Patents by Inventor James A. Ledder
James A. Ledder 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).
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Patent number: 12293416Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2023Date of Patent: May 6, 2025Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall M. Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'halloran
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Publication number: 20240127357Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall M. Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'halloran
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Patent number: 11861725Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall M. Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'halloran
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Publication number: 20220188939Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2022Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall M. Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'halloran
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Patent number: 11263700Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Randall Martin Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'halloran
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Patent number: 10685401Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Inventors: Randall Martin Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'Halloran
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Publication number: 20170286922Abstract: A title transfer and lien payoff system may communicate with various parties and perform functions associated with vehicle title transfer and lien payoff processes. A vehicle title transfer and lien payoff system may receive user and vehicle information from various parties, and may store lien payoff and title transfer records. The system may allow authorized users for various parties to perform functions based on the user's role and permissions, and based on the status of the lien payoff and title transfer processes for associated vehicles. After performing functions within these processes, the system may identify and initiate communications with one or more addition parties involved in the lien payoff and title transfer processes. Communication preferences may also be stored and applied for various parties and users within the title transfer and lien payoff system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: James A. Ledder
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Patent number: 8751270Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall Martin Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'Halloran
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Patent number: 8725543Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall Martin Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'Halloran
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Patent number: 8527305Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'Halloran
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Patent number: 8265963Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to methods and systems for efficiently communicating data between an insurer and a non-referral repair shop, e.g., vehicle repair shops that are normally not preapproved by the insurer to perform the estimating and repair work. The methods and systems described herein are particularly useful for insurers utilizing non-referral repair shops for servicing vehicles involved in insurance claims. According to aspects of this invention, the insured may be able to select a non-referral repair shop, not delegated or preapproved by the insurer, thereby generally allowing the insured to select any available vehicle repair shop.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Allstate Insurance CompanyInventors: Randall Hanson, James A. Ledder, Charles Ronald O'Halloran