Patents by Inventor Dominic DeMarco

Dominic DeMarco 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: 11972657
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Patent number: 11816950
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ATI)
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Publication number: 20220383695
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines, each including a display and a controller. A first electronic gaming machine and a second electronic gaming machine are positioned adjacent to each other laterally. A first display associated with the first electronic gaming machine and a second display associated with the second electronic gaming machine are designed to line up horizontally. A controller associated with at least one of the first electronic gaming machine and the second electronic gaming machine is programmed to control the first display and the second display. The first display and the second display each display a game display area and a background area. The controller is programmed to: a) cause an image to be displayed on the first display; and b) generate and cause to be displayed an animation of the image moving from the first display to the second display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: 11430288
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines, each including a display and a controller. A first electronic gaming machine and a second electronic gaming machine are positioned adjacent to each other laterally. A first display associated with the first electronic gaming machine and a second display associated with the second electronic gaming machine are designed to line up horizontally. A controller associated with at least one of the first electronic gaming machine and the second electronic gaming machine is programmed to control the first display and the second display. The first display and the second display each display a game display area and a background area. The controller is programmed to: a) cause an image to be displayed on the first display; and b) generate and cause to be displayed an animation of the image moving from the first display to the second display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Daniel Harden
  • Publication number: 20220084355
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Publication number: 20220068082
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Patent number: 11238693
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Patent number: 11151834
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Publication number: 20210090383
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Publication number: 20210043035
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines, each including a display and a controller. A first electronic gaming machine and a second electronic gaming machine are positioned adjacent to each other laterally. A first display associated with the first electronic gaming machine and a second display associated with the second electronic gaming machine are designed to line up horizontally. A controller associated with at least one of the first electronic gaming machine and the second electronic gaming machine is programmed to control the first display and the second display. The first display and the second display each display a game display area and a background area. The controller is programmed to: a) cause an image to be displayed on the first display; and b) generate and cause to be displayed an animation of the image moving from the first display to the second display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Daniel Harden
  • Publication number: 20210019986
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Patent number: 10839639
    Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines, each including a display and a controller. A first electronic gaming machine and a second electronic gaming machine are positioned adjacent to each other laterally. A first display associated with the first electronic gaming machine and a second display associated with the second electronic gaming machine are designed to line up horizontally. A controller associated with at least one of the first electronic gaming machine and the second electronic gaming machine is programmed to control the first display and the second display. The first display and the second display each display a game display area and a background area. The controller is programmed to: a) cause an image to be displayed on the first display; and b) generate and cause to be displayed an animation of the image moving from the first display to the second display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D898128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, James Stair, William Lamb, Dominic DeMarco, Ariel Turgel, Dan Harden
  • Patent number: D917621
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Kaminkow, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Larry Pacey, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh
  • Patent number: D926259
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Dominic DeMarco
  • Patent number: D934953
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Joseph Kaminkow, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Larry Pacey, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh
  • Patent number: D978246
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Ariel Turgel, Daniel Harden, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Timothy Barbour, Ryan Priddy, William Lamb, Raquell Verri, Ryan Slaybaugh, James Vicain
  • Patent number: D990575
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Dominic DeMarco
  • Patent number: D999831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Bristol, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Dominic DeMarco, Joseph Kaminkow, Ariel Turgel, Elliot Ortiz, Mark Hearn, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D1019785
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Rena Schoonmaker, Dominic DeMarco, Timothy Barbour, Frank Rodriguez, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, Ariel Turgel, Carlos Terminel Iberri, Tatsuya Adachi, Masataka Kimura, Timothy Hession