Patents by Inventor Curtis Howell

Curtis Howell 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: 20160098806
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of coordinating a tour of a listed property is described herein. A first electronic multiple-listing service (MLS) database is accessed over a network. The first MLS database includes data describing the listed property. Multiple enumerated entries characterizing the availability for touring of the listed property are identified. A memory device on which are stored agent-data entries characterizing the availability for showing the listed property of multiple agents is accessed. At least one confirmed time period during which the listed property is available for touring and an agent is available to show the listed property is determined. A graphical user interface (GUI) is generated to a display device. The GUI presents user-selectable icons representing time periods during which the property is not unavailable for touring. At least one of the icons is labeled as being associated with a confirmed time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Chen, Curtis Howell, Andy Taylor, Jennifer Chao, Meghan Kilgore, April Alexander, Lisa Jones, Justin Yan
  • Patent number: 7784692
    Abstract: The described embodiments contemplate a system, method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium with computer-executable instructions for accessing multiple accounts. The apparatus may be an interactive access card and/or portable electronic device that includes a memory component for storing data associated with multiple accounts, an input component for selecting an account, and a processing component for retrieving data associated with the selected account. The apparatus also may be an access card that includes a rectangular shaped substrate and an interface component for storing data associated with multiple accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Curtis Howell Arrington, III
  • Patent number: 7594611
    Abstract: The described embodiments contemplate a system, method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium with computer-executable instructions for accessing multiple accounts. The apparatus may be an interactive access card and/or portable electronic device that includes a memory component for storing data associated with multiple accounts, an input component for selecting an account, and a processing component for retrieving data associated with the selected account. The apparatus also may be an access card that includes a rectangular shaped substrate and an interface component for storing data associated with multiple accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Curtis Howell Arrington, III