Patents by Inventor James J. Coffey

James J. Coffey 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: 8740065
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8695876
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8403214
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8397985
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Publication number: 20100116884
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: DEAN ALDERUCCI, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 7644861
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Publication number: 20090209325
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: DEAN ALDERUCCI, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 7549576
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: CFPH, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M Asher, James J Coffey, Ronald Rushin, Robert F Bahrampour
  • Publication number: 20090082098
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Publication number: 20090075729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: DEAN ALDERUCCI, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 6322326
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved, modular condensate pump assembly that has a collection tank which can be disposed at any convenient location to collect liquid condensate. A removable support plate is supported on the collection tank, and a pump extending into the collection tank is supported by the support plate. A liquid volume control float, also supported by the support plate, communicates with the pump to activate the pump to remove liquid condensate from the collection tank when the condensate liquid reaches a predetermined volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventors: Lee W. Davis, D. W. Hearn, Jr., David Thomas Springer, James J. Coffey, Jon David Currier
  • Patent number: D376370
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignee: Little Giant Pump Company
    Inventors: Lee W. Davis, DeForest W. Hearn, Jr., James J. Coffey, Lindell W. Gay, Jr.
  • Patent number: D414500
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Little Giant Pump Company
    Inventors: Lee W. Davis, D. W. Hearn, Jr., David Thomas Springer, James J. Coffey, Jon David Currier