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).

  • Publication number: 20170316642
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9754455
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9619964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20160307396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9378622
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20160019760
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9147318
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: ROYAL SUITE BLACKJACK, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9111419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: ROYAL SUITE BLACKJACK, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20150170456
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9053611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 9022848
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Royal Suite Blackjack, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20150024823
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20150024822
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20150024821
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20150024820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 8932130
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Tipping Point Group, LLC
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Patent number: 8834253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20140243078
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20140135090
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventor: Elia Rocco Tarantino
  • Publication number: 20140106843
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph W. Cole, Elia Rocco Tarantino