Patents by Inventor Mark Guthrie Meyer

Mark Guthrie Meyer 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 playing a group participation game
    Patent number: 7147557
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Scientific Games Royalty Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Tracy, Mark Guthrie Meyer
  • Method of playing a group participation game
    Patent number: 6692354
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph J. Tracy, Mark Guthrie Meyer
  • Method of playing a group participation game
    Patent number: 6648753
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a wager on the outcome of the game, and determining whether the group is a winner. The game can either be played as a stand alone game, or in combination with an individual participation game. When combined with another game, the method includes forming a group of at least some of the entrants in the individual participation game, e.g. all winners, who have made a wager on the outcome of the group participation game. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph J. Tracy, Mark Guthrie Meyer
  • Method of playing a group participation game
    Publication number: 20020151342
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Anchor Gaming
    Inventors: Joseph J. Tracy, Mark Guthrie Meyer
  • Method of playing a group participation game
    Patent number: 6416408
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Anchor Gaming
    Inventors: Joseph J. Tracy, Mark Guthrie Meyer
  • METHOD OF PLAYING A GROUP PARTICIPATION GAME
    Publication number: 20010004606
    Abstract: A group wagering game is provided in which all entrants win or lose simultaneously as a group. The method of playing the game includes forming a group consisting of all entrants who have made a first wager on a first game and a second wager on the outcome of second group game. The outcome of the second group game is determined first, but is only applied if the first game is a winner. As such, a “bonus” round of play is provided which generates group interest and excitement in the gaming experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: JOSEPH J. TRACY, MARK GUTHRIE MEYER