Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Smock

Timothy J. Smock 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: 10699590
    Abstract: A method for awarding playtime credit proportional to positive performance on educational testing. The method records correct answers to academic questions, such as math, as credits towards time allowed on an attached electronic play device. The amount of time earned or awarded is determined by the number of correct answers provided in response to displayed questions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Timothy J. Smock
  • Publication number: 20180122258
    Abstract: A method for awarding playtime credit proportional to positive performance on educational testing. The method records correct answers to academic questions, such as math, as credits towards time allowed on an attached electronic play device. The amount of time earned or awarded is determined by the number of correct answers provided in response to displayed questions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy J. Smock
  • Patent number: 9852581
    Abstract: A method for awarding playtime credit proportional to positive performance on educational testing. The method records correct answers to academic questions, such as math, as credits towards time allowed on an attached electronic play device. The amount of time earned or awarded is determined by the number of correct answers provided in response to displayed questions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy J. Smock
  • Publication number: 20170084119
    Abstract: An apparatus for awarding playtime credit proportional to positive performance on educational testing. The apparatus records correct answers to academic questions, such as math, as credits towards time allowed on an attached electronic play device. The amount of time earned or awarded is determined by the number of correct answers provided in response to displayed questions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventor: Timothy J. Smock
  • Publication number: 20130059645
    Abstract: An apparatus for awarding playtime credit proportional to positive performance on educational testing. The apparatus records correct answers to academic questions, such as math, as credits towards time allowed on an attached electronic play device. The amount of time earned or awarded is determined by the number of correct answers provided in response to displayed questions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy J. Smock