John J O'Connor

US Patent:

40970515, Jun 27, 1978

Filed:

Nov 11, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/740809

Inventors:

Robert M. Goldberg - Valley Stream NY
John R. O'Connor - Valley Stream NY

International Classification:

A63F 304

US Classification:

273254

Abstract:

A board game for two or more players combines elements of strategy, knowledge of geography and chance in simulating the action of intelligence agents in performing assigned missions. The board surface is an unlegended map of the principal part of the world with unidentified target sites designated thereon. The map is marked with latitude parallels and longitude meridians at small intervals, e. g. , 10. degree. , the intersections forming a grid of spaces along which the playing pieces move. Random drawing of secret mission cards by each player assigns particular target sites to be reached by each player and the particular missions to be performed at the sites. The object of the game is to move the playing pieces to the assigned target sites by roll of dice, carry out the designated mission, and, if required, return to the starting point, at the same time trying to impede the progress of the other players. Forbidden and Danger Zones are designated on the map to further impede movement of the playing pieces and contribute to the importance of strategy in play.

US Patent:

20160364709, Dec 15, 2016

Filed:

Jun 12, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/738644

Inventors:

Anusha Kambhampaty - New York NY, US
John Stewart O'Connor - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/18
H04B 5/00
G06Q 20/32
G06Q 30/06
G06Q 20/40

Abstract:

A a network of umbrella rental and return kiosks is described in which users may borrow a high quality umbrella and return it to a kiosk near their destination. The kiosks may be unattended and be configured to both dispense umbrellas and receive returns. Exemplary rental kiosks, in communication with a centralized server, may interface with users, coordinate dispensation, and manage payment. A network, exemplary kiosk, and methods for using the system and kiosk are disclosed.