Patents by Inventor Douglas D. Schumann

Douglas D. Schumann 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: 10339605
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10217169
    Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, computer systems for generating safety scores relating to vehicle travel routes are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr., Alex M. Carges, Mark S. Coleman, Roza E. Kogan, Ben Jade Lim, David F. Peak
  • Publication number: 20180247377
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, JR.
  • Patent number: 9984422
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9786009
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on telematics data. The system includes a communications interface and a business logic processor in communications with the communications interface. The communications interface receives telematics data collected by a telematics acquisition device configured at a dealership for collecting telematics data of a vehicle sold by the dealership. The communications interface also receives vehicle data indicating the make and model of the vehicle sold and vehicle owner data related to the purchaser of the vehicle sold. The business logic processor determines an insurance quote for the purchaser based on the received telematics data, vehicle data, and vehicle owner data. The communications interface transmits the insurance quote for the purchaser of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr., Alex M. Carges, Michael Patrick Slattery, Ben J. Lim
  • Publication number: 20170287077
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann
  • Patent number: 9684933
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140350970
    Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, computer systems for generating safety scores relating to vehicle travel routes are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, JR., Alex M. Carges, Mark S. Coleman, Roza E. Kogan, Ben Jade Lim, David F. Peak
  • Publication number: 20140343971
    Abstract: A computer system for interaction with user devices presenting a keyboardless data entry interface and third party data systems is configured to provide data for display on a user device of a selectable input graphical user interface, the graphical user interface including a series of user selectable inputs not requiring user keyboard-type information entry. The system is configured to obtain data from a user device and from third party computer systems. The system is further configured to determine an insurance quotation based on inputs via the graphical user interface not requiring user keyboard-type information entry and the data from one or more of the user device and third party computer systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, JR.
  • Patent number: 8805707
    Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr., Alex M. Carges, Mark S. Coleman, Roza E. Kogan, Ben Jade Lim, David F. Peak
  • Patent number: 8799125
    Abstract: An insurance quotation management system for administering and managing insurance quotations through a graphical user interface. The system is configured to interface with third party data to provide insurance quotations based on input from a predictive model and data which may include social network information. The user interface permits the user to provide all inputs required to complete an application for insurance without the use of keyboard based input to provide a simplified user experience through a smart phone or other touch screen device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140025402
    Abstract: An insurance policy management system for administering and managing insurance policies having deductible coverage through a primary and a secondary insurer. The secondary insurer is provided a portion of a premium payment via the primary insurer to provide deductible coverage to a policyholder. The policyholder will not have to pay a lump sum deductible in the event of a loss when selecting the no deductible option and may have the option of bidding out the deductible coverage in a multi-insurer platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, JR.
  • Patent number: 8620693
    Abstract: An insurance policy management system for administering and managing insurance policies having deductible coverage through a primary and a secondary insurer. The secondary insurer is provided a portion of a premium payment via the primary insurer to provide deductible coverage to a policyholder. The policyholder will not have to pay a lump sum deductible in the event of a loss when selecting the no deductible option and may have the option of bidding out the deductible coverage in a multi-insurer platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130317860
    Abstract: An insurance quotation management system for administering and managing insurance quotations through a graphical user interface. The system is configured to interface with third party data to provide insurance quotations based on input from a predictive model and data which may include social network information. The user interface permits the user to provide all inputs required to complete an application for insurance without the use of keyboard based input to provide a simplified user experience through a smart phone or other touch screen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130138460
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for pricing an insurance premium based on telematics data. The system includes a communications interface and a business logic processor in communications with the communications interface. The communications interface receives telematics data collected by a telematics acquisition device configured at a dealership for collecting telematics data of a vehicle sold by the dealership. The communications interface also receives vehicle data indicating the make and model of the vehicle sold and vehicle owner data related to the purchaser of the vehicle sold. The business logic processor determines an insurance quote for the purchaser based on the received telematics data, vehicle data, and vehicle owner data. The communications interface transmits the insurance quote for the purchaser of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, JR., Alex M. Carges, Michael Patrick Slattery, Ben J. Lim
  • Publication number: 20120123806
    Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas D. Schumann, JR., Alex M. Carges, Mark S. Coleman, Roza E. Kogan, Ben Jade Lim, David F. Peak
  • Publication number: 20110213628
    Abstract: Pursuant to some embodiments, insurance systems, methods and devices are provided which include a data storage device for storing, updating and providing access to loss risk score data. In some embodiments, a request for information associated with a user's location identified by user location data may be received over a communications network. A computer processing system may then be operated to generate a safety score associated with said use location data, the safety score being based on a plurality of loss risk factors associated with the user location data. At least one element of an insurance policy associated with the user may be modified in accordance with the safety score. A response, including the safety score, may then be transmitted to the user over the communications network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: David F. Peak, Alex M. Carges, Roza E. Kogan, Ben Jade Lim, Douglas D. Schumann,, JR.
  • Patent number: 5660080
    Abstract: An electrical transmission control mechanism for shifting a transmission of a machine is provided. The control mechanism includes a control assembly that has rotational motion. A plurality of contactless sensors detect the amount of rotational movement of the control assembly and responsively produce signals that are indicative of a desired speed and/or direction of the transmission. A coupling arrangement couples the rotational motion of the control assembly to the contactless sensors to isolate the contactless sensors from mechanical loading that is imposed on the control assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen W. Rector, Douglas D. Schumann, Robert R. Siegler
  • Patent number: 5052680
    Abstract: A mechanical robot having hydraulically operated arms, mandible claws, neck, head and jaw, resembles a giant prehistoric reptile. It is driven from an on-board cockpit and is capable of picking up an automobile and crushing it, then biting into it with large teeth located within a powerful jaw. Various audible and visual effects are produced during operation thereby generating a frightful spectacle for exhibition, promotion and entertainment. The robot is capable of folding into a rigid structure and being attached to a trailer tractor for road hauling on its own wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Monster Robot, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas J. Malewicki, Philip C. Emmons, Robert M. Kubinski, Douglas D. Schumann
  • Patent number: 4646087
    Abstract: An inductively coupled position sensing system wherein voltages induced in plural stationary sensor coils are combined and synchronously detected. Variation in the induced voltages results from movement of a drive coil mechanically coupled to a member the position or orientation of which is of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1987
    Inventor: Douglas D. Schumann