Patents by Inventor Michael R. Counts

Michael R. Counts 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: 8284327
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cabin defined by a front, a back, a roof, a floor, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The vehicle also includes a window having a surface area that covers at least 50% of the first side, and seating in the cabin arranged to face the first side. The seating may be arranged in at least two rows, with a first row of seats having a first elevation relative to the floor, and a second row of seats having a second elevation relative to the floor, where the second elevation being greater than the first elevation. The vehicle also includes a video system comprising a plurality of video monitors located at the first side. Other variations and a related method of providing entertainment using vehicles of the claimed type are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: The Ride, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Counts
  • Publication number: 20110169293
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a cabin defined by a front, a back, a roof, a floor, a first side, and a second side opposite the first side. The vehicle also includes a window having a surface area that covers at least 50% of the first side, and seating in the cabin arranged to face the first side. The seating may be arranged in at least two rows, with a first row of seats having a first elevation relative to the floor, and a second row of seats having a second elevation relative to the floor, where the second elevation being greater than the first elevation. The vehicle also includes a video system comprising a plurality of video monitors located at the first side. Other variations and a related method of providing entertainment using vehicles of the claimed type are also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: THE RIDE, INC.
    Inventor: Michael R. COUNTS
  • Publication number: 20070212669
    Abstract: A system and method for generating and providing access to a deep map. The system and method may enable a host to administer a deep map that may be generated interactively by one or more users that may be unaffiliated with the host. The system and method may enhance user access to the deep map administered by the host. The system and method may enable incorporation of perspective, as well as simple position or placement, into the deep map. For instance, a directional orientation of a user may be incorporated into the deep map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: Counts Media, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Counts, Christopher J. Allen, Jesse M. Shapins, Brian J. House
  • Patent number: D617236
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: The Ride, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Counts
  • Patent number: D628133
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: The Ride, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael R. Counts