Patents by Inventor David Pokorny

David Pokorny 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: 10373435
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20180082531
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9830777
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20170011596
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9454875
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20160027257
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9153098
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140274351
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SHFL entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8740692
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution progressive jackpots are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to a progressive jackpot meter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: SHFL Entertainment, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080287185
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution progressive jackpots are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to the progressive jackpot meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20080113783
    Abstract: A networked casino game rules violation alert system that captures game data from numerous game security systems/devices in real time, integrates the data, and compiles the integrated data. The system interprets the compiled data, associates the interpreted data with game rules, analyzes and compares the data to determine if there have been invalid actions (i.e., cheating by the player and/or dealer), detects any game anomalies, categorizes the anomalies, generates alerts based on the anomalies and the priority assigned to the anomaly, and dispatches alerts to various systems and alert mechanisms linked to the network. The system can also be used to collect game statistics, per player and dealer, and can determine and respond to historical anomalies as deemed appropriate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Zbigniew Czyzewski, David Pokorny
  • Publication number: 20080111300
    Abstract: Card shoes, systems and methods for determining a dealer's hand status are disclosed. An image of a last dispensed card captured by an image sensor in a card shoe is analyzed. A value of the card is determined by evaluating the image. A dealer's hand status is indicated on a notification element. In another method, the beginning of a round and a number of cards dealt is determined. A dealer's hand value is determined by determining a value of the last card dealt in the round and a value of a first dealer card dealt in the hand. Determining card values is performed by analyzing an image of the cards captured by an image sensor in a card shoe. Finally, the method includes notification of the dealer's hand status.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Zbigniew Czyzewski, Nancy R. Snow, Richard A. Radcliffe, David Pokorny
  • Publication number: 20070238502
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus to collect data from a casino table game of baccarat for wagering pattern analysis. The data includes at least player identification (e.g., player position and/or individual player complete identification), game event history (e.g., Dealer and Player hand statistics and wins on each hand; and hand values; and first card dealt values), and wagering history associated with the identified player (e.g., how much was wagered on each hand). The data is at least temporarily stored and an analysis of the betting patterns is made based on whether the patterns may indicate wagering variance based upon apparent knowledge or correlating to coincidence of valued first cards dealt from the baccarat shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventors: David Pokorny, Oliver Schubert