Patents by Inventor Duncan F. Brown
Duncan F. Brown 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).
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Publication number: 20220105423Abstract: Support rails are provided for pinball machine playfields that provide mechanical support as well as light-emitting elements, such as LEDs, that generate additional light for illuminating the playfield and/or decorative features affixed to the rails. At least a portion of the support rail is preferably made of a transparent or translucent material to facilitate transmission of light from lighting elements below or enclosed by the rail. The support rails can be provided with various grooves, channels, and holes to facilitate mounting of the rails to a playfield or an existing support rail, using nuts and bolts, screws, brackets, and the like. The lighted support rails provide both mechanical stability to the playfield, as well as additional illumination and optional mounting locations for decorative features and/or game mechanisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Eric M. Meunier, Daniel E. Molter, Keith P. Johnson, Duncan F. Brown
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Publication number: 20130252707Abstract: The present invention is a method, device and system for playing a primary game played in conjunction with a secondary game in an attractive format. The primary game can be played with or without playing the secondary game in any of a multiple of embodiments. Various pre-determined step or steps may be specified that must be accomplished in order for play of the secondary game. Additionally, the games can be played wherein a player may wager on the outcome of either the primary game, the secondary game, or both Any winnings accomplished by a player may be paid in the form of an award, a prize, or other payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Case Venture Management LLCInventors: Alfred Thomas, Lawrence E. DeMark, Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 8517812Abstract: A gaming machine and method for operating the same has gameplay elements provided in a manner that can be visualized, with the gameplay elements having a specific nature which is revealed to the player at a beginning to the game. That is, the player knows the value, or ranking, or position, etc., of the gameplay elements upon inception of the game. In a base level for the game of the gaming machine, no unknown gameplay element or random event is injected into the gameplay elements. This is a full information format for the gaming machine and method, and success is measured by the player's ability to manipulate the gameplay elements presented.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Publication number: 20130122978Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
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Publication number: 20130029756Abstract: A game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. Depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. Depending on the outcome of the second stage, the game may be over or there may be an operation of another stage. This sequence continues until the game ends or until the final (nth) stage has been operated, at which time the game ends. Wagers are made on successive stages of the multi-stage game. Each stage of the game may typically have its own paytable or payout scheme, and its own expected return.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 8192270Abstract: A Bingo game, method, and elimination tournament is provided. In one embodiment, the present invention may take the form of a Bingo elimination tournament played by players wagering on respective networked gaming machines in a casino environment. The Bingo elimination tournament may include a plurality of successive Bingo games (rounds) carried out according to standard Bingo methodology, including randomly-drawn numbers being called out, and players' respective Bingo cards being updated (e.g. marked) accordingly, perhaps along with one or more computer-player cards. After each tournament round, among the cards that have not achieved a Bingo during that round, the card or cards having the fewest number of matched numbers are preferably eliminated. Successive rounds are played, often resulting in a single winner of the tournament. Various wagering options are provided for added excitement and enjoyment.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown, Lawrence E. DeMar, Mark W. Molitor
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Patent number: 8187068Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
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Publication number: 20120108318Abstract: A game, gaming machine apparatus and game method wherein game elements are assigned to a matrix of game element locations. Play is initiated by evaluating the game elements for predetermined transformative conditions, such as a match of game elements. If a transformative condition is found, the game element(s) are transformed with at least one being removed from the matrix. The remaining game elements are moved, if permitted, according to a movement methodology. The steps of evaluating, transforming, removing, and moving the remaining game elements are repeated so long as a transformation is subsequently available for continued gameplay.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Benjamin T. Gomez, Duncan F. Brown, Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar
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Patent number: 8113941Abstract: A game, gaming machine apparatus and game method wherein game elements are assigned to a matrix of game element locations. Play is initiated by evaluating the game elements for predetermined transformative conditions, such as a match of game elements. If a transformative condition is found, the game element(s) are transformed with at least one being removed from the matrix. The remaining game elements are moved, if permitted, according to a movement methodology. The steps of evaluating, transforming, removing, and moving the remaining game elements are repeated so long as a transformation is subsequently available for continued gameplay.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Benjamin T. Gomez, Duncan F. Brown, Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar
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Publication number: 20110300920Abstract: A game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. Depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. Depending on the outcome of the second stage, the game may be over or there may be an operation of another stage. This sequence continues until the game ends or until the final (nth) stage has been operated, at which time the game ends. Wagers are made on successive stages of the multi-stage game. Each stage of the game may typically have its own paytable or payout scheme, and its own expected return. A bet made on a stage of the game which is not played is lost in the preferred form of the invention. One embodiment is a three stage, multi-line, multi-coin video slot machine. The same game format (slots) with the same paytable is operated on three stages, with increasing payout multipliers at each stage providing an increasing amount to win at the higher stages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 8038522Abstract: Apparatus and method for playing a Keno type game. The game consists of a plurality of elements, wherein a player specifies the number of game elements (such as the number of stop positions in a reel-type gaming machine), in the same way that the player would decide how many numbers to bet on a Keno game.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Alfred Thomas, Duncan F. Brown, Lawrence E. DeMar, Scott D. Slomiany
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Publication number: 20110059790Abstract: A game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. Depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. Depending on the outcome of the second stage, the game may be over or there may be an operation of another stage. This sequence continues until the game ends or until the final (nth) stage has been operated, at which time the game ends. Wagers are made on successive stages of the multi-stage game. Each stage of the game may typically have its own paytable or payout scheme, and its own expected return. A bet made on a stage of the game which is not played is lost in the preferred form of the invention. One embodiment is a three stage, multi-line, multi-coin video slot machine. The same game format (slots) with the same paytable is operated on three stages, with increasing payout multipliers at each stage providing an increasing amount to win at the higher stages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 7811165Abstract: A game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. Depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. Depending on the outcome of the second stage, the game may be over or there may be an operation of another stage. This sequence continues until the game ends or until the final (nth) stage has been operated, at which time the game ends. Wagers are made on successive stages of the multi-stage game. Each stage of the game may typically have its own paytable or payout scheme, and its own expected return. A bet made on a stage of the game which is not played is lost in the preferred form of the invention. One embodiment is a three stage, multi-line, multi-coin video slot machine. The same game format (slots) with the same paytable is operated on three stages, with increasing payout multipliers at each stage providing an increasing amount to win at the higher stages.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Publication number: 20100035674Abstract: A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown, Steven Jay Katz
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Publication number: 20090181751Abstract: The present invention is a method, device and system for playing a primary game played in conjunction with a secondary game in an attractive format. The primary game can be played with or without playing the secondary game in any of a multiple of embodiments. Various pre-determined step or steps may be specified that must be accomplished in order for play of the secondary game. Additionally, the games can be played wherein a player may wager on the outcome of either the primary game, the secondary game, or both Any winnings accomplished by a player may be paid in the form of an award, a prize, or other payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: July 16, 2009Inventors: Alfred Thomas, Lawrence E. DeMar, Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown
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Publication number: 20080254854Abstract: A Bingo game, method, and elimination tournament is provided. In one embodiment, the present invention may take the form of a Bingo elimination tournament played by players wagering on respective networked gaming machines in a casino environment. The Bingo elimination tournament may include a plurality of successive Bingo games (rounds) carried out according to standard Bingo methodology, including randomly-drawn numbers being called out, and players' respective Bingo cards being updated (e.g. marked) accordingly, perhaps along with one or more computer-player cards. After each tournament round, among the cards that have not achieved a Bingo during that round, the card or cards having the fewest number of matched numbers are preferably eliminated. Successive rounds are played, often resulting in a single winner of the tournament. Various wagering options are provided for added excitement and enjoyment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: CASE VENTURE MANAGEMENT, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown, Lawrence E. DeMar, Mark W. Molitor
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Patent number: 7407434Abstract: The present invention is a method, device and system for playing a primary game played in conjunction with a secondary game in an attractive format. The primary game can be played with or without playing the secondary game in any of a multiple of embodiments. Various pre-determined step or steps may be specified that must be accomplished in order for play of the secondary game. Additionally, the games can be played wherein a player may wager on the outcome of either the primary game, the secondary game, or both Any winnings accomplished by a player may be paid in the form of an award, a prize, or other payout.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Alfred Thomas, Lawrence E. DeMar, Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 7294058Abstract: A gaming machine and method for operating the same has gameplay elements provided in a manner that can be visualized, with the gameplay elements having a specific nature which is revealed to the player at a beginning to the game. That is, the player knows the value, or ranking, or position, etc., of the gameplay elements upon inception of the game. In a base level for the game of the gaming machine, no unknown gameplay element or random event is injected into the gameplay elements. This is a full information format for the gaming machine and method, and success is measured by the player's ability to manipulate the gameplay elements presented.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Case Venture Management LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 7267611Abstract: A dice game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. In one embodiment, depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Scott D. Slomiany, Lawrence E. DeMar, Duncan F. Brown
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Patent number: 7144322Abstract: A game, gaming machine apparatus and game method wherein game elements are assigned to a matrix of game element locations. Play is initiated by evaluating the game elements for predetermined transformative conditions, such as a match of game elements. If a transformative condition is found, the game element(s) are transformed with at least one being removed from the matrix. The remaining game elements are moved, if permitted, according to a movement methodology. The steps of evaluating, transforming, removing, and moving the remaining game elements are repeated so long as a transformation is subsequently available for continued gameplay.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Case Venture Management, LLCInventors: Benjamin T. Gomez, Scott D. Slomiany, Duncan F. Brown, Lawrence E. DeMar