Patents by Inventor Eric C. Pleiman

Eric C. Pleiman 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).

  • Systems and methods for 3D printing of limited edition virtual items
    Patent number: 12417262
    Abstract: A 3D printing system and method for limited edition virtual objects is disclosed. The method including: enabling a user to obtain a limited edition virtual object associated with an activity of the user in a virtual environment; receiving a request from the user to 3D print the limited edition virtual object; preparing a 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object requested by the user; sending the 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object to a 3D printer to be printed; and validating authenticity of transformation of the limited edition virtual object into a 3D printed tangible physical item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: DISH NETWORK L.L.C.
    Inventors: Eric C. Pleiman, Jesus Flores Guerra
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR 3D PRINTING OF LIMITED EDITION VIRTUAL ITEMS
    Publication number: 20240095312
    Abstract: A 3D printing system and method for limited edition virtual objects is disclosed. The method including: enabling a user to obtain a limited edition virtual object associated with an activity of the user in a virtual environment; receiving a request from the user to 3D print the limited edition virtual object; preparing a 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object requested by the user; sending the 3D printer file of the limited edition virtual object to a 3D printer to be printed; and validating authenticity of transformation of the limited edition virtual object into a 3D printed tangible physical item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Eric C. Pleiman, Jesus Flores Guerra