Patents by Inventor Damien Burczyk
Damien Burczyk 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).
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Publication number: 20230316867Abstract: A gaming method including conducting a first game at a first gaming device for a first player; conducting a second game at a second gaming device for a second player; modifying play of the first game based on play of the second game; and modifying play of the second game based on play of the first game.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Chi We Chim, Damien Burczyk, Yanis Tsombanidis
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Patent number: 11694518Abstract: A gaming method including conducting a first game at a first gaming device for a first player; conducting a second game at a second gaming device for a second player; modifying play of the first game based on play of the second game; and modifying play of the second game based on play of the first game.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Chi We Chim, Damien Burczyk, Yanis Tsombanidis
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Patent number: 11538310Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise advancements to electronic gaming machines. In particular embodiments, when a bonus feature is activated and, as part of the bonus feature, a sub-feature is selected from among multiple available sub-features. The bonus feature can include one or more sub-features that trigger a further secondary RNG selection. For example, the one or more sub-features can include one or more of (a) a credit awarding secondary feature in which a secondary RNG is applied to select the amount of credits; (b) a free-spin secondary feature in which one or more free games can be awarded; and/or (c) a reel-spin feature in which an enhanced reward scheme is applied. In further embodiments, the reel-spin feature can further include a random selection of a threshold that ensures the player the threshold amount until it is exceeded by the game mechanics.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Bradley Hendricks, Thomas Tuomey, Gary Penacho, Damien Burczyk, Allon Englman
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Patent number: 11475731Abstract: An interactive electronic reel gaming machine that includes a special region is disclosed. A game controller is configured to provide a reel with a particular arrangement of display positions, where each display position includes a separately controlled individual reel. Following receipt of a user input, one or more of the individual reels are spun and stopped, displaying symbols (e.g., corresponding to playing cards, pictures, credit values, etc.) in one or more of the display positions. The game controller is configured to apply a multiplier to symbols displayed in the special region. Pay awards are made when clusters of two or more like symbols are located in adjacent display positions. The pay award is increased if one or more symbols of the cluster is located in a display position corresponding to the special region. The symbol display positions are configured in a geometric shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Damien Burczyk, Adam Pippin
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Publication number: 20220092919Abstract: Innovations in user interface (“UI”) features of an electronic gaming device, and in features of backend processing to implement the UI features, are presented. For example, control logic selects active reels, which include side reels and main reels. Compared to the main reels, the side reels typically include symbols of greater interest to a user. The control logic also selects a subset of the active reels. The control logic spins at least some of the active reels on a display screen of the device. The control logic shifts some active reels into a reel area while shifting other active reels out of the reel area, before stopping at the subset of the active reels. Reel shifting can increase game volatility while maintaining a designated level of return to player. At the same time, by selecting side reels and reels within the reel area when shifting stops, outcomes can satisfy regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Joseph Masinter, Amy Bruderer, Andrew Harrington
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Publication number: 20220051526Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise advancements to electronic gaming machines. In particular embodiments, when a bonus feature is activated and, as part of the bonus feature, a sub-feature is selected from among multiple available sub-features. The bonus feature can include one or more sub-features that trigger a further secondary RNG selection. For example, the one or more sub-features can include one or more of (a) a credit awarding secondary feature in which a secondary RNG is applied to select the amount of credits; (b) a free-spin secondary feature in which one or more free games can be awarded; and/or (c) a reel-spin feature in which an enhanced reward scheme is applied. In further embodiments, the reel-spin feature can further include a random selection of a threshold that ensures the player the threshold amount until it is exceeded by the game mechanics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley Hendricks, Thomas Tuomey, Gary Penacho, Damien Burczyk, Allon Englman
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Patent number: 11217060Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming machine, methods of gaming systems. In particular, a gaming machine which provides a spinning reel game of chance is provided. Certain symbols are controlled to expand to cover other symbols of virtual spinning reels, in order to provide the player with a dynamic visual game appearance.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley John Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Todd Jeremy Hritz
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Patent number: 11205318Abstract: Innovations in user interface (“UI”) features of an electronic gaming device, and in features of backend processing to implement the UI features, are presented. For example, control logic selects active reels, which include side reels and main reels. Compared to the main reels, the side reels typically include symbols of greater interest to a user. The control logic also selects a subset of the active reels. The control logic spins at least some of the active reels on a display screen of the device. The control logic shifts some active reels into a reel area while shifting other active reels out of the reel area, before stopping at the subset of the active reels. Reel shifting can increase game volatility while maintaining a designated level of return to player. At the same time, by selecting side reels and reels within the reel area when shifting stops, outcomes can satisfy regulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Joseph Masinter, Amy Bruderer, Andrew Harrington
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Patent number: 11107326Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise advancements to electronic gaming machines. In particular embodiments, when a bonus feature is activated and, as part of the bonus feature, a sub-feature is selected from among multiple available sub-features. The bonus feature can include one or more sub-features that trigger a further secondary RNG selection. For example, the one or more sub-features can include one or more of (a) a credit awarding secondary feature in which a secondary RNG is applied to select the amount of credits; (b) a free-spin secondary feature in which one or more free games can be awarded; and/or (c) a reel-spin feature in which an enhanced reward scheme is applied. In further embodiments, the reel-spin feature can further include a random selection of a threshold that ensures the player the threshold amount until it is exceeded by the game mechanics.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bradley Hendricks, Thomas Tuomey, Gary Penacho, Damien Burczyk, Allon Englman
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Publication number: 20210134123Abstract: A gaming method including conducting a first game at a first gaming device for a first player; conducting a second game at a second gaming device for a second player; modifying play of the first game based on play of the second game; and modifying play of the second game based on play of the first game.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Chi We Chim, Damien Burczyk, Yanis Tsombanidis
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Publication number: 20210035403Abstract: An interactive electronic reel gaming machine that includes a special region is disclosed. A game controller is configured to provide a reel with a particular arrangement of display positions, where each display position includes a separately controlled individual reel. Following receipt of a user input, one or more of the individual reels are spun and stopped, displaying symbols (e.g., corresponding to playing cards, pictures, credit values, etc.) in one or more of the display positions. The game controller is configured to apply a multiplier to symbols displayed in the special region. Pay awards are made when clusters of two or more like symbols are located in adjacent display positions. The pay award is increased if one or more symbols of the cluster is located in a display position corresponding to the special region. The symbol display positions are configured in a geometric shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Damien Burczyk, Adam Pippin
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Patent number: 10909812Abstract: A gaming method including conducting a first game at a first gaming device for a first player; conducting a second game at a second gaming device for a second player; modifying play of the first game based on play of the second game; and modifying play of the second game based on play of the first game.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventors: Chi We Chim, Damien Burczyk, Yanis Tsombanidis
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Patent number: 10810828Abstract: An interactive electronic reel gaming machine that includes a special region is disclosed. A game controller is configured to provide a reel with a particular arrangement of display positions, where each display position includes a separately controlled individual reel. Following receipt of a user input, one or more of the individual reels are spun and stopped, displaying symbols (e.g., corresponding to playing cards, pictures, credit values, etc.) in one or more of the display positions. The game controller is configured to apply a multiplier to symbols displayed in the special region. Pay awards are made when clusters of two or more like symbols are located in adjacent display positions. The pay award is increased if one or more symbols of the cluster is located in a display position corresponding to the special region. The symbol display positions are configured in a geometric shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Christopher Reynolds, Damien Burczyk, Adam Pippin
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Publication number: 20200118382Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming machine, methods of gaming systems. In particular, a gaming machine which provides a spinning reel game of chance is provided. Certain symbols are controlled to expand to cover other symbols of virtual spinning reels, in order to provide the player with a dynamic visual game appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Bradley John Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Todd Jeremy Hritz
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Publication number: 20200098227Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise advancements to electronic gaming machines. In particular embodiments, when a bonus feature is activated and, as part of the bonus feature, a sub-feature is selected from among multiple available sub-features. The bonus feature can include one or more sub-features that trigger a further secondary RNG selection. For example, the one or more sub-features can include one or more of (a) a credit awarding secondary feature in which a secondary RNG is applied to select the amount of credits; (b) a free-spin secondary feature in which one or more free games can be awarded; and/or (c) a reel-spin feature in which an enhanced reward scheme is applied. In further embodiments, the reel-spin feature can further include a random selection of a threshold that ensures the player the threshold amount until it is exceeded by the game mechanics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley Hendricks, Thomas Tuomey, Gary Penacho, Damien Burczyk, Allon Englman
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Publication number: 20200098221Abstract: Innovations in user interface (“UI”) features of an electronic gaming device, and in features of backend processing to implement the UI features, are presented. For example, control logic selects active reels, which include side reels and main reels. Compared to the main reels, the side reels typically include symbols of greater interest to a user. The control logic also selects a subset of the active reels. The control logic spins at least some of the active reels on a display screen of the device. The control logic shifts some active reels into a reel area while shifting other active reels out of the reel area, before stopping at the subset of the active reels. Reel shifting can increase game volatility while maintaining a designated level of return to player. At the same time, by selecting side reels and reels within the reel area when shifting stops, outcomes can satisfy regulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Bradley Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Joseph Masinter, Amy Bruderer, Andrew Harrington
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Patent number: 10529172Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming machine, methods of gaming systems. In particular, a gaming machine which provides a spinning reel game of chance is provided. Certain symbols are controlled to expand to cover other symbols of virtual spinning reels, in order to provide the player with a dynamic visual game appearance.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Bradley John Hendricks, Damien Burczyk, Todd Jeremy Hritz
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Publication number: 20190180568Abstract: A gaming method including conducting a first game at a first gaming device for a first player; conducting a second game at a second gaming device for a second player; modifying play of the first game based on play of the second game; and modifying play of the second game based on play of the first game.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Chi We Chim, Damien Burczyk, Yanis Tsombanidis
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Patent number: D902941Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Inventors: Damien Burczyk, Christopher Reynolds
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Patent number: D1003907Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Damien Burczyk, Christopher Reynolds