Edward P Scott

US Patent:

20080275579, Nov 6, 2008

Filed:

Apr 25, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/150097

Inventors:

Edward Dennis Scott - Anthem AZ, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 91

Abstract:

A method, system and apparatus is disclosed for scheduling matches in a pool or billiards tournament, or any other competitive event, in a way that allows the next round of competition to begin before the previous round completes when the pairings in the next round depend on the results of the previous round. The present invention ensures that match pairings are done in a fair and random way across all contestants even before the full list of contestants is entirely known. Conventional scheduling methods require all previous round matches to be complete and their full results known before the next round can be scheduled, and consequently, the entire tournament is delayed if even a single match extends beyond a round's desired completion time. The present invention obviates the need for these unknowns to be resolved before scheduling successive rounds, and thereby permits the tournament to proceed on schedule in an orderly, fair and predictable manner.

US Patent:

49310143, Jun 5, 1990

Filed:

Dec 27, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/290465

Inventors:

Edward J. Scott - Peoria AZ
Deborah B. Scott - Peoria AZ

International Classification:

F23Q 232

US Classification:

431126

Abstract:

An improved candle holder having a unique illuminating effect due to many dozens of reflections of the single flame reflecting off individual beveled glass pieces surrounding the candle. The candle flame is protected from wind by the surrounding bevels and the glass vase. The inexpensive candle element (which burns 4-5 hours) is disposable, leaving the investment of the candle holder in tact.