Patents by Inventor Elia Rocco Tarantino
Elia Rocco Tarantino 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).
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Publication number: 20170316642Abstract: A gaming system comprises gaming machines which are configured to generate gaming information and present games, such as primary games, to players, and game boards which also generate gaming information for use in presenting games, such as secondary games, to players. The game boards may be used to present the secondary games to players via player presentation devices such as a player's mobile phone, tablet, PDA, computer or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9754455Abstract: Blackjack and baccarat games have a multi-hand feature in which one or more cards, such as an Ace or a 10 count card in blackjack or a zero, 8 or 9 count card in baccarat, may be duplicated or re-used from a first hand in additional hands. The card(s) may be duplicated or re-used based upon input or selection by the player or automatically. Games of the invention may also include a bonus event where if one or more bonus elements are achieved, a bonus period is initiated and a bonus award is awarded if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional games during the bonus period. The games may be presented in video form, such as at a gaming machine, or using physical cards, such as at a gaming table.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9619964Abstract: A gaming system comprises gaming machines which are configured to generate gaming information and present games, such as primary games, to players, and game boards which also generate gaming information for use in presenting games, such as secondary games, to players. The game boards may be used to present the secondary games to players via player presentation devices such as a player's mobile phone, tablet, PDA, computer or the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20160307396Abstract: A gaming system comprises gaming machines which are configured to generate gaming information and present games, such as primary games, to players, and game boards which also generate gaming information for use in presenting games, such as secondary games, to players. The game boards may be used to present the secondary games to players via player presentation devices such as a player's mobile phone, tablet, PDA, computer or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9378622Abstract: Gaming machines or devices utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs are each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as a casino gaming machine or a game board devices accessed via a remote presentation device such as a phone or computer. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20160019760Abstract: Blackjack and baccarat games have a multi-hand feature in which one or more cards, such as an Ace or a 10 count card in blackjack or a zero, 8 or 9 count card in baccarat, may be duplicated or re-used from a first hand in additional hands. The card(s) may be duplicated or re-used based upon input or selection by the player or automatically. Games of the invention may also include a bonus event where if one or more bonus elements are achieved, a bonus period is initiated and a bonus award is awarded if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional games during the bonus period. The games may be presented in video form, such as at a gaming machine, or using physical cards, such as at a gaming table.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9147318Abstract: A Blackjack game has a multi-hand feature in which a player may re-use one or more cards from a first hand in additional hands. A Blackjack game may also include a bonus event. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: ROYAL SUITE BLACKJACK, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9111419Abstract: A bonus event for Blackjack card games is provided. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: ROYAL SUITE BLACKJACK, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20150170456Abstract: Gaming machines or devices utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs are each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as a casino gaming machine or a game board devices accessed via a remote presentation device such as a phone or computer. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9053611Abstract: A bonus event for Blackjack card games is provided. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 9022848Abstract: A Blackjack game has a multi-hand feature in which a player may re-use one or more cards from a first hand in additional hands. A Blackjack game may also include a bonus event. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20150024822Abstract: A Blackjack game has a multi-hand feature in which a player may re-use one or more cards from a first hand in additional hands. A Blackjack game may also include a bonus event. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20150024821Abstract: A bonus event for Blackjack card games is provided. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20150024820Abstract: A bonus event for Blackjack card games is provided. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20150024823Abstract: A Blackjack game has a multi-hand feature in which a player may re-use one or more cards from a first hand in additional hands. A Blackjack game may also include a bonus event. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 8932130Abstract: Gaming machines or devices utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs are each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as a casino gaming machine or a game board devices accessed via a remote presentation device such as a phone or computer. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLCInventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Patent number: 8834253Abstract: Gaming machines utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs is each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as games presented by casino gaming machines or via remote or mobile devices. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20140243078Abstract: In a gaming system players are assigned individual gaming devices comprising electronic game boards. Players access their assigned gaming device via a gateway from a remote presentation device such as a player's computer. The gateway confirms the identity of each player so that a player may only access their assigned and dedicated gaming device. A player may link to a game server via their dedicated gaming device, such as to play an on-line poker game. Additional aspects of the invention comprise methods of preventing player collusion in on-line wagering games.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20140135090Abstract: A game and gaming machine includes a randomly initiated bonus event. Upon triggering of the bonus event the player selects at least one designated bonus outcome. If the player receives the bonus winning outcome as a result of the play of a game while the bonus event is active, the player is awarded a bonus award. The bonus event may be active during one or more games after it is triggered. In one embodiment, the bonus award comprises a multiplier of a base pay table award for the bonus winning event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
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Publication number: 20140106843Abstract: A game and gaming apparatus include a main game and a bonus game. A player is entitled to participate in the bonus game without an additional wager beyond that required to play the main game. Winning outcomes of the main game determine the indicia used to play the bonus game. In one embodiment upon a winning outcome of the main game, an indicia, such as an image of a winning amount, is transferred to the bonus game. In another embodiment, the bonus event includes categories associated with winning outcomes of the main game, the categories activated based upon wins of the main game. In one embodiment, the main game is a game of video poker. Winning hands are associated with or activate positions of the bonus game. Play of the bonus game comprises selection of at least one of the indicia or positions/categories which have been activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: IGTInventors: Joseph W. Cole, Elia Rocco Tarantino