Patents by Inventor Kent Alan Rawlins

Kent Alan Rawlins 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: 8612262
    Abstract: A system and method for managing an insurance company's relationships with service providers is disclosed. Data about a service provider's performance is obtained for a variety of metrics. Performance rating models and business rules may be used to evaluate the data and to rate the performance of service providers. The resultant ratings can be used as a basis for recommending service providers to customers. Feedback may be provided to the service providers so as to inform them of their competitive position relative to other service providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Michael H. Condon, Randall M. Hanson, Kent Alan Rawlins