Patents by Inventor Robert J. Parente

Robert J. Parente 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).

  • Configurable gaming device with player selectable award profile
    Patent number: 8029355
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring a gaming device that provides a player selectable award profile. The award profile is further selectable by the player with respect to a payout scheme, a bonusing option or both. A player may select a preferred bonusing option form a group of available bonusing options prior to commencing play of the gaming device. A gaming device is provided that offers the player a choice of several bonusing options from a single source gaming device. Additionally, the player may also select a modified payout scheme that suits the player's preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventor: Robert J. Parente
  • Configurable gaming device with player selectable award profile
    Publication number: 20080146321
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for configuring a gaming device that provides a player selectable award profile. The award profile is further selectable by the player with respect to a payout scheme, a bonusing option or both. A player may select a preferred bonusing option form a group of available bonusing options prior to commencing play of the gaming device. A gaming device is provided that offers the player a choice of several bonusing options from a single source gaming device. Additionally, the player may also select a modified payout scheme that suits the player's preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Robert J. Parente