Patents by Inventor John A. Varley

John A. Varley 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: 20030216185
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for creating an Interactive Services Facility through which interactive services can be delivered. In one embodiment, the present invention also provides a method and system for repurposing a physical structure to enable the delivery of interactive services and, more specifically, to a method and system of creating a gaming environment within a repurposed movie theater structure. The modification of a facility in accordance with the present invention creates an Interactive Services Facility with an operational environment capable of delivering interactive services, such as gaming, to users. The operational environment is enabled by the present invention through novel systems and methods of modifying the infrastructure of a facility and providing novel operational systems for the delivery of interactive services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: John A. Varley
  • Publication number: 20030073471
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for repurposing a physical structure to enable the delivery of interactive services and, more specifically, to a method and system of creating a competitive gaming environment within a repurposed movie theater structure. The modification of existing facilities in accordance with the present invention creates an Interactive Services Facility with an operational environment capable of delivering interactive services, such as competitive gaming, to users. The operational environment is enabled by the present invention through novel systems and methods of modifying the infrastructure of an Existing Facility and providing novel operational systems for the delivery of interactive services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Applicant: AdVantage Partners LLC
    Inventor: John A. Varley
  • Publication number: 20030074665
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for repurposing a physical structure to enable the delivery of interactive services and, more specifically, to a method and system of creating a competitive gaming environment within a repurposed movie theater structure. The modification of existing facilities in accordance with the present invention creates an Interactive Services Facility with an operational environment capable of delivering interactive services, such as competitive gaming, to users. The operational environment is enabled by the present invention through novel systems and methods of modifying the infrastructure of an Existing Facility and providing novel operational systems for the delivery of interactive services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: John A. Varley
  • Publication number: 20030073472
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for repurposing a physical structure to enable the delivery of interactive services and, more specifically, to a method and system of creating a competitive gaming environment within a repurposed movie theater structure. The modification of existing facilities in accordance with the present invention creates an Interactive Services Facility with an operational environment capable of delivering interactive services, such as competitive gaming, to users. The operational environment is enabled by the present invention through novel systems and methods of modifying the infrastructure of an Existing Facility and providing novel operational systems for the delivery of interactive services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: John A. Varley
  • Patent number: 5313393
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling dissemination of garments. First and second rotatable cassettes are provided, one of which is used to store clean garments, the other of which serves as a depository for soiled garments. Each of the rotatable cassettes has an access door which permits access to a shelf segment of each cassette. A processor is provided which will generate first and second actuating signals for unlocking the doors of the cassette. An actuating signal is generated by the processor when a card reader recognizes a user access card, and determines tht the user's account status is in order. Each time a deposit is received, or a clean garment dispensed, the user's account status is brought up to date, reflecting the transaction. Thus, users who have not returned garments, and have too many account debits may not receive a new garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventors: Clem Varley, John A. Varley, Richard P. Varley