Patents by Inventor Michael J. Gingrave

Michael J. Gingrave 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: 8514087
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for providing a sensor enhanced employee safety evaluation system. Systems that monitor and assess employee lifting behavior are employed at the workplace of an insured entity. Data from the lift monitoring systems are processed to obtain a safety evaluation. Based on the safety evaluation, the insurance provider can adjust the terms of the insurance policy to accurately reflect the risks associated with the insured entity. Feedback based on the safety evaluation is also provided to the insured entity and the employees of the insured entity to promote improvements in safe behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Thomas D C Little, Robert Cornelis Wagenaar, John J. Anthony, III, Michael J. Gingrave
  • Publication number: 20120158437
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for providing a sensor enhanced employee safety evaluation system. Systems that monitor and assess employee lifting behavior are employed at the workplace of an insured entity. Data from the lift monitoring systems are processed to obtain a safety evaluation. Based on the safety evaluation, the insurance provider can adjust the terms of the insurance policy to accurately reflect the risks associated with the insured entity. Feedback based on the safety evaluation is also provided to the insured entity and the employees of the insured entity to promote improvements in safe behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas DC Little, Robert Cornelis Wagenaar, John J. Anthony, III, Michael J. Gingrave
  • Patent number: 8149126
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for providing a sensor enhanced employee safety evaluation system. Systems that monitor and assess employee lifting behavior are employed at the workplace of an insured entity. Data from the lift monitoring systems are processed to obtain a safety evaluation. Based on the safety evaluation, the insurance provider can adjust the terms of the insurance policy to accurately reflect the risks associated with the insured entity. Feedback based on the safety evaluation is also provided to the insured entity and the employees of the insured entity to promote improvements in safe behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Hartford Fire Insurance Company
    Inventors: Thomas DC Little, Robert Cornelis Wagenaar, John J. Anthony, III, Michael J. Gingrave
  • Publication number: 20090135009
    Abstract: Systems and methods are discussed for providing a sensor enhanced employee safety evaluation system. Systems that monitor and assess employee lifting behavior are employed at the workplace of an insured entity. Data from the lift monitoring systems are processed to obtain a safety evaluation. Based on the safety evaluation, the insurance provider can adjust the terms of the insurance policy to accurately reflect the risks associated with the insured entity. Feedback based on the safety evaluation is also provided to the insured entity and the employees of the insured entity to promote improvements in safe behavior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Thomas DC Little, Robert Cornelis Wagenaar, John J. Anthony, III, Michael J. Gingrave