Patents by Inventor Robert Warren Jones

Robert Warren Jones 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: 9105154
    Abstract: This game is a method performed by a processor for playing this item exchange game at a party or other gathering, for the purpose of enhancing the enjoyment and interaction of the participants while exchanging gifts or trading items. The game is played with virtual Turn Cards, Trader Cards, and Block Cards. The computer establishes the order of play to be displayed on the turn cards, and the trader cards instruct a player to select an unclaimed item, which concludes the turn. The trader card may instruct the player to take a turn card or claimed item from a Targeted Player. The Targeted Player may give up the turn card or claimed item, or may request a block card with instructions to prevent the player from taking the Targeted Player's turn card or claimed item. A turn is completed when a player selects an unclaimed item. The game ends when no unclaimed items remain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Robert Warren Jones
  • Publication number: 20130267307
    Abstract: This game is a method performed by a processor for playing this item exchange game at a party or other gathering, for the purpose of enhancing the enjoyment and interaction of the participants while exchanging gifts or trading items. The game is played with virtual Turn Cards, Trader Cards, and Block Cards. The computer establishes the order of play to be displayed on the turn cards, and the trader cards instruct a player to select an unclaimed item, which concludes the turn. The trader card may instruct the player to take a turn card or claimed item from a Targeted Player. The Targeted Player may give up the turn card or claimed item, or may request a block card with instructions to prevent the player from taking the Targeted Player's turn card or claimed item. A turn is completed when a player selects an unclaimed item. The game ends when no unclaimed items remain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: ROBERT WARREN JONES
  • Publication number: 20130038019
    Abstract: This game is a method for playing this gift or item exchange game at a party or other gathering, for the purpose of enhancing the enjoyment and interaction of the participants, while exchanging gifts or trading items. The game is played with Turn Cards, Trader Cards, and Block Cards. The turn cards establish the order of play, the trader cards instruct a player through predetermined instructions to select an unclaimed item which concludes the turn. The trader card may instruct the player to select a turn card or claimed item from a targeted player. The targeted player may then give up the turn card or claimed item, or may request a block card with predetermined instructions to prevent the player from taking the targeted player's turn card or claimed item. A turn is completed when a player selects an unclaimed item. The game ends when no unclaimed items remain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Warren Jones