an option to receive a call back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11625790
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11575789
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for call degradation handling that prioritizes client communication in the event of connection issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20200242701
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 10657599
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 10169824
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20180350005
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20180108091
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh