Patents by Inventor Chris Sheffield

Chris Sheffield 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).

  • Auction system
    Patent number: 8930242
    Abstract: A method for auctioning a lot, in which a plurality of messages are received from a plurality of bidders for the lot, with each message including a bid for the lot. A bid acceptance message is sent by SMS to each of the bidders notifying the bidder of the status of the bidder's bid. Each bidder is charged for sending the bid acceptance message. The bidder associated with the lowest unique bid for the lot is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Chris Sheffield, Mike Sale, Scott Davies
  • Auction system
    Publication number: 20070174171
    Abstract: A method for auctioning a lot, in which a plurality of messages are received from a plurality of bidders for the lot, with each message including a bid for the lot. A bid acceptance message is sent by SMS to each of the bidders notifying the bidder of the status of the bidder's bid. Each bidder is charged for sending the bid acceptance message. The bidder associated with the lowest unique bid for the lot is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: Million 21 Ltd.
    Inventor: Chris Sheffield