Patents by Inventor Johnney R. Weaver

Johnney R. Weaver 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 CONDUCTING A RING-IN GAME
    Publication number: 20090270181
    Abstract: A wireless communications device for use in a sweepstakes network is capable of being invited to participate in a ring-in game, via a communication system. The wireless communications device includes a memory capable of storing an electronic personal identification number associated with the ring-in game, an electronic personal identification module associated with the memory capable of maintaining the electronic personal identification number in the memory of the wireless communications device and a main processor associated with the memory capable of communicating with the communication system, wherein the main processor receives an invitation to participate in a ring-in game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Mark Olmstead, Johnney R. Weaver
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes
    Patent number: 7316614
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes in which a consumer purchases a prepaid voucher for valuable goods and services unrelated to the sweepstakes, and in return, as a promotional bonus, is provided a corresponding number of optional entries into the sweepstakes is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. Dietz, Earl D. Morris, Mark Olmstead, Robert E. Houchin, Johnney R. Weaver
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a ring-in game
    Publication number: 20070281788
    Abstract: A wireless communications device for use in a sweepstakes network is capable of being invited to participate in a ring-in game, via a communication system. The wireless communications device includes a memory capable of storing an electronic personal identification number associated with the ring-in game, an electronic personal identification module associated with the memory capable of maintaining the electronic personal identification number in the memory of the wireless communications device and a main processor associated with the memory capable of communicating with the communication system, wherein the main processor receives an invitation to participate in a ring-in game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Olmstead, Johnney R. Weaver
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a ring-in game
    Publication number: 20070270201
    Abstract: A wireless communications device for use in a wireless network is capable of being invited to participate in a ring-in game, via the wireless network. The wireless communications device includes a memory capable of storing an electronic personal identification number associated with the ring-in game and a main processor associated with the memory capable of communicating with the wireless network, wherein the main processor receives at least a first invitation to participate in a ring-in game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Olmstead, Johnney R. Weaver