Patents by Inventor Michael Stibila

Michael Stibila 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: 8644507
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a game apparatus, system and method for improving in-game communications, more specifically a game apparatus, system and method for allowing players to dynamically transmit and receive communications in real-time from their coaches and/or other players on or off the field concerning game play instructions to be effected on the field or court. The system and method of the invention includes a headgear being provided to at least one player, where the headgear includes a game apparatus equipped with a circuit board, electrical wiring, battery, antennae, microprocessor, communications means and displaying means all enclosed within a housing that is affixed to the headgear. The communication means receives in real-time an encrypted signal containing a game play instruction intended for execution on the field during a game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Isaac Sayo Daniel, Olamide Daniel, Michael Stibila, Claudio Schapsis, Eitan Schapsis
  • Patent number: 8126143
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for improving communications between players and coaches during a sporting event, more specifically allowing players to dynamically receive real-time communications from their coaches concerning intended game plays to be effected on the field or court. Said game apparatus comprises of a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are all enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, and wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ID Coach, LLC
    Inventors: Isaac S. Daniel, Michael Stibila
  • Publication number: 20100080388
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for improving communications between players and coaches during a sporting event, more specifically allowing players to dynamically receive real-time communications from their coaches concerning intended game plays to be effected on the field or court. Said game apparatus comprises of a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are all enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, and wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Isaac S. Daniel, Michael Stibila
  • Publication number: 20100077536
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a game apparatus, system and method for improving in-game communications, more specifically a game apparatus, system and method for allowing players to dynamically transmit and receive communications in real-time from their coaches and/or other players on or off the field concerning game play instructions to be effected on the field or court. The system and method of the invention includes a headgear being provided to at least one player, where the headgear includes a game apparatus equipped with a circuit board, electrical wiring, battery, antennae, microprocessor, communications means and displaying means all enclosed within a housing that is affixed to the headgear. The communication means receives in real-time an encrypted signal containing a game play instruction intended for execution on the field during a game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Isaac Sayo Daniel, Olamide Daniel, Michael Stibila, Claudio Schapsis, Eitan Schapsis
  • Patent number: D611016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventors: Isaac S. Daniel, Michael Stibila