Patents by Inventor Paul Gonyea

Paul Gonyea 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: 10026268
    Abstract: A poker-like guessing game uses an electronic device with a display and an audio generator to display a picture or play music for a predetermined period of time. The electronic device may be a smartphone, tablet computer or other portable electronic device. Participants bet that the players will—or will not—be able to identify the picture displayed or the music generated by the electronic device. The participants are rewarded when they bet correctly. Even if a player is able to identify the picture or sound, an object of the game is to fool or mislead the others (i.e., “bluff”) with a poker face or other evasive tactic. A picture is displayed, or the music is played, for a short period of time, preferably in the range of a few or several seconds. Participants may select favored categories which the electronic device may or may not allow them to use in play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Inventor: Paul Gonyea
  • Publication number: 20170186279
    Abstract: A poker-like guessing game uses an electronic device with a display and an audio generator to display a picture or play music for a predetermined period of time. The electronic device may be a smartphone, tablet computer or other portable electronic device. Participants bet that the players will—or will not—be able to identify the picture displayed or the music generated by the electronic device. The participants are rewarded when they bet correctly. Even if a player is able to identify the picture or sound, an object of the game is to fool or mislead the others (i.e., “bluff”) with a poker face or other evasive tactic. A picture is displayed, or the music is played, for a short period of time, preferably in the range of a few or several seconds. Participants may select favored categories which the electronic device may or may not allow them to use in play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Gonyea
  • Publication number: 20080041868
    Abstract: A invention provides a lid for covering a beverage container and having a display ramp. The lid includes a top surface, wherein the display ramp extends angularly upwardly from the top surface to define an elevated portion and then downwardly to the ptop surface. Indicia may be displayed on the display ramp for providing information to the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Paul Gonyea