Patents by Inventor Robert E. Beckwith

Robert E. Beckwith 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: 7086565
    Abstract: A reusable or disposable adhesive dispensing cartridge including a housing for containing a quantity of adhesive, an adhesive delivery element connected to the housing and having a plurality teeth spaced apart by recesses and a plate movably mounted in the housing to force adhesive from the housing and through flow passages that extend between the interior of the housing and the recesses. An adhesive applicator includes a cartridge holder for retaining the cartridge and a movable drive element coupled to the cartridge plate to move the plate in a direction to force adhesive out of the housing and through the flow passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventor: Robert E. Beckwith
  • Publication number: 20040134937
    Abstract: A reusable or disposable adhesive dispensing cartridge including a housing for containing a quantity of adhesive, an adhesive delivery element connected to the housing and having a plurality teeth spaced apart by recesses and a plate movably mounted in the housing to force adhesive from the housing and through flow passages that extend between the interior of the housing and the recesses. An adhesive applicator includes a cartridge holder for retaining the cartridge and a movable drive element coupled to the cartridge plate to move the plate in a direction to force adhesive out of the housing and through the flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Robert E. Beckwith
  • Patent number: 4572874
    Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a polyterpene resin and at least two low molecular weight polyolefins as discussed below. The polyterpene resin preferably has a melting point of from about 60.degree. C. to about 150.degree. C. The composition contains from 15 to 40% based on the weight of the polyterpene resin of at least two polyolefin polymers selected from the group consisting of polyethylene homopolymers, polyethylene copolymers and oxidized polyethylene. There is at least one polymer selected from the group of copolymers and oxidized polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1986
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith
  • Patent number: 4537922
    Abstract: The present invention is a sulfur stabilized composition. The composition comprises an oxidized polyolefin, preferably oxidized polyethylene or oxidized polypropylene, with oxidized polyethylene being most preferred. The composition of the present invention optionally contains a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4497921
    Abstract: The present invention is a sulfur stabilized composition. The composition comprises an oxidized polyolefin, preferably oxidized polyethylene or oxidized polypropylene, with oxidized polyethylene being most preferred. The composition of the present invention can comprise oxidized polyolefin, asphalt, preferably oxidized, and optionally a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4496622
    Abstract: The present invention is a sulfur stabilized composition. The composition comprises an oxidized polyolefin, preferably oxidized polyethylene or oxidized polypropylene, with oxidized polyethylene being most preferred. The composition of the present invention can comprise oxidized polyolefin, asphalt, preferably oxidized, and optionally a filler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4382989
    Abstract: The present invention is an asphaltic composition which is useful as a roofing asphalt formulation and method of making this formulation. The composition includes about 39 to 99 percent by weight of oxidized asphalt and between 1 and about 8 percent of oxidized polyethylene. It is preferred to use between about 0 to 40 percent of the saturant, which can be an unoxidized asphalt, to modify the viscosity of the formulation. There can be a filled asphaltic composition comprising about 40 percent by weight to about 99 percent by weight of the asphaltic composition and about 1 percent by weight to about 60 percent by weight of filler, which can be stone dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4328147
    Abstract: The present invention is an asphaltic composition which is useful as a roofing asphalt formulation and method of making this formulation. The composition includes about 39 to 99 percent by weight of oxidized asphalt and between 1 and about 8 percent oxidized polyethylene. It is preferred to use between about 0 to 40 percent of the saturant, which can be an unoxidized asphalt, to modify the viscosity of the formulation. There can be a filled asphaltic composition comprising about 40 percent by weight to about 99 percent by weight of the asphaltic composition and about 1 percent by weight to about 60 percent by weight of filler, which can be stone dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Irving B. Chang, Robert E. Beckwith, Jr.