Patents by Inventor Kevin Burman

Kevin Burman 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).

  • Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices
    Patent number: 8397985
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Top performers
    Patent number: 8393954
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a player may participate in a game of a top performing player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • SYSTEM FOR MANAGING PROMOTIONS
    Publication number: 20130006773
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Joseph M. Asher
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVERTISING ON A MOBILE GAMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130005447
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Joseph M. Asher
  • Remote play of a table game through a mobile device
    Patent number: 8323102
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a player may participate in a game at a nearby gaming table via a mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • CARD PICKS FOR PROGRESSIVE PRIZE
    Publication number: 20120270637
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: CFPH. LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Apparatus, processes and articles for facilitating mobile gaming
    Patent number: 8292741
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci
  • Card picks for progressive prize
    Patent number: 8216056
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Game of chance processing apparatus
    Patent number: 8142283
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete with one another in a gaming context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • CARD GAME WITH COUNTING
    Publication number: 20110180993
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Lee AMAITIS, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir
  • Card game with counting
    Patent number: 7942418
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADVERTISING ON A MOBILE GAMING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100211431
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papaageorgiou, Mark Milker
  • GAME OF CHANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20100124967
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventors: Howard W. LUTNICK, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO WIRELESS GAMING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100116884
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: DEAN ALDERUCCI, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • GAME OF CHANCE PROCESSING APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100048302
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete with one another in a gaming context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • GAMING STATISTICS
    Publication number: 20100009737
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Lee Amaitis, Stephen M. Merkel, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir
  • Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices
    Patent number: 7644861
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO WIRELESS GAMING DEVICES
    Publication number: 20090209325
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: DEAN ALDERUCCI, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • GAME WITH INTERIM BETTING
    Publication number: 20090186676
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to the play of games that include interim betting. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: LEE AMAITIS, KEVIN BURMAN
  • CARD GAME WITH COUNTING
    Publication number: 20090179378
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: LEE AMAITIS, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir