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).
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Patent number: 9342955Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: IGTInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20160120675Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
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Patent number: 9265637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
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Publication number: 20150213683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Steven G. LeMay, Richard E. Rowe
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Publication number: 20150199876Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20150157480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Patent number: 9028329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Steven G. LeMay, Richard E. Rowe
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Patent number: 8992304Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 13, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: 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
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Patent number: 8979824Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Patent number: 8968077Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: IDTInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20140324152Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob A. Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego, John Lane, Michael D. Amos
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Patent number: 8808348Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob Graham, John Lane, John A. Griego, Michael Devon Amos, Gary J. Leanna
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Publication number: 20130035157Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: IGTInventors: 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
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Patent number: 8285740Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: IGTInventors: Jacob Graham, Gregory A. Schlottmann, Jacob C. Bruce, Anthony R. Escalera
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Publication number: 20120203325Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michal Weisman, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, John A. Griego
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Patent number: 8210930Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: IGTInventors: Jacob Graham, Greg Schlottmann, Michael N. Low, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Richard J. Schneider, Cara L. Iddings
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Patent number: 8177624Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: IGTInventors: Jacob Graham, Greg Schlottmann
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Publication number: 20110319904Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Andrew K. Hollett, Jacob Graham, John Lane, John A. Griego, Michael Devon Amos, Gary J. Leanna
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Publication number: 20110313404Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Michael Devon Amos, John Lane, Jacob Graham, Gary J. Leanna, Andrew K. Hollett, Michal Weisman
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Publication number: 20110077621Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Jacob Graham, Stephen Derosier, Jeffrey Bean, John Golden