Patents by Inventor Jacob Graham

Jacob Graham 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: 9342955
    Abstract: A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Reid M. Weber, William C. Little, Steven G. LeMay, Adrian R. Marcu, Warner R. Cockerille, IV, Nicole M. Beaulieu, David A. Gipp, Daniel De Waal, Vincent S. Manfredi, Bryan Bullard, Cara L. Iddings, Richard J. Schneider, Glenn Keith Russell, Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Richard E. Rowe, David C. Williams, Kurt M. Larsen, Jae Man Yi, Erik B. Petersen
  • Publication number: 20160120675
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A stent may be disposed about the distal portion of the guide member. The stent may have a wall having an opening formed therein. A pusher member may be disposed about the guide member and positioned proximal of the stent. A holding filament may be disposed at the opening and may extend to the proximal portion of the guide member. The holding filament may be configured to releasably secure the position of the stent relative to the pusher member. The holding filament may be releasable from the stent independently of movement of the guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
  • Patent number: 9265637
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A stent may be disposed about the distal portion of the guide member. The stent may have a wall having an opening formed therein. A pusher member may be disposed about the guide member and positioned proximal of the stent. A holding filament may be disposed at the opening and may extend to the proximal portion of the guide member. The holding filament may be configured to releasably secure the position of the stent relative to the pusher member. The holding filament may be releasable from the stent independently of movement of the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
  • Publication number: 20150213683
    Abstract: A wager gaming machine may be configured not only to provide wagering games, but also to communicate with one or more hosts that can provide information and/or services pertaining to local wager gaming events, including but not limited to local tournaments, local restaurants, local messages (e.g., messages from other players in the gaming establishment), local social events, local sporting events, local dating opportunities, etc. Other hosts may provide information and/or services pertaining to business or finance (e.g., stock quotes), sports, news, weather, etc. Processes for conveying audio, video, etc., from host devices may be separate from processes used to control wager game presentations. At least some such processes may be able to output an associated “skin” on a video system of the wager gaming machine. These processes may involve providing one or more “widgets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Steven G. LeMay, Richard E. Rowe
  • Publication number: 20150199876
    Abstract: A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Reid M. Weber, William C. Little, Steven G. LeMay, Adrian R. Marcu, Warner R. Cockerille, IV, Nicole M. Beaulieu, David A. Gipp, Daniel De Waal, Vincent S. Manfredi, Bryan Bullard, Cara L. Iddings, Richard J. Schneider, Glenn Keith Russell, Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Richard E. Rowe, David C. Williams, Kurt M. Larsen, Jae Man Yi, Erik B. Petersen
  • Publication number: 20150157480
    Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
  • Patent number: 9028329
    Abstract: A wager gaming machine may be configured not only to provide wagering games, but also to communicate with one or more hosts that can provide information and/or services pertaining to local wager gaming events, including but not limited to local tournaments, local restaurants, local messages (e.g., messages from other players in the gaming establishment), local social events, local sporting events, local dating opportunities, etc. Other hosts may provide information and/or services pertaining to business or finance (e.g., stock quotes), sports, news, weather, etc. Processes for conveying audio, video, etc., from host devices may be separate from processes used to control wager game presentations. At least some such processes may be able to output an associated “skin” on a video system of the wager gaming machine. These processes may involve providing one or more “widgets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Steven G. LeMay, Richard E. Rowe
  • Patent number: 8992304
    Abstract: A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Reid M. Weber, William C. Little, Steven G. LeMay, Adrian R. Marcu, Warner R. Cockerille, IV, Nicole M. Beaulieu, David A. Gipp, Daniel de Waal, Vincent S. Manfredi, Bryan Bullard, Richard J. Schneider, Glenn Keith Russell, Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Richard E. Rowe, David C. Williams, Kurt M. Larsen, Jae Man Yi, Erik B. Petersen, Brad Robert Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8979824
    Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
  • Patent number: 8968077
    Abstract: A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: IDT
    Inventors: Reid M. Weber, William C. Little, Steven G. LeMay, Adrian R. Marcu, Warner R. Cockerille, IV, Nicole M. Beaulieu, David A. Gipp, Daniel de Waal, Vincent S. Manfredi, Bryan Bullard, Richard J. Schneider, Glen Keith Russell, Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Scholttmann, Richard E. Rowe, David C. Williams, Kurt M. Larsen, Jae Man Yi, Erik B. Petersen, Kevin Higgins, Gregory H. Parrott, David L. Salls, Brad Robert Steinbach
  • Publication number: 20140324152
    Abstract: A drainage stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medial device, a drainage catheter or stent, and an interference fit member for selectively coupling the drainage stent to the elongate shaft. The drainage stent is selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft by an interference fit between the interference fit member and the drainage stent such that axial movement of the elongate shaft relative to the drainage stent moves the interference fit member from a first position in which the interference fit member is engaged with the drainage stent and forms an interference fit with the drainage stent to a second position in which the interference fit member is disengaged from the drainage stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego, John Lane, Michael D. Amos
  • Patent number: 8808348
    Abstract: A drainage stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medial device, a drainage catheter or stent, and an interference fit member for selectively coupling the drainage stent to the elongate shaft. The drainage stent is selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft by an interference fit between the interference fit member and the drainage stent such that axial movement of the elongate shaft relative to the drainage stent moves the interference fit member from a first position in which the interference fit member is engaged with the drainage stent and forms an interference fit with the drainage stent to a second position in which the interference fit member is disengaged from the drainage stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob Graham, John Lane, John A. Griego, Michael Devon Amos, Gary J. Leanna
  • Publication number: 20130035157
    Abstract: A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Reid M. WEBER, William C. LITTLE, Steven G. LeMAY, Adrian R. MARCU, Warner R. COCKERILLE, IV, Nicole M. BEAULIEU, David A. GIPP, Daniel DE WAAL, Vincent S. MANFREDI, Bryan BULLARD, Richard J. SCHNEIDER, Glen Keith RUSSELL, Jacob GRAHAM, Gregory A. SCHLOTTMANN, Richard E. ROWE, David C. WILLIAMS, Kurt M. LARSEN, Jae Man YI, Erik B. PETERSEN, Kevin HIGGINS, Gregory H. PARROTT, David L. SALLS, Brad Robert Steinbach
  • Patent number: 8285740
    Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for querying databases maintained by electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”). The databases preferably follow a predetermined naming convention. In some such implementations, a query is written in a predetermined message field. For example, the query string may be written in a predetermined extension of the Gaming Standards Association's G2S Message Protocol. An EGM (or other device) receiving a message containing such a query may extract the query from the predetermined field, parse the query, determine the requested data and return a responsive message that includes the requested data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Jacob C. Bruce, Anthony R. Escalera
  • Publication number: 20120203325
    Abstract: Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include a guide member having a proximal portion and a distal portion. A stent may be disposed about the distal portion of the guide member. The stent may have a wall having an opening formed therein. A pusher member may be disposed about the guide member and positioned proximal of the stent. A holding filament may be disposed at the opening and may extend to the proximal portion of the guide member. The holding filament may be configured to releasably secure the position of the stent relative to the pusher member. The holding filament may be releasable from the stent independently of movement of the guide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
  • Patent number: 8210930
    Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides players with one or more loyalty incentives, such as one or more loyalty awards, utilizing one or more loyalty incentive award sequences. In one embodiment, the gaming system determines a loyalty award to provide to a player and then determines an appropriate loyalty award sequence to utilize to provide the player the determined loyalty award, wherein the loyalty award sequence is determined based on the individual gaming device that the player is currently playing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Greg Schlottmann, Michael N. Low, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Richard J. Schneider, Cara L. Iddings
  • Patent number: 8177624
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming machines, including related methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, for promoting play of a bonus event in a wagering environment with one or more gaming machines providing games of chance. The gaming machines are configured to output an award for play of a game of chance. A wager to play a game of chance is received from a player at an input device of a gaming machine. An indication of occurrence of a trigger event is received for promoting play of a designated bonus event differentiated from games of chance. The designated bonus event excludes any bonus event on the gaming machine at which the wager is placed and/or the player is located. Responsive to the indication of occurrence of the trigger event, a ticket is output from an output device of the gaming machine. The ticket has no associated monetary value and has bonus information thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Greg Schlottmann
  • Publication number: 20110319904
    Abstract: A drainage stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medial device, a drainage catheter or stent, and an interference fit member for selectively coupling the drainage stent to the elongate shaft. The drainage stent is selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft by an interference fit between the interference fit member and the drainage stent such that axial movement of the elongate shaft relative to the drainage stent moves the interference fit member from a first position in which the interference fit member is engaged with the drainage stent and forms an interference fit with the drainage stent to a second position in which the interference fit member is disengaged from the drainage stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob Graham, John Lane, John A. Griego, Michael Devon Amos, Gary J. Leanna
  • Publication number: 20110313404
    Abstract: A stent delivery system including an elongate shaft of a medical device, a stent selectively coupled to a distal portion of the elongate shaft, and a coupling mechanism for selectively coupling the stent to the elongate shaft by inserting a tab on one of the stent or the elongate shaft into an opening in the other of the stent or the elongate shaft. The tab may be deflected from a first position to a second position to disengage the tab from the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
  • Publication number: 20110077621
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a medical device to selective lock a first elongate member from longitudinal movement relative to a second elongate member of the medical device. The locking mechanism includes a flexible tubular member disposed in a bore of a handle assembly of the medical device, and an actuator, such as a cam member having a cam or eccentric surface. Pivotable movement of the actuator from a first position to a second position compresses or deforms the flexible tubular member against the first elongate member to lock the first elongate member from longitudinal movement relative to the handle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob Graham, Stephen Derosier, Jeffrey Bean, John Golden