Patents by Inventor Andrew George Novotak, Jr.

Andrew George Novotak, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 10249129
    Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
  • Publication number: 20150141132
    Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. WELLS, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
  • Patent number: 8968086
    Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
  • Patent number: 8814706
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
  • Publication number: 20140031119
    Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Leap Forward Gaming
    Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
  • Publication number: 20140031125
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Leap Forward Gaming
    Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
  • Patent number: 8249835
    Abstract: An integrated computing device (tool) and method is disclosed, for creating a casino gaming floor layout, analyzing the layout from the simulated point of view of a patron within the floor, and assessing the performance of the layout in real time or with historical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Moore, III, Daniel G. Carlson, Brian V. Gress, William C. Little, Javier A. Saenz, Andrew George Novotak, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120040756
    Abstract: An integrated computing device (tool) and method is disclosed, for creating a casino gaming floor layout, analyzing the layout from the simulated point of view of a patron within the floor, and assessing the performance of the layout in real time or with historical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Moore, III, Daniel G. Carlson, Brian V. Gress, William C. Little, Javier A. Saenz, Andrew George Novotak, JR.
  • Patent number: 8073657
    Abstract: An integrated computing device (tool) and method for creating a floor layout, analyzing the layout from the simulated point of view of a patron within the floor, and assessing the performance of a layout in real time or with historical data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Moore, III, Daniel G. Carlson, Brian V. Gress, William C. Little, Javier A. Saenz, Andrew George Novotak, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100228526
    Abstract: An integrated computing device (tool) and method for creating a floor layout, analyzing the layout from the simulated point of view of a patron within the floor, and assessing the performance of a layout in real time or with historical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. MOORE, III, Daniel G. CARLSON, Brian V. GRESS, William C. LITTLE, Javier A. SAENZ, Andrew George NOVOTAK, JR.