Patents by Inventor Scott Friesen

Scott Friesen 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).

  • Publication number: 20060211486
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each other. The values typically have different corresponding forms of payout, such as cash or merchandise credits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jay WALKER, James JORASCH, Scott FRIESEN, Stephen TULLEY, Geoffrey GELMAN, Dean ALDERUCCI
  • Publication number: 20060211487
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each other. The values typically have different corresponding forms of payout, such as cash or merchandise credits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Scott Friesen, Stephen Tulley, Geoffrey Gelman, Dean Alderucci
  • Publication number: 20060211476
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer may be provided once it is determined that a condition of a gaming device satisfies a predetermined criterion. The benefit defined by the offer may be provided to the player and/or to one or more associated persons designated by the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Stephen Tulley, Scott Friesen, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Fincham
  • Publication number: 20060211475
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer may be provided once it is determined that a condition of a gaming device satisfies a predetermined criterion. The benefit defined by the offer may be provided to the player and/or to one or more associated persons designated by the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Stephen Tulley, Scott Friesen, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Fincham
  • Publication number: 20060211477
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer may be provided once it is determined that a condition of a gaming device satisfies a predetermined criterion. The benefit defined by the offer may be provided to the player and/or to one or more associated persons designated by the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Stephen Tulley, Scott Friesen, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Fincham
  • Publication number: 20060142078
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present invention an offer is presented to a player (e.g., at a gaming device or a table game in a casino). The offer defines a benefit to be provided in exchange for the player's commitment to an obligation defined by the offer. The offer may be provided once it is determined that a condition of a gaming device satisfies a predetermined criterion. The benefit defined by the offer may be provided to the player and/or to one or more associated persons designated by the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Stephen Tulley, Scott Friesen, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Fincham