Patents by Inventor Christopher Michael Vance

Christopher Michael Vance 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).

  • Patent number: 6267672
    Abstract: The present invention uses a remotely accessible game, such as an internet game, to encourage consumers to purchase a product. Consumers who purchase a product receive access information which the consumer may then use to access and participate in the remotely accessible game. The pleasure of participating in the game is in and of itself an incentive to consumers to purchase products. The remotely accessible game may comprise a plurality of levels of varying degrees of difficulty so that participating consumers may continue to be challenged as they gain mastery of the game. Consumers who access the remotely accessible game may become eligible for prizes. Further, the interactive nature of the remotely accessible game allows for the collection of valuable demographic and marketing information from consumers who participate in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Ayecon Entertainment, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Christopher Michael Vance