Patents by Inventor John Wester

John Wester 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: 8433586
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: E-Scan Data Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Publication number: 20120253850
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Patent number: 8204762
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: E-Scan Data Systems
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Publication number: 20110301979
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Patent number: 7778850
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: E-Scan Data Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Publication number: 20060184397
    Abstract: The software of the present invention provides a means for creating a file of unpaid claims for a service provider. The software is used to create one or more queries to compare information in the file of claims against records in a benefit provider's database to determine the eligibility status of the claim. A file is created containing each claim for which a matching record in the benefit provider's database is found, and the information from that matching record. A report can be generated from the file of matching claims and benefit provider records, so the claims can be submitted for payment by the service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: E-Scan Data Systems
    Inventor: John Wester
  • Patent number: 6604131
    Abstract: A system and method for distributing a work process on an information network comprises a first subsystem to contract members of a virtual community having access to the information network to perform tasks associated with the work process, the members having an interest in the work process. A second subsystem dispatches tasks to the members requiring the members to evaluate information accessible on the information network and receive the evaluations of the members. A third subsystem processes the evaluations to perform the work process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Net Shepherd, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Warris, William David Paterson, John Wester
  • Patent number: 5026053
    Abstract: A table game (10) device and method having a playing surface (20) and electronic display (90). A plurality of pocket openings (24-34) numbering six or other number, as in a standard six pocket billiard table (10), with individual switching and signal generating means (46) are provided. Switching or signal generating means (46) generate signals to be processed by electronic computer control means (56, 70, 80). Each pocket opening is assigned a different game or sport play action at specified intervals such as after each play on the table surface. Scoreboard display (90) has a lighted animated display showing a field, arena or playing environment for the game or sport selected and being played. Advertizing and promotional materials may be shown on the displayer (90) between plays and games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Entertainment International, Inc. 1987
    Inventors: William D. Paterson, John Wester, Norman L. Pulliam, Henning von Eyben