Patents by Inventor Steven Jay Katz

Steven Jay Katz 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: 20130122978
    Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
  • Patent number: 8187068
    Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
  • Publication number: 20100035674
    Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: Case Venture Management, LLC
    Inventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
  • Publication number: 20090249389
    Abstract: A method for increasing the effectiveness of advertising content during a broadcast includes forming questions based on the advertising content of the broadcast. The broadcast may include a home participation aspect, and the questions may be presented to listeners or viewers who seek to participate in a home participation aspect of the broadcast. Prizes, continued participation, or other rewards may be provided to listeners or viewers who answer correctly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Steven Jay Katz