Patents by Inventor Kurt Hoffmaster

Kurt Hoffmaster 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 simulating a multi-industry economy
    Publication number: 20030078765
    Abstract: A method and system allowing participation in a multiple-industry, self-perpetuating virtual economy using a communicative connection and an independent third party, is disclosed. The simulated economy allows multiple participants, each operating interdependent organizations which produce or utilize products entered into the commerce. The independent and non-interested third party whose operates key functions within the economy for which there is no individual participant, and records activity within the economy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003