Patents by Inventor Richard Beer
Richard Beer 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).
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Publication number: 20150141125Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines or on-line virtual gaming machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts, Tim Richards
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Patent number: 8936792Abstract: The present invention provides improved Pseudomonas Exotoxin A (PE) molecules with high cytotoxicity and reduced immunogenicity, compositions containing the improved (PE), and methods of use.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Ira H. Pastan, Richard Beers, Masanori Onda
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Publication number: 20140295947Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in the casino. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Patent number: 8809502Abstract: Recombinant immunotoxins are fusion proteins composed of the Fv domains of antibodies fused to bacterial or plant toxins. RFB4 (Fv)-PE38 is an immunotoxin that targets CD22 expressed on B cells and B cell malignancies. The present invention provides antibodies and antibody fragments that have improved ability to bind the CD22 antigen of B cells and B cell malignancies compared to RFB4. Immunotoxins made with the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention have improved cytotoxicity to CD22-expressing cancer cells. Compositions that incorporate these antibodies into chimeric immunotoxin molecules that can be used in medicaments and methods for inhibiting the growth and proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cells.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Ira Pastan, Giuliana Salvatore, Richard Beers, Robert Kreitman
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Publication number: 20140214680Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20140154248Abstract: Mesothelin is a differentiation antigen present on the surface of ovarian cancers, mesotheliomas and several other types of human cancers. Because among normal tissues, mesothelin is only present on mesothelial cells, it represents a good target for antibody mediated delivery of cytotoxic agents. The present invention is directed to improved recombinant immunotoxins comprising anti-mesothelin antibodies, including Fv molecules with particularly high affinity for mesothelin, and a Pseudomonas Exotoxin moiety which has been modified to reduce its immunogenicity and protease sensitivity and providing a better cytotoxicity for cells which express mesothelin. The RITs are well-suited for the treatment of cancers of the ovary, stomach, squamous cells, mesotheliomas and other malignant cells expressing mesothelin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: The United States of America,as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServiceInventors: Ira H. Pastan, John Weldon, Richard Beers
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Publication number: 20140141867Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing a cashless gaming ticket redemption transaction for a customer in a casino environment. The system includes a gaming machine, such as a slot machine, that the customer plays. Rather than issuing cash to the customer, the gaming machine issues a redemption ticket with a unique identifier to the customer. The unique identifier and the amount of the customer's winnings accrued on the gaming machine are stored and associated on a redemption ticket database. When the customer wishes to redeem the winnings, the redemption ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. To perform the ticket redemption transaction, the ATM is adapted to electronically accept the redemption ticket and read the unique identifier. The ATM then electronically communicates with the redemption database to retrieve the predetermined dollar value associated with the unique identifier. Finally, the ATM transfers to the customer an award equal to the predetermined dollar value in cash or credit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Patent number: 8696463Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in the casino. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20140094417Abstract: The invention provides a Pseudomonas exotoxin A (PE) comprising an amino acid sequence having a substitution of one or more B-cell and/or T-cell epitopes. The invention further provides related chimeric molecules, as well as related nucleic acids, recombinant expression vectors, host cells, populations of cells, and pharmaceutical compositions. Methods of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal, methods of inhibiting the growth of a target cell, methods of producing the PE, and methods of producing the chimeric molecule are further provided by the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: The United States of America,as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicInventors: Ira H. Pastan, Ronit Mazor, Masanori Onda, Aaron Vassall, Richard Beers, Jaime Eberle, Wenhai Liu
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Publication number: 20140057703Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for integrating player tracking and cash access in a casino or other gaming environment. One aspect of the invention allows for fund access and management wherein gaming machines, such as slot machines or on-line virtual gaming machines, receive playable credits directly from a patron's banking or credit card account. Another aspect of the present invention relates to integrating player tracking and cash access transactions by allowing the players to provide a player tracking card for each financial transaction conducted in a gaming environment. In return, the casino issues gaming or bonus points to the players for allowing their transactions to be tracked. Yet another aspect of the present invention consolidates the players' financial account information into a single casino database.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Mike LeStrange, Richard Beer, Craig Potts
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Patent number: 8556707Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing a cashless gaming ticket redemption transaction for a customer in a casino environment. The system includes a gaming machine, such as a slot machine, that the customer plays. Rather than issuing cash to the customer, the gaming machine issues a redemption ticket with a unique identifier to the customer. The unique identifier and the amount of the customer's winnings accrued on the gaming machine are stored and associated on a redemption ticket database. When the customer wishes to redeem the winnings, the redemption ticket is introduced to a multi-function ATM. To perform the ticket redemption transaction, the ATM is adapted to electronically accept the redemption ticket and read the unique identifier. The ATM then electronically communicates with the redemption database to retrieve the predetermined dollar value associated with the unique identifier. Finally, the ATM transfers to the customer an award equal to the predetermined dollar value in cash or credit.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20130015382Abstract: A rotary actuator (10) rotates a drive shaft (40), which in turn rotates a stem (76) between an actuator housing (32) and a central body (48). Drive pins (50, 52) extend between the central body of a rotary sleeve (42), and move within helical guide slots (80, 82) to linearly raise and lower the central body (48), which is connected to the linear controller (18).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: GLENN W. THORPE, RICHARD A. BEERS
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Publication number: 20120263674Abstract: The present invention provides improved Pseudomonas Exotoxin A (PE) molecules with high cytotoxicity and reduced immunogenicity, compositions containing the improved (PE), and methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: The Government of the United States of America As Represented by the Secretary of the Department ofInventors: Ira H. Pastan, Richard Beers, Masanori Onda
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Publication number: 20120258106Abstract: Recombinant immunotoxins are fusion proteins composed of the Fv domains of antibodies fused to bacterial or plant toxins. RFB4 (Fv)-PE38 is an immunotoxin that targets CD22 expressed on B cells and B cell malignancies. The present invention provides antibodies and antibody fragments that have improved ability to bind the CD22 antigen of B cells and B cell malignancies compared to RFB4. Immunotoxins made with the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention have improved cytotoxicity to CD22-expressing cancer cells. Compositions that incorporate these antibodies into chimeric immunotoxin molecules that can be used in medicaments and methods for inhibiting the growth and proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicants: Health and Human ServicesInventors: Ira H Pastan, Giuliana Salvatore, Richard Beers, Robert J. Kreitman
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Publication number: 20120123943Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for conducting a checkless cash access settlement are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: GLOBAL CASH ACCESS, INC.Inventors: Craig K. Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20110256964Abstract: A golf tee designed to provide full contact between golf ball and club. The golf tee comprises a stem having tapered shape for inserting into ground, and a support having at least a pair of arms extending horizontally from the top portion of the said stem, wherein said arms supporting the golf ball by its lower perimeter and leaving the underside of the golf ball open. The supporting arms have circular shape or U shape, extending horizontally with an angle of 0 to 75 degree to ground. The supporting arms have positioning bump to retain the golf ball.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Hongbo Li, Cameron Abedi Karamian, Ted Richard Beer
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Patent number: 8025216Abstract: A method for conducting a checkless cash advance settlement is provided, including the following steps: (1) a customer initiates a Debit or Credit POS transaction via a gaming machine; (2) the customer receives authorization or denial; (3) the customer provides his identification and the credit/debit card to a cashier/attendant at the gaming station; (4) the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; (5) the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; (6) the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture; (7) the receipt image is stored electronically for subsequent transmittal to a central server; (8) the transaction information, including the receipt image if applicable, is recorded on the central server; and (9) the central server generates an ACH file and electronically transmits the ACH file to the casino's designated finaType: GrantFiled: November 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Global Cash Access, Inc.Inventors: Craig K. Potts, Richard Beer
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Publication number: 20110065185Abstract: Recombinant immunotoxins are fusion proteins composed of the Fv domains of antibodies fused to bacterial or plant toxins. RFB4 (Fv)-PE38 is an immunotoxin that targets CD22 expressed on B cells and B cell malignancies. The present invention provides antibodies and antibody fragments that have improved ability to bind the CD22 antigen of B cells and B cell malignancies compared to RFB4. Immunotoxins made with the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention have improved cytotoxicity to CD22-expressing cancer cells. Compositions that incorporate these antibodies into chimeric immunotoxin molecules that can be used in medicaments and methods for inhibiting the growth and proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: The Government of U.S.A as represented by the Secretary of the Dept of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Ira H. Pastan, Giuliana Salvatore, Richard Beers, Robert J. Kreitman
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Patent number: 7777019Abstract: Recombinant immunotoxins are fusion proteins composed of the Fv domains of antibodies fused to bacterial or plant toxins. RFB4 (Fv)-PE38 is an immunotoxin that targets CD22 expressed on B cells and B cell malignancies. The present invention provides antibodies and antibody fragments that have improved ability to bind the CD22 antigen of B cells and B cell malignancies compared to RFB4. Immunotoxins made with the antibodies and antibody fragments of the invention have improved cytotoxicity to CD22-expressing cancer cells. Compositions that incorporate these antibodies into chimeric immunotoxin molecules that can be used in medicaments and methods for inhibiting the growth and proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cells.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Ira Pastan, Giuliana Salvatore, Richard Beers, Robert J. Kreitman
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Publication number: 20090065573Abstract: A method for conducting a checkless cash advance settlement is provided, including the following steps: (1) a customer initiates a Debit or Credit POS transaction via a gaming machine; (2) the customer receives authorization or denial; (3) the customer provides his identification and the credit/debit card to a cashier/attendant at the gaming station; (4) the cashier or attendant validates the customer's identity, retrieves the transaction information, and completes the cash advance application; (5) the application prints a non-negotiable instrument, such as a transaction receipt; (6) the customer signs the receipt confirming the transaction with a physical receipt or electronic capture; (7) the receipt image is stored electronically for subsequent transmittal to a central server; (8) the transaction information, including the receipt image if applicable, is recorded on the central server; and (9) the central server generates an ACH file and electronically transmits the ACH file to the casino's designated finaType: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Craig K. Potts, Richard Beer