Patents Assigned to Leviathan
  • Web Domain Data Replication System
    Publication number: 20090150345
    Abstract: A system and method of increasing the visibility of a website by automatically generating one or more additional linked webpages relating to the website. Information used in the webpages may be gathered from the original website or the websites of one or more third party website. Such a system may increase the ranking of a website in the results of one or more search engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventor: Andrew S. Van Luchene
  • Creating a Virtual Item Skin from Content in a Real Time Trivia Match
    Publication number: 20090149236
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mechanism by which end users can create virtual item skins from content displayed in a database of digital content. In the case of digital video content, an end user is able to create a virtual item skin from objects or people shown in the digital videos. A revenue distribution mechanism distributes revenue to revenue recipients such as copyright holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Leviathan Entertainment
    Inventor: Andrew S. Van Luchene
  • Paying Royalties Based on Content Usage in a Trivia Game
    Publication number: 20090149235
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game associated with a database of trivia content items. Contestants are able to create a trivia question related to the trivia content items. The trivia game further includes a mechanism for tracking use of the trivia content items and distributing revenue to revenue recipients, such as copyright holders, based on various types of usage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventor: Andrew S. Van Luchene
  • Managing Participation in a series of Matches in a Real Time Trivia Match
    Publication number: 20090149234
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game in which a contestant selected from a group of participants is able to create a trivia question and then posit a putative answer to the question. The participants can then vote as to whether or not the putative answer is correct or incorrect. Participants may be rated in order to determine eligibility and access to various aspects of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventor: Andrew S. Van Luchene
  • Alert and Repair System for Data Scraping Routines
    Publication number: 20090144749
    Abstract: A system and method of detecting and reporting the failure of a data scrape or redirect routine. In the event of a failure, the system may reattempt a data scrape based on different parameters. Such a system and method may further provide for the repair or replacement of failed routines with new or pre-existing routines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Joel Mahoney
  • Method and System for Differential Billing
    Publication number: 20090144066
    Abstract: A system and method of distinguishing between transactions involving a widget and charging the same or different parties for the use, placement and content of the widget and clones of a widget based on those transactions. Such a system and method allows for differential billing for clones of widgets used on the same or different websites. Charges may be incurred based on the type of transaction and charges for the same or different transactions or the same or different uses of the same widget may be incurred by one or more customers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Joel Mahoney
  • Virtual Professional
    Publication number: 20080303811
    Abstract: A virtual environment including a plurality of virtual professionals capable or providing goods and services to players in the virtual environment is described. The goods and services may be relevant to the real world, the virtual world, or both. Single-use avatars whose availability is limited and which are configured to protect the anonymity of the player controlling the single-use avatar may be used when anonymity is desired. Queues may be used to schedule appointments with virtual professionals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew S. Van Luchene
  • Virtual Environment with Alerts
    Publication number: 20080207327
    Abstract: A virtual environment in which players are able to receive alerts intended to indicate the occurrence of a given event within the virtual environment. The alerts may be delivered to the player while he is playing the game via an in-game messaging service or other similar device. Alternatively the alerts may be delivered to the player via a real world communication device such as a cell phone, pager, text messaging device, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Raymond J. Mueller
  • System and Method to Levy and Collect Taxes in a Virtual Environment
    Publication number: 20080200253
    Abstract: A virtual environment in which players are charged and able to charge taxes for various taxable activities. The tax may be levied by a governmental authority or other entity or by one or more characters in the metaverse. The tax may be imposed at the time of a taxable activity, at periodic intervals, or upon the occurrence of an event. The tax may be imposed for a specific purpose, e.g. to create a fund to use as insurance against possible harms, threats, or misdeeds, to protect the tax payers from impending or realized threats, or for any or no reason.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Raymond J. Mueller
  • Providing Certified Patent Searches Conducted by Third Party Researchers
    Publication number: 20080201316
    Abstract: Improved methods for drafting, preparing, and submitting a patent application are described. The system incorporates a web-based tool in which applications are drafted. The web-based tool allows for real time analysis of the application as it is being drafted. Automated suggestions, prior art searching, researcher and attorney recommendations are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Leviathan Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Raymond J. Mueller, Dean Alderucci
  • Automated Leveling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080134529
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventor: Andrew Stephen Van Luchene
  • Automated Leveling Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080135384
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Leviathan Entertainment
    Inventor: Andrew Stephen Van Luchene
  • Automated Inventory Interface to Advertisement Campaigns
    Publication number: 20080140530
    Abstract: A system and method to allow advertisers to create targeted advertisements which display the current availability of particular inventory based on the search criteria of a consumer. Such systems and methods also allow the transfer of search terms to the website of the vendor, minimizing the efforts required by the consumer in order to complete a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Joel Mahoney
  • Virtual Environment with Formalized Inter-Character Relationships
    Publication number: 20080139318
    Abstract: Virtual environments in which multiple characters are allowed to form relationships wherein the relationships may provide various benefits as well as obligations are described. Systems and methods for forming, monitoring, and terminating the relationships are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Leviathan Entertainment, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Raymond J. Mueller
  • Method and System to Allow for Inheritance between Characters in a Virtual Environment
    Publication number: 20080090628
    Abstract: A method and system are provided to allow inheritance between player characters. The method provides a player character with an ability to designate one or more character attributes acquired in a virtual environment to one or more other player characters. The inheritance method and system includes multiple options for gameplay, e.g. will creation, debt satisfaction, taxation, distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Mueller, Andrew Van Luchene
  • Bankruptcy in a Virtual Environment
    Publication number: 20080070689
    Abstract: A virtual environment in which characters are able to engage in a variety of financial transactions is provided. Characters who are unable to fulfill their financial obligations may enter into bankruptcy. Bankruptcy contracts may identify various conditions which must be fulfilled by the character in order to get out of bankruptcy. While in bankruptcy, the player's avatar or avatar's may be altered to indicate to the player and/or others that the character represented by the avatar is in bankruptcy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Van Luchene, Raymond Mueller
  • Credit Cards in a Virtual Environment
    Publication number: 20080070690
    Abstract: A virtual environment in which players are able to receive alerts intended to indicate the occurrence of a given event within the virtual environment. The alerts may be delivered to the player while he is playing the game via an in-game messaging service or other similar device. Alternatively the alerts may be delivered to the player via a real world communication device such as a cell phone, pager, text messaging device, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Van Luchene, Raymond Mueller
  • Copyright of Digital Works in a Virtual Environment
    Publication number: 20080046222
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides various novel concepts to a video game environment. Video game environments that include a method for controlling the quantity of raw materials in and between games, where player characters invent items by creating blueprints that are registered to a virtual patent office and used by other player characters, that include methods for digital rights management, that include a method for providing inter and intra game exchanges between games, and that provide for the Initial Public Offering of game environments on an Inter Game Environment exchange are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Stephen Van Luchene
  • Keyword Advertising in Invention Disclosure Documents
    Publication number: 20080033924
    Abstract: A system that allows advertisers to select keywords in invention disclosure documents such as patents, patent applications, defensive publications and the like, to which advertisements are to be hyperlinked. The number, content, and types of documents in which the hyperlinks appear may be narrowed down based on parameters set by the advertiser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew Stephen Van Luchene
  • Automated Prior Art Search Tool
    Publication number: 20080033741
    Abstract: Improved methods for drafting, preparing, and submitting a patent application are described. The system provides for automated prior art searches. The system also provides a mechanism by which end users can submit comments on the prior art and these comments are used to determine the relevance of the prior art in future prior art searches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: LEVIATHAN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew S. Van Luchene, Raymond J. Mueller, Dean Alderucci