Patents by Inventor George A Howington

George A Howington 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: 7240017
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the dispensing of insurance and of an insurance company selling insurance policies are provided, which may be network or Internet based, and may be managed through a general agent. Policy information from insurance companies may be received or stored. Data may be received from customers and insurance rates or quotes provided, which may be from competing companies. An instruction to purchase and payment may be received and proof of coverage, such as printing a document, may be facilitated. Data may be input directly by a customer or by an agent on behalf of the customer. The policy information, customer data, and premiums may be provided to the insurance companies. Insurance agents may advertise, and may refer customers from their own websites in exchange for commissions. The insurance offered for sale may be, automobile or specialty insurance, and may provide coverage in another country.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: International Insurance Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Guy J Labelle, George A Howington, Roman J Ruhnke, Andrea L Labelle
  • Publication number: 20070129972
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the dispensing of insurance and of an insurance company selling insurance policies are provided, which may be network or Internet based, and may be managed through a general agent. Policy information from insurance companies may be received or stored. Data may be received from customers and insurance rates or quotes provided, which may be from competing companies. An instruction to purchase and payment may be received and proof of coverage, such as printing a document, may be facilitated. Data may be input directly by a customer or by an agent on behalf of the customer. The policy information, customer data, and premiums may be provided to the insurance companies. Insurance agents may advertise, and may refer customers from their own websites in exchange for commissions. The insurance offered for sale may be, automobile or specialty insurance, and may provide coverage in another country.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicants: COVERAGEMAKER, INC., INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Guy Labelle, George Howington, Roman Ruhnke, Andrea Labelle
  • Publication number: 20020120476
    Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating the dispensing of insurance and of an insurance company selling insurance policies are provided, which may be network or Internet based, and may be managed through a general agent. Policy information from insurance companies may be received or stored. Data may be received from customers and insurance rates or quotes provided, which may be from competing companies. An instruction to purchase and payment may be received and proof of coverage, such as printing a document, may be facilitated. Data may be input directly by a customer or by an agent on behalf of the customer. The policy information, customer data, and premiums may be provided to the insurance companies. Insurance agents may advertise, and may refer customers from their own websites in exchange for commissions. The insurance offered for sale may be, automobile or specialty insurance, and may provide coverage in another country.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventors: Guy J. Labelle, George A. Howington, Roman J. Ruhnke, Andrea L. Labelle