Patents by Inventor Noel Voloh
Noel Voloh 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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Patent number: 11941934Abstract: An enclosure assembly for securely housing a bank notes acceptor (BNA) for use with an electronic gaming machine (EGM) is provided. The enclosure assembly includes a housing defining an interior for receiving the BNA. The housing includes an engagement bracket extending between a first end coupled to a side wall and a second, free end. The door assembly includes a door panel and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a lock frame including a side wall and a projection provided thereon, the projection extends from the side wall and towards the engagement bracket. The lock assembly further includes a prong latch coupled to the lock frame that is engageable with the engagement bracket to lock the door assembly. The engagement bracket is resiliently flexible and is configured to move into contact with the projection to enhance a structural integrity of the enclosure assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Noel Voloh, Conrado Villegas, Jr., Vladimir Halic, Nicholas Abraham
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Publication number: 20230377410Abstract: An electronic gaming system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) and a stand coupled to the EGM. The EGM includes a cabinet that includes a cabinet base defining a notch therein. The stand includes a housing that defines an interior cavity and includes a housing cover. The cabinet is seated on the housing cover. The stand also includes a keeper bracket coupled to the housing cover. The keeper bracket is received within the notch to align the cabinet on the housing cover and restrain against tipping of the EGM relative to the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Noel Voloh, Martin Mirakhour, Calvin Kim
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Publication number: 20220392290Abstract: An enclosure assembly for securely housing a bank notes acceptor (BNA) for use with an electronic gaming machine (EGM) is provided. The enclosure assembly includes a housing defining an interior for receiving the BNA. The housing includes an engagement bracket extending between a first end coupled to a side wall and a second, free end. The door assembly includes a door panel and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a lock frame including a side wall and a projection provided thereon, the projection extends from the side wall and towards the engagement bracket. The lock assembly further includes a prong latch coupled to the lock frame that is engageable with the engagement bracket to lock the door assembly. The engagement bracket is resiliently flexible and is configured to move into contact with the projection to enhance a structural integrity of the enclosure assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Noel Voloh, Conrado Villegas, JR., Vladimir Halic, Nicholas Abraham
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Patent number: 11417168Abstract: An overhead display assembly includes a display monitor coupled to a monitor tray. The monitor tray is positionable in an operational position and a maintenance position. A support stanchion has an anchoring part, a coupling part, and a stanchion body extending from the anchoring part to the coupling part. The anchoring part is coupleable to a fixed vertical or horizontal supporting structure. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism has one or more pivots upon which monitor tray is configured to rotate with respect to said support stanchion. A force producing device is configured to apply a variable amount of force to the monitor tray based upon a position of the display monitor, the variable amount of force being at least a force sufficient to maintain the monitor tray stationary in an intermediate position between the operational position and the maintenance position.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 11011010Abstract: A gaming machine island includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines and one or more pedestals upon which the gaming machines are positioned and supported. A support stanchion supports one or more components associated with the gaming machines. The support stanchion has a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The first anchor end is coupled to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism has first and second arm linkage assemblies that permit the monitor frame to pivot. At least one bias member is coupled to the first and second arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member applies a variable amount of force to maintain the monitor frame stationary in intermediate positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LtdInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20210074118Abstract: An overhead display assembly includes a display monitor coupled to a monitor tray. The monitor tray is positionable in an operational position and a maintenance position. A support stanchion has an anchoring part, a coupling part, and a stanchion body extending from the anchoring part to the coupling part. The anchoring part is coupleable to a fixed vertical or horizontal supporting structure. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism has one or more pivots upon which monitor tray is configured to rotate with respect to said support stanchion. A force producing device is configured to apply a variable amount of force to the monitor tray based upon a position of the display monitor, the variable amount of force being at least a force sufficient to maintain the monitor tray stationary in an intermediate position between the operational position and the maintenance position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20200388105Abstract: A gaming machine island includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines and one or more pedestals upon which the gaming machines are positioned and supported. A support stanchion supports one or more components associated with the gaming machines. The support stanchion has a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The first anchor end is coupled to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism has first and second arm linkage assemblies that permit the monitor frame to pivot. At least one bias member is coupled to the first and second arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member applies a variable amount of force to maintain the monitor frame stationary in intermediate positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 10861280Abstract: A method of positioning a monitor frame using a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the monitor frame and seating a display monitor within the monitor frame includes rotating the monitor frame into an approximately horizontal orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism, where the counter-balanced hinging mechanism may include at least one arm linkage assembly, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The method also includes aligning an outer edge of the display monitor with an inner surface of the monitor frame, translating the display monitor to a seated position within the monitor frame, and rotating the monitor frame into an approximately vertical orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 10810826Abstract: A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190340868Abstract: A method of positioning a monitor frame using a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the monitor frame and seating a display monitor within the monitor frame includes rotating the monitor frame into an approximately horizontal orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism, where the counter-balanced hinging mechanism may include at least one arm linkage assembly, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The method also includes aligning an outer edge of the display monitor with an inner surface of the monitor frame, translating the display monitor to a seated position within the monitor frame, and rotating the monitor frame into an approximately vertical orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190340867Abstract: A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 10445973Abstract: A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190102971Abstract: A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 9458981Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept light emitted along the emission axis and an outer portion spaced from the emission axis, the inner and outer portions arranged such that the diffuser prevents transmission of more light in the region of the inner portion than in the region of the outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: John Shi Feng Hwang, Noel Voloh
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Publication number: 20150354778Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept light emitted along the emission axis and an outer portion spaced from the emission axis, the inner and outer portions arranged such that the diffuser prevents transmission of more light in the region of the inner portion than in the region of the outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: John Shi Feng Hwang, Noel Voloh
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Publication number: 20140112004Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept light emitted along the emission axis and an outer portion spaced from the emission axis, the inner and outer portions arranged such that the diffuser prevents transmission of more light in the region of the inner portion than in the region of the outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY LimitedInventors: John Shi Feng Hwang, Noel Voloh
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Publication number: 20130003391Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept light emitted along the emission axis and an outer portion spaced from the emission axis, the inner and outer portions arranged such that the diffuser prevents transmission of more light in the region of the inner portion than in the region of the outer portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY LimitedInventors: John Feng Shi Hwang, Noel Voloh
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Patent number: 8292451Abstract: A lighting apparatus for a gaming machine cabinet comprising: a spot light source which emits light relative to a central emission axis; and a translucent diffuser spaced from the spot light source, the diffuser comprising an inner portion located so as to intercept light emitted along the emission axis and an outer portion spaced from the emission axis, the inner and outer portions arranged such that the diffuser prevents transmission of more light in the region of the inner portion than in the region of the outer portion.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: John Shi Feng Hwang, Noel Voloh
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Patent number: D963048Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Noel Voloh, Bruce Urban
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Patent number: D1013045Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Noel Voloh, Bruce Urban