Patents by Inventor Tony Payne

Tony Payne 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: 20220009061
    Abstract: A pivoting head wrench apparatus for use in confined areas includes a handle having a handle top side, a handle bottom side, a handle first end, a handle second end, a handle front edge, and a handle back edge. A first wrench head is coupled to the handle. The first wrench head is pivotably coupled to the handle first end and is sized to a standard metric size. A second wrench head is coupled to the handle. The second wrench head is pivotably coupled to the handle second end and is sized to a standard SAE size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Mickey Rauch
  • Patent number: 6676511
    Abstract: An improved multiple payline gaming method and apparatus wherein a multiplicity of independently driven symbol carrying elements are arranged in a non-orthogonal and/or non-rectangular array and are combined with a plurality of individually selectable paylines intersecting various combination of the elements so as to give a game player various degrees of latitude in choosing potential outcomes available as a result of each gaming proposition. Means may also be provided for allowing selection of special payout opportunities based upon certain positional relationships between various ones of the elements and their displayed symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Silicon Gaming-Nevada
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Mark C. Nicely
  • Publication number: 20010036856
    Abstract: An improved multiple payline gaming method and apparatus wherein a multiplicity of independently driven symbol carrying elements are arranged in a non-orthogonal and/or non-rectangular array and are combined with a plurality of individually selectable paylines intersecting various combination of the elements so as to give a game player various degrees of latitude in choosing potential outcomes available as a result of each gaming proposition. Means may also be provided for allowing selection of special payout opportunities based upon certain positional relationships between various ones of the elements and their displayed symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Mark C. Nicely
  • Patent number: 6241607
    Abstract: An improved multiple payline gaming method and apparatus wherein a multiplicity of independently driven symbol carrying elements are arranged in a non-orthogonal and/or non-rectangular array and are combined with a plurality of individually selectable paylines intersecting various combination of the elements so as to give a game player various degrees of latitude in choosing potential outcomes available as a result of each gaming proposition. Means may also be provided for allowing selection of special payout opportunities based upon certain positional relationships between various ones of the elements and their displayed symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Assignee: Silicon Gaming-Nevada
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Mark C. Nicely
  • Patent number: 5858442
    Abstract: A protein crumble having fat-like properties is made by using a soy protein which is mixed with water and then chopped and blended. Specific amounts of isolate soy protein or soy protein concentrate are preferred. Any of a number of ingredients including animal derived proteins, carbohydrates, and gums may be added to produce a fat-like attribute without actually adding fat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Russ Egbert
  • Patent number: 5626899
    Abstract: A vegetable protein crumble for use as a meat extender to replace portions of lean and/or fat is made from one part soy protein isolate hydrated in about 3.5-5.0 parts water at ambient temperature and then chopped. A vegetable protein and/or complex carbohydrate is added to the resulting mixture, and again chopped. Then the resulting composition is cooled overnight before being chopped or ground into crumbles. By way of example, a use of the crumble is described as a meat extender in pepperoni.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Archer Daniels Midland Company
    Inventors: Tony Payne, Russ Egbert