Patents by Inventor John E. R. McGovern

John E. R. McGovern 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).

  • Method and apparatus for playing a game
    Patent number: 8727846
    Abstract: The present invention is a game of verbal charades. In one embodiment, the game is played using a game board, game pieces, a die, a timer, various sets of cards, and an electronic medium containing imitations of people. The game may be played with multiple teams or players or with one person. In another embodiment, the game is played on a portable media device. In another embodiment, the game board includes electronic features allowing the game to be played primarily using the game board. In another embodiment, the game board, cards, timer, and die are represented on a television or other electronic screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: John E. R. McGovern, Sarah B. McGovern
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLAYING A GAME
    Publication number: 20120129599
    Abstract: The present invention is a game of verbal charades. In one embodiment, the game is played using a game board, game pieces, a die, a timer, various sets of cards, and an electronic medium containing imitations of people. The game may be played with multiple teams or players or with one person. In another embodiment, the game is played on a portable media device. In another embodiment, the game board includes electronic features allowing the game to be played primarily using the game board. In another embodiment, the game board, cards, timer, and die are represented on a television or other electronic screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: MOCKINGBIRD GAME, LLC
    Inventors: John E. R. McGovern, Sarah B. McGovern