Patents by Inventor Ryan GARVAN

Ryan GARVAN 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).

  • Systems and methods of processing player interactions in a multiplayer virtual game space
    Patent number: 12465857
    Abstract: A computer system is provided that enables players to play an online multiplayer game. When collisions are detected in the game, energy objects are created. These objects may be acquired by players during the game to increase a special ability meter. Activation of the special ability meter allows players to be provided with one or more benefits during the multiplayer video game. In some examples, the benefit may include moving a player object to a second track within the multiplayer racing game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chris Polney, Kees Luyendijk, Daisy Pigeon, Ryan Garvan, Carlie Olson, Jonathan Johnson, Rory Johnston, Hitomi Koda, Yoshiaki Koizumi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROCESSING PLAYER INTERACTIONS IN A MULTIPLAYER VIRTUAL GAME SPACE
    Publication number: 20250073591
    Abstract: A computer system is provided that enables players to play an online multiplayer game. When collisions are detected in the game, energy objects are created. These objects may be acquired by players during the game to increase a special ability meter. Activation of the special ability meter allows players to be provided with one or more benefits during the multiplayer video game. In some examples, the benefit may include moving a player object to a second track within the multiplayer racing game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Chris POLNEY, Kees LUYENDIJK, Daisy PIGEON, Ryan GARVAN, Carlie OLSON, Jonathan JOHNSON, Rory JOHNSTON, Hitomi KODA, Yoshiaki KOIZUMI