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).

  • Patent number: 11961371
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Potent Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Ford, Jason E. King
  • Publication number: 20220076538
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: John J. Ford, Jason E. King
  • Patent number: 8622793
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: BAM Software and Services, LLC
    Inventor: John J. Ford
  • Publication number: 20110256913
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: John J. Ford
  • Publication number: 20090085368
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 7282650
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Czuhanich, John J. Ford
  • Publication number: 20040179923
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Beach, Michael E. Caporali, John J. Ford, Glenn L. Kehley, John T. Swider, Christopher J. Tatar, Louis B. Taylor, John M. Wazenski
  • Publication number: 20020189922
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Glenn T. Diego, David A. Deer, John J. Ford, Eugene C. Stradley, Thomas Mozgawa
  • Patent number: 6488145
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Glenn T. Diego, David A. Deer, John J. Ford, Eugene C. Stradley, Thomas Mozgawa