Edward J Richter

US Patent:

20060259389, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Jun 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/475573

Inventors:

Edward Richter - Sycamore IL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705035000

Abstract:

A method, using computer means, for investing in players of a sporting league. The method includes a sports team of the sporting league employing a plurality of players and issuing a plurality of shares of stock for each of the players. The method also includes a plurality of individuals each investing in and owning at least one of the plurality of shares of stock of at least one of the plurality of players, providing trading of shares using the computer means through a global computer network wherein the price at which a player's stock trades is a factor in calculating each player's compensation, dividing at least a portion of an income of the sporting league among the plurality of individuals based upon the number of shares owned by each of the plurality of individuals and allowing the individuals to buy and sell the shares.