Patents by Inventor Arturo E. Mancilla

Arturo E. Mancilla 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).

  • Patent number: 9659434
    Abstract: Modular wagering game machine signage is described herein. In some embodiments, a modular wagering game machine sign can include a center module including a plurality of support members, at least one outer panel covering the frame, and a lighted faceplate including lighting units. The lighting units can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and globes. The sign can also includes at least one side module connected to the center module via hand-spinning latches configured to press against one or more of the center module s support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla, Scott M. Minch
  • Patent number: 8905842
    Abstract: Gaming terminals, gaming systems, signage displays, and supporting structures therefore are presented herein. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed. The gaming terminal includes a base cabinet, an input device for receiving wagers to play the wagering game, and a terminal display for displaying information related to the wagering game. A supporting structure for supporting a signage display immediately above the base cabinet of the gaming terminal is disclosed. The supporting structure and the signage display are each free of any physical attachment to the gaming terminal. The signage display houses a display device for displaying information related to the wagering game. The supporting structure can optionally incorporate a universal mounting apparatus for removably attaching the signage display to the supporting structure, and provide for rapidly re-arranging the signage displays associated with various gaming terminals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla
  • Publication number: 20120283012
    Abstract: Gaming terminals, gaming systems, signage displays, and supporting structures therefore are presented herein. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed. The gaming terminal includes a base cabinet, an input device for receiving wagers to play the wagering game, and a terminal display for displaying information related to the wagering game. A supporting structure for supporting a signage display immediately above the base cabinet of the gaming terminal is disclosed. The supporting structure and the signage display are each free of any physical attachment to the gaming terminal. The signage display houses a display device for displaying information related to the wagering game. The supporting structure can optionally incorporate a universal mounting apparatus for removably attaching the signage display to the supporting structure, and provide for rapidly re-arranging the signage displays associated with various gaming terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla
  • Publication number: 20110070948
    Abstract: Modular wagering game machine signage is described herein. In some embodiments, a modular wagering game machine sign can include a center module including a plurality of support members, at least one outer panel covering the frame, and a lighted faceplate including lighting units. The lighting units can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and globes. The sign can also includes at least one side module connected to the center module via hand-spinning latches configured to press against one or more of the center module s support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla, Scott M. Minch