Patents by Inventor Kenneth Irwin

Kenneth Irwin 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).

  • Patent number: 12229754
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling the secure use of cryptocurrencies (such as but not limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin) in prize funds or gift cards that accept purchases or wagers in fiat currencies and payout in cryptocurrency. The prize funds can be associated with lotteries, charitable gaming, or casino environments with the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies optionally mitigated and cryptocurrency payouts enabled for consumers or players without prior digital wallets as well as consumers or players with preexisting digital wallets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: IGT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, Jr., Brian Keith Cash, Michael Louis Polito
  • Publication number: 20230186284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling the secure use of cryptocurrencies (such as but not limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin) in prize funds or gift cards that accept purchases or wagers in fiat currencies and payout in cryptocurrency. The prize funds can be associated with lotteries, charitable gaming, or casino environments with the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies optionally mitigated and cryptocurrency payouts enabled for consumers or players without prior digital wallets as well as consumers or players with preexisting digital wallets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, JR., Brian Keith Cash, Michael Louis Polito
  • Patent number: 11651355
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling the secure use of cryptocurrencies (such as but not limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin) in prize funds or gift cards that accept purchases or wagers in fiat currencies and payout in cryptocurrency. The prize funds can be associated with lotteries, charitable gaming, or casino environments with the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies optionally mitigated and cryptocurrency payouts enabled for consumers or players without prior digital wallets as well as consumers or players with preexisting digital wallets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: IGT Global Solutions Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, Jr., Brian Keith Cash, Michael Louis Polito
  • Publication number: 20230114243
    Abstract: A full-color protected document, printing method, and system secured by removable Scratch-Off Coatings where the protection against microscratch type attacks is provided by ensuring strategic placement of similarly colored and/or patterned variable indicia. By printing the variable indicia with similarly standards, usability and integrity of the printed indicia are achieved relative to the consumer's perspective while at the same time providing countermeasures to illicit microscratching attacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, JR., Brian Ingram, Fran Cash
  • Publication number: 20230110999
    Abstract: A full-color protected document, printing method, and system secured by removable Scratch-Off Coatings where the protection against microscratch type attacks is provided by ensuring strategic placement of similarly colored and/or patterned variable indicia. By printing the variable indicia with similarly standards, usability and integrity of the printed indicia are achieved relative to the consumer's perspective while at the same time providing countermeasures to illicit microscratching attacks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, JR., Brian Ingram, Fran Cash
  • Publication number: 20220374874
    Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling the secure use of cryptocurrencies (such as but not limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Litecoin) in prize funds or gift cards that accept purchases or wagers in fiat currencies and payout in cryptocurrency. The prize funds can be associated with lotteries, charitable gaming, or casino environments with the inherent volatility of cryptocurrencies optionally mitigated and cryptocurrency payouts enabled for consumers or players without prior digital wallets as well as consumers or players with preexisting digital wallets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, JR., Brian Keith Cash, Michael Louis Polito
  • Publication number: 20200361698
    Abstract: A dispenser includes side walls, a back wall and front walls. The housing includes an engaging wall. The walls define a cavity. The dispenser includes a wedge extending from the engaging wall, a first opening and a second opening. A roll is positioned within the cavity. A first end of a strip is wound about the roll. Covers are coupled to the strip. The covers each include first and second sides. The first sides directly engage the strip. A roller extends through the side walls. A portion of the strip extends through the first opening and over the wedge. A second end of the strip extends through the second opening and is wound about the roller. Systems, kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: KENNETH IRWIN FISHBERGER, ROSS FISHBERGER
  • Patent number: 10538377
    Abstract: A dispenser includes side walls, a back wall and front walls. The housing includes an engaging wall. The walls define a cavity. The dispenser includes a wedge extending from the engaging wall, a first opening and a second opening. A roll is positioned within the cavity. A first end of a strip is wound about the roll. Covers are coupled to the strip. The covers each include first and second sides. The first sides directly engage the strip. A roller extends through the side walls. A portion of the strip extends through the first opening and over the wedge. A second end of the strip extends through the second opening and is wound about the roller. Systems, kits and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Publication number: 20190209118
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a housing having a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the openings being in communication with the cavity. First and second rollers are positioned within the cavity. A strip extends through the openings. The strip has a first end that is wound about the first roller and a second end that is wound about the second roller. A plurality of instrument covers are removably positioned on the strip. Methods of use and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Patent number: 10251620
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a housing having a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the openings being in communication with the cavity. First and second rollers are positioned within the cavity. A strip extends through the openings. The strip has a first end that is wound about the first roller and a second end that is wound about the second roller. A plurality of instrument covers are removably positioned on the strip. Methods of use and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Publication number: 20180249984
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a housing having a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the openings being in communication with the cavity. First and second rollers are positioned within the cavity. A strip extends through the openings. The strip has a first end that is wound about the first roller and a second end that is wound about the second roller. A plurality of instrument covers are removably positioned on the strip. Methods of use and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Patent number: 9986965
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a housing having a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the openings being in communication with the cavity. First and second rollers are positioned within the cavity. A strip extends through the openings. The strip has a first end that is wound about the first roller and a second end that is wound about the second roller. A plurality of instrument covers are removably positioned on the strip. Methods of use and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Publication number: 20170258435
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a housing having a cavity, a first opening and a second opening, the openings being in communication with the cavity. First and second rollers are positioned within the cavity. A strip extends through the openings. The strip has a first end that is wound about the first roller and a second end that is wound about the second roller. A plurality of instrument covers are removably positioned on the strip. Methods of use and kits are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, Ross Fishberger
  • Patent number: 8899423
    Abstract: A compact mobile variable angle vibrating screen with fines diverting systems configured to accommodate variable angles and still deliver material, via a plurality of partially nested fines chutes, to a fixed location despite angular adjustment of the vibrating screen. The system comprises a diverting pan attached to the underside and at a top end of a bottom screen and centrally positioned, such that fines material which quickly passes through the several decks encounters the diverting pan instead of falling directly onto a discharge conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Terex USA, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin, Christopher Reed
  • Publication number: 20140319000
    Abstract: A dispensing system is provided including a plurality of instrument covers defining an elongated strip. The strip includes a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface includes a material having adhesion properties. The strip is arranged in a roll such that the material contacts the second surface to maintain the strip in the roll. Methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Kenneth Irwin Fishberger, David Matthew Schwartzberg, Ross Fishberger
  • Publication number: 20130037455
    Abstract: A compact mobile variable angle vibrating screen with fines diverting systems configured to accommodate variable angles and still deliver material, via a plurality of partially nested fines chutes, to a fixed location despite angular adjustment of the vibrating screen. The system comprises a diverting pan attached to the underside and at a top end of a bottom screen and centrally positioned, such that fines material which quickly passes through the several decks encounters the diverting pan instead of falling directly onto a discharge conveyor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: TEREX USA, LLC
    Inventors: KENNETH IRWIN, CHRISTOPHER REED
  • Publication number: 20080084024
    Abstract: Described is a player activated game system, particularly adapted for playing instant lottery type games, that includes a game device having a computer containing at least one game, an electronic display and a card interface adapted to receive a game card having data that represents a particular game outcome such that connection of the card to the interface can result the game being played by the device with the particular outcome displayed on the display. Also described are lottery tickets or game cards that are adapted use with the game devices along with methods of manufacturing the game cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: Scientific Games Royalty Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Streeter, Kenneth Irwin, Mark Tevis
  • Patent number: D1060405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED
    Inventors: Jaron Matthew Acker, Curtis Irwin, Kenneth Lee Soliva
  • Patent number: D1061594
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED
    Inventors: Jaron Matthew Acker, Curtis Irwin, Kenneth Lee Soliva
  • Patent number: D1069817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Jaron Matthew Acker, Curtis Irwin, Kenneth Lee Soliva