Patents by Inventor Garry L. Smith

Garry L. Smith 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).

  • Slot machine coin container
    Patent number: 6530690
    Abstract: A coin receiving and carrying container adapted for use with a slot machine. The coin container includes a frame having a bag supporting section and a handle section that may be formed of a continuous round rod. A flexible bag that may be formed of durable cloth is attached to the bag supporting section of the frame and depends downwardly therefrom. The bag supporting section of the frame and the attached bag are shaped to conform to the generally rectangularly shaped coin tray of a slot machine and may be easily and conveniently positioned in the coin tray below the coin discharge. Coins discharged into the bag may be easily carried to the casino cashier by grasping the handle with the frame in the vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventors: Garry L. Smith, Pennie J. Nelva Smith
  • Slot machine coin container
    Publication number: 20020110288
    Abstract: A coin receiving and carrying container adapted for use with a slot machine. The coin container includes a frame having a bag supporting section and a handle section that may be formed of a continuous round rod. A flexible bag that may be formed of durable cloth is attached to the bag supporting section of the frame and depends downwardly therefrom. The bag supporting section of the frame and the attached bag are shaped to conform to the generally rectangularly shaped coin tray of a slot machine and may be easily and conveniently positioned in the coin tray below the coin discharge. Coins discharged into the bag may be easily carried to the casino cashier by grasping the handle with the frame in the vertical position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventors: Garry L. Smith, Pennie J. Nelva Smith