Patents by Inventor Jean Brossard

Jean Brossard 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: 11919102
    Abstract: A method for the manufacture of an assembly of at least two metallic substrates spot welded together through at least one spot welded joint, such method including two steps, the assembly obtainable according to this method and the use of this assembly for the manufacture of automotive vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: ArcelorMittal
    Inventors: Tiago Machado Amorim, Stéphanie Michaut, Maxime Brossard, Pascal Bertho, Jean-Marie Helmer
  • Patent number: 6988947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which involves a terminating symbol moving with respect to a player symbol. The game causes both symbols to visit new locations along a path. The game successively moves each symbol a certain number of locations. As the symbols advance, the player gains various awards and bonus values associated with the locations visited by the player symbol. The bonus round terminates when the terminating symbol catches the player symbol. This type of bonus scheme incorporates a chase or pursuit concept and increases player excitement and joy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jean Brossard Venneman, Christopher T. Brune
  • Patent number: 6923718
    Abstract: A gaming device is provided in which a plurality of possible prizes includes both monetary prizes and/or an audio and/or motion picture output a performance of a celebrity. The output which is provided is one of a plurality of stored celebrity performances preferably selected at random.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventor: Jean Brossard
  • Publication number: 20050101375
    Abstract: A gaming device, which awards an initial award to a player, discloses to a player that a higher valued enticement award is available and selectable, and enables the player to selectively swap the initial award for an opportunity to select the enticement award. The game preferably discloses the value of the initial award and the enticement award. The game masks the enticement award in a pattern along with one or more masked consolation awards, the consolation awards having values less than the value of the initial award. The game reveals the awards using a secondary display having mechanical doors that open and close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Bayard Webb, Anthony Baerlocher, Jean Brossard, Joseph Kaminkow, Steven McGahn
  • Patent number: 6364767
    Abstract: An electronic gaming terminal includes a game portion which allows a user to select one component from among a plurality of components, in each of a plurality of categories. Preferably, at least one category relates to an entertainment component such a selecting a song, video or the like, and/or selecting an artist, performer and the like. A bonus prize is awarded in an amount correlating with the degree of correspondence with the selections made by the user and a final, preferably randomly selected, combination. In one aspect, one prize is awarded if a player correctly guessed only the artist and a higher prize or bonus is awarded if the player selected correctly both the artist and the song. In one embodiment, the player's selected song is performed during at least a portion of the bonus procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: International Game Technology
    Inventors: Jean Brossard, Dennis Mead
  • Publication number: 20020016200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which involves a terminating symbol moving with respect to a player symbol. The game causes both symbols to visit new locations along a path. The game successively moves each symbol a certain number of locations. As the symbols advance, the player gains various awards and bonus values associated with the locations visited by the player symbol. The bonus round terminates when the terminating symbol catches the player symbol. This type of bonus scheme incorporates a chase or pursuit concept and increases player excitement and joy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jean Brossard Venneman, Christopher T. Brune
  • Patent number: 6302790
    Abstract: A gaming device is provided in which a plurality of possible prizes includes both monetary prizes and/or an audio and/or motion picture output a performance of a celebrity. The output which is provided is one of a plurality of stored celebrity performances preferably selected at random.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: International Game Technology
    Inventor: Jean Brossard
  • Publication number: 20010024971
    Abstract: A gaming device is provided in which a plurality of possible prizes includes both monetary prizes and/or an audio and/or motion picture output a performance of a celebrity. The output which is provided is one of a plurality of stored celebrity performances preferably selected at random.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: September 27, 2001
    Inventor: Jean Brossard