Patents by Inventor James R. Roberts
James R. Roberts 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: 10576363Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, Vladislav Zvercov, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath
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Patent number: 10373435Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20180256967Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, Vladislav Zvercov, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath
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Patent number: 10066672Abstract: A vertical in-line split couple pump includes a motor shaft having a motor shaft collar; a pump shaft having a pump shaft collar with a pump shaft angled collar surface oblique to an axis of the motor and pump shafts; and a coupler having coupler halves that attach together, that have a couple groove to receive the motor shaft collar, and have a couple angled groove to receive the pump shaft collar. The couple angled groove has a couple angled groove surface oblique to the axis. The coupler halves respond to a force that moves them together to couple the pump and motor shaft together, moves the pump shaft angled collar surface in relation to the couple angled groove surface, causing the pump shaft to move upwardly towards the motor shaft along the axis, to provide a way to jack-up and recouple the pump shaft and any impeller attached thereto by one mechanic.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Fluid Handling LLCInventors: Stephen W. Waltz, Bruce M. Burkelman, James R. Roberts, Joel E. Swanson
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Publication number: 20180082531Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Patent number: 9830777Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20170011596Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Patent number: 9454875Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Patent number: 9387390Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath, Vladislav Zvercov
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Publication number: 20160027257Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Patent number: 9162138Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Roger M. Snow, James R. Roberts, James P. Jackson, Nathan J. Wadds, Oliver M. Schubert
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Patent number: 9153098Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20140274351Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution multiple progressive jackpot games are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to at least two jackpot meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SHFL entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Patent number: 8740692Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for variable contribution progressive jackpots are disclosed. A variable contribution rate is determined as a function of a wager level. A contribution amount is determined by multiplying each wager by its corresponding contribution rate. The contribution amount is then added to a progressive jackpot meter.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: SHFL Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Mark L. Yoseloff, David Pokorny, Feraidoon Bourbour, James R. Roberts
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Publication number: 20140103606Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: SHFL enterainment, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Roger M. Snow, James R. Roberts, James P. Jackson, Nathan J. Wadds, Oliver M. Schubert
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Publication number: 20140084538Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: SHFL entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath, Vladislav Zvercov
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Patent number: 8538155Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: SHFL Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath, Vladislav Zvercov
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Patent number: 8511684Abstract: Methods and apparatus for identifying unexpected cards in a card-handling device are disclosed. The method comprises providing a card-handling device, wherein the card-handling device comprises a card storage area, an output end for the manual removal of cards, a processor with associated memory, and a card recognition system capable of reading at least a rank of a card, wherein the associated memory has a data file of a set of expected card values, reading a value of a card, comparing the read card value to the set of expected card values, and when the card value is not an expected card value, generating an error signal indicative of a card not belonging to the set.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: SHFL Entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Roger M. Snow, James R. Roberts, James P. Jackson, Nathan J. Wadds, Oliver M. Schubert
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Publication number: 20120187625Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: Shuffle Master, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, James R. Roberts, Kapilkumar N. Kulakkunnath, Vladislav Zvercov
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Patent number: 8170323Abstract: A playing card delivery shoe is used in the play of the casino table card game of baccarat or blackjack or any game where cards are pulled one at a time from the shoe. The apparatus comprises a reader or an imager that scans lines bisecting the image at spaced intervals. The scanning occurs on playing cards in at least the region where suit and rank symbols are provided. The scanner output is a series of voltages that are converted to binary information. This binary information is compared to stored binary information to determine rank and suit. The upper surface of the output end of the shoe contains a partial barrier for cards being scanned. The partial barrier has an elevated surface and limits a size of a pathway so that only one card can be removed at a time.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Shuffle Master, Inc.Inventors: Justin G. Downs, III, James R. Roberts, Sion D. Walsh