Patents by Inventor David A. Gust

David A. Gust 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).

  • Physical digital media delivery
    Patent number: 8767967
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of content, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Drakez Tokaj RT. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. Sparks, David A. Gust
  • Physical Digital Media Delivery
    Publication number: 20130061063
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of cement, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Drakez Tokaj Rt. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. SPARKS, David A. GUST
  • Physical digital media delivery
    Patent number: 8296583
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of content, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Drakez Tokaj RT. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. Sparks, David A. Gust
  • Physical digital media delivery
    Publication number: 20070204349
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of content, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: Drakez Tokaj Rt. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. Sparks, David A. Gust
  • Physical digital media delivery
    Patent number: RE48313
    Abstract: The inventions relate to the delivery, transfer of content, and return of uniquely customized physical digital media. Digital content is specifically encrypted for use on a target player associated with a specific customer account. After use, the media is returned to a receiving location where use information is read from the media. Attention is given to cost of delivery, security of content, user experience in selecting, choosing, paying for, viewing or utilizing the content, and usage information created as a result of the content being utilized, rented, purchased, loaded or deleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Cufer Asset Ltd. L.L.C.
    Inventors: Kelly C. Sparks, David A. Gust