Patents Examined by Julia Kasick
  • Gaming machine having note hopper/dispenser
    Patent number: 6264556
    Abstract: A gaming machine, such as for example a slot machine, including a bill validator to accept paper currency to obtain game play credits, and a note hopper for dispensing paper currency, bank notes or cash equivalent scrip as at least a portion of the payout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hikaru Izawa, Akiyoshi Isoi