Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Sahl

Daniel L. Sahl 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: 10087783
    Abstract: A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has: A) a game object body; B) the game object body containing an accelerometer microchip or a receiver in communication with a transmitter, power source and light-emitting elements within the game object body, light from the light-emitting body being visible outside the game object body; and C) the microchip closing an electronic circuit for a period of time less than 5 minutes after the game body is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sahl, Russel Brooke Dunn, Mark L. Yoseloff, Mark A. Litman
  • Patent number: 10058770
    Abstract: A system enables wagering method on random outcome events including Sic Bo. The system includes: a) two distinct sets of three dice in each set, one set being a set of three standard dice, and another set of special image dice with images on each face; b) a surface for moving and stopping the two distinct sets of three dice in each set; c) at least two wagering positions; d) three separate paytables, for the random outcome for the first set of dice. Second set of dice and combined two sets of dice; and e) wherein the first set of dice comprises standard six-faced dice and the second set of dice comprises a first die, a second die and a third die with each of the second set of dice having at least one face with a unique symbol that does not include numbers or art indicating 1 through six.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventors: Weng I. Chan, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Publication number: 20180010485
    Abstract: A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has: A) a game object body; B) the game object body containing an accelerometer microchip or a receiver in communication with a transmitter, power source and light-emitting elements within the game object body, light from the light-emitting body being visible outside the game object body; and C) the microchip closing an electronic circuit for a period of time less than 5 minutes after the game body is moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sahl, Russel Brooke Dunn, Mark L. Yoseloff, Mark A. Litman
  • Patent number: 9754452
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a bonus event on an electronic video gaming machine having touchscreen sensitivity on a video display in communication with a processor. The method includes: a) triggering a bonus event; b) providing and displaying at least one wild card symbol in a fixed position in columns and rows used to determine a bonus outcome; c) the processor generates a first random symbol for use in the bonus game which is displayed on the video gaming machine; d) the touch screen is activated so that a final position for the first random symbol is selectable by touchscreen activity; e) the processor filling the unfilled frames with random symbols; and f) the processor resolving a bonus outcome of the bonus outcome according to paylines within the columns and rows used to determine the bonus outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah Anne St. John, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Patent number: 9720649
    Abstract: A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has: A) a game object body; B) the game object body containing an accelerometer microchip or a receiver in communication with a transmitter, power source and light-emitting elements within the game object body, light from the light-emitting body being visible outside the game object body; and C) the microchip closing an electronic circuit for a period of time less than 5 minutes after the game body is moved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sahl, Russell Brooke Dunn, Mark L. Yoseloff, Mark A. Litman
  • Publication number: 20170169665
    Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a bonus event on an electronic video gaming machine having touchscreen sensitivity on a video display in communication with a processor. The method includes: a) triggering a bonus event; b) providing and displaying at least one wild card symbol in a fixed position in columns and rows used to determine a bonus outcome; c) the processor generates a first random symbol for use in the bonus game which is displayed on the video gaming machine; d) the touch screen is activated so that a final position for the first random symbol is selectable by touchscreen activity; e) the processor filling the unfilled frames with random symbols; and f) the processor resolving a bonus outcome of the bonus outcome according to paylines within the columns and rows used to determine the bonus outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah Anne St. John, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Patent number: 9669289
    Abstract: A faster version of a playing card wagering game similar to baccarat includes, after a wager has been placed on at least one of a player hand winning outcome, a banker hand winning outcome or a tie, dealing exactly one or two cards to a player hand position and an initial single card to a dealer hand position. With two cards to the player position, the banker must receive a mandatory second playing card if the first banker card is a zero value card. With one card to the player position, a higher natural 8 or 9 hand wins. In all other circumstances, a third card is dealt to the lower count hand, and then a resulting higher count hand wins and a tie loses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Dongsun Lee, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Publication number: 20160236074
    Abstract: A system for enabling wagering on random outcome events including Sic Bo. There are: a) two distinct sets of three dice in each set; b) a surface for moving and stopping the two distinct sets of three dice in each set; c) at least two wagering positions; d) three separate paytables, for the random outcome for the first set of dice. Second set of dice and combined two sets of dice; and e) wherein the first set of dice comprises standard six-faced dice and the second set of dice comprises a first die, a second die and a third die with each of the second set of dice having at least one face with a unique symbol that does not include numbers or art indicating 1 through six.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Weng I. Chan, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Publication number: 20160166915
    Abstract: A faster version of a playing card wagering game similar to baccarat includes, after a wager has been placed on at least one of a player hand winning outcome, a banker hand winning outcome or a tie, dealing exactly one or two cards to a player hand position and an initial single card to a dealer hand position. With two cards to the player position, the banker must receive a mandatory second playing card if the first banker card is a zero value card. With one card to the player position, a higher natural 8 or 9 hand wins. In all other circumstances, a third card is dealt to the lower count hand, and then a resulting higher count hand wins and a tie loses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Dongsun Lee, Daniel L. Sahl
  • Publication number: 20160144270
    Abstract: A wager on a card game is wagered against point count totals and odds-even relationships in playing cards at a dealer position against point count totals and odds-even relationships in a dealer hand. Three cards are available at a player position and a dealer position. Initial and final odd or even point counts according to a standard blackjack affect game outcomes and steps or baccarat outcomes and effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel L. Sahl
  • Publication number: 20160129341
    Abstract: A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has: A) a game object body; B) the game object body containing an accelerometer microchip or a receiver in communication with a transmitter, power source and light-emitting elements within the game object body, light from the light-emitting body being visible outside the game object body; and C) the microchip closing an electronic circuit for a period of time less than 5 minutes after the game body is moved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel L. Sahl, Russell Brooke Dunn, Mark L. Yoseloff, Mark A. Litman