Patents by Inventor James Doouglas Shultz

James Doouglas Shultz 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).

  • Tracking and credit method and apparatus
    Patent number: 5813912
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic recording and utilization of the results of a participant's actions in an activity, and most particularly gaming activities, on a tracking card wherein each participant has an individualized tracking card which is associated with a computer network operable by a combination of the operator of the activity and the participant and wherein a credit card may be associated with the tracking card for use in providing money credits for the participant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: James Doouglas Shultz