Patents by Inventor Gregory M. Gelman

Gregory 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).

  • Methods, systems and apparatus for facilitating cashout options at a gaming device
    Patent number: 8221223
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes receiving a request for a cashout of a balance from a player. In response to receiving the cashout request, at least one benefit to offer is determined based upon the balance. A value of the benefit is greater than the cashout amount. An offer is provided to the player, which the player may accept in lieu of the cashout amount. In some embodiments, the player may accept the offer in lieu of a portion of the cashout amount or in addition to the cashout amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Robert C. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory M. Gelman, Daniel E. Tedesco