White Bear Lake, MN, United States of America

Keith Owen Hillestad

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Fair Isaac Corporation. Active years: 2011.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Keith Owen Hillestad. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/keith-owen-hillestad

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 9.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 277(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2011

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Keith Owen Hillestad: Innovator in Credit Score Explanation

Introduction

Keith Owen Hillestad is an accomplished inventor based in White Bear Lake, MN (US). He is known for his innovative contributions to the field of credit scoring. His work focuses on enhancing consumer understanding of credit scores and their implications.

Latest Patents

Hillestad holds a patent for a "Method and apparatus for explaining credit scores." This invention provides a comprehensive approach for consumers to identify the sources of information that establish their credit scores. It also allows users to supply their credit report and score information when applying for credit-related products and services, such as loans. Furthermore, the invention enables consumers to determine the potential effects on their credit score and costs for credit-related products based on hypothetical changes in their credit behavior. He has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Hillestad is associated with Fair Isaac Corporation, a leading company in credit scoring and analytics. His role at the company has allowed him to contribute significantly to advancements in credit score explanation services.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Stuart L Crawford and Andrew Flint, who have collaborated with him on various projects within the company.

Conclusion

Keith Owen Hillestad's innovative work in explaining credit scores has made a significant impact on consumer finance. His contributions continue to enhance the understanding of credit scores and their importance in financial decision-making.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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