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Eric M. Thomas

Examiner (ID: 643, Phone: (571)272-1699 , Office: P/3714 )

Most Active Art Unit
3715
Art Unit(s)
3714, 3715
Total Applications
881
Issued Applications
545
Pending Applications
97
Abandoned Applications
248

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
Array ( [id] => 15350723 [patent_doc_number] => 20200013253 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-01-09 [patent_title] => GAME DEVICE [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 16/483404 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 15913 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -19 [patent_words_short_claim] => 78 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 16483404 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
16/483404
Game device Jul 10, 2017 Issued
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15/641829
GAMING INTERRUPTION AND RECONNECTION MANAGEMENT Jul 4, 2017 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 14055977 [patent_doc_number] => 10232269 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2019-03-19 [patent_title] => Unlocking game content based on amounts of collaborative gameplay [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/612878 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-06-02 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 2 [patent_figures_cnt] => 2 [patent_no_of_words] => 4893 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 270 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15612878 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/612878
Unlocking game content based on amounts of collaborative gameplay Jun 1, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 11839590 [patent_doc_number] => 20170221310 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2017-08-03 [patent_title] => 'GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A GROUP EVENT ELIGIBILITY SEQUENCE AND A GROUP EVENT' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/485965 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-04-12 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 11 [patent_figures_cnt] => 11 [patent_no_of_words] => 18332 [patent_no_of_claims] => 5 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 1 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15485965 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/485965
Gaming system and method for providing a group event eligibility sequence and a group event Apr 11, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 11728365 [patent_doc_number] => 20170189808 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2017-07-06 [patent_title] => 'Software-Application Initiation' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/465769 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-03-22 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 5667 [patent_no_of_claims] => 21 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15465769 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/465769
Software-application initiation Mar 21, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 12646242 [patent_doc_number] => 20180107245 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2018-04-19 [patent_title] => MODULAR COMPUTING DEVICE WITH COMMON AC POWER [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/443996 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 5951 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 78 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15443996 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/443996
Modular computing device with common AC power Feb 26, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 11693951 [patent_doc_number] => 20170169669 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2017-06-15 [patent_title] => 'Entertainment Apparatus with Preview Feature' [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/443313 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-27 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 3 [patent_figures_cnt] => 3 [patent_no_of_words] => 2865 [patent_no_of_claims] => 9 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 0 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15443313 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/443313
Entertainment Apparatus with Preview Feature Feb 26, 2017 Abandoned
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15/437142
Method of gaming and a gaming system Feb 19, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 16197664 [patent_doc_number] => 10722803 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-07-28 [patent_title] => Integrated chat and game play platform [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/433604 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-15 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 5 [patent_figures_cnt] => 5 [patent_no_of_words] => 7202 [patent_no_of_claims] => 19 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 263 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15433604 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/433604
Integrated chat and game play platform Feb 14, 2017 Issued
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15/433351
Non-transitory storage medium having stored therein information processing program, information processing device, information processing system, and information processing method Feb 14, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 14671035 [patent_doc_number] => 10373429 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2019-08-06 [patent_title] => Gaming device and system for use with capped awards [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/432919 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-14 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 26 [patent_figures_cnt] => 39 [patent_no_of_words] => 12095 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 189 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15432919 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/432919
Gaming device and system for use with capped awards Feb 13, 2017 Issued
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15/430949
Hybrid lens for head mount display Feb 12, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 14858283 [patent_doc_number] => 10417872 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2019-09-17 [patent_title] => Game system and method based on external event outcomes [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/429316 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-10 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 7 [patent_figures_cnt] => 7 [patent_no_of_words] => 9173 [patent_no_of_claims] => 20 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 233 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15429316 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/429316
Game system and method based on external event outcomes Feb 9, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 15388071 [patent_doc_number] => 10535229 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B2 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-01-14 [patent_title] => System and method for providing a feature game [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/428813 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 12 [patent_figures_cnt] => 16 [patent_no_of_words] => 9884 [patent_no_of_claims] => 30 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 2 [patent_words_short_claim] => 319 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15428813 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/428813
System and method for providing a feature game Feb 8, 2017 Issued
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15/428857
GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING A REEL-BASED WAGERING GAME HAVING A REEL-UPGRADE FEATURE Feb 8, 2017 Abandoned
Array ( [id] => 15814461 [patent_doc_number] => 10632388 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => B1 [patent_issue_date] => 2020-04-28 [patent_title] => Multilayer framework architecture and user interface for video gaming applications [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/428914 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-09 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 54 [patent_figures_cnt] => 54 [patent_no_of_words] => 15837 [patent_no_of_claims] => 23 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => 3 [patent_words_short_claim] => 157 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => patent [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15428914 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/428914
Multilayer framework architecture and user interface for video gaming applications Feb 8, 2017 Issued
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15/427661
Information processing device, data acquisition method, and program Feb 7, 2017 Issued
Array ( [id] => 12604065 [patent_doc_number] => 20180093185 [patent_country] => US [patent_kind] => A1 [patent_issue_date] => 2018-04-05 [patent_title] => Delivery of Spectator Feedback Content to Virtual Reality Environments Provided by Head Mounted Display [patent_app_type] => utility [patent_app_number] => 15/428133 [patent_app_country] => US [patent_app_date] => 2017-02-08 [patent_effective_date] => 0000-00-00 [patent_drawing_sheets_cnt] => 0 [patent_figures_cnt] => 0 [patent_no_of_words] => 10832 [patent_no_of_claims] => 0 [patent_no_of_ind_claims] => -17 [patent_words_short_claim] => 113 [patent_maintenance] => 1 [patent_no_of_assignments] => 0 [patent_current_assignee] =>[type] => publication [pdf_file] =>[firstpage_image] =>[orig_patent_app_number] => 15428133 [rel_patent_id] =>[rel_patent_doc_number] =>)
15/428133
Delivery of spectator feedback content to virtual reality environments provided by head mounted display Feb 7, 2017 Issued
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15/420928
Gaming system and method for multiple machine bonus game Jan 30, 2017 Issued
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15/403135
Electronic gaming device with card tournament functionality Jan 9, 2017 Issued
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