Patents by Inventor Frank R. Anderson

Frank R. Anderson 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: 9117335
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels on a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, Jr., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8926419
    Abstract: A method for playing a casino gaming device including a select and drag feature is disclosed. In one embodiment, a player selects values for multiple positions or spots on a game of chance. The player initially selects a value in one of the game positions. The player selects a touch-screen display location (or uses another input device) above the game position displaying the initially selected value, and then selects any other game position to copy the initially selected value into the other game positions. The player may select the touch-screen display location and then drags the initially selected value across the remaining game positions to set the values for the remaining game positions to the initially selected value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Anderson, Keith Kruczynski
  • Patent number: 8821282
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The gaming machine also includes a projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, Jr., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20140243070
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels on a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20140106844
    Abstract: A method for playing a casino gaming device including a select and drag feature is disclosed. In one embodiment, a player selects values for multiple positions or spots on a game of chance. The player initially selects a value in one of the game positions. The player selects a touch-screen display location (or uses another input device) above the game position displaying the initially selected value, and then selects any other game position to copy the initially selected value into the other game positions. The player may select the touch-screen display location and then drags the initially selected value across the remaining game positions to set the values for the remaining game positions to the initially selected value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Anderson, Keith Kruczynski
  • Patent number: 8550913
    Abstract: Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A display manager receives one or more video signals from a controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The display manager sends the multiple video signals to a projector which projects the multiple video signals on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The display manager the video signals regarding how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Kiran Brahmandam, Robert W. Crowder, Jr., Vijay Kompella, Jeffrey Lee Allen, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8272957
    Abstract: Gaming systems having touch panels as user control devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming system includes a curved display system for displaying a game. The curved display system has a curved material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved display system also includes a digital light projection device for projecting images of one or more reels onto the curved material. The gaming system also includes a touch screen system positioned in front of the curved material. The touch screen system has a touch sensor assembly having a substantially transparent touch panel that produces touch data when activated, a touch panel controller for controlling and interpreting the touch data, and touch panel software for controlling and interpreting touch data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, Jr., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, III, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20120220360
    Abstract: Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A display manager receives one or more video signals from a controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The display manager sends the multiple video signals to a projector which projects the multiple video signals on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The display manager the video signals regarding how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Kiran Brahmandam, Robert W. Crowder, JR., Vijay Kompella, Jeffrey Lee Allen, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8241124
    Abstract: Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The Display Manager sends the multiple video signals to a digital light emitting projector which projects the multiple video signals simultaneously on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Kiran Brahmandam, Robert W. Crowder, Jr., Vijay Kompella, Jeffrey Lee Allen, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8177638
    Abstract: Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The Display Manager sends the multiple video signals to a digital light emitting projector which projects the multiple video signals simultaneously on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Kiran Brahmandam, Robert W. Crowder, Jr., Vijay Kompella, Jeffrey Lee Allen, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8137185
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, Jr., John Vallejo R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20110300937
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The gaming machine also includes a projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, JR., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 8012021
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, Jr., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20090258697
    Abstract: Gaming machines projecting video images onto a curved display are disclosed herein. A Display Manager receives one or more video signals from a Master Gaming Controller and one or more video signals from the system device and displays one or multiple video signals on the curved display. The Display Manager sends the multiple video signals to a digital light emitting projector which projects the multiple video signals simultaneously on the curved display. The curved display may be split between multiple signals, or one or more signals may overlay one or more background signals. The overlaid signals may completely obscure the background signals, or they may provide a level of transparency by allowing the background signal to be partially or completely visible. The Display Manager receives commands from a device, directing it how to split, overlay, superimpose, and otherwise share the display among the video input signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Stephen Patton, Kiran Brahmandam, Robert W. Crowder, JR., Vijay Kompella, Jeffrey Lee Allen, John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20090258701
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, JR., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20090069070
    Abstract: Gaming systems having touch panels as user control devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming system includes a curved display system for displaying a game. The curved display system has a curved material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved display system also includes a digital light projection device for projecting images of one or more reels onto the curved material. The gaming system also includes a touch screen system positioned in front of the curved material. The touch screen system has a touch sensor assembly having a substantially transparent touch panel that produces touch data when activated, a touch panel controller for controlling and interpreting the touch data, and touch panel software for controlling and interpreting touch data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, JR., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Publication number: 20090069069
    Abstract: Gaming machines having video depictions of one or more mechanical reels projected onto a curved display are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a curved transparent material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved transparent material further includes a glossy finish on the outer surface of the curved transparent material to provide a reflective surface. The gaming machine also includes a light emitting diode projector for projecting video images of one or more reels onto the inner surface of the curved transparent material. The gaming machine also has a liquid crystal display having an opening in which the curved transparent material extends through the opening of the opening of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert W. Crowder, JR., John R. Vallejo, Vernon H. Bernard, II, Karl E. Wudtke, Frank R. Anderson, Lawrence C. McAllister
  • Patent number: 4011830
    Abstract: The subject matter of this specification pertains to improvements intended to be utilized in a ribbon inking machine having a frame, a drum mounted on the frame, a carriage movably mounted on the frame so as to be capable of being used with respect to the drum, a ribbon feed roller mounted on the carriage, a ribbon inking structure mounted on the carriage, and a ribbon takeup roller mounted on the frame. Such a machine is preferably constructed to include a pressing element mounted on guide rods so as to be capable of being moved towards and away from the drum. Solenoids are used to control the tension on bands mounted on the pressing element and passing around the guide rods. When they are tightened they hold the pressing element relative to the guide rods. A mechanical mechanism provided for raising and lowering the pressing element is located on the guide rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Westates Space-Era Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Anderson, Albert J. Castro
  • Patent number: 4006651
    Abstract: A machine tool having relatively rotatable elements joined by a toothed coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1977
    Assignee: Cincinnati Milacron-Heald Corporation
    Inventors: Frank R. Anderson, James W. Nadon
  • Patent number: D253895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1980
    Assignee: Westates Space-Era Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank R. Anderson