Patents by Inventor John Mix

John Mix 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: 10614657
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20200105109
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20190371128
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a system and method for paramutual-style fantasy sports wagering and entertainment. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention can include a method for paramutual fantasy betting, the method comprising providing a bettor with a first plurality of players of a first player type, providing a bettor with a second plurality of players of a second player type, receiving a proposition from the bettor, wherein the proposition comprises a first player from the first plurality of players and a second player from the second plurality of players, receiving a wager amount from the bettor, receiving a paramutual bet for the proposition, calculating paramutual odds for the proposition, and determining a result for the bettor, wherein the result is based on the paramutual bet and the proposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman
  • Patent number: 10497220
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20190266849
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a system and method for paramutual-style fantasy sports wagering and entertainment. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention can include a method for paramutual fantasy betting, the method comprising providing a bettor with a first plurality of players of a first player type, providing a bettor with a second plurality of players of a second player type, receiving a proposition from the bettor, wherein the proposition comprises a first player from the first plurality of players and a second player from the second plurality of players, receiving a wager amount from the bettor, receiving a paramutual bet for the proposition, calculating paramutual odds for the proposition, and determining a result for the bettor, wherein the result is based on the paramutual bet and the proposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20190185121
    Abstract: An arching snorkel is disclosed that includes and arching breathing tube with a mouth-piece end and a breathing end. At the elbow-shaped hollow breathing tube mouth-piece adapter with a mouth-piece that rotates or swivels with respect to the arching breathing tube. The snorkel also includes a yoke-shaped bracket member coupled to a mid-section of the arching breathing tube with one or more apertures for holding a head-strap. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention the yoke-shaped bracket member is vertically adjustable along the mid-section of the arching breathing tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: FINIS INC.
    Inventors: John Mix, David F. Beittel
  • Patent number: 10290185
    Abstract: The present invention can provide a system and method for paramutual-style fantasy sports wagering and entertainment. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention can include a method for paramutual fantasy betting, the method comprising providing a bettor with a first plurality of players of a first player type, providing a bettor with a second plurality of players of a second player type, receiving a proposition from the bettor, wherein the proposition comprises a first player from the first plurality of players and a second player from the second plurality of players, receiving a wager amount from the bettor, receiving a paramutual bet for the proposition, calculating paramutual odds for the proposition, and determining a result for the bettor, wherein the result is based on the paramutual bet and the proposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20190035209
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20190035208
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20180268645
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Patent number: 9978205
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20180043214
    Abstract: A mono-fin for swim training is disclosed. The mono-fin has two separated boot structures that from two separate foot cavities for holding feet with toes positioned in front regions of each of the boot structures and heels positioned at back regions of each of the boot structures. The mono-fin has a mono-fin structure connecting the boot structure through the front regions of each of the boot structures. In a middle region of the mono-fin structure and between the front regions of the boot structures, there is flex region. The flex region allows angles between the boot structures and distances between the back regions of the boot structures to be changed by a swimmer while swim training.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: FINIS INC.
    Inventors: David Beittel, Jacob A. Abruzzini, John Mix
  • Publication number: 20170256141
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20170178447
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Applicant: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Patent number: 9613498
    Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: AG 18, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
  • Publication number: 20150302486
    Abstract: A multiple party advertisement system and method for operation are disclosed. The system provides a medium for sponsors to sell products or services to users who purchase discount spaces within an electronic discount board viewable over a network in return for a discount offer such as a coupon. In some embodiments, the user may submit content that the system displays on the purchased discount space. The discount board is associated with one or more future events that will produce a certain alphanumeric result that can be used to identify a resultant discount space for purposes of distributing the sponsored good or service to the user that purchased the resultant discount space. Additional incentives and social media features to increase viewership and participation are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher T. FOUFAS, Tanatphol CHANTHAROJWONGSE, John MIX, III, Phillip USHIJIMA
  • Patent number: D672667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Finis Inc.
    Inventor: John Mix
  • Patent number: D739909
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: FINIS INC.
    Inventors: John Mix, Luane Rowe, Trenton Joel Tollakson, Clay Elliott Hedrick, III
  • Patent number: D796615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: FINIS INC.
    Inventors: John Mix, David Beittel, Marty Hull
  • Patent number: D861104
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: FINIS INC.
    Inventors: David Beittel, Jacob A. Abruzzini, John Mix