John M Root

US Patent:

7909332, Mar 22, 2011

Filed:

Apr 30, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/150723

Inventors:

John Root - Upper Darby PA, US

Assignee:

Bleacher League Entertainment, Inc. - Upper Darby PA

International Classification:

A63B 71/02

US Classification:

273461, 273459

Abstract:

An interactive sports-themed game is disclosed. The game involves generating a list of predicted outcomes of the next play of a live sporting event, ranking the list, selecting one or more of the predicted outcomes to form a subset list. The outcome of the next play of the live sporting event is then compared to the subset list, and the player of the interactive sports-themed game is awarded points if the outcome of the play of the live sporting event matches one of the predictions in the subset list.

US Patent:

8092306, Jan 10, 2012

Filed:

Mar 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/932734

Inventors:

John Root - Upper Darby PA, US

Assignee:

Bleacher League Entertainment Inc. - Upper Darby PA

International Classification:

A63B 71/02

US Classification:

463 40, 273461, 463 42

Abstract:

An interactive sports-themed game is disclosed. The game involves generating a list of predicted outcomes of the next play of a live sporting event, ranking the list, selecting one or more of the predicted outcomes to form a subset list. The outcome of the next play of the live sporting event is then compared to the subset list, and the player of the interactive sports-themed game is awarded points if the outcome of the play of the live sporting event matches one of the predictions in the subset list.

US Patent:

8634943, Jan 21, 2014

Filed:

Aug 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/462906

Inventors:

John Root - Upper Darby PA, US

Assignee:

Bleacher League Entertainment Inc. - Upper Darby PA

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
A63F 9/00
A63F 13/00

US Classification:

700 92, 463 2, 463 3, 463 42, 700 90, 700 91, 700 93

Abstract:

A method and system for playing a virtual game is disclosed. The virtual game is associated with a real game, such as a baseball or golf game. Users play the virtual game which is based on events in a real game that is followed by the users simultaneously as they play the virtual game. In one embodiment, the real game is a baseball game. In another embodiment, the real game is a golf game. A server communicates with clients to allow multiple users to compete in the virtual game via the use of client devices.

US Patent:

20180050923, Feb 22, 2018

Filed:

Aug 19, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/241758

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
James E. MURPHY - Niskayuna NY, US
John Matthew ROOT - East Cleveland OH, US

International Classification:

C01G 45/06
C01G 45/00
C09K 11/61

Abstract:

A potassium hexafluoromanganate (K2MnF6) composition includes no more than six parts per million of each of one or more Group 13 elements, no more than 520 parts per million of one or more alkaline earth metals, no more than fourteen parts per million of one or more transition metals, and/or no more than forty parts per million of calcium. A method for providing this composition, as well as lighting apparatuses, backlight units, and electronic devices including phosphors formed from the composition also are provided.

US Patent:

20160115382, Apr 28, 2016

Filed:

Nov 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/950644

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
William Winder Beers - Chesterland OH, US
William Erwin Cohen - Solon OH, US
Clark David Nelson - Concord Township OH, US
Jenna Marie Novak - Lyndhurst OH, US
John Matthew Root - Cleveland OH, US
James Edward Murphy - Niskayuna NY, US
Srinivas Prasad Sista - Niskayuna NY, US

International Classification:

C09K 11/61
F21K 99/00
F21V 9/16

Abstract:

A process for preparing a Mndoped phosphor of formula Iincludes gradually adding a first solution to a second solution and periodically discharging the product liquor from the reactor while volume of the product liquor in the reactor remains constant;wherein

US Patent:

20160035559, Feb 4, 2016

Filed:

Aug 1, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/449332

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
John Matthew Root - Cleveland OH, US
Charles Henry Kiessling - Delaware OH, US

International Classification:

H01J 61/35
H01J 61/36
H01J 9/395
H01J 61/42
H01J 9/26
H01J 61/20
H01J 61/60

Abstract:

Fluorescent lamps that utilize mercury, and methods and materials to reduce the solubility of mercury when fluorescent lamps are disposed of in a landfill. Such a fluorescent lamp includes a transparent envelope and at least one base enclosing an interior chamber within the envelope. The base has an interior surface and a sealing portion sealed to the envelope with a cement. A gas mixture comprising mercury vapor is contained within the interior chamber, and a quantity of material is disposed on the interior surface of the base. The quantity of material is spaced apart from the sealing portion and the cement thereof, and comprises a chemical agent that substantially reduces or prevents formation of leachable mercury.

US Patent:

20150024814, Jan 22, 2015

Filed:

Aug 25, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/467832

Inventors:

- Upper Darby PA, US
John ROOT - Upper Darby PA, US

Assignee:

BLEACHER LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. - Upper Darby PA

International Classification:

A63F 13/30
A63F 13/46
A63F 13/812

US Classification:

463 3, 463 42

Abstract:

An interactive sports-themed game is disclosed. The virtual game is associated with a real game, such as a baseball or golf game. Users play the virtual game, which is based on events in a real game that is followed by the users simultaneously as they play the virtual game. In one embodiment, the real game is a baseball game. In another embodiment, the real game is a golf game. A server communicates with clients to allow multiple users to compete in the virtual game via the use of client devices. In one embodiment, the game involves generating a list of predicted outcomes of the next play of a live sporting event, ranking the list, selecting one or more of the predicted outcomes to form a subset list. The outcome of the next play of the live sporting event is then compared to the subset list, and the player of the interactive sports-themed game is awarded points if the outcome of the play of the live sporting event matches one of the predictions in the subset list.

US Patent:

20140309001, Oct 16, 2014

Filed:

Jan 20, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/159087

Inventors:

John Root - Upper Darby PA, US

Assignee:

BLEACHER LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. - Upper Darby PA

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 3

Abstract:

A method and system for playing a virtual game is disclosed. The virtual game is associated with a real game, such as a baseball or golf game. Users play the virtual game which is based on events in a real game that is followed by the users simultaneously as they play the virtual game. In one embodiment, the real game is a baseball game. In another embodiment, the real game is a golf game. A server communicates with clients to allow multiple users to compete in the virtual game via the use of client devices.