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).
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Publication number: 20230316358Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Carvana, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
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Patent number: 11704708Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
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Patent number: 11308550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: DRIVETIME AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.Inventors: Adam Swofford, William Adams, Ernest Garcia
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Patent number: 11222372Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
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Publication number: 20210406971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
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Publication number: 20210304270Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
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Patent number: 11017445Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
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Publication number: 20200005372Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD
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Patent number: 10423995Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Carvana, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford
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Publication number: 20180204261Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD, William ADAMS
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Patent number: 9922356Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: CARVANA, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams
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Publication number: 20160381323Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Ernest C. GARCIA, III, Nicole BEHRENS, Adam SWOFFORD
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Patent number: 9412203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: CARVANA, LLCInventors: Ernest C. Garcia, III, Nicole Behrens, Adam Swofford, William Adams