Patents by Inventor Ernest Baragar

Ernest Baragar 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).

  • Program management method and apparatus for gaming device components
    Patent number: 6219836
    Abstract: A system for electronically downloading and verifying programs directly to printed circuit board components for use in gaming devices is provided. The downloading is preferably based on stored customer orders and provides reduced potential for errors arising by automating some or all features of program selection and by preferably implementing one or more steps of verifying programs for approval or compliance with gaming jurisdiction regulations for a jurisdiction where the gaming device is intended to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: International Game Technology
    Inventors: Bill Wells, Ernest Baragar