Patents by Inventor Michael R. Pappas

Michael R. Pappas 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: 20150235311
    Abstract: A system and method of electronically perfecting a premium finance agreement (PFA) includes receiving data associated with an agent, the agent representing a potential insured; receiving data from the agent corresponding to at least a down payment for the PFA by the insured; providing the agent with the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and generating an email message to the insured, the email message corresponding with the PFA and the down payment. The system and method also include receiving bank account data associated with the insured; displaying a confirmation of the down payment amount that will be deducted from the bank account; providing a person authorized by the insured the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and electronically debiting the bank account for at least the down payment amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Branch Banking and Trust Company
    Inventor: Michael R. Pappas
  • Publication number: 20140310158
    Abstract: A system and method of electronically perfecting a premium finance agreement (PFA) includes receiving data associated with an agent, the agent representing a potential insured; receiving data from the agent corresponding to at least a down payment for the PFA by the insured; providing the agent with the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and generating an email message to the insured, the email message corresponding with the PFA and the down payment. The system and method also include receiving bank account data associated with the insured; displaying a confirmation of the down payment amount that will be deducted from the bank account; providing a person authorized by the insured the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and electronically debiting the bank account for at least the down payment amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY
    Inventor: Michael R. Pappas
  • Publication number: 20080243554
    Abstract: A system and method of electronically perfecting a premium finance agreement (PFA) includes receiving data associated with an agent, the agent representing a potential insured; receiving data from the agent corresponding to at least a down payment for the PFA by the insured; providing the agent with the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and generating an email message to the insured, the email message corresponding with the PFA and the down payment. The system and method also include receiving bank account data associated with the insured; displaying a confirmation of the down payment amount that will be deducted from the bank account; providing a person authorized by the insured the ability to electronically sign the PFA; and electronically debiting the bank account for at least the down payment amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: CANANWILL, INC.
    Inventor: Michael R. Pappas