Patents by Inventor David S. Schugar

David S. Schugar 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).

  • Wagering game that allows player to alter payouts based on equity position
    Patent number: 8317602
    Abstract: A wagering game that allows a player to adjust a positive expectation game situation to a lower expectation game situation. In return, the player can increase the paytable so that awards the player wins will be paid at a higher rate. Alternatively, the player can increase the paytable in exchange for a less favorable game state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: David S. Schugar, Jon Muskin