Patents by Inventor Mick D. Roemer

Mick D. Roemer 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: 9633509
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20160027254
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9165429
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 9111416
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20140179417
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8690661
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8678916
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards, and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Gunn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams, Jason DeGrandmaison
  • Publication number: 20140066186
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20130237314
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8430736
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E Cannon, Mick D Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8419526
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams, Jason DeGrandmaison
  • Patent number: 8328632
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120077560
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. CANNON, Mike MARONEY, Robert GUINN, Mick D. ROEMER, William R. ADAMS
  • Publication number: 20120009994
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 8070590
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out”indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams
  • Patent number: 8043157
    Abstract: A gaming method and device includes a game, at least one non-qualifying outcome in the game, and at least one qualifying outcome in the game, wherein a player qualifies for a multi-player tournament to be held in the future when the player achieves the at least one qualifying outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7824267
    Abstract: A tournament gaming system is disclosed including one or more gaming machines programmed for play of at least one tournament game. A plurality of gaming machines may be linked for tournament play by a host computer. Qualification for tournament play is based only upon criteria established only by the gaming operator or without consideration of player desire to participate in the tournament. Game play on at least some of the participating games is tracked and displayed during the tournament, which ends after a player of one of the games achieves predetermined results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mick D. Roemer, Robert Guinn, Michael J. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7686687
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams
  • Publication number: 20090042634
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Lee E. Cannon, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams
  • Publication number: 20080234029
    Abstract: Gaming devices dispense tickets which are unrelated to a player's success on a particular game played on a gaming device or to the player's credits on a credit meter or other “cash out” indicator. The gaming devices provide gaming awards and also provide tickets. Other methods provide tickets during the play of wagering games. Still other embodiments comprise lottery terminals which dispense tickets other than those purchased by a lottery patron or won on a purchased lottery ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: LEE E. CANNON, Mike Maroney, Robert Guinn, Mick D. Roemer, William R. Adams