Patents by Inventor Jermaine Nelson

Jermaine Nelson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230372834
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Patent number: 11433315
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: EMOTIONAL IDEAS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Publication number: 20220134245
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Patent number: 11247136
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable kit hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: EMOTIONAL IDEAS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Publication number: 20210121787
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Patent number: 10888794
    Abstract: An amusement vehicle, retrofittable hardware gamification attachment, and method for simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry for improved racing experience are disclosed. Amusement vehicle comprises sensor-specific transmitters/receivers for communicating with other amusement vehicles moving in amusement environment. Amusement vehicle comprises a processor simulating power-ups in-game virtual vehicle enhancements and virtual weaponry based on sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles. Power-ups and virtual weaponry are simulated by increasing/decreasing speed, causing damage, providing temporary protection from damage, freezing weaponry, and deactivating weaponry the amusement vehicle for pre-defined time corresponding to sensor-specific signals transmitted to or received from other amusement vehicles in gaming event of amusement environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: EMOTIONAL IDEAS, INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Jermaine Nelson, Joseph M. Giannuzzi, Quintus William McKeel
  • Publication number: 20140110410
    Abstract: A bin designed to be hung on the rung of a ladder or railing in a work area. For use on ladders the rear panel of the bin has pockets to securely straddle the legs of the ladder. Inserts allow the bin to be hung on the outer or inner sides a ladder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: THE LADDER MASTER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Glenn Androvett, Jermaine Nelson, Pete Daly