Patents by Inventor Joel T. DeWall

Joel T. DeWall 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).

  • Publication number: 20240095843
    Abstract: A system for a predictive claims computing platform may comprise a plurality of vehicles, a computing device associated with a repair facility, a network, and a server. The server may be configured to determine an insurance coverage type needed for repairing each vehicle in the plurality of vehicles, identify a location of the repair facility for repairing each vehicle, assign a standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for repairing each vehicle based on insurance coverage type and the location of the repair facility, transmit the standard amount to the computing device associated with the repair facility, receive from the computing device, a cost for actual repair of each vehicle after the actual repair for each vehicle has been completed, and adjust the standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for future repairs based on identifying a difference between the standard amount and the actual repair cost for each vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Beckwith, Joel T. Dewall, Clint J. Marlow, John A. Riggio, Charles E. Sulkala, Robert L. Trinco
  • Patent number: 11769212
    Abstract: A system for a predictive claims computing platform may comprise a plurality of vehicles, a computing device associated with a repair facility, a network, and a server. The server may be configured to determine an insurance coverage type needed for repairing each vehicle in the plurality of vehicles, identify a location of the repair facility for repairing each vehicle, assign a standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for repairing each vehicle based on insurance coverage type and the location of the repair facility, transmit the standard amount to the computing device associated with the repair facility, receive from the computing device, a cost for actual repair of each vehicle after the actual repair for each vehicle has been completed, and adjust the standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for future repairs based on identifying a difference between the standard amount and the actual repair cost for each vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Beckwith, Joel T. Dewall, Clint J. Marlow, John A. Riggio, Charles E. Sulkala, Robert L. Trinco
  • Publication number: 20230289891
    Abstract: A system allows for a user to notify an insurance provider or other third-party with a button press. The button can notify of an emergency situation. An event determiner may analyze information of events surrounding the button click. This information may include the time of day, location, identifying information for the insured, recent locations of the button, information from similar button presses and information from previous insurance claims. Based on this information, the event determiner may provide a high percentage estimate of an abnormal condition: home break-in, car accident, flat tire, etc. The system may automatically take action, depending on the event, such as contacting the police, sending a tow truck, or starting an insurance claim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Alinawaz Ismaili, Joel T. Dewall, Randolph Kwan, Dennis M. Griffin
  • Patent number: 11615479
    Abstract: A system allows for a user to notify an insurance provider or other third-party with a button press. The button can notify of an emergency situation. An event determiner may analyze information of events surrounding the button click. This information may include the time of day, location, identifying information for the insured, recent locations of the button, information from similar button presses and information from previous insurance claims. Based on this information, the event determiner may provide a high percentage estimate of an abnormal condition: home break-in, car accident, flat tire, etc. The system may automatically take action, depending on the event, such as contacting the police, sending a tow truck, or starting an insurance claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Alinawaz Ismaili, Joel T. Dewall, Randolph Kwan, Dennis M. Griffin
  • Publication number: 20220164895
    Abstract: A system for a predictive claims computing platform may comprise a plurality of vehicles, a computing device associated with a repair facility, a network, and a server. The server may be configured to determine an insurance coverage type needed for repairing each vehicle in the plurality of vehicles, identify a location of the repair facility for repairing each vehicle, assign a standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for repairing each vehicle based on insurance coverage type and the location of the repair facility, transmit the standard amount to the computing device associated with the repair facility, receive from the computing device, a cost for actual repair of each vehicle after the actual repair for each vehicle has been completed, and adjust the standard amount to reimburse the repair facility for future repairs based on identifying a difference between the standard amount and the actual repair cost for each vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Richard K. Beckwith, Joel T. Dewall, Clint J. Marlow, John A. Riggio, Charles E. Sulkala, Robert L. Trinco
  • Patent number: 11010839
    Abstract: A system allows for a user to notify an insurance provider or other third-party with a button press. The button can notify of an emergency situation. An event determiner may analyze information of events surrounding the button click. This information may include the time of day, location, identifying information for the insured, recent locations of the button, information from similar button presses and information from previous insurance claims. Based on this information, the event determiner may provide a high percentage estimate of an abnormal condition: home break-in, car accident, flat tire, etc. The system may automatically take action, depending on the event, such as contacting the police, sending a tow truck, or starting an insurance claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Alinawaz Ismaili, Joel T. Dewall, Randolph Kwan, Dennis M. Griffin
  • Patent number: 10713717
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure describe systems and methods for handling a loss involving an insured vehicle. A total loss evaluation and handling system receives vehicle telematics data from a vehicle telematics device that monitors the vehicle. The total loss evaluation and handling system determines that a loss involving the vehicle has occurred, and a total loss evaluator selects a set of total loss rules configured to determine whether the loss is a total loss. The total loss evaluator applies the total loss rules selected to the vehicle telematics data received and determines whether the loss is a total loss based on the total loss rules applied. A total loss handler obtains an estimated value of the vehicle and generates a settlement amount based on the estimated value. The total loss handler initiates a payment corresponding to the settlement amount as settlement for the total loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Randall M. Hanson, Joel T. DeWall, Jamin Ejupi
  • Patent number: 10430889
    Abstract: A system allows for a user to notify an insurance provider or other third-party with a button press. The button can notify of an emergency situation. An event determiner may analyze information of events surrounding the button press. This information may include the time of day, location, identifying information for the insured, recent locations of the button, information from similar button presses and information from previous insurance claims. Based on this information, the event determiner may provide a high percentage estimate of an abnormal condition: home break-in, car accident, flat tire, etc. The system may automatically take action, depending on the event, such as contacting the police, sending a tow truck, or starting an insurance claim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Alinawaz Ismaili, Joel T. DeWall, Randolph Kwan, Dennis M. Griffin