Patents by Inventor Adam J. Voracek

Adam J. Voracek 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).

  • Protecting wagering game machines from electrostatic discharge
    Patent number: 8821299
    Abstract: Techniques for protecting wagering game machines from electrostatic discharge are described herein. In some embodiment, a wagering game machine includes a wagering game controller configured to present wagering games upon which monetary value can be wagered. The wagering game machine can also include a button panel that includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) connected to an electrical ground and a second PCB connected to the first PCB by a conductive connector. The button panel can also include a display device connected to the second PCB, an actuator connected to the second PCB, a cap in contact with the actuator, wherein the display device is visible through the cap, and a bezel to retain the cap, where the bezel is coupled to a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Blair, Timothy J. Durham, Jeremy K. Gill, James M. Rasmussen, Francisco D. Salmeron, Adam J. Voracek
  • PROTECTING WAGERING GAME MACHINES FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE
    Publication number: 20100099501
    Abstract: Techniques for protecting wagering game machines from electrostatic discharge are described herein. In some embodiment, a wagering game machine includes a wagering game controller configured to present wagering games upon which monetary value can be wagered. The wagering game machine can also include a button panel that includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) connected to an electrical ground and a second PCB connected to the first PCB by a conductive connector. The button panel can also include a display device connected to the second PCB, an actuator connected to the second PCB, a cap in contact with the actuator, wherein the display device is visible through the cap, and a bezel to retain the cap, where the bezel is coupled to a panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce H. Blair, Timothy J. Durham, Jeremy K. Gill, James M. Rasmussen, Francisco D. Salmeron, Adam J. Voracek