Patents by Inventor Ann Villegas

Ann Villegas 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).

  • Biometric reader protection system and method
    Publication number: 20080266737
    Abstract: A biometric reader protection system comprises a power controller configured to determine an amount of current flow to a biometric reader and interrupt the current flow to the biometric reader if the current flow exceeds a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick R. Conway, Ann A. Villegas
  • Educational game for reinforcing rules of etiquette
    Patent number: 7044740
    Abstract: An educational game to reinforce the rules of etiquette is described. A marker is passed between players when a player catches another player in a violation of the announced rules of etiquette. The player having the marker at the end of the game is subject to a sanction. Alternatively, the player having the marker at the end of the game is entitled to a reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Inventor: Ann Villegas
  • Educational game for reinforcing rules of etiquette
    Publication number: 20040076943
    Abstract: An educational game to reinforce the rules of etiquette is described. A marker is passed between players when a player catches another player in a violation of the announced rules of etiquette. The player having the marker at the end of the game is subject to a sanction. Alternatively, the player having the marker at the end of the game is entitled to a reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Ann Villegas