Patents by Inventor John Link

John Link 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: 20260004638
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20250363858
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2025
    Publication date: November 27, 2025
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 12437610
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2025
    Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20240290170
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2024
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 12014597
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20220292918
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 11393282
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Publication number: 20210110648
    Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Randolph Hedrick, Scott Thomas Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
  • Patent number: 10706688
    Abstract: A system, method and device is set forth for play by multiple players using their mobile devices. Each player tethers their mobile device to a console for remote play whereupon, for each player, a separate account is established for the player. The player may fund their account for value for regulated gaming. The system, method and device are configure to be easily introduce into an existing casino enterprise system such they appear to the system as a gaming device while supporting separate and simultaneous play by the players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, John Link
  • Patent number: 10482712
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods are set forth designed to promote user loyalty with an enterprise. The user obtains a virtual object such as a virtual dog and earns the ability to acquire accessories or upgrades for their virtual dog through interaction with the enterprise. Certain accessories or upgrades may only be acquired or restored at a physical, brick and mortar venue for the enterprise to encourage the user to visit the venue. Acquisition of attributes such as accessories and upgrades may provide a basis for tournaments and prizes. The virtual object may be accessed and displayed at terminals at the venue or at remote devices. Acquisition of virtual objects may be used to qualify the user for a feature such as a progressive jackpot game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Link, Kiran Brahmandam
  • Publication number: 20190102997
    Abstract: A system, method and device is set forth for play by multiple players using their mobile devices. Each player tethers their mobile device to a console for remote play whereupon, for each player, a separate account is established for the player. The player may fund their account for value for regulated gaming. The system, method and device are configure to be easily introduce into an existing casino enterprise system such they appear to the system as a gaming device while supporting separate and simultaneous play by the players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: Bryan M. KELLY, Martin S. LYONS, John LINK
  • Patent number: 10214764
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a separation device or container that can be used in the separation, isolation or pelleting of microorganisms from a test samples known to contain or suspected of containing said microorganisms. Subsequently, the separated, isolated or pelleted microorganism sample can undergo one or more interrogation steps to provide measurements useful for the characterization and/or identification of microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, the interrogation steps can occur in situ in the separation device or container described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.
    Inventors: John Walsh, Jones M. Hyman, Christopher Ronsick, John Link, Ron Robinson, Mark Wilson
  • Patent number: 9981889
    Abstract: Methods for scavenging carbon disulfide (“CS2”) from hydrocarbon streams using treatment compositions comprising at least one CS2 scavenger and at least one phase transfer catalyst therein. The CS2 scavenger may comprise at least one polyamine with the general formula: H2N—(R1—NH)x—R2—(NH—R3)y—NH2 wherein R1, R2, R3 may be the same or different H, aryl or C1-C4 alkyl; and x and y may be integers from 0 to 10. A hydrocarbon product with a reduced concentration of CS2 therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Flavio Weissheimer, John Link
  • Publication number: 20170330418
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods are set forth designed to promote user loyalty with an enterprise. The user obtains a virtual object such as a virtual dog and earns the ability to acquire accessories or upgrades for their virtual dog through interaction with the enterprise. Certain accessories or upgrades may only be acquired or restored at a physical, brick and mortar venue for the enterprise to encourage the user to visit the venue. Acquisition of attributes such as accessories and upgrades may provide a basis for tournaments and prizes. The virtual object may be accessed and displayed at terminals at the venue or at remote devices. Acquisition of virtual objects may be used to qualify the user for a feature such as a progressive jackpot game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: John LINK, Kiran BRAHMANDAM
  • Patent number: 9747750
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods are set forth designed to promote user loyalty with an enterprise. The user obtains a virtual object such as a virtual dog and earns the ability to acquire accessories or upgrades for their virtual dog through interaction with the enterprise. Certain accessories or upgrades may only be acquired or restored at a physical, brick and mortar venue for the enterprise to encourage the user to visit the venue. Acquisition of attributes such as accessories and upgrades may provide a basis for tournaments and prizes. The virtual object may be accessed and displayed at terminals at the venue or at remote devices. Acquisition of virtual objects may be used to qualify the user for a feature such as a progressive jackpot game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Link, Kiran Brahmandam
  • Patent number: 9732429
    Abstract: Methods of inhibiting corrosion in a benzene distillation or dryer unit are provided wherein alkenyl succinic acids or anhydrides (ASA) are brought into contact with metal surfaces thereby protecting the metal from an acidic corrosive medium flowing through the overhead. The benzene distillation column or drying tower may be utilized to purify benzene for subsequent feed of the purified benzene to an alkylation process such as in the alkylation of benzene by ethene to form ethylbenzene utilizing a zeolite alkylation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: John Link
  • Patent number: 9571816
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving one or more depth images from a depth camera, the depth images indicating a depth of a surface imaged by each pixel of the depth images. The method may further comprise identifying a human subject imaged by the depth images and recognizing within one or more of the depth images a beacon emitted from a control device. A position of the control device may be assessed in three dimensions, and the control device may be associated with the human subject based on a proximity of the control device to the human subject or other parameter of the control device with relation to the human subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Vijay Baiyya, Tommer Leyvand, Mark Plagge, Dawson Yee, John Link, Bryon Ashley, Andrew Jesse Milluzzi
  • Publication number: 20160207854
    Abstract: Methods for scavenging carbon disulfide (“CS2”) from hydrocarbon streams using treatment compositions comprising at least one CS2 scavenger and at least one phase transfer catalyst therein. The CS2 scavenger may comprise at least one polyamine with the general formula: H2N—(R1—NH)x—R2—(NH—R3)y—NH2 wherein R1, R2, R3 may be the same or different H, aryl or C1-C4 alkyl; and x and y may be integers from 0 to 10. A hydrocarbon product with a reduced concentration of CS2 therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Flavio WEISSHEIMER, John LINK
  • Publication number: 20160052840
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for inhibiting the polymerization of a vinyl aromatic monomer, such as styrene monomer, during elevated temperature processing or distillation thereof. The compositions comprise an inhibitor combination of (A) a hydroxylamine and (B) a stable free radical plus a retarder that is either; (C) dinitrobutylphenol or (D) quinone methide. The ratio of (A) to (B) ranges from about 5% (A) to 95% (B) to about 95% (A) to about 5% (B). The compositions are added to the vinyl aromatic monomer in amounts sufficient to prevent polymerization during the distillation process. Typically the inhibitor combination is added to the vinyl aromatic monomer in an amount ranging from about 10 to 150 ppm of the monomer. Retarders are typically added in an amount ranging from 50 to 1500 ppm of the vinyl aromatic monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: John Link, Mike Hong
  • Publication number: 20160032348
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a separation device or container that can be used in the separation, isolation or pelleting of microorganisms from a test samples known to contain or suspected of containing said microorganisms. Subsequently, the separated, isolated or pelleted microorganism sample can undergo one or more interrogation steps to provide measurements useful for the characterization and/or identification of microorganism. In one aspect of the present invention, the interrogation steps can occur in situ in the separation device or container described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: John Walsh, Jones M. Hyman, Christopher Ronsick, John Link, Ronnie Robinson, Mark Wilson