San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Tapcentive, Inc.

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USPTO Granted Patents = 10

CIPO Patents = 1

Forward Citations = 32

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

David C Wentker (10 out of 24 patents)

Mike Lindelsee (7 out of 18 patents)

Kenneth Earl Irwin, Jr (6 out of 104 patents)

4. Gavin Shenker (4 out of 26 patents)

5. Gabriel Wachob (4 out of 5 patents)

6. Kenneth E Irwin (0 patent)

10 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 11978305 - Method and system for predetermined games of chance using smart cards to securely distribute game outcome (2024-05-07),

2. 11263869 - Process for allowing a consumer to play and redeem digitall pull-tab tickets using a NFC chip or tag that stores inventory control numbers, and an ancillary device that facilitates communication between the NFC chip or tag and a remote gaming server which provides game outcomes to the ancillary device for display thereon (2022-03-01),

3. 10789808 - Process for allowing a consumer to play and redeem virtual instant tickets using a NFC chip or tag that stores inventory control numbers, and an ancillary device that facilitates communication between the NFC chip or tag and a remote gaming server which provides game outcomes to the ancillary device for display thereon (2020-09-29),

4. 10695681 - System for unlocking game play data on near field communications system for unlocking game play data on near field communications (NFC) chips to allow for game play on an electronic computing device that uses the game play data (2020-06-30),

5. 10593153 - System and method for allowing a consumer to play a plurality of virtual instant tickets that are loaded into a microprocessor and that is physically provided to the consumer (2020-03-17),

6. 10529187 - Electronic instant tickets for instant ticket vending machines (2020-01-07),

7. 10366564 - Personal gaming terminal used in possession of player (2019-07-30),

8. 10360577 - Distributed generation of a coupon using a game of chance, a random number generator and a payout table to determine the value of the coupon (2019-07-23),

9. 9911274 - Secure distributed gambling using stand-alone gambling platforms formed by independently operating coupled pairs of gambling microprocessors and mobile computing devices (2018-03-06),

10. 9639865 - Distributed generation of a coupon (2017-05-02),

Company Overview

Tapcentive, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, specializing in innovative solutions for the payment and loyalty sectors. The company focuses on developing advanced software and hardware systems that enhance consumer engagement through seamless transactions and personalized experiences. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Tapcentive aims to transform the way businesses interact with their customers, providing tools that streamline payment processes and foster brand loyalty in a competitive marketplace.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Nov 3 2026

10 Patents

#450 in San Francisco, CA

#7,129 in California

#29,922 in US

#56,169 in the World

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Tapcentive, Inc.

Forward Citations = 32

5 inventors:

David C Wentker (10 out of 24 patents)

Mike Lindelsee (7 out of 18 patents)

Kenneth Earl Irwin, Jr (6 out of 104 patents)

4. Gavin Shenker (4 out of 26 patents)

5. Gabriel Wachob (4 out of 5 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tapcentive, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tapcentive

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

1 patent (CIPO):

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]