Patents by Inventor Jack Bean

Jack Bean 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).

  • Bearing stop plate assembly for slot machine handle mechanism
    Patent number: 4600197
    Abstract: A bearing stop plate assembly for slot machines for support of the reel shelf and alignment of the reel mechanism and handle mechanism comprising a bearing plate having a first and second side, with perimeter flanges perpendicular to the second sides, the perpendicular flanges having a plurality of openings therethrough for securing the bearing plate within the slot machine, a horizontal slide guide extending outwardly from the first side of the bearing plate for cooperation with the downwardly depending lip of the reel shelf, the slide guide having a plurality of openings to receive threaded fasteners in order to secure the reel shelf, the slide guide and threaded fasteners thereby positioning and securing the reel shelf and maintaining the alignment of the handle and reel mechanism of the slot machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1986
    Inventor: Jack Bean