Patents by Inventor Sean Rasmussen

Sean Rasmussen 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: 6343990
    Abstract: An entertainment system comprising in one embodiment an Internet site configured to enable participants to submit content, such as jokes, and view the submissions of others. The site also enables participants to cast a vote for the best content, e.g., the best joke, with each visit. The votes are redeemable for cash or free access to the site. The payout to participants is preferably funded by charging a fee for accessing the site. This permits participants to be rewarded for the quality of their submissions as judged by others. In another embodiment the Internet site hosts a game, such as a video game. The highest scores are tracked and expert players are identified. The system enables novice players who wish to expand their knowledge of the game to view the play of more skilled players, who receive a portion of the access fees paid by all players. This enables players to be rewarded for their skill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2002
    Inventors: Sean Rasmussen, Paul Donovan