Patents by Inventor David Haag

David Haag 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).

  • Publication number: 20250369499
    Abstract: The invention concerns a gravity compensation designed to compensate for the unbalance of a rotating element (1) pivoted on a support (4). The device comprises a compensating mobile (2) pivotally mounted on the support (4) and kinematically connected to the rotating element (1). The device also comprises an elastic return element (3), a first end of which is mounted directly on the compensation mobile (2), eccentrically, to exert on the compensation mobile a force whose intensity and lever arm vary as a function of the angular position of the rotating element. In an original way, a second end of the elastic return element (3) is mounted on the support (4) or on a second compensating mobile (2) pivotally mounted on the support (4) and kinematically connected to the rotating element (1), the characteristics of the device being chosen so that the resulting torque on the rotating element compensates, over a functional angular range, for the torque due to the unbalance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Precitrame Machines SA
    Inventors: David Haag, Pierre Goujon
  • Publication number: 20180027604
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a method and system for connecting a mobile device to multiple other devices, allowing an application to use a specific wireless channel from a list of more than one wireless channel, and performing methods where a mobile device connects simultaneously to multiple other devices. In some embodiments, a mobile device operates with multiple Wi-Fi (wireless communication) networking devices, IoT devices, or other Wi-Fi enabled devices, and has multiple hardware Wi-Fi channels available. Each channel can be assigned to an executable application on the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Publication number: 20180025583
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for funding a gaming machine from an external source. The gaming machine may include at least one wager accepting device configured to receive a first physical item associated with a monetary value to increase a credit balance at the gaming machine, and at least one promotion accepting device configured to receive a second physical item associated with promotional information. The method includes generating a gaming promotion associated with promotional information for direct redemption at the gaming machine where the promotional information comprising a promotional feature and tracking information. The method further includes receiving the second physical item that is associated with the gaming promotion via the at least one promotion accepting device, validating the gaming promotion at the gaming machine, activating the promotional feature via the processor, and reporting the tracking information associated with the gaming promotion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Patent number: 9824541
    Abstract: The player makes a wager to not only play the game but also to determine the total number of possible replacement cards that will be dealt. After dealing of the original cards, the player selects cards in the hand to hold and discard. The player is then dealt replacement cards and the number of cards dealt corresponds to the amount of the wager. If the player wagers more, then the player receives more cards, which in turn results in the player having more cards per card position. The player has the option of using any one of the one or more replacement cards dealt to each card position, to form a best hand from all the possible combinations of the cards such that replacement cards dealt to a particular card position can only be used in the card position to which the card was dealt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Patent number: 9412240
    Abstract: At a first point in time, a first game outcome is determined in association with a play of a first game, the determined first game outcome is displayed, any first game award associated with the determined first game outcome is displayed, and if a second game triggering event occurs in association with the play of the first game, a second game outcome is determined in association with a play of the second game, the determined second game outcome is displayed, and any second game award associated with the determined second game outcome is displayed. At a second, different point in time, independent of any occurrence of any second game triggering event, a second game outcome in association with a play of the second game is determined, the determined second game outcome is displayed, and c any second game award associated with the determined second game outcome is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Dwayne Nelson, David Haag, Steven Lemay
  • Publication number: 20160155302
    Abstract: The player makes a wager to not only play the game but also to determine the total number of possible replacement cards that will be dealt. After dealing of the original cards, the player selects cards in the hand to hold and discard. The player is then dealt replacement cards and the number of cards dealt corresponds to the amount of the wager. If the player wagers more, then the player receives more cards, which in turn results in the player having more cards per card position. The player has the option of using any one of the one or more replacement cards dealt to each card position, to form a best hand from all the possible combinations of the cards such that replacement cards dealt to a particular card position can only be used in the card position to which the card was dealt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Patent number: 9230406
    Abstract: The player makes a wager to not only play the game but also to determine the total number of possible replacement cards that will be dealt. After dealing of the original cards, the player selects cards in the hand to hold and discard. The player is then dealt replacement cards and the number of cards dealt corresponds to the amount of the wager. If the player wagers more, then the player receives more cards, which in turn results in the player having more cards per card position. The player has the option of using any one of the one or more replacement cards dealt to each card position, to form a best hand from all the possible combinations of the cards such that replacement cards dealt to a particular card position can only be used in the card position to which the card was dealt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Patent number: 8696441
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140073387
    Abstract: The player makes a wager to not only play the game but also to determine the total number of possible replacement cards that will be dealt. After dealing of the original cards, the player selects cards in the hand to hold and discard. The player is then dealt replacement cards and the number of cards dealt corresponds to the amount of the wager. If the player wagers more, then the player receives more cards, which in turn results in the player having more cards per card position. The player has the option of using any one of the one or more replacement cards dealt to each card position, to form a best hand from all the possible combinations of the cards such that replacement cards dealt to a particular card position can only be used in the card position to which the card was dealt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: David Haag
  • Publication number: 20140057697
    Abstract: At a first point in time, a first game outcome is determined in association with a play of a first game, the determined first game outcome is displayed, any first game award associated with the determined first game outcome is displayed, and if a second game triggering event occurs in association with the play of the first game, a second game outcome is determined in association with a play of the second game, the determined second game outcome is displayed, and any second game award associated with the determined second game outcome is displayed. At a second, different point in time, independent of any occurrence of any second game triggering event, a second game outcome in association with a play of the second game is determined, the determined second game outcome is displayed, and c any second game award associated with the determined second game outcome is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Dwayne NELSON, David HAAG, Steven LEMAY
  • Patent number: 8622800
    Abstract: A gaming method that includes causing a first video image to be generated, wherein the first video image represents a first game selected from the group of first games consisting of video poker, video blackjack, video slots, video keno and video bingo. The method further includes causing a second video image to be generated, wherein said second video image represents an instant bonus game. The method also includes providing said instant bonus game to a player without requiring play of said first game and evaluating a first outcome of said first game when said first game is selected by said player. The method also includes evaluating a second outcome of said instant bonus game when said instant bonus game is selected by said player and determining a first value payout associated with said first outcome of said first game when said first game is selected by said player, and determining a second value payout associated with said instant bonus game when said instant bonus game is selected by said player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Dwayne Nelson, David Haag, Steven LeMay
  • Publication number: 20130316790
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 8523658
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20130211424
    Abstract: The system comprises at least a support (5) to be attached to a patient by fixing means (4), said support having an outer thread (7), a first nut (9) with an inner thread (11) cooperating with said outer thread (7); and an anchor having a spherical bottom end (10) being placed between said support and said nut, a spherical head (15) said spherical bottom end and head being linked by a shaft, a second nut (16) having an inner thread (17) and intended to be screwed on an external device having a corresponding thread (31), such as a platform (20) or a surgical device (30), whereby the tightening of at least one of the nuts (9,16) on the support and/or on the external device allows to block the position of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicants: Universite de Lausanne, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
    Inventors: Jean Philippe Thiran, Claudio Pollo, Rémi Charrier, David Haag
  • Publication number: 20120309497
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 8246437
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 7413508
    Abstract: A gaming device and method having a selection award revealing bonus game, where during the primary game the player is awarded indicators. The gaming device reveals the values associated with selections in the bonus game, and the bonus game is initiated upon the player accumulating a predetermined combination of indicators. The player is allowed to pick the selections which the associated values have been previously revealed to the player and the gaming device provides awards associated with the picked selections to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Dwayne Nelson, David Haag
  • Publication number: 20070232377
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Patent number: 7229351
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson
  • Publication number: 20050277459
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method of playing a gaming device which includes a game having a plurality of presentations associated with outcomes or combinations in a game. Specifically, the each outcome or combination includes a default presentation and at least one of the outcomes includes one or more alternate presentations. The default and alternate presentations include probabilities of being selected by the processor. In a game, the processor predetermines the winning outcome or non-winning outcome to provide to the player and then selects one of the presentations associated with the determined outcome. The gaming device selects the presentation based on the probabilities of being selected associated with the presentations. The gaming device then provides any award associated with the determined combination to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: David Haag, Dwayne Nelson