Patents by Inventor Adam Swofford

Adam Swofford 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: 20230316358
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as automobile, to be generated. A photo studio can be used to capture a series of images of the item for annotation. The series of images of the item can then be sent to a computer system for display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicant: Carvana, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
  • Patent number: 11704708
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as vehicle, to be generated. In an embodiment, a plurality of images of an item may be captured and annotation may be provided to one or more of the images. In an embodiment, the plurality of images may be displayed, and the transition between each of the plurality of images may be an animated process. In an embodiment, an item imaging system may comprise a structure including one or more cameras and one or more lights, and the item imaging system may be configured to automate at least a portion of the process for capturing the plurality of images of an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Carvana, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
  • Patent number: 11308550
    Abstract: A system, method, and software for structuring a deal, wherein a method of structuring a deal includes the steps of receiving an input relating to a structured deal, analyzing the input based upon an instruction set; and generating a feedback in response to the analysis of the input, wherein the wherein the feedback includes payment information relating to a structured deal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: DRIVETIME AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Swofford, William Adams, Ernest Garcia
  • Patent number: 11222372
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Carvana, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
  • Publication number: 20210406971
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20210304270
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
  • Patent number: 11017445
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Carvana, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
  • Publication number: 20200005372
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as vehicle, to be generated. In an embodiment, a plurality of images of an item may be captured and annotation may be provided to one or more of the images. In an embodiment, the plurality of images may be displayed, and the transition between each of the plurality of images may be an animated process. In an embodiment, an item imaging system may comprise a structure including one or more cameras and one or more lights, and the item imaging system may be configured to automate at least a portion of the process for capturing the plurality of images of an item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD
  • Patent number: 10423995
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as vehicle, to be generated. In an embodiment, a plurality of images of an item may be captured and annotation may be provided to one or more of the images. In an embodiment, the plurality of images may be displayed, and the transition between each of the plurality of images may be an animated process. In an embodiment, an item imaging system may comprise a structure including one or more cameras and one or more lights, and the item imaging system may be configured to automate at least a portion of the process for capturing the plurality of images of an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Carvana, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
  • Publication number: 20180204261
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
  • Patent number: 9922356
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable online transactions related to buying/selling an item, such as a vehicle. In an embodiment, one or more installment agreements relating to a user and one or more items may be generated in response to one or more received inputs. In an embodiment, a deal table comprising the one or more installment agreements may be generated, and the deal table may be transmitted to a user device for presentation via the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: CARVANA, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
  • Publication number: 20160381323
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as vehicle, to be generated. In an embodiment, a plurality of images of an item may be captured and annotation may be provided to one or more of the images. In an embodiment, the plurality of images may be displayed, and the transition between each of the plurality of images may be an animated process. In an embodiment, an item imaging system may comprise a structure including one or more cameras and one or more lights, and the item imaging system may be configured to automate at least a portion of the process for capturing the plurality of images of an item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD
  • Patent number: 9412203
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments enable virtual displays of an item, such as vehicle, to be generated. In an embodiment, a plurality of images of an item may be captured and annotation may be provided to one or more of the images. In an embodiment, the plurality of images may be displayed, and the transition between each of the plurality of images may be an animated process. In an embodiment, an item imaging system may comprise a structure including one or more cameras and one or more lights, and the item imaging system may be configured to automate at least a portion of the process for capturing the plurality of images of an item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: CARVANA, LLC
    Inventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams