Patents by Inventor Stephen T. Joyce

Stephen T. Joyce 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: 8359212
    Abstract: The present invention provides a life insurance product known as longevity insurance. Longevity insurance mitigates longevity risk, the risk that an individual will outlive his or her assets. More specifically, the purchase of longevity insurance guarantees an individual a predetermined, periodic income payment for the life of the purchaser. The guaranteed stream of monthly income commences at a later date, which may be utilized to supplement an existing income level or provide income in the event that the individual outlives his or her accumulated assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventor: Stephen T. Joyce
  • Publication number: 20120101857
    Abstract: A system is provided for administering immediate and deferred payments in any of a plurality of different payout schemes selected by a purchaser to accommodate varying retirement income needs. The system can be configured to administer an immediate income annuity where payments start within a predetermined time period year and the system can also administer a deferred payout annuity through a single dual natured payout contract. Additional options available for administration by the system include options to permit the contract owner to change the annuity commencement date and the ability to commute future period certain periodic payments into a single lump sum payment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Patricia L. Harris, Stephen T. Joyce, Ken A. McCullum, Richard P. Rubin
  • Patent number: 8126746
    Abstract: A system is provided for administering fixed income immediate and deferred payments in any of a plurality of different payout schemes selected by a purchaser to accommodate varying retirement income needs. The system can be configured to administer an immediate income annuity where payments start within one year and the system can also administer a deferred payout annuity through a single dual natured payout contract. Additional options available for administration by the system include options to permit the contract owner to change the annuity commencement date and the ability to commute future period certain periodic payments into a single lump sum payment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Patricia L. Harris, Stephen T. Joyce, Ken A. McCullum, Richard P. Rubin
  • Publication number: 20110313796
    Abstract: The present invention provides a life insurance product known as longevity insurance. Longevity insurance mitigates longevity risk, the risk that an individual will outlive his or her assets. More specifically, the purchase of longevity insurance guarantees an individual a predetermined, periodic income payment for the life of the purchaser. The guaranteed stream of monthly income commences at a later date, which may be utilized to supplement an existing income level or provide income in the event that the individual outlives his or her accumulated assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Stephen T. Joyce
  • Patent number: 8010388
    Abstract: The present invention provides a life insurance product known as longevity insurance. Longevity insurance mitigates longevity risk, the risk that an individual will outlive his or her assets. More specifically, the purchase of longevity insurance guarantees an individual a predetermined, periodic income payment for the life of the purchaser. The guaranteed stream of monthly income commences at a later date, which may be utilized to supplement an existing income level or provide income in the event that the individual outlives his or her accumulated assets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventor: Stephen T. Joyce
  • Publication number: 20090094070
    Abstract: A system is provided for administering fixed income immediate and deferred payments in any of a plurality of different payout schemes selected by a purchaser to accommodate varying retirement income needs. The system can be configured to administer an immediate income annuity where payments start within one year and the system can also administer a deferred payout annuity through a single dual natured payout contract. Additional options available for administration by the system include options to permit the contract owner to change the annuity commencement date and the ability to commute future period certain periodic payments into a single lump sum payment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Patricia L. Harris, Stephen T. Joyce, Ken A. McCullum, Richard P. Rubin