Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Estes

Timothy R. Estes 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: 8407066
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computerized method and system for estimating treatment costs for a health care product and/or service for a health care patient. The estimate of health care costs is calculated before the patient is discharged from the facility providing the health care product or service. The estimate of health care costs may also be performed prior to any treatment or admission to the health care facility of the health care patient. The estimate of treatment costs may include a patient payable amount that estimates the cost of the health care product/service that will be the patient's responsibility. The health care patient may be billed for the health care product or service prior to discharging the health care patient and/or prior to providing the health care product or service to the health care patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Financial Healthcare Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Travis W. Gentry, Timothy R. Estes, David L. Harrison
  • Patent number: 7895804
    Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: L & T Riser LLC
    Inventors: Timothy R. Estes, Lars J. Walberg
  • Publication number: 20090266017
    Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy R. Estes, Lars J. Walberg
  • Patent number: 7559181
    Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: L & T Riser LLC
    Inventors: Timothy R. Estes, Lars J. Walberg
  • Publication number: 20090049784
    Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy R. Estes, Lars J. Walberg
  • Publication number: 20080275737
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computerized method and system for estimating treatment costs for a health care product and/or service for a health care patient. The estimate of health care costs is calculated before the patient is discharged from the facility providing the health care product or service. The estimate of health care costs may also be performed prior to any treatment or admission to the health care facility of the health care patient. The estimate of treatment costs may include a patient payable amount that estimates the cost of the health care product/service that will be the patient's responsibility. The health care patient may be billed for the health care product or service prior to discharging the health care patient and/or prior to providing the health care product or service to the health care patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Travis W. Gentry, Timothy R. Estes, David L. Harrison
  • Patent number: 7386962
    Abstract: Disclosed is a batten riser assembly that is used to install battens for tile roofs. The batten riser assembly can be used to prolong the life of tile roofs since it is made of waterproof materials. The batten riser assembly uses flexible strips that can be easily folded in a compact package and can be installed in a quick and easy manner. The batten riser assembly can be used in conjunction with a marker tape to speed installation. The batten riser assembly is designed to prevent the damming of water that penetrates the tile roof. The batten riser assembly provides a simple and easy way for installers to comply with building codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: L & T Riser LLC
    Inventors: Timothy R. Estes, Lars J. Walberg