Patents by Inventor John J. Ford
John J. Ford 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).
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Patent number: 11961371Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosure describes a virtual sports interactive simulation media that displays a simulation of competitive events the results of which correspond to actual real-world live events. In some embodiments, simulated avatars represent live event competitors, and the results of the simulated event correspond to the live event results. In some embodiments, the system displays a simulated competition that is different from the live competition. In some embodiments, the system simulates action and/or drama to hide the outcome of the live event until at least a portion of the simulation is complete. In some embodiments, the system selects live events based on when a user decides to play. In some embodiments, the system provides the user with wagering options for different games. In some embodiments, the outcomes of actual events are displayed in a variety of game packages.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Potent Systems, Inc.Inventors: John J. Ford, Jason E. King
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Publication number: 20220076538Abstract: In some embodiments, the disclosure describes a virtual sports interactive simulation media that displays a simulation of competitive events the results of which correspond to actual real-world live events. In some embodiments, simulated avatars represent live event competitors, and the results of the simulated event correspond to the live event results. In some embodiments, the system displays a simulated competition that is different from the live competition. In some embodiments, the system simulates action and/or drama to hide the outcome of the live event until at least a portion of the simulation is complete. In some embodiments, the system selects live events based on when a user decides to play. In some embodiments, the system provides the user with wagering options for different games. In some embodiments, the outcomes of actual events are displayed in a variety of game packages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: John J. Ford, Jason E. King
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Patent number: 8622793Abstract: Some embodiments of invention provide a method for creating a player made tournament. The method can comprise displaying a tournament creation page including a plurality of variables and at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. Some embodiments further provide receiving the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. In some embodiments, operational parameters of the player made tournament can substantially comprise the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables received. Some further embodiments provide processing the operational parameters to create a player made tournament, and then displaying the player made tournament on a tournament main page.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: BAM Software and Services, LLCInventor: John J. Ford
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Publication number: 20110256913Abstract: Some embodiments of invention provide a method for creating a player made tournament. The method can comprise displaying a tournament creation page including a plurality of variables and at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. Some embodiments further provide receiving the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. In some embodiments, operational parameters of the player made tournament can substantially comprise the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables received. Some further embodiments provide processing the operational parameters to create a player made tournament, and then displaying the player made tournament on a tournament main page.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventor: John J. Ford
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Publication number: 20090085368Abstract: A dashboard for a tactical vehicle having a driver position and a passenger position. The dashboard includes a plurality of panels removably attached together to form a dashboard having a plurality of displays and warning lights viewable from the driver position to provide information for the driver of a vehicle. One of the panels is located in front of the vehicle driver position and has a driver instrument cluster.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: David J. Coffelt, Jeffrey B. Colburn, Gary Crowley, Charles T. DiSaverio, John J. Ford, Douglas J. Hines, Charles J. Maira, Shane F. Mills, David L. Ricketson
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Patent number: 7282650Abstract: A conduit gland that is adapted to engage at least one conduit that passes through an aperture in a housing. The conduit gland includes a bracket adapted to engage the housing; and a resilient member that has a portion retained by the bracket and the housing. The conduit gland also includes a clamp surface that, together with the resilient member, at least partially covers the aperture and engages the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp.Inventors: Michael A. Czuhanich, John J. Ford
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Publication number: 20040179923Abstract: An apparatus for providing test containers to a test position, includes a track adapted to guide test containers to a test position, a magazine adapted for holding a plurality of test containers and operatively engaged with the track to provide test containers to the track, and a drive mechanism adapted for moving individual test containers from the magazine and along the track to the test position. The magazine for serially providing a plurality of test containers, includes a housing forming a chamber adapted for holding a multiplicity of elongated test containers in parallel and adjacent alignment along a row, a stop element formed at one end of the housing in parallel alignment with the test containers, and a biasing mechanism adapted for physically biasing the row of test containers against the stop element, wherein the one end of the housing including an opening located adjacent to the stop element and adapted to allow test containers to be removed from the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Eric Beach, Michael E. Caporali, John J. Ford, Glenn L. Kehley, John T. Swider, Christopher J. Tatar, Louis B. Taylor, John M. Wazenski
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Publication number: 20020189922Abstract: A material handling lift gate for allowing ingress and egress from a conveyor system. The material handling lift gate provides a mechanism for clearing packages from the lift gate prior to the opening thereof, as well as preventing packages from entering the lift gate when the lift gate is in an open position. The material handling lift gate includes a plurality of adjustable, telescoping vertical legs and opposing horizontal side rails hingedly mounted to an upper end of a pair of the plurality of adjustable, telescoping vertical legs or proximate thereto. The opposing horizontal side rails are positionable between a first closed position and a second open position. In further embodiments, the material handling lift gate includes a lift gate clear controller for controlling package movement into and out of the material handling lift gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Glenn T. Diego, David A. Deer, John J. Ford, Eugene C. Stradley, Thomas Mozgawa
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Patent number: 6488145Abstract: A material handling lift gate for allowing ingress and egress from a conveyor system. The material handling lift gate provides a mechanism for clearing packages from the lift gate prior to the opening thereof, as well as preventing packages from entering the lift gate when the lift gate is in an open position. The material handling lift gate includes a plurality of adjustable, telescoping vertical legs and opposing horizontal side rails hingedly mounted to an upper end of a pair of the plurality of adjustable, telescoping vertical legs or proximate thereto. The opposing horizontal side rails are positionable between a first closed position and a second open position. In further embodiments, the material handling lift gate includes a lift gate clear controller for controlling package movement into and out of the material handling lift gate.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Glenn T. Diego, David A. Deer, John J. Ford, Eugene C. Stradley, Thomas Mozgawa