Patents by Inventor Robert E. Houchin

Robert E. Houchin 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 sweepstakes
    Patent number: 7316614
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes in which a consumer purchases a prepaid voucher for valuable goods and services unrelated to the sweepstakes, and in return, as a promotional bonus, is provided a corresponding number of optional entries into the sweepstakes is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. Dietz, Earl D. Morris, Mark Olmstead, Robert E. Houchin, Johnney R. Weaver