Patents by Inventor Geffrey M. Gelman

Geffrey M. Gelman 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).

  • Gaming device method and apparatus employing alternate payout features
    Patent number: 7722458
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a gaming device includes a novel payout structure wherein, upon placing a wager, an initial value of a prize is established at the gaming device. During the duration of a game play (which may last, in one or more embodiments, for a predetermined number of rounds or a predetermined amount of time) the value of the prize is adjusted based on outcomes or symbols obtained by the player. For example, the value of the prize may be decreased from a substantially high initial value over the course of a game play. At the end of the game play, a player is provided with a prize based on the final value of the prize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geffrey M. Gelman, Magdalena M. Fincham
  • Gaming device method and apparatus employing alternate payout features
    Publication number: 20040242319
    Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a gaming device includes a novel payout structure wherein, upon placing a wager, an initial value of a prize is established at the gaming device. During the duration of a game play (which may last, in one or more embodiments, for a predetermined number of rounds or a predetermined amount of time) the value of the prize is adjusted based on outcomes or symbols obtained by the player. For example, the value of the prize may be decreased from a substantially high initial value over the course of a game play. At the end of the game play, a player is provided with a prize based on the final value of the prize.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geffrey M. Gelman, Magdalena M. Fincham