Oakville, Canada

Gary H Sumka

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Other. Active years: 1992-1999.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gary H Sumka. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gary-h-sumka

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


% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.0

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 1,072(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

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Other
 patents

Years Active: 1992-1999

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Gary H Sumka

Introduction

Gary H Sumka is an accomplished inventor based in Oakville, CA. He has made significant contributions to the field of electronic gaming through his innovative tournament systems. With a total of 2 patents, Sumka has developed technologies that enhance the gaming experience for players and organizers alike.

Latest Patents

Sumka's latest patents include the "Tournament Data System" and "Tournament Data System with Game Score Communication Between Remote." Both patents describe a tournament system for electronic games where scores are transmitted to a hierarchy of computers to determine winners. The system allows players to insert credit cards into games, which read player codes and send them to a computer for verification. Additionally, the computer stores handicap values associated with players and modifies scores accordingly. It can also download advertising and messages for display on the games, enhancing player engagement.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gary H Sumka has focused on creating systems that improve the functionality and enjoyment of electronic games. His work has paved the way for more interactive and competitive gaming environments.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Kerry E Thacher and Mohamed A Barakat, who have contributed to the development of his innovative systems.

Conclusion

Gary H Sumka's contributions to electronic gaming through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation in the industry. His work continues to influence how tournaments are organized and experienced by players.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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]
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