Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Skill level adjustment
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-02
2011-10-25
Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3717)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Skill level adjustment
C463S029000, C463S030000, C463S031000, C463S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043156
ABSTRACT:
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems for providing an interactive experience to game participants.
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Ackley Jonathan
Blossom Jonathan
Jordan Charles Ryan
Bumgarner Melba
Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Hylinski Steven J.
Patent Ingenuity, P.C.
Simpson Samuel K.
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