Patents by Inventor Mike Sale

Mike Sale 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: 8930242
    Abstract: A method for auctioning a lot, in which a plurality of messages are received from a plurality of bidders for the lot, with each message including a bid for the lot. A bid acceptance message is sent by SMS to each of the bidders notifying the bidder of the status of the bidder's bid. Each bidder is charged for sending the bid acceptance message. The bidder associated with the lowest unique bid for the lot is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Chris Sheffield, Mike Sale, Scott Davies
  • Patent number: D1003390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: DELTA FAUCET COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony Joseph Tentler, Josh Wales, Mike Sale