Patents by Inventor Garrett Hill
Garrett Hill 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: 11915897Abstract: A button deck includes a substrate and a two-part non-penetrating pushbutton assembly with an upper portion positioned on an upper surface of the substrate and a lower portion positioned on a lower surface of the substrate. The upper portion includes a button face positioned in a button frame that is coupled to the upper surface of the substrate. The button face is configured to be pressed to move within the button frame toward the upper surface of the substrate. The upper portion and the lower portion are configured to work together to provide a signal to an EGM that the button face has been pressed. The pushbutton assembly is non-penetrating because it does not provide any penetration points through the substrate of the button deck.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva, Donald Redding
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Patent number: 11875631Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may be releasably coupled to the game cabinet so that the display assembly may be quickly removed prior to replacement and/or maintenance operations. The display assembly may include a display panel and the display panel may be separated into multiple display regions. A perimeter of the display panel may be reserved for edge lighting purposes and may attract a user's attention to the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20230377412Abstract: A blockchain system for facilitating preparation and installation of electronic gaming devices using a blockchain network is provided. The blockchain system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute the operating system and the blockchain client, initiate a software installation on the EGM of a software component after the EGM has been delivered to an operational venue, including transmitting a software request transaction into the blockchain network for addition to the blockchain, identify a software permission blockchain transaction from the blockchain authorizing the installation of the software component on the EGM, download the software component from a cloud server of a regulated cloud storing certified software images of software components for EGMs in the blockchain network, and install the software component on the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Garrett Hill, Eric Taylor
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Publication number: 20230368608Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a cabinet, a wireless transmitter, a memory device storing a unique device identifier (ID) of the EGM, and a game controller. The game controller is configured to execute a first node of a blockchain network on the EGM and store a first copy of the blockchain on a first memory partition, execute a second node of the blockchain network on the EGM and store a second copy of the blockchain on a second memory partition, generate a metering event associated with game play, submit a first blockchain transaction to the blockchain network, causing the first blockchain transaction to be added to a new block on the blockchain, and locally determine consensus for the new block on the blockchain between the first node and the second node of the EGM.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Tyson Adams, Rex Carlson, Garrett Hill, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
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Publication number: 20230332564Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Patent number: 11773811Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and devices for generating radicals in an air stream at the intake of an internal combustion engine, as well as increasing the thrust of such air streams into the engine. A plasma generator including plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both is positioned in the intake stream. Plasma actuators are disposed on the interior surface of the plasma generator, exposed to the intake stream. Dielectric barrier discharge electrodes protrude into the intake air stream. Plasma, preferably DBD plasma, glow plasma, or filamentary plasma, is generated in the air intake stream, creating radicals in the stream, mixing the radicals in the stream, and reducing drag while increasing thrust of air in the intake stream. A concentric cylinder can be further disposed in the plasma generator, with further plasma actuators, dielectric barrier discharge electrodes, or both, on the interior and exterior surfaces of the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: THRIVALTECH, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20230290594Abstract: A button deck includes a substrate and a two-part non-penetrating pushbutton assembly with an upper portion positioned on an upper surface of the substrate and a lower portion positioned on a lower surface of the substrate. The upper portion includes a button face positioned in a button frame that is coupled to the upper surface of the substrate. The button face is configured to be pressed to move within the button frame toward the upper surface of the substrate. The upper portion and the lower portion are configured to work together to provide a signal to an EGM that the button face has been pressed. The pushbutton assembly is non-penetrating because it does not provide any penetration points through the substrate of the button deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva, Donald Redding
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Patent number: 11756377Abstract: A blockchain system for facilitating preparation and installation of electronic gaming devices using a blockchain network is provided. The blockchain system includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM). The EGM includes a memory, a network interface, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute the operating system and the blockchain client, initiate a software installation on the EGM of a software component after the EGM has been delivered to an operational venue, including transmitting a software request transaction into the blockchain network for addition to the blockchain, identify a software permission blockchain transaction from the blockchain authorizing the installation of the software component on the EGM, download the software component from a cloud server of a regulated cloud storing certified software images of software components for EGMs in the blockchain network, and install the software component on the EGM.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Garrett Hill, Eric Taylor
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Patent number: 11756375Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a cabinet, a wireless transmitter, a memory device storing a unique device identifier (ID) of the EGM, and a game controller. The game controller is configured to execute a first node of a blockchain network on the EGM and store a first copy of the blockchain on a first memory partition, execute a second node of the blockchain network on the EGM and store a second copy of the blockchain on a second memory partition, generate a metering event associated with game play, submit a first blockchain transaction to the blockchain network, causing the first blockchain transaction to be added to a new block on the blockchain, and locally determine consensus for the new block on the blockchain between the first node and the second node of the EGM.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Tyson Adams, Rex Carlson, Garrett Hill, Rajendrasinh Jadeja
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Patent number: 11712657Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are contemplated in which a tube cell that produces a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) is individually configured to minimize the mixing of unwanted byproducts of the generated plasma with an exhaust air stream. The tube cell generates a DBD within a tube cell, such that oxidants or radicals are generated in an environment substantially separated from the exhaust stream. The generated oxidants are directed to intersect with the exhaust stream to minimize the generation of unwanted byproducts. The tube cells are further shaped and arranged in tube cell arrays to alter the flow dynamics of the exhaust stream and the oxidant or radical streams, including mixing of the streams.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: THRIVALTECH, LLCInventor: Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20230225042Abstract: Plasma generators and methods of generating plasma are disclosed. Electrodes in a reaction zone are energized by a high voltage power source that is electrically insulated from the electrodes. A first conductor array, preferably a coil, is electrically coupled to the power source and electrically insulated from the electrodes. A second conductor array, preferably a coaxial coil nested within the first conductor array, is electrically coupled to the electrodes. Electromagnetic induction between the first conductor array and the second conductor array is used to energize the electrodes and generate a plasma in the reaction zone. One or more microwaves are further directed at the plasma to form microwave plasma, either in parallel or in series. Such plasmas are used to reform a hydrocarbon feedstock into low C hydrocarbons, carbon, or hydrogen. Plasma generators combining induction plasma with serial microwave plasmas are further contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventor: Garrett Hill
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Patent number: 11699560Abstract: A button deck includes a substrate and a two-part non-penetrating pushbutton assembly with an upper portion positioned on an upper surface of the substrate and a lower portion positioned on a lower surface of the substrate. The upper portion includes a button face positioned in a button frame that is coupled to the upper surface of the substrate. The button face is configured to be pressed to move within the button frame toward the upper surface of the substrate. The upper portion and the lower portion are configured to work together to provide a signal to an EGM that the button face has been pressed. The pushbutton assembly is non-penetrating because it does not provide any penetration points through the substrate of the button deck.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva, Donald Redding, Steven Santisi
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Patent number: 11657670Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may comprise a display panel. The display panel may define a number of planar display regions, where each planar display region is offset from a neighboring planar display region by a respective offset angle so as to display information to a player of the gaming device at different angles. The display assembly may additionally be provided with an electrical connector and/or an attachment mechanism to releasably couple the display assembly to the game cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill
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Publication number: 20230058953Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into one or more lighting features arranged on one or more edges of the gaming cabinet, the one or more candles and the one or more lighting features connected to a game controller via one or more interfaces, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Bruce Urban, Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva
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Patent number: 11551910Abstract: Plasma generators and methods of generating plasma are disclosed. Electrodes in a reaction zone are energized by a high voltage power source that is electrically insulated from the electrodes. A first conductor array, preferably a coil, is electrically coupled to the power source and electrically insulated from the electrodes. A second conductor array, preferably a coaxial coil nested within the first conductor array, is electrically coupled to the electrodes. Electromagnetic induction between the first conductor array and the second conductor array is used to energize the electrodes and generate a plasma in the reaction zone. One or more microwaves are further directed at the plasma to form microwave plasma, either in parallel or in series. Such plasmas are used to reform a hydrocarbon feedstock into low C hydrocarbons, carbon, or hydrogen. Plasma generators combining induction plasma with serial microwave plasmas are further contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2022Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: PLASMA FLOW, LLCInventors: Garrett Hill, Andrew Murray
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Publication number: 20220418077Abstract: An induction feed through system for treating a flow of material is disclosed, including a high voltage energy source energizing a low-turn coil wrapped about an outer wall of a reaction chamber. The flow of electricity through the low-turn coil in turn energizes a high-turn coil wrapped about an inner wall disposed within the outer wall of the reaction chamber. An electrode assembly disposed within the reaction chamber is electrically coupled to and energized by the high-turn coil, in turn generating plasma in the reaction chamber. The plasma is used to excite a flow of material through the induction feed through system. The electromagnetic properties of the plasma further provide direct feedback to the low-turn and high-turn coils.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Garrett Hill, Andrew Murray
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Patent number: 11532199Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into one or more lighting features arranged on one or more edges of the gaming cabinet, the one or more candles and the one or more lighting features connected to a game controller via one or more interfaces, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Urban, Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva
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Publication number: 20220392751Abstract: Plasma generators and methods of generating plasma are disclosed. Electrodes in a reaction zone are energized by a high voltage power source that is electrically insulated from the electrodes. A first conductor array, preferably a coil, is electrically coupled to the power source and electrically insulated from the electrodes. A second conductor array, preferably a coaxial coil nested within the first conductor array, is electrically coupled to the electrodes. Electromagnetic induction between the first conductor array and the second conductor array is used to energize the electrodes and generate a plasma in the reaction zone. One or more microwaves are further directed at the plasma to form microwave plasma, either in parallel or in series. Such plasmas are used to reform a hydrocarbon feedstock into low C hydrocarbons, carbon, or hydrogen. Plasma generators combining induction plasma with serial microwave plasmas are further contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Garrett Hill, Andrew Murray
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Publication number: 20220359141Abstract: A button deck includes a substrate and a two-part non-penetrating pushbutton assembly with an upper portion positioned on an upper surface of the substrate and a lower portion positioned on a lower surface of the substrate. The upper portion includes a button face positioned in a button frame that is coupled to the upper surface of the substrate. The button face is configured to be pressed to move within the button frame toward the upper surface of the substrate. The upper portion and the lower portion are configured to work together to provide a signal to an EGM that the button face has been pressed. The pushbutton assembly is non-penetrating because it does not provide any penetration points through the substrate of the button deck.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 10, 2022Inventors: Garrett Hill, Samuel Villanueva, Donald Redding, Steven Santisi
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Publication number: 20220301386Abstract: A gaming device may comprise various components, including a main cabinet, a game controller, and a display assembly. The display assembly may be releasably coupled to the game cabinet so that the display assembly may be quickly removed prior to replacement and/or maintenance operations. The display assembly may include a display panel and a cover sheet positioned over the display panel. The cover sheet may be a glass cover sheet and may define a raised perimeter region that surrounds an interior portion of the cover sheet. A light pipe may be disposed below the raised perimeter region and may diffuse light emitted by the display panel and/or a backlight.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Samuel Villanueva, Garrett Hill