Patents by Inventor Steven E. Meyer

Steven E. Meyer 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).

  • Publication number: 20240324904
    Abstract: One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's movement, including movement in a patient bed and around a room. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim, Frank E. Sauser, Theodore Corsaro, Michael Churilla, Kathryn R. Smith, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory J. Shannon, Michael S. Hood, Brandon P. Fisk, Rachel L. Williamson
  • Patent number: 12042268
    Abstract: One or more radar sensors can be used to monitor patients in a variety of different environments and embodiments. In one embodiment, radar sensors can be used to monitor a patient's movement, including movement in a patient bed and around a room. In another embodiment, a patient position can be monitored in a patient bed, which can be used as feedback for control of bladders of a patient bed. Additional embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Baker, Douglas A. Seim, Frank E. Sauser, Theodore Corsaro, Michael Churilla, Kathryn R. Smith, Eric R. Meyer, Gregory J. Shannon, Michael S. Hood, Brandon P. Fisk, Rachel L. Williamson
  • Patent number: 8221204
    Abstract: A gaming machine with a simulated stock market feature that provides for player selection of a simulated stock pick from among two or more options. In response to receiving an indication of a player stock pick, the game displays a first-period bonus result showing a first-period simulated stock performance of the player stock pick relative to non-selected stock picks. The game displays a mid-bonus game pick screen allowing the player to switch their stock after the initial period. The game displays a final-period bonus result showing a final-period simulated stock performance, and awards a bonus prize related to the stock performance. A preferred game simulates four time periods of stock performance, corresponding to four quarters. After all but the last period, the user may change their stock pick. One embodiment provides a graphic sequence simulating stock performance modification, or “Jacking-Up the Stock Price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Galen T. Svanas, Steven E. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20120077569
    Abstract: A method of operating a gaming machine includes receiving one or more primary game inputs through the gaming machine to initiate one or more plays of a primary game. After the one or more plays of the primary game, a feature game is initiated and presented at the gaming machine through a display device included with the gaming machine. In response to a triggering event in the feature game and prior to completion of the feature game, the method further includes initiating an embedded bonus game and presenting the embedded bonus game through the display device. Upon completion of the embedded bonus game, the method continues with presenting a remainder of the feature game. The method further includes awarding a total prize for the feature game and embedded bonus game. The total prize is made up of a feature game prize component obtained in the presentation of the feature game and an embedded bonus game prize component obtained in the presentation of the embedded bonus game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alexander Watkins, Steven E. Meyer, Clint A. Owen, JP Cody
  • Publication number: 20120034968
    Abstract: A wagering game, gaming machine, networked gaming system, and associated methods are disclosed including a bank of gaming machines connected to an overhead display enabling players at the respective gaming machines to qualify to play a player-interactive community feature game displayed on the overhead display wherein each qualified player may sequentially launch one or more virtual objects or projectiles and accumulate awards as the objects traverse a virtual surface shown on the overhead display. A stand-alone wagering game with a player-interactive feature game is also disclosed. Additionally disclosed is a web-based community game system wherein players may login, accumulate points, and redeem awards either online or at networked casino site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Alexander Watkins, Steven E. Meyer, Clint Alan Owen, JP Cody
  • Publication number: 20090124310
    Abstract: A gaming machine with a simulated stock market feature that provides for player selection of a simulated stock pick from among two or more options. In response to receiving an indication of a player stock pick, the game displays a first-period bonus result showing a first-period simulated stock performance of the player stock pick relative to non-selected stock picks. The game displays a mid-bonus game pick screen allowing the player to switch their stock after the initial period. The game displays a final-period bonus result showing a final-period simulated stock performance, and awards a bonus prize related to the stock performance. A preferred game simulates four time periods of stock performance, corresponding to four quarters. After all but the last period, the user may change their stock pick. One embodiment provides a graphic sequence simulating stock performance modification, or “Jacking-Up the Stock Price.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Galen T. Svanas, Steven E. Meyer