Patents by Inventor Phillip B. Summons

Phillip B. Summons 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: 20160158641
    Abstract: A targeting system and methods of use provide a player of a first person shooter video game with enhanced weapon targeting. Vertical and horizontal lines extend outwardly from a game reticule. In some embodiments, the vertical and horizontal lines or bands extend across the display screen or window within the display screen. The present technology can be applied to display screens mechanically or electronically. In some embodiments an electronic device is situated between the gaming console and the display screen. In other embodiments, a piece of clear, thin-film material is cut to approximate the dimensions of the screen, with the key graphical design elements of the present invention screen printed on the piece of plastic. Static electricity may hold the film in place. In other embodiments, the film may be held in place by pressure sensitive adhesive, brackets, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip B. Summons, Elliot P. Summons
  • Patent number: 9248370
    Abstract: A targeting system and methods of use provide a player of a first person shooter video game with enhanced weapon targeting. Vertical and horizontal lines extend outwardly from a game reticule. In some embodiments, the vertical and horizontal lines or bands extend across the display screen. The present technology can be applied to display screens mechanically or electronically. In some embodiments an electronic device is situated between the gaming console and the display screen. In other embodiments, a piece of clear, thin-film material is cut to approximate the dimensions of the screen, with the key graphical design elements of the present invention screen printed on the piece of plastic. Static electricity may hold the film in place. In other embodiments, the film may be held in place by pressure sensitive adhesive, brackets, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Inventors: Phillip B. Summons, Elliot P. Summons
  • Publication number: 20130316821
    Abstract: A targeting system and methods of use provide a player of a first person shooter video game with enhanced weapon targeting. Vertical and horizontal lines extend outwardly from a game reticule. In some embodiments, the vertical and horizontal lines or bands extend across the display screen. The present technology can be applied to display screens mechanically or electronically. In some embodiments an electronic device is situated between the gaming console and the display screen. In other embodiments, a piece of clear, thin-film material is cut to approximate the dimensions of the screen, with the key graphical design elements of the present invention screen printed on the piece of plastic. Static electricity may hold the film in place. In other embodiments, the film may be held in place by pressure sensitive adhesive, brackets, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Inventors: Phillip B. Summons, Elliot P. Summons