Patents by Inventor Chris W. Chudek

Chris W. Chudek 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).

  • System, apparatus and methods for improved transmissivity of LCD panel
    Patent number: 8502936
    Abstract: A gaming system includes a first display configured to display the random outcome of the wagering game, and a second display disposed to overlay at least a portion of the first display. The second display includes a transmissive liquid crystal display defining a transmissive window behind which a corresponding portion of the first display is positioned. The liquid crystal display further includes a polarizing film having a plurality of patterned features generally aligned with the transmissive window. The polarizing film is at least partially removed in the area of the patterned features to enhance transmissivity of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Rasmussen, Chris W. Chudek, Paul M. Lesley
  • SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED TRANSMISSIVITY OF LCD PANEL
    Publication number: 20100081502
    Abstract: A gaming system includes a first display configured to display the random outcome of the wagering game, and a second display disposed to overlay at least a portion of the first display. The second display includes a transmissive liquid crystal display defining a transmissive window behind which a corresponding portion of the first display is positioned. The liquid crystal display further includes a polarizing film having a plurality of patterned features generally aligned with the transmissive window. The polarizing film is at least partially removed in the area of the patterned features to enhance transmissivity of the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: JAMES M. RASMUSSEN, Chris W. Chudek, Paul M. Lesley