Patents by Inventor David J. Link

David J. Link 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).

  • Gaming machine having auxiliary lighting feature
    Patent number: 8235813
    Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a pendant lighting assembly coupled to the gaming machine cabinet. The pendant lighting assembly includes a light source mounted to the gaming machine cabinet and at least one light conduit mounted to the gaming machine cabinet. The at least one light conduit is adjustable to direct and redirect light from the light source to one or more locations external to the gaming machine cabinet. The color and/or timing of the light directed at each location may be synchronized with events occurring in the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Cornell, Thomas M. Kopera, David J. Link
  • Gaming machine having auxiliary lighting feature
    Publication number: 20080039213
    Abstract: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a pendant lighting assembly coupled to the gaming machine cabinet. The pendant lighting assembly includes a light source mounted to the gaming machine cabinet and at least one light conduit mounted to the gaming machine cabinet. The at least one light conduit is adjustable to direct and redirect light from the light source to one or more locations external to the gaming machine cabinet. The color and/or timing of the light directed at each location may be synchronized with events occurring in the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley D. Cornell, Thomas M. Kopera, David J. Link