Patents by Inventor Andrew Eloff

Andrew Eloff 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).

  • Publication number: 20060205499
    Abstract: A game, and more particularly to an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7040982
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to a game, and more particularly to an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game of the present invention is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 6969316
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can pre-select the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The pre-selected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20050215307
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 6890255
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20040192425
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can pre-select the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The pre-selected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 6726427
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can preselect the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The preselected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20040077398
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20030090063
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can preselect the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The preselected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Raw Thrills, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff