Patents by Inventor Doris Vigo

Doris Vigo 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).

  • Systems and methods for processing a request to repair or replace an item covered by insurance
    Patent number: 8175899
    Abstract: A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Fortis, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Becerra, James Hickey, Doris Vigo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20090157437
    Abstract: A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Manuel Becerra, James Hickey, Doris Vigo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING A REQUEST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AN ITEM COVERED BY INSURANCE
    Publication number: 20090063202
    Abstract: A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Manuel Becerra, James Hickey, Doris Vigo
  • Systems and methods for providing insurance and non-insurance products
    Publication number: 20040122697
    Abstract: A method of providing insurance to a customer that comprises the steps of: (1) selling a service contract to the customer that provides protection against the mechanical breakdown or other failure of an item (and in some cases, accidental damage); and (2) in response to the customer purchasing the service contract, providing, at no cost to the customer, third-party-paid insurance coverage that protects the customer against damage to the item, which, in some cases, includes accidental damage. In one embodiment of the invention, the step of providing the third-party-paid insurance coverage is done in order to permit the provision of insurance without the use of a licensed insurance agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Applicant: Fortis, Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Becerra, James Hickey, Doris Vigo