Patents by Inventor Michael C. Whitmire

Michael C. Whitmire 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).

  • Publication number: 20120289323
    Abstract: A server hosting a website and method thereto for managing an interactive system for a plurality of users connected via a communication network, wherein each user may play as a bettor and/or as a bookie on a real life scheduled competition, such as a sporting event. The user who is assigned to play as the bookie in the scheduled competition is responsible for setting the odds for the scheduled competition. Information may be provided to the plurality of users for assisting users with both making a wager and for setting the odds for their assigned scheduled competition. The results of the wagers are based on the outcomes of the scheduled competition, and the users are ranked and compensated accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Michael C. Whitmire