Patents by Inventor Eugene Jarvis

Eugene Jarvis 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).

  • Patent number: 6969316
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can pre-select the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The pre-selected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20050215307
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 6890255
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20040192425
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can pre-select the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The pre-selected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 6726427
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can preselect the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The preselected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20040077398
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20030090063
    Abstract: A method of playing a Blackjack or Twenty-One game that will enable a player to play single or multiple hands and/or wagers against single or multiple dealer hands in a rapid and substantially automatic fashion. In addition, the player can preselect the point value at which to “stand,” “split,” “double,” “surrender,” and/or “take insurance,” when playing single or multiple hands. The preselected strategy can then be duplicated across all player hands being played. The player can also select to “auto-play” one or more hands according to a preset strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Raw Thrills, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 5469535
    Abstract: A three-dimensional, texture mapping display system for displaying three-dimensional projected polygons with texture map on a two-dimensional raster display screen includes a host processor and a graphics co-processor. The host processor is responsive to input data from a host memory defining an overall image that is to be displayed on a three-dimensional form on a raster display device for generating command signals, screen coordinates on the display device, and corresponding texture space coordinates on a texture memory. The graphics co-processor is responsive to the command signals, screen coordinates, and corresponding screen space coordinates for determining destination addresses for each pixel on the screen space of the display device and for determining a corresponding source address applying surface texture data to the image for each destination address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignee: Midway Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Eric L. Pribyl