Patents by Inventor Mitch L. Neilsen

Mitch L. Neilsen 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: 20030144057
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 6554708
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: ODS Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 6554709
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: ODS Properties, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 6099409
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 6089981
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 6004211
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to in account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: O.D.S. Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring
  • Patent number: 5830068
    Abstract: Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: ODS Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Brenner, Everett L. Devore, Ronald E. Dewell, Andrew T. Lucas, Richard E. McNutt, Mitch L. Neilsen, Brent E. Perry, W. Scott Reneau, Kannan Srikanth, Jon C. Zaring