Patents by Inventor Timothy F. Belisle

Timothy F. Belisle 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: 20120015711
    Abstract: An online backing method and system whereby a participant backs a contestant in a competitive game of skill for the chance to win additional electronic currency if the backed contestant satisfies predetermined performance criteria. This system provides the conversion of real currency into online gaming ‘tokens’ or electronic currency that can be used to back a contestant and earn additional electronic currency if the backed contestant satisfies predetermined performance criteria in a specified game, tournament, contest, etc. The electronic currency can be accumulated, saved and used to purchase loot in various websites, online retailers and real-world stores. This backing system has application in a large number of areas whereby one contestant is pitted against another in games or tournaments of skill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: IBACKU, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy F. Belisle