Patents by Inventor Floyd M. Yager

Floyd M. Yager 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: 12282951
    Abstract: System, methods, and apparatuses provide customizable product features by receiving, from a computing device associated with a user, an indication of user interest in a product, identifying, based on a first profile associated with the user, a first attribute, determining one or more second profiles that comprise the first attribute, determining one or more features, of the product, that are associated with the one or more second profiles, determining, for each of the one or more features, a utility value, simulating, based on strategic alternatives data and the utility value for each of the one or more features, demand for the one or more features, determining, based on the simulated demand, that a subset of the one or more features satisfies a need state associated with the user, and sending, to the computing device, a product package including the subset of the one or more features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20240062309
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences and attributes. An enhanced attributes analysis server may analyze the attributes of a consumer and match these attributes with attributes of current customers of an entity managing the server. The insurance products/plans preferred by the matched customers may then be used to present insurance options to the consumer. In addition, the server may further customize insurance options based on answers to questions that relate to the consumer's specific situation. Further still, the consumer's social network may be used to understand insurance products/plans that may be preferred by the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, THOMAS J. Wilson, Pablo Azar, Edward A. Biemer, Jeremy Frank, Mark David Pitchford, Robert Wasserman
  • Publication number: 20240046366
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure generally relate to monitoring and/or sensing of one or more home devices from one or more homes. In particular, various aspects described herein relate to receiving data from one or more sensors associated with one or more home devices from one or more homes and using the data to determine insurance rates or premiums, discounts, incentives, and the like. Further, aspects of the disclosure relate to computer hardware and software. In particular, one or more aspects of the disclosure relate to the connected home or smart home market (i.e. connected devices and systems within or related to the home) which is rapidly evolving and growing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Orlando E. Mercado, Ralph Adam Benjamin Tyner, Jennifer L. Snyder, Laurie Pellouchoud, Peggy Klingel, Trent Bohacz, John Bradley Moats
  • Patent number: 11854086
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences and attributes. An enhanced attributes analysis server may analyze the attributes of a consumer and match these attributes with attributes of current customers of an entity managing the server. The insurance products/plans preferred by the matched customers may then be used to present insurance options to the consumer. In addition, the server may further customize insurance options based on answers to questions that relate to the consumer's specific situation. Further still, the consumer's social network may be used to understand insurance products/plans that may be preferred by the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson, Pablo Azar, Edward A. Biemer, Jeremy Frank, Mark David Pitchford, Robert Wasserman
  • Patent number: 11783423
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure generally relate to monitoring and/or sensing of one or more home devices from one or more homes. In particular, various aspects described herein relate to receiving data from one or more sensors associated with one or more home devices from one or more homes and using the data to determine insurance rates or premiums, discounts, incentives, and the like. Further, aspects of the disclosure relate to computer hardware and software. In particular, one or more aspects of the disclosure relate to the connected home or smart home market (i.e. connected devices and systems within or related to the home) which is rapidly evolving and growing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Orlando E. Mercado, Ralph Adam Benjamin Tyner, Jennifer L. Snyder, Laurie Pellouchoud, Peggy Klingel, Trent Bohacz, John Bradley Moats
  • Publication number: 20230084026
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable package options according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators may be used to guide the creation of selectable graphical objects representing optimized packages of features, which users may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance packages for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance packages may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson, Pamela M. Marshall, Sara P. Drexler
  • Publication number: 20230072718
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically detecting the damage that has occurred to an item and assessing the repairs needed to restore the item are provided. A notice of loss associated with a damaged item may be received. An apparatus may analyze the damaged item to determine damage information for any damage elements present on the damaged item. The damage information may be transmitted to a damage estimate server to determine a line-item cost estimate for the damaged item based on expected costs of repair for the damaged elements. The line-item cost estimate may then be presented to a repair service provider as an offer to repair the damaged item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony L. Bond, Randall M. Hanson, Clint J. Marlow, Ami J. Gupta, Floyd M. Yager, Joy A. Thomas, Eric D. Huls
  • Publication number: 20230073188
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically determining damage information and publishing said damage information are provided. A notice of loss associated with a damaged item may be received. An apparatus may analyze the damaged item to determine damage information for any damage elements present on the damaged item. The damage information may be transmitted to a damage estimate server to determine a line-item cost estimate for the damaged item based on expected costs of repair for the damaged elements. The line-item cost estimate may then be presented to a repair service provider as an offer to repair the damaged item. Further, a database comprising the damage information and/or line-item cost estimate may be published to a marketplace for use by service providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Inventors: Randall M. Hanson, Nicole M. Hildebrandt, Anthony L. Bond, Clint J. Marlow, Ami J. Gupta, Floyd M. Yager, Joy A. Thomas, Eric D. Huls
  • Publication number: 20230029477
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators may be used to guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common characteristics. In addition, methods are provided for selling insurance products formed through an optimization process and providing corresponding insurance services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20220391991
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common characteristics. In addition, methods are provided for selling insurance products formed through an optimization process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11481844
    Abstract: System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance package appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance packages for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance packages may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11341579
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators may be used to guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common characteristics. In addition, methods are provided for selling insurance products formed through an optimization process and providing corresponding insurance services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 11023965
    Abstract: System, methods, and apparatuses provide customizable product features according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form a product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for presenting such products for consideration by customers over a network. Presented products may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10878506
    Abstract: System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance package appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance packages for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance packages may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 10282785
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences and attributes. An enhanced attributes analysis server may analyze the attributes of a consumer and match these attributes with attributes of current customers of an entity managing the server. The insurance products/plans preferred by the matched customers may then be used to present insurance options to the consumer. In addition, the server may further customize insurance options based on answers to questions that relate to the consumer's specific situation. Further still, the consumer's social network may be used to understand insurance products/plans that may be preferred by the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson, Pablo Azar, Edward A. Biemer, Jeremy Frank, Mark David Pitchford, Robert Wasserman
  • Patent number: 9881341
    Abstract: System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance products for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance products may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 9875508
    Abstract: System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance package appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance packages for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance packages may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20170352104
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically determining damage information and publishing said damage information are provided. A notice of loss associated with a damaged item may be received. An apparatus may analyze the damaged item to determine damage information for any damage elements present on the damaged item. The damage information may be transmitted to a damage estimate server to determine a line-item cost estimate for the damaged item based on expected costs of repair for the damaged elements. The line-item cost estimate may then be presented to a repair service provider as an offer to repair the damaged item. Further, a database comprising the damage information and/or line-item cost estimate may be published to a marketplace for use by service providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Randall M. Hanson, Nicole M. Hildebrandt, Anthony L. Bond, Clint J. Marlow, Ami J. Gupta, Floyd M. Yager, Joy A. Thomas, Eric D. Huls
  • Publication number: 20140304011
    Abstract: System and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common needs, wants, or characteristics. In addition, methods and systems are provided for presenting insurance products for consideration by customers over a network. Presented insurance products may be formed through an optimization process or according to customer preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8219426
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide customizable insurance according to consumer preferences. Demand simulators may be used to guide the creation of optimized packages of features, which consumers may select from to form an insurance product appropriate for their particular needs. Packages may be formed with a particular appeal to consumers with common characteristics. In addition, methods are provided for selling insurance products formed through an optimization process and providing corresponding insurance services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Floyd M. Yager, Thomas J. Wilson