Patents by Inventor Martin Pepper

Martin Pepper 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).

  • Patent number: 7206777
    Abstract: A method, system, and program product for the archiving of a markup language document. The method includes the steps of: identifying at least one referenced resource in the document; determining if the at least one identified referenced resource is stored in a storage device; and in response to an unsuccessful determining step, storing the at least one identified referenced resource in the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Pepper, Mark A. Stephens
  • Patent number: 6889980
    Abstract: A modular hidden maze game for multiple players is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, partition pieces, covering pieces and game pieces are provided to each of at least two players. The game pieces include at least one base piece for each player. A playing board is also provided; the board has a plurality of playing spaces and is adapted to receive the partition pieces, covering pieces and game pieces thereon. Each player places one of the base pieces on one of the plurality of playing spaces and also places the partition pieces on the playing board in a manner that defines a plurality of paths. At least one of the paths must allow access to the base piece placed on the board by the player. Each player then conceals his base piece and at least a portion of the plurality of paths with the covering pieces to form a hidden maze.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Inventor: Martin Pepper
  • Publication number: 20050097513
    Abstract: A method, system, and program product for the archiving of a markup language document. The method includes the steps of: identifying at least one referenced resource in the document; determining if the at least one identified referenced resource is stored in a storage device; and in response to an unsuccessful determining step, storing the at least one identified referenced resource in the storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Pepper, Mark Stephens
  • Patent number: 6695309
    Abstract: A modular hidden maze game for multiple players is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the game includes a playing board having a playing surface on which can be defined a plurality of playing spaces. Each of the playing spaces can include at least one recessed portion. A plurality of partition pieces can be removably attached to the playing surface at a substantially normal angle, thereby forming a plurality of mutable paths across the playing surface. A plurality of covering pieces are provided. Each of the covering pieces can be dimensioned to removably engage the recessed portion of one of the plurality of playing spaces while at least partially covering any partition pieces that abut the playing space occupied by the covering piece. The playing board can be formed of discrete modules which allow players to separate sections of the board to facilitate set up and concealment of a maze before rejoining the sections to reform the board having at least two concealed mazes thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Martin Pepper
  • Publication number: 20030201603
    Abstract: A modular hidden maze game for multiple players is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the game includes a playing board having a playing surface on which can be defined a plurality of playing spaces. Each of the playing spaces can include at least one recessed portion. A plurality of partition pieces can be removably attached to the playing surface at a substantially normal angle, thereby forming a plurality of mutable paths across the playing surface. A plurality of covering pieces are provided. Each of the covering pieces can be dimensioned to removably engage the recessed portion of one of the plurality of playing spaces while at least partially covering any partition pieces that abut the playing space occupied by the covering piece. The playing board can be formed of discrete modules which allow players to separate sections of the board to facilitate set up and concealment of a maze before rejoining the sections to reform the board having at least two concealed mazes thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Martin Pepper
  • Publication number: 20030201602
    Abstract: A modular hidden maze game for multiple players is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, partition pieces, covering pieces and game pieces are provided to each of at least two players. The game pieces include at least one base piece for each player. A playing board is also provided; the board has a plurality of playing spaces and is adapted to receive the partition pieces, covering pieces and game pieces thereon. Each player places one of the base pieces on one of the plurality of playing spaces and also places the partition pieces on the playing board in a manner that defines a plurality of paths. At least one of the paths must allow access to the base piece placed on the board by the player. Each player then conceals his base piece and at least a portion of the plurality of paths with the covering pieces to form a hidden maze.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventor: Martin Pepper