Patents by Inventor Patrick W. Nee

Patrick W. Nee 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).

  • Publication number: 20130325501
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output information to the patient. Some embodiments may comprise receiving a code associated with a patient, wherein the code includes encoded information that is indicative of an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, decoding the code to determine the information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is compliant with a condition associated with the taking of the substance, and providing, in the case that compliance with the condition is determined, one or more rewards to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Patrick W. Nee, Carson C.K. Fincham, Evan Walker, David Bean, Rajivan Maniam
  • Publication number: 20120295240
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output information to the patient. Some embodiments may comprise receiving a code associated with a patient, wherein the code includes encoded information that is indicative of an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, decoding the code to determine the information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is compliant with a condition associated with the taking of the substance, and providing, in the case that compliance with the condition is determined, one or more rewards to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Patrick W. Nee, JR., Carson C.K. Fincham, Evan Walker, David Bean, Rajivan Maniam
  • Patent number: 8262394
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output information to the patient. Some embodiments may comprise receiving a code associated with a patient, wherein the code includes encoded information that is indicative of an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, decoding the code to determine the information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is compliant with a condition associated with the taking of the substance, and providing, in the case that compliance with the condition is determined, one or more rewards to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Patrick W. Nee, Jr., Carson C. K. Fincham, Evan Walker, David Bean, Rajivan Maniam
  • Patent number: 8092224
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output information to the patient. Some embodiments may comprise receiving a code associated with a patient, wherein the code includes encoded information that is indicative of an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, decoding the code to determine the information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is compliant with a condition associated with the taking of the substance, and providing, in the case that compliance with the condition is determined, one or more rewards to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Patrick W. Nee, Jr., Carson C. K. Fincham, Evan Walker, David Bean, Rajivan Maniam
  • Patent number: 7821404
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture may provide for improved health care compliance. Embodiments may comprise, for example, identifying an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, determining output information associated with a game, and providing the output information to the patient. Some embodiments may comprise receiving a code associated with a patient, wherein the code includes encoded information that is indicative of an occurrence of an event associated with the taking of a substance by a patient, decoding the code to determine the information, determining whether the occurrence of the event is compliant with a condition associated with the taking of the substance, and providing, in the case that compliance with the condition is determined, one or more rewards to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Patrick W. Nee, Jr., Carson C. K. Fincham, Evan Walker, David Bean, Rajivan Maniam
  • Publication number: 20090291755
    Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to facilitating the establishing and/or managing of gaming rules and/or limits associated with players. In some embodiments, third parties may establish and/or manage such rules and/or limits. Some embodiments implement such rules and/or limits by conducting game plays and/or gaming sessions in accordance with such rules and/or limits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: JAY S. WALKER, Daniel E. Tedesco, Robert C. Tedesco, Patrick W. Nee, JR.
  • Publication number: 20080274792
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a session comprising a plurality of game plays of a wagering game may be initiated via a session ticket. A session ticket may comprise, for example, a paper substrate, a plastic card or information stored electronically (e.g., in a wireless handheld device). In one embodiment, a casino property may manage a promotion by providing session tickets to players free of charge (e.g., to an audience of a show, to encourage the audience to gamble on the casino floor at the end of the show). In one embodiment, a session ticket may be sold as part of a Value Package that includes one or more gambling items (e.g., a session ticket for a session) and one or more non-gambling items (e.g., a voucher to a casino restaurant or spa and a reservation for a hotel room).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Jay S. WALKER, James A. Jorasch, Robert C. Tedesco, Patrick W. Nee, Russell P. Sammon, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Matthew P. Ellenthal
  • Publication number: 20070293306
    Abstract: A gaming device may be configured to: (i) determine a current credit balance, (ii) determine a wager amount, (iii) determine whether the wager amount would result in a negative balance of credits, (iv) determine if it is permissible to allow a negative balance of credits, and if so (v) adjust a current balance such that is equal to the negative balance, and (vi) display an indication of the negative balance. Further embodiments describe methods for operating a gaming device when a credit balance is in a negative or positive state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Patrick W. Nee, Taylor M. Davenport
  • Patent number: 5272431
    Abstract: The invention supplies electricity to a recharger used to recharge batteries in a battery-powered vehicle. An arm mechanism is attached to the vehicle and moveable relative to the vehicle. At the distal end of the arm is an electrical plug protected by a retractable sheath and electrically connected to the recharger. A docking station located remote from the vehicle, emitting light and containing a conical passageway for guiding the plug to the outlet. A docker attached to the vehicle, containing optical sensors tuned to the light emitted by the docking station. Software instructions move the arm mechanism to seek the outlet, calculate the position of the outlet, and move the arm mechanism to connect the plug to the outlet. Software instructions activate the electrical supply to the outlet if the vehicle is authorized to receive electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1993
    Inventor: Patrick W. Nee