Patents by Inventor Herbert Timms

Herbert Timms 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).

  • Patent number: 4875686
    Abstract: An electronic bingo game system is shown comprising player table units electronically interconnected with a master control station, and a cashier station. Players utilizing the system insert specially indented tokens in slots in their table unit, and manipulate controls to indicate their wagers, or to discontinue play. The master control station selects random bingo numbers, tracks player credits, issues payment orders, communicates with other stations as required, and performs other game related functions. The indented tokens employed with the system are received in an anti-theft chute where they are optically scanned to determine their value, based on their light transmission, establishing a player's credit. Also shown in connection with the system's number displays are devices for enhancing LED produced light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Inventor: Herbert Timms