Patents by Inventor Virna A. Uliana

Virna A. Uliana 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).

  • Game card and system of authorizing game card
    Patent number: 5613680
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to game cards and systems for tracking game cards. A computer tracking system is used which includes game or lottery type cards which must be activated to be eligible for a particular game or event. The activation step includes reading of a unique serial number or other identification code uniquely identifying the card. With this system, surplus game cards can be disposed of when they have not been activated. This simplifies tracking of sales of game cards and simplifies the distribution of funds to various parties in the sale and distribution chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Assignee: International Verifact Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Groves, Martin F. Hemy, John R. Spence, Virna A. Uliana