Patents by Inventor Lance L. Peterson

Lance L. Peterson 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).

  • Gaming device with signified symbols
    Patent number: 6692356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the symbols by applying enhancements to certain symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Cari L. Blomquist, Lance L. Peterson
  • Gaming device with signified symbols
    Publication number: 20030125106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the symbols by applying enhancements to certain symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Cari L. Blomquist, Lance L. Peterson
  • Gaming device with signified symbols
    Patent number: 6558254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the symbols by applying enhancements to certain symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baelocher, Cari L. Blomquist, Lance L. Peterson
  • Gaming device with signified symbols
    Publication number: 20020032050
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the symbols by applying enhancements to certain symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Cari L. Blomquist, Lance L. Peterson
  • Gaming device with signified reel symbols
    Patent number: 6319124
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying reel symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the reel symbols by applying enhancements to certain reel symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Cari L. Blomquist, Lance L. Peterson