Patents by Inventor Garrett Hill
Garrett Hill 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: 20220301386Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may be releasably coupled to the game cabinet so that the display assembly may be quickly removed prior to replacement and/or maintenance operations. The display assembly may include a display panel and a cover sheet positioned over the display panel. The cover sheet may be a glass cover sheet and may define a raised perimeter region that surrounds an interior portion of the cover sheet. A light pipe may be disposed below the raised perimeter region and may diffuse light emitted by the display panel and/or a backlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20220301387Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may be releasably coupled to the game cabinet so that the display assembly may be quickly removed prior to replacement and/or maintenance operations. The display assembly may include a display panel and the display panel may be separated into multiple display regions. A perimeter of the display panel may be reserved for edge lighting purposes and may attract a user's attention to the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20220298995Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20220301391Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may be releasably coupled to the game cabinet so that the display assembly may be quickly removed prior to replacement and/or maintenance operations. The display assembly may include a display panel and the display panel may be separated into multiple display regions. Each display region may be presented at an offset angle with respect to a proximate display region so as to display information to a player of the gaming device at different angles. The display assembly may additionally be provided with an electrical connector and/or an attachment mechanism to releasably couple the display assembly to the game cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20220301390Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may comprise a display panel. The display panel may define a number of planar display regions, where each planar display region is offset from a neighboring planar display region by a respective offset angle so as to display information to a player of the gaming device at different angles. The display assembly may additionally be provided with an electrical connector and/or an attachment mechanism to releasably couple the display assembly to the game cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Patent number: 11352988Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: ThrivalTech, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20220165125Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a cabinet, a wireless transmitter, a memory device storing a unique device identifier (ID) of the EGM, and a game controller. The game controller is configured to execute a first node of a blockchain network on the EGM and store a first copy of the blockchain on a first memory partition, execute a second node of the blockchain network on the EGM and store a second copy of the blockchain on a second memory partition, generate a metering event associated with game play, submit a first blockchain transaction to the blockchain network, causing the first blockchain transaction to be added to a new block on the blockchain, and locally determine consensus for the new block on the blockchain between the first node and the second node of the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Tyson Adams, Rex Carlson, Garrett Hill, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
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Publication number: 20220092925Abstract: A blockchain system for facilitating preparation and installation of electronic gaming devices using a blockchain network is provided. The blockchain system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute the operating system and the blockchain client, initiate a software installation on the EGM of a software component after the EGM has been delivered to an operational venue, including transmitting a software request transaction into the blockchain network for addition to the blockchain, identify a software permission blockchain transaction from the blockchain authorizing the installation of the software component on the EGM, download the software component from a cloud server of a regulated cloud storing certified software images of software components for EGMs in the blockchain network, and install the software component on the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Garrett Hill, Eric Taylor
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Patent number: 11263866Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a cabinet, a wireless transmitter, a memory device storing a unique device identifier (ID) of the EGM, and a game controller. The game controller is configured to execute a first node of a blockchain network on the EGM and store a first copy of the blockchain on a first memory partition, execute a second node of the blockchain network on the EGM and store a second copy of the blockchain on a second memory partition, generate a metering event associated with game play, submit a first blockchain transaction to the blockchain network, causing the first blockchain transaction to be added to a new block on the blockchain, and locally determine consensus for the new block on the blockchain between the first node and the second node of the EGM.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Tyson Adams, Rex Carlson, Garrett Hill, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
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Patent number: 11195371Abstract: A blockchain system for facilitating preparation and installation of electronic gaming devices using a blockchain network is provided. The blockchain system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute the operating system and the blockchain client, initiate a software installation on the EGM of a software component after the EGM has been delivered to an operational venue, including transmitting a software request transaction into the blockchain network for addition to the blockchain, identify a software permission blockchain transaction from the blockchain authorizing the installation of the software component on the EGM, download the software component from a cloud server of a regulated cloud storing certified software images of software components for EGMs in the blockchain network, and install the software component on the EGM.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Garrett Hill, Eric Taylor
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Publication number: 20210295638Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into one or more lighting features arranged on one or more edges of the gaming cabinet, the one or more candles and the one or more lighting features connected to a game controller via one or more interfaces, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Inventors: Bruce Urban, Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva
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Publication number: 20210260523Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are contemplated in which a tube cell that produces a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is individually configured to minimize the mixing of unwanted byproducts of the generated plasma with an exhaust air stream. The tube cell generates a DBD within a tube cell, such that oxidants or radicals are generated in an environment substantially separated from the exhaust stream. The generated oxidants are directed to intersect with the exhaust stream to minimize the generation of unwanted byproducts. The tube cells are further shaped and arranged in tube cell arrays to alter the flow dynamics of the exhaust stream and the oxidant or radical streams, including mixing of the streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20210199076Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20210174634Abstract: A blockchain system for facilitating preparation and installation of electronic gaming devices using a blockchain network is provided. The blockchain system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute the operating system and the blockchain client, initiate a software installation on the EGM of a software component after the EGM has been delivered to an operational venue, including transmitting a software request transaction into the blockchain network for addition to the blockchain, identify a software permission blockchain transaction from the blockchain authorizing the installation of the software component on the EGM, download the software component from a cloud server of a regulated cloud storing certified software images of software components for EGMs in the blockchain network, and install the software component on the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Garrett Hill, Eric Taylor
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Patent number: 11000802Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are contemplated in which a tube cell that produces a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is individually configured to minimize the mixing of unwanted byproducts of the generated plasma with an exhaust air stream. The tube cell generates a DBD within a tube cell, such that oxidants or radicals are generated in an environment substantially separated from the exhaust stream. The generated oxidants are directed to intersect with the exhaust stream to minimize the generation of unwanted byproducts. The tube cells are further shaped and arranged in tube cell arrays to alter the flow dynamics of the exhaust stream and the oxidant or radical streams, including mixing of the streams.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: ThrivalTech, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill
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Patent number: 10947933Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: ThrivalTech, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20200380817Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a cabinet, a wireless transmitter, a memory device storing a unique device identifier (ID) of the EGM, and a game controller. The game controller is configured to execute a first node of a blockchain network on the EGM and store a first copy of the blockchain on a first memory partition, execute a second node of the blockchain network on the EGM and store a second copy of the blockchain on a second memory partition, generate a metering event associated with game play, submit a first blockchain transaction to the blockchain network, causing the first blockchain transaction to be added to a new block on the blockchain, and locally determine consensus for the new block on the blockchain between the first node and the second node of the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Tyson Adams, Rex Carlson, Garrett Hill, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
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Publication number: 20200156001Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are contemplated in which a tube cell that produces a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is individually configured to minimize the mixing of unwanted byproducts of the generated plasma with an exhaust air stream. The tube cell generates a DBD within a tube cell, such that oxidants or radicals are generated in an environment substantially separated from the exhaust stream. The generated oxidants are directed to intersect with the exhaust stream to minimize the generation of unwanted byproducts. The tube cells are further shaped and arranged in tube cell arrays to alter the flow dynamics of the exhaust stream and the oxidant or radical streams, including mixing of the streams.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20200049109Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Patent number: 10543457Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are contemplated in which a tube cell that produces a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is individually configured to minimize the mixing of unwanted byproducts of the generated plasma with an exhaust air stream. The tube cell generates a DBD within a tube cell, such that oxidants or radicals are generated in an environment substantially separated from the exhaust stream. The generated oxidants are directed to intersect with the exhaust stream to minimize the generation of unwanted byproducts. The tube cells are further shaped and arranged in tube cell arrays to alter the flow dynamics of the exhaust stream and the oxidant or radical streams, including mixing of the streams.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ThrivalTech, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill