Patents by Inventor Keith Atkinson
Keith Atkinson 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).
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Publication number: 20220318829Abstract: A method for forecasting part sales, including collecting sales data for a part over a series of sales time periods and collecting activity data for a plurality of activity types over a series of activity time periods for a plurality of machines including the part. A mean activity time can be calculated for each activity type for each time period in the series of activity time periods based on the collected activity data. An activity probability density function of the mean activity times for each activity type is created and a machine learning model is trained using an expectation of activity derived from the probability density functions for each activity type and the collected sales data. Machine activity data for a set of machines can be fed into the trained model to derive a part sales probability density function for the set of machines.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Prashant Rai, Sridhar Ramaswamy, Kyle J. Cline, Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 10930121Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system which includes a plurality of baccarat tables on which a baccarat game may be played by a plurality of players and a plurality of electronic player devices each playable by an individual player provides for selecting a plurality of outcomes which were dealt on at least one of the baccarat tables, determining whether a trend or pattern has developed in the plurality of outcomes (e.g., a pattern of at least a predetermined length) and, if a pattern has developed, activating a wagering opportunity on one of the electronic player devices, the wagering opportunity allowing a player to bet for or against the trend. In one embodiment, each outcome of the plurality of selected outcomes comprises an outcome originally dealt on the same baccarat table.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Walker Digital Table Systems, LLCInventors: Stephen Moore, Michael Russell, John Daley, Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20200051401Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system which includes a plurality of baccarat tables on which a baccarat game may be played by a plurality of players and a plurality of electronic player devices each playable by an individual player provides for selecting a plurality of outcomes which were dealt on at least one of the baccarat tables, determining whether a trend or pattern has developed in the plurality of outcomes (e.g., a pattern of at least a predetermined length) and, if a pattern has developed, activating a wagering opportunity on one of the electronic player devices, the wagering opportunity allowing a player to bet for or against the trend. In one embodiment, each outcome of the plurality of selected outcomes comprises an outcome originally dealt on the same baccarat table.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Stephen Moore, Michael Russell, John Daley, Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 10490029Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system which includes a plurality of baccarat tables on which a baccarat game may be played by a plurality of players and a plurality of electronic player devices each playable by an individual player provides for selecting a plurality of outcomes which were dealt on at least one of the baccarat tables, determining whether a trend or pattern has developed in the plurality of outcomes (e.g., a pattern of at least a predetermined length) and, if a pattern has developed, activating a wagering opportunity on one of the electronic player devices, the wagering opportunity allowing a player to bet for or against the trend. In one embodiment, each outcome of the plurality of selected outcomes comprises an outcome originally dealt on the same baccarat table.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Walker Digital Table Systems, LLCInventors: Stephen Moore, Michael Russell, John Daley, Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20160351017Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a system which includes a plurality of baccarat tables on which a baccarat game may be played by a plurality of players and a plurality of electronic player devices each playable by an individual player provides for selecting a plurality of outcomes which were dealt on at least one of the baccarat tables, determining whether a trend or pattern has developed in the plurality of outcomes (e.g., a pattern of at least a predetermined length) and, if a pattern has developed, activating a wagering opportunity on one of the electronic player devices, the wagering opportunity allowing a player to bet for or against the trend. In one embodiment, each outcome of the plurality of selected outcomes comprises an outcome originally dealt on the same baccarat table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Stephen Moore, Michael Russell, John Daley, Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 8998710Abstract: Systems and methods connected to, or in communication with, various components operatively associated with an electronic gaming machine for displaying programming or marketing content on a electronic gaming machine display without affecting the manner or mode of game play provided by the electronic gaming machine, which in some embodiments are configured for detecting conditions associated with gaming machine inactivity, displaying programming or marketing content on the electronic gaming machine display during periods of gaming machine inactivity instead of any prior programmed gaming machine inactivity content, and displaying the normal gaming machine content or prior programmed gaming machine inactivity content upon detecting conditions associated with gaming machine activity thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Inventor: Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20140073425Abstract: Systems and methods connected to, or in communication with, various components operatively associated with electronic gaming machines which are configured to provide access to applications and features through the electronic gaming machine that facilitate patron servicesType: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Joshua Trading, LLCInventor: Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 8608559Abstract: Systems and methods connected to, or in communication with, various components operatively associated with electronic gaming machines which are configured to provide access to applications and features through the electronic gaming machine that facilitate patron services.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Joshua Trading, LLCInventor: Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20110263325Abstract: Systems and methods connected to, or in communication with, various components operatively associated with electronic gaming machines which are configured to provide access to applications and features through the electronic gaming machine that facilitate patron servicesType: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventor: Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20100075753Abstract: Systems and methods connected to, or in communication with, various components operatively associated with an electronic gaming machine for displaying programming or marketing content on a electronic gaming machine display without affecting the manner or mode of game play provided by the electronic gaming machine, which in some embodiments are configured for detecting conditions associated with gaming machine inactivity, displaying programming or marketing content on the electronic gaming machine display during periods of gaming machine inactivity instead of any prior programmed gaming machine inactivity content, and displaying the normal gaming machine content or prior programmed gaming machine inactivity content upon detecting conditions associated with gaming machine activity thereafter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 7604744Abstract: A method is provided for maintaining a biomass disposed on a substrate in a bioreactor tank. The bioreactor tank has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with a waste treatment system whereby an influent fluid may be selectively introduced through the inlet into the bioreactor tank for removal of waste material therefrom. This produces an effluent fluid which can be returned through the outlet to the waste treatment system. The method comprises processing a quantity of influent fluid through the bioreactor tank to produce a quantity of effluent fluid and removing the effluent fluid from the bioreactor tank through the outlet. The method further comprises isolating the bioreactor tank from the waste treatment system and establishing a set of dry cycle conditions in the bioreactor tank. The dry cycle conditions are selected to effect endogenous growth within at least a portion of the biomass whereby an average age of the at least a portion of the biomass may be tailored.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Baswood, Inc.Inventors: Paul Thomas Baskis, Keith Atkinson, Windell Camanse, Glen Neustedter, F. David Mullinix
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Patent number: 7387733Abstract: A method is provided for maintaining a biomass disposed on a substrate in a bioreactor tank. The bioreactor tank has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with a waste treatment system whereby an influent fluid may be selectively introduced through the inlet into the bioreactor tank for removal of waste material therefrom. This produces an effluent fluid which can be returned through the outlet to the waste treatment system. The method comprises processing a quantity of influent fluid through the bioreactor tank to produce a quantity of effluent fluid and removing the effluent fluid from the bioreactor tank through the outlet. The method further comprises isolating the bioreactor tank from the waste treatment system and establishing a set of dry cycle conditions in the bioreactor tank. The dry cycle conditions are selected to effect endogenous growth within at least a portion of the biomass whereby an average age of the at least a portion of the biomass may be tailored.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Baswood, LLCInventors: Paul Thomas Baskis, Keith Atkinson, Windell Camanse, Glen Neustedter, F. David Mullinix
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Publication number: 20060252530Abstract: A technique is disclosed for displaying filtered casino-related information on a mobile device. In one implementation aspects of the inventions may be embodied in a mobile device which includes at least one interface operable to provide a wireless communication link to other network device in a casino data network. According to various embodiments, casino information relating to various casino activities may be acquired by the mobile device and/or other devices in the casino network. Geolocation information relating to a current location of the mobile device may also be acquired. A first set of filter parameters may be identified and/or generated for use in generating filtered casino information. Filtered casino information may be generated by applying the first set of filter parameters and geolocation information to the acquired casino information. At least a portion of the filtered information may be displayed to a user via a display at the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Michael Oberberger, Lea Oberberger, Michael Khamis, Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20060225728Abstract: A device for releasing a vapour comprises a first sachet of a vapour releasing substance and a second sachet containing a substance adapted, when activated, to initiate an exothermic reaction, the heat from the reaction being operative to release the vapour from the substance in the first sachet. The sachets may be inserted into a mitt, sleeve or pouch adapted to receive a first sachet on top of a second sachet. A packaging container 1 for the device is adapted to be deployed so as to form a pocket between lids 3, 4 to accept the mitt, sleeve or pouch. The exothermic reaction produced by the second sachet reaches an average temperature of around 40-70° C. after about 1.5 to 2 hours. The first sachet contains beads or granules impregnated with the vapour-releasing substance, which may be a decongestant or an insecticide or may be for ambience or aromatherapy use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2004Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventor: Keith Atkinson
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Publication number: 20060096916Abstract: A method is provided for maintaining a biomass disposed on a substrate in a bioreactor tank. The bioreactor tank has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with a waste treatment system whereby an influent fluid may be selectively introduced through the inlet into the bioreactor tank for removal of waste material therefrom. This produces an effluent fluid which can be returned through the outlet to the waste treatment system. The method comprises processing a quantity of influent fluid through the bioreactor tank to produce a quantity of effluent fluid and removing the effluent fluid from the bioreactor tank through the outlet. The method further comprises isolating the bioreactor tank from the waste treatment system and establishing a set of dry cycle conditions in the bioreactor tank. The dry cycle conditions are selected to effect endogenous growth within at least a portion of the biomass whereby an average age of the at least a portion of the biomass may be tailored.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2005Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventors: Paul Baskis, Keith Atkinson, Windell Camanse, Glen Neustedter, F. Mullinix
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Publication number: 20050170892Abstract: A data presentation system that allows a user to view information from a game network in real-time is disclosed. Information is collected from a game network and stored in a data repository. Data is gathered from the data repository, filtered, formatted, and displayed on a viewer of a user machine connected to the data presentation system. A user can select from a number of data views and customize the views, thus ensuring that the desired information is available to the user. Information is updated at a pre-selected rate, or as the network allows. Information may be retained for a period of time, for example, for a shift period. Pre-filtering of data can provide notice to a user when predetermined network events occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventor: Keith Atkinson
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Patent number: 5959182Abstract: The invention relates to insect viruses and plants which express an exogenous polypeptide derived from spiders of the genus Atrax or Hadronyche, which polypeptide is toxic to insects. The polypeptide has a molecular weight of approximately 4000 amu,) containing 36-37 Gino acids, and is capable of forming three intrachain disulfide bridges. Polyiucleotides which encode the polypeptide, insectidoidal compositions and methods of controlling insect infestation of crops are also included.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Ronald Keith Atkinson, Merlin Evelyn Harry Howden, Margaret Isabel Tyler, Edward Joseph Vonarx
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Patent number: 5763568Abstract: The invention relates to toxins from venom of Australian funnel web spider species. Eight toxins are specifically exemplified. The toxins have a molecular weight of approximately 4000 amu., containing 36-37 amino acids, and are capable of forming 3 intrachain disulphide bridges. Polynucleotides which encode the toxins, insect viruses and plants which express the toxins and variants of the toxins are also included.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Zeneca LimitedInventors: Ronald Keith Atkinson, Merlin Evelyn Harry Howden, Margaret Isabel Tyler, Edward Joseph Vonarx