Patents Represented by Attorney Sullivan & Worcester LLC
  • Patent number: 8272939
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for providing a bonus round responsive to a bonus trigger in a wagering game. The method includes providing at least one bonus spin. The method includes awarding a prize associated with a bonus spin result. The method includes, responsive to a termination trigger occurring, awarding a termination bonus and terminating the bonus round.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Spielo Manufacturing ULC
    Inventor: Francois Romeo Leger
  • Patent number: 8220454
    Abstract: An airway device (10) comprising an airway tube (14) and a laryngeal mask (12). The mask has an inflatable cuff (36) which has a tip (38) for insertion, in use, into a patient's oesophagus. The mask further includes a guide member (42) projecting from the tip of the cuff. The guide member carries an inflatable balloon (60) for blocking the patient's oesophagus during use. The guide member helps to position the mask correctly and reduces the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: James Murray
  • Patent number: 8220798
    Abstract: A game ticket is disclosed. The game ticket includes a first and second indicia concealed by a removable opaque covering and indicating visually whether the game ticket is a winning ticket. The first indicia is located with a game play area. The second indicia includes a first player key located within the game player area and a second player key located in a customer key area, wherein whether the game ticket is a winning ticket is determinable upon a comparison of the first and second player keys. A method and apparatus for using the game ticket is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: GTECH Rhode Island Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Finnochio