Patents by Inventor Eric Harrelson

Eric Harrelson 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).

  • Player selection game with accumulated symbol display
    Patent number: 9564001
    Abstract: A player selection game feature includes picking hidden selections to accumulate matching symbols and win a prize. Symbol accumulation areas are displayed along with the symbol location field from which player selections are made. These symbol accumulation areas help the player track the game symbols which have been selected. As a prize bump bonus symbols may be included in the player selection game to increase the value of all available prizes in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson
  • Player Selection Game With Accumulated Symbol Display
    Publication number: 20140256405
    Abstract: A player selection game feature includes picking hidden selections to accumulate matching symbols and win a prize. Symbol accumulation areas are displayed along with the symbol location field from which player selections are made. These symbol accumulation areas help the player track the game symbols which have been selected. As a prize bump bonus symbols may be included in the player selection game to increase the value of all available prizes in the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson
  • Slot machine game with alternating wild symbol
    Patent number: 8734222
    Abstract: A modified pick selection bonus game feature is provided including picking hidden selections to accumulate matching symbols and win a prize. The game includes improved features such as a prize bump bonus symbols to increase the value of all available bonus prizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson
  • Slot machine game with alternating wild symbol
    Patent number: 8602867
    Abstract: A game is provided including an alternating wild symbol feature, known in a preferred embodiment as the “Flip'n Wild.” The feature preferably occurs during the reel spin of a base game play, the wild symbols are placed before the reels stop. The Flip'n Wild symbol moves right or left and up or down across the reels. As it moves, it alternates/flips from a “flip” side to a “wild” side. In every reel position that “wild” lands, a wild is left in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson
  • SLOT MACHINE GAME WITH ALTERNATING WILD SYMBOL
    Publication number: 20130035151
    Abstract: A modified pick selection bonus game feature is provided including picking hidden selections to accumulate matching symbols and win a prize. The game includes improved features such as a prize bump bonus symbols to increase the value of all available bonus prizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Multimedia Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson
  • SLOT MACHINE GAME WITH ALTERNATING WILD SYMBOL
    Publication number: 20130035150
    Abstract: A game is provided including an alternating wild symbol feature, known in a preferred embodiment as the “Flip'n Wild.” The feature preferably occurs during the reel spin of a base game play, the wild symbols are placed before the reels stop. The Flip'n Wild symbol moves right or left and up or down across the reels. As it moves, it alternates/flips from a “flip” side to a “wild” side. In every reel position that “wild” lands, a wild is left in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Clint Owen, Eric Harrelson