Patents by Inventor Alexander Villagran

Alexander Villagran has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Gaming, system, method and device including a symbol changing or augmenting feature
    Patent number: 9892594
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature
    Publication number: 20170154499
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, system, method and device including a symbol changing or augmenting feature
    Patent number: 9600958
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature
    Publication number: 20160321862
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Keith LANGE, Alexander VILLAGRAN
  • Gaming, system, method and device including a symbol changing or augmenting feature
    Patent number: 9418520
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature
    Publication number: 20160133098
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, system, method and device including a symbol changing or augmenting feature
    Patent number: 9240104
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome. Different sets of modifiers may be accessed randomly or under different conditions and event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • Gaming, System, Method and Device Including a Symbol Changing or Augmenting Feature
    Publication number: 20140194184
    Abstract: Gaming systems, devices and methods are set forth which provide for the selection and application of modifiers to game outcomes. The modifiers confer different functionalities to base game symbols or an augmenting functionality to alter or provide an outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Keith Lange, Alexander Villagran
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A GAMING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20130252739
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a gaming machine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the systems and methods reduce operator activity at a gaming machine in order to configure a default set of game packages. By selecting a pre-defined set of games in conjunction with a set of game denominations, the operator will be able to configure a complete game suite at one time on a gaming machine, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to configure each game profile individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Shreekanthan Iyer, Shawn Falstrom, Alexander Villagran, Keith Lange
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A GAMING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20110250953
    Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring a gaming machine are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the systems and methods reduce operator activity at a gaming machine in order to configure a default set of game packages. By selecting a pre-defined set of games in conjunction with a set of game denominations, the operator will be able to configure a complete game suite at one time on a gaming machine, thereby eliminating the need for the operator to configure each game profile individually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Sreekanthan Iyer, Shawn Falstrom, Alexander Villagran, Keith Lange
  • Reconfigurable Gaming Machine
    Publication number: 20090124344
    Abstract: Disclosed are reconfigurable gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for gaming machine reconfiguration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mitchell, David Schultz, Alexander Villagran, Keith Lange
  • Reconfigurable Gaming Machine Method
    Publication number: 20090124369
    Abstract: Disclosed are reconfigurable gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for gaming machine reconfiguration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mitchell, David Schultz, Alexander Villagran, Keith Lange
  • Networked Gaming System and Method Providing Multiple Group Play Awards Based on Different Criteria
    Publication number: 20090048012
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for group play gaming including multiple variations of awards. Upon a triggering event, gaming machines operate in a group play mode which includes multiple award opportunities for each player which may include a grand prize award, one or more mystery prize awards, and one or more progressive awards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Pravinkumar Patel, Josh Larsen, John Vallejo, David Schultz, Keith Kruczynski, Alexander Villagran, Harlan J. Darrah
  • NETWORKED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUP PLAY GAMING
    Publication number: 20080139305
    Abstract: Disclosed are wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for group gaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, David Schultz, Alexander Villagran, Keith Kruczynski, Harlan Jay Darrah