Patents by Inventor Mark Brenner

Mark Brenner 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).

  • Interactive wagering systems and processes
    Patent number: 6004211
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to in account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: O.D.S. Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Interactive wagering systems and processes
    Patent number: 5830068
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring