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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2000
Steven Busch, Sunrise, FL (US);
Scott Bolson, Sunrise, FL (US);
Nick P. Gallery, Masonville, IA (US);
Everglades Resources, Inc., Runrise, FL (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for effectuating the multilateral, sponsor driven winning of multiple “collect & win” games by individuals or businesses. The system allows individuals to share information pertaining specifically to so called “collect & win games” where a “piece” is needed in conjunction with other pieces, to win a prize from a game sponsor. The system receives and stores data on its members including their pieces, the game involved, as well as any requested information. The system matches one member's (“player's”) “piece” with pieces of another player or players. The system then sorts the data and alerts our staff of possible winners with “matching” pieces. The apparatus includes a controller which receives information from registered users, sorts information according to specific criteria, matches criteria based on the rules of the game, notifies the system operator of any viable matches, and then notifies members of their status.