Method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes

US7316614B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Michael Dietz · Treysa, DE
• Earl D. Morris · Midland, US
• Mark Olmstead · Fort Worth, US
• Robert E. Houchin · Azle, US
• Johnney R. Weaver · Weatherford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 4, 2003
• Grant date: Jan 8, 2008
• Expiry date: Mar 6, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07F17/329
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes in which a consumer purchases a prepaid voucher for valuable goods and services unrelated to the sweepstakes, and in return, as a promotional bonus, is provided a corresponding number of optional entries into the sweepstakes is disclosed.