Patents by Inventor Paul LaRocca

Paul LaRocca 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).

  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250569
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a blackjack game. In another example, the blackjack game is coupled with a second level game in which the result is revealed. In a specific example, the second level game is a slot machine game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250575
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a scrambled word game similar to the well-known game of JUMBLE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250568
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a prize wheel game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250571
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a slot machine game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250567
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a game similar to the well-known game of COLLAPSE.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250572
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a bingo game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Method and aparatus for conducting a game of chance
    Publication number: 20050250576
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a poker game. In another example, the poker game is coupled with a second level game in which the result is revealed. In a specific example, the second level game is a slot machine game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
  • Systems and methods for playing games of chance or skill using an alternate method of entry
    Publication number: 20050208989
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of and systems for playing tournament-style games, such as the World Series of Poker, and other games of skill or chance. The present invention additionally is systems and methods for using an alternate method of entry to enable a player to participate in a wagering game of skill or chance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: GameLogic, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Stuart Roseman, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz