Patents by Inventor Chris J. Gurule

Chris J. Gurule 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: 8727863
    Abstract: A video-based super-roulette gaming system which includes a main/primary roulette wheel and a secondary multiplier bonus wheel. The primary roulette wheel includes a number of ball pockets with betting marks and a circular runway for rotating a graphical game ball within the primary roulette wheel. The secondary bonus wheel rotates within the vicinity of the primary roulette wheel in order to provide multiplied potential win for a player(s). A bonus spot with a hole and a path located on the primary roulette wheel transfers the game ball from the primary roulette wheel to the secondary bonus wheel when the game ball lands upon the bonus spot. A multimedia device generates animation and/or sound during the transfer of the game ball from the primary roulette wheel to the secondary bonus wheel in order to enhance spontaneity and excitement of the player within the video-simulated casino environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Concept Gaming, LLC
    Inventor: Chris J. Gurule
  • Patent number: 8444470
    Abstract: A video-based multi-ball super-roulette gaming system, method and processor-readable media includes a main/primary roulette wheel having a number of ball pockets with betting marks and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within the primary roulette wheel. The system permits a player to pay and play multiple balls in order to maximize the action and winning chances with respect to a player. Multiple balls of the game provide increased action for the player while enticing the player to wager more creating increased gaming volume for an operator. Optionally, a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotates within the vicinity of the primary roulette wheel in order to provide multiplied potential win for the player when configured with, for example, a bonus-wheel super-roulette gaming system and/or method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Concept Gaming, LLC
    Inventor: Chris J. Gurule
  • Publication number: 20120172103
    Abstract: A video-based multi-ball super-roulette gaming system, method and processor-readable media includes a main/primary roulette wheel having a number of ball pockets with betting marks and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within the primary roulette wheel. The system permits a player to pay and play multiple balls in order to maximize the action and winning chances with respect to a player. Multiple balls of the game provide increased action for the player while enticing the player to wager more creating increased gaming volume for an operator. Optionally, a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotates within the vicinity of the primary roulette wheel in order to provide multiplied potential win for the player when configured with, for example, a bonus-wheel super-roulette gaming system and/or method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Chris J. Gurule
  • Publication number: 20120172102
    Abstract: A video-based super-roulette gaming system which includes a main/primary roulette wheel and a secondary multiplier bonus wheel. The primary roulette wheel includes a number of ball pockets with betting marks and a circular runway for rotating a graphical game ball within the primary roulette wheel. The secondary bonus wheel rotates within the vicinity of the primary roulette wheel in order to provide multiplied potential win for a player(s). A bonus spot with a hole and a path located on the primary roulette wheel transfers the game ball from the primary roulette wheel to the secondary bonus wheel when the game ball lands upon the bonus spot. A multimedia device generates animation and/or sound during the transfer of the game ball from the primary roulette wheel to the secondary bonus wheel in order to enhance spontaneity and excitement of the player within the video-simulated casino environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Chris J. Gurule