Patents by Inventor Linda Carlsen

Linda Carlsen 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 of scoring a sporting event
    Patent number: 7066850
    Abstract: A method for scoring a sporting event that offers all participants an opportunity to receive an award is described. A number of categories and a number of places to be awarded within those categories is determined. These numbers are multiplied and the sum is compared to the number of participants in the event that are eligible to receive an award. If the sum is greater than or equal to the number of eligible participants. Eligible participants are divided into categories and each place within those categories is given an award. The method eliminates the need for handicaps or classes and offers an objective method of scoring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Inventors: Linda Carlsen, Dewaine Carlsen