Patents by Inventor Michael Jay Staw

Michael Jay Staw 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: 20140113713
    Abstract: A system generates multiple presentations, or game play opportunities, based upon a single defined value set relating to a wager produced by the outcome of concurrent, multi-venue, multi-event, multi-outcome horse racing pari-mutuel wager. Once the wager has been defined, the events comprising the dataset of wagers are arranged sequentially. One or more random number generators are utilized to distribute the dataset elements as well as corresponding numbers, symbols or images in a random rather than sequential fashion thereby resulting in multiple unique game play opportunities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Anthony deLisle Fontaine, Michael Jay Staw
  • Patent number: 8616947
    Abstract: A method and system for conducting concurrent multi-venue multi-race, multi-outcome, progressive pari-mutuel wagering allows players to pick the favorite in a prespecified number of races to win, place, and/or show. Players can pick manually, pick specific rows or columns, or utilize quick picks. Pools are seeded, wagers are pooled, and pool winners split pools. When pools aren't won, the amount in the pools transfer to the next pool. An operator interface allows specification of pool and pick types, pool size, ticket price, and pool distribution, including allocation of pool seed, progressive, and operator take.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Anthony deLisle Fontaine, Michael Jay Staw