Breckenridge W Kling

20020059006, May 16, 2002

Sep 18, 2001

09/953859

William Costin - Chicago IL, US
Breckenridge Kling - Chicago IL, US

G06F155/00

700/092000

A system and method adequately and accurately compares golf scores from two different courses by comparing the relative difficulty of each course played and the relative ability of the players in conjunction with a selected Tournament course, which may be an imaginary or physical course, for determining the winner of a match or game of golf. One method of practicing the present invention uses the USGA Handicap Index, Slope Rating system and Course Rating system to adjust the scores of the players and match the hole handicaps at the two or more courses. Next, the holes of the played courses (including the players' scores) and Tournament course are arranged by hole handicap, hardest to easiest. The final step involves comparing the scores relative to par to determine the score (for stroke play) or the winner of the hole (for match play). This process is repeated for the other holes until all 18 holes have been compared.

20090018931, Jan 15, 2009

Jul 7, 2008

12/168502

Breckenridge W. Kling - Rochester NY, US
Gustavo Paz-Pujalt - Rochester NY, US

G06Q 30/00

705 27

A system and method are disclosed for engaging two or more parties in a buyer-initiated transaction interaction where the asset that is the subject is not available for sale or the requesting party is unaware that the asset is available for sale or use. The requesting party identifies the asset is the subject of the transaction and contacts an intermediary. The intermediary initiates the transaction interaction with the owner of the asset by presenting the owner with a premium.

63211289, Nov 20, 2001

Oct 1, 1999

9/410763

William Gilmore Costin - Chicago IL
Breckenridge Wilson Kling - Chicago IL

A63F 924

700 92

A system and method adequately and accurately compares golf scores from two different courses by comparing the relative difficulty of each course played and the relative ability of the players in conjunction with a selected Tournament course, which may be an imaginary or physical course, for determining the winner of a match or game of golf. One method of practicing the present invention uses the USGA Handicap Index, Slope Rating system and Course Rating system to adjust the scores of the players and match the hole handicaps at the two or more courses. Next, the holes of the played courses (including the players' scores) and Tournament course are arranged by hole handicap, hardest to easiest. The final step involves comparing the scores relative to par to determine the score (for stroke play) or the winner of the hole (for match play). This process is repeated for the other holes until all 18 holes have been compared.