Patents by Inventor Hilary Keeton

Hilary Keeton 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: 7175529
    Abstract: A method of administering a game in a wireless embodiment utilizing multiple transmitters connected to a game server and base station controller is disclosed. The method comprises generating game state data describing game state in a bingo game; passing the game state data to each transmitter in a plurality of transmitters; and transmitting from transmitters in the plurality in sequence the game state signal to a wireless receiver, wherein the game state data are transmitted repeatedly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Game Tech International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael W. Hartman, David Loar, Brett N. Keeton, deceased, Hilary Keeton, legal representative
  • Publication number: 20060189388
    Abstract: A method of administering a game in a wireless embodiment utilizing multiple transmitters connected to a game server and base station controller is disclosed. The method comprises generating game state data describing game state in a bingo game; passing the game state data to each transmitter in a plurality of transmitters; and transmitting from transmitters in the plurality in sequence the game state signal to a wireless receiver, wherein the game state data are transmitted repeatedly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Hartman, David Loar, Brett Keeton, Hilary Keeton
  • Publication number: 20040178579
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program process for playing an enhanced bingo game. A first set of indicators may be selected, with each of the first set of indicators associated with a win enhancement value, or bonus value, and at least one of the first indicators can be assigned to at least one column of a bingo card. A second set of indicators can also be selected, with each of the second set of indicators associated with bonus value, and at least one of the second indicators can be assigned to at least one row on the bingo card. At least one number from the set of numbers associated with each column of the bingo card can be designated as a diamond symbol number. A player winning a bingo game by matching a column or row of called numbers may be eligible for the bonus prize associated with the column or row if the column or row contains a predetermined number of diamond symbol numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: GameTech International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark P. Lowell, Deborah L. Leake, Michael W. Hartman, Calvin R. Nicholson, Brett N. Keaton, Hilary Keeton