Patents by Inventor Gregory Gronau
Gregory Gronau 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: 11915550Abstract: A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: ANGEL GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Jason Emeric, Jeffrey Reed, Gregory Gronau, Yasushi Shigeta, Emmanuel Sylvain Gelinotte, Jonathan Souillot, Bernard Molina
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Publication number: 20240046740Abstract: A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Jason EMERIC, Jeffrey REED, Gregory GRONAU, Yasushi SHIGETA, Emmanuel Sylvain GELINOTTE, Jonathan SOUILLOT, Bernard MOLINA
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Publication number: 20230252842Abstract: A first reading can be determined of gaming chips in a gaming area using a first identification technology. The first reading can include a count of gaming chips. A second reading can be determined of gaming chips in a gaming area using a second identification technology. The second reading can include a count of gaming chips. A variance can be identified between the first reading and the second reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Gregory GRONAU, Emmanuel GELINOTTE, Jonathan Nathanael SOUILLOT
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Publication number: 20220392302Abstract: A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Jason EMERIC, Jeffrey REED, Gregory GRONAU, Yasushi SHIGETA, Emmanuel Sylvain GELINOTTE, Jonathan SOUILLOT, Bernard MOLINA
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Patent number: 11450173Abstract: A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: ANGEL GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Jason Emeric, Jeffrey Reed, Gregory Gronau, Yasushi Shigeta, Emmanuel Sylvain GĂ©linotte, Jonathan Souillot, Bernard Molina
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Publication number: 20210383643Abstract: A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Jason EMERIC, Jeffrey REED, Gregory GRONAU, Yasushi SHIGETA, Emmanuel Sylvain GÉLINOTTE, Jonathan SOUILLOT, Bernard MOLINA
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Publication number: 20200234529Abstract: A first reading can be determined of gaining chips in a gaming area using a first identification technology. The first reading can include a count of gaming chips. A second reading can be determined of gaming chips in a gaming area using a second identification technology. The second reading can include a count of gaming chips. A variance can be identified between the first reading and the second reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Gregory GRONAU, Emmanuel GELINOTTE, Jonathan Nathanael SOUILLOT
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Patent number: 9039520Abstract: Various embodiments of payout systems and methods are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, comprises providing a defined payout amount and a party adjustable payout volatility for a video gaming device, and responsive to party input, modifying the payout volatility while maintaining the defined payout amount.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.Inventors: David Harris, Gregory Gronau, Jack Saltiel
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Patent number: 8888102Abstract: A gaming table comprises a table top having a top and a bottom surface adapted to receive an exchangeable insert. For instance, the top surface is configured to receive gaming accessories and defines an exchangeable insert bed. A base is connected to and configured to support the table top. A table top exchangeable insert is configured to be located within the exchangeable insert bed, wherein the insert includes a securing structure, for releasably securing the table top exchangeable insert to the table top to provide the ability to conveniently change the insert as desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Gaming Partners International CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau
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Patent number: 8783688Abstract: A gaming table comprises a table top having a top and a bottom surface adapted to receive an exchangeable insert. For instance, the top surface is configured to receive gaming accessories and defines an exchangeable insert bed. A base is connected to and configured to support the table top. A table top exchangeable insert is configured to be located within the exchangeable insert bed, wherein the insert includes a securing structure, for releasably securing the table top exchangeable insert to the table top to provide the ability to conveniently change the insert as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Inventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau
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Publication number: 20140097571Abstract: A gaming table comprises a table top having a top and a bottom surface adapted to receive an exchangeable insert. For instance, the top surface is configured to receive gaming accessories and defines an exchangeable insert bed. A base is connected to and configured to support the table top. A table top exchangeable insert is configured to be located within the exchangeable insert bed, wherein the insert includes a securing structure, for releasably securing the table top exchangeable insert to the table top to provide the ability to conveniently change the insert as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: Gaming Partners International USAInventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau
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Publication number: 20140024440Abstract: Various embodiments of payout systems and methods are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, comprises providing a defined payout amount and a party adjustable payout volatility for a video gaming device, and responsive to party input, modifying the payout volatility while maintaining the defined payout amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: CADILLAC JACKInventors: David Harris, Gregory Gronau, Jack Saltiel
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Patent number: 8574063Abstract: Various embodiments of payout systems and methods are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, comprises providing a defined payout amount and a player adjustable payout volatility for a video gaming device, and responsive to player input, modifying the payout volatility while maintaining the defined payout amount.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Cadillac JackInventors: David Harris, Gregory Gronau, Jack Saltiel
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Patent number: 8528909Abstract: A gaming table comprising a tabletop configured to receive gaming accessories, a base connected to and configured to support the tabletop, an antenna located in the tabletop and configured to operate by at least one of, detecting, reading, writing to, tracking, or any combination thereof, the gaming accessories, and a cup shield configured to keep the antenna from being read from outside the antenna system, shield and protect it from electromagnetic and RF interferences and prevent detuning, the cup shield being located under the tabletop and aligned with the antenna. The base can include a side wall connected to a back panel, a shelf connected to the side wall and the back panel, and a pipe configured to isolate, insulate or shield a plurality of wires, the back panel and the shelf having a plurality of openings configured to ventilate heat from inside the base to outside of the table.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Gaming Partners International CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau, Justin Woodard
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Publication number: 20110204565Abstract: A gaming table comprising a tabletop configured to receive gaming accessories, a base connected to and configured to support the tabletop, an antenna located in the tabletop and configured to operate by at least one of, detecting, reading, writing to, tracking, or any combination thereof, the gaming accessories, and a cup shield configured to keep the antenna from being read from outside the antenna system, shield and protect it from electromagnetic and RF interferences and prevent detuning, the cup shield being located under the tabletop and aligned with the antenna. The base can include a side wall connected to a back panel, a shelf connected to the side wall and the back panel, and a pipe configured to isolate, insulate or shield a plurality of wires, the back panel and the shelf having a plurality of openings configured to ventilate heat from inside the base to outside of the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau, Justin Woodard
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Publication number: 20080242398Abstract: Various embodiments of payout systems and methods are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, comprises providing a defined payout amount and a player adjustable payout volatility for a video gaming device, and responsive to player input, modifying the payout volatility while maintaining the defined payout amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: CADILLAC JACK, INC.Inventors: David Harris, Gregory Gronau, Jack Saltiel
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Patent number: D657427Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Inventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau, Justin Woodard
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Patent number: D669473Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Gronau, Justin Woodard, Emmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno