Patents by Inventor Erik J. Lindahl

Erik J. Lindahl 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).

  • Coin handling device with folding escalator
    Patent number: 6656034
    Abstract: A coin handling device comprises a hopper and an escalator for receiving coins from the hopper. The escalator is connected to the hopper and extends upwardly from the hopper. At least a portion of the escalator is downwardly foldable toward the hopper to reduce an overall height of the coin handling device. The reduced height facilitates removal of the coin handling device from a gaming machine cabinet and installation of the coin handling device into the cabinet in the event the cabinet provides minimal clearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Rasmussen, Gregory J. Tastad, Norman R. Wurz, Erik J. Lindahl
  • Coin handling device with folding escalator
    Publication number: 20030096570
    Abstract: A coin handling device comprises a hopper and an escalator for receiving coins from the hopper. The escalator is connected to the hopper and extends upwardly from the hopper. At least a portion of the escalator is downwardly foldable toward the hopper to reduce an overall height of the coin handling device. The reduced height facilitates removal of the coin handling device from a gaming machine cabinet and installation of the coin handling device into the cabinet in the event the cabinet provides minimal clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: James M. Rasmussen, Gregory J. Tastad, Norman R. Wurz, Erik J. Lindahl
  • Computer docking station
    Patent number: D616890
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Lewandowski, Erik J. Lindahl, Robert S. Fuller, Jason R. Richards
  • Computer docking station
    Patent number: D632296
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: L&P Property Management Company
    Inventors: Jason M. Lewandowski, Erik J. Lindahl, Robert S. Fuller, Jason R. Richards