Patents by Inventor Eric P. Winston
Eric P. Winston 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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Patent number: 12340652Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2024Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 12243375Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2024Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Publication number: 20240185670Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Publication number: 20240185669Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2024Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 11954963Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may be used to present a base game when in a first configuration. In response to a trigger event, the movable display(s) may reveal a game feature presentation device, such as a stationary display or a set of mechanical reels, which was hidden when the one or more movable displays were in the first configuration. The underlying game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, the movable display(s) may be hidden (e.g., inside the EGM) when in a first configuration, during which time a fixed display portion may be presenting a base game. The movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Patent number: 11935355Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Patent number: 11928916Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd.Inventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 11790723Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include dynamic displays in which one or more first display panels are arranged around an opening to provide a display frame, and a plurality of second display panels, each part of a different movable display unit, are arranged within the opening. A plurality of linear drive mechanisms may be configured to cause the movable display units to translate inward and outward relative to the display frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric F. Taylor, Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel, Steven M. Santisi
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Publication number: 20230245521Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may be used to present a base game when in a first configuration. In response to a trigger event, the movable display(s) may reveal a game feature presentation device, such as a stationary display or a set of mechanical reels, which was hidden when the one or more movable displays were in the first configuration. The underlying game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, the movable display(s) may be hidden (e.g., inside the EGM) when in a first configuration, during which time a fixed display portion may be presenting a base game. The movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Publication number: 20230121737Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Publication number: 20230013231Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 11532202Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Patent number: 11468733Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Eric P. Winston
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Publication number: 20220172557Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include dynamic displays in which one or more first display panels are arranged around an opening to provide a display frame, and a plurality of second display panels, each part of a different movable display unit, are arranged within the opening. A plurality of linear drive mechanisms may be configured to cause the movable display units to translate inward and outward relative to the display frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Eric F. Taylor, Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel, Steven M. Santisi
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Patent number: 11270550Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include dynamic displays in which one or more first display panels are arranged around an opening to provide a display frame, and a plurality of second display panels, each part of a different movable display unit, are arranged within the opening. A plurality of linear drive mechanisms may be configured to cause the movable display units to translate inward and outward relative to the display frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric F. Taylor, Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel, Steven M. Santisi
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Publication number: 20220051520Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more movable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Patent number: 11183005Abstract: A gaming signage system may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may present first visual effects while the one or more moveable displays are in a first configuration in which at least one game feature presentation device is not viewable. In response to a trigger event indication (which may correspond to a base game event), the movable display(s) may move to a second configuration and reveal the game feature presentation device. The game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, at least a portion of a movable display may be hidden when in a first configuration. At least the portion of the movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
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Publication number: 20210097806Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 10902696Abstract: Gaming systems, methods, and machines provided herein may include wheel displays with movable wheel segments that may be caused to have at least portions thereof that at least translate along axes parallel to a center axis of the wheel display when the wheel is in a “spin” mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Eric P. Winston
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Patent number: 10762831Abstract: An electroluminescent display includes a flexible display material shaped to cover a designated portion of an electronic gaming system. In various embodiments, the flexible display material includes an appliable backing configured to be removably applied to the designated portion of the electronic gaming system, a graphics layer including a plurality of graphics regions, each graphics region of the plurality of graphics regions having an associated shape, and a plurality of electroluminescent (EL) display elements disposed between the appliable backing and the graphics layer, each EL display element of the plurality of EL display elements shaped to correspond to a shape of one of the plurality of graphics regions, the plurality of EL display elements configured to back-illuminate the plurality of graphics regions.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Eric P. Winston, Cash John Imutan, Lingjiang Cheng