Patents by Inventor Michael McGary

Michael McGary 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).

  • ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS GAME WITH PLAYER-MATCHING MECHANIC
    Publication number: 20160048250
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse
  • Rapid Method Production High Purity Cancer Stem Cells and Population of High Purity Cancer Stem Cells
    Publication number: 20150238586
    Abstract: The disclosure provides reagents, including cells, and related methods, useful for administering to subjects with a neoplastic disorder. The reagents and methods encompass cancer stem cells of enhanced purity. Neoplastic disorder encompasses melanoma, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew Cornforth, Michael McGary
  • Online asynchronous game with player-matching mechanic
    Patent number: 8348765
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse
  • Online asynchronous game with player-matching mechanic based on chat characteristics
    Patent number: 8342967
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse
  • ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS GAME WITH PLAYER-MATCHING MECHANIC BASED ON GAMEPLAY CHARACTERISTICS
    Publication number: 20120302354
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse
  • ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS GAME WITH PLAYER-MATCHING MECHANIC BASED ON CHAT CHARACTERISTICS
    Publication number: 20120302355
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse
  • Online asynchronous game with player-matching mechanic based on gameplay characteristics
    Patent number: 8303416
    Abstract: A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Vijay Thakkar, Michael McGary, Kevin Holme, Justin Rouse