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Eric M. Thomas

Examiner (ID: 10486)

Most Active Art Unit
3715
Art Unit(s)
3714, 3715
Total Applications
873
Issued Applications
545
Pending Applications
90
Abandoned Applications
248

Applications

Application numberTitle of the applicationFiling DateStatus
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18/222151
On device game engine architecture Jul 13, 2023 Issued
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18/219593
FRICTIONLESS AI-ASSISTED VIDEO GAME MESSAGING SYSTEM Jul 6, 2023 Pending
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18/348773
TIPPING GIFT FOR GAMES Jul 6, 2023 Pending
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18/347057
Multilayer framework architecture and user interface for video gaming applications Jul 4, 2023 Issued
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18/217708
Automated generation of custom content for computer-implemented games Jul 2, 2023 Issued
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18/345394
Gaming machine and method for displaying an expanded plurality of active symbols on a mechanical reel Jun 29, 2023 Issued
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18/345196
NFT platform using player token NFTS for multiplayer game support and methods for use therewith Jun 29, 2023 Issued
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18/209476
Apparatus and method for streaming video data to viewing terminals Jun 13, 2023 Issued
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18/329761
Recording medium and information processing device Jun 5, 2023 Issued
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18/329050
NFT framework for transferring and using digital assets between game platforms Jun 4, 2023 Issued
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18/327409
On-chain cryptographic assets applied in off-chain electronic game leveling and progression May 31, 2023 Issued
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18/203783
Method of gaming and a gaming system May 30, 2023 Issued
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18/201767
Program, method, and information processing device May 24, 2023 Issued
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18/319242
Facilitating generation of unique game characters and methods for use therewith May 16, 2023 Issued
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18/309833
Systems and methods for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted communication within video game Apr 30, 2023 Issued
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18/140604
DISPLAY METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME BATTLE INFORMATION, TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM Apr 26, 2023 Pending
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18/303900
Storage medium, information processing apparatus, information processing system and game process method Apr 19, 2023 Issued
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18/303335
Facilitating users to complete active game actions Apr 18, 2023 Issued
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18/299252
Facilitating play of games via genre customized display of game NFTs Apr 11, 2023 Issued
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18/299217
Facilitating authenticated play of games via game NFTS Apr 11, 2023 Issued
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