Patents by Inventor James Stair

James Stair 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).

  • Systems and methods for modular electronic gaming machines
    Patent number: 11972657
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Gaming cabinet with curved displays, integrated candle lighting, and three-dimensional effect lighting
    Patent number: 11816950
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ATI)
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20220084355
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • GAMING CABINET WITH CURVED DISPLAYS, INTEGRATED CANDLE LIGHTING, AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECT LIGHTING
    Publication number: 20220068082
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Systems and methods for modular electronic gaming machines
    Patent number: 11238693
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Gaming cabinet with curved displays, integrated candle lighting, and three-dimensional effect lighting
    Patent number: 11151834
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODULAR ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20210090383
    Abstract: A modular electronic gaming machine is provided. The modular electronic gaming machine includes a structural core including a gaming controller and a plurality of coupling mechanisms including a first coupling mechanism. The first coupling mechanism comprises an electrical connector. The first coupling mechanism is configured to couple to a first peripheral device to provide electrical power and structural support to the first peripheral device. The first coupling mechanism is configured to releasably couple to the first peripheral device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Rodriguez, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, James Stair, Martin Holland, Martin Mirakhour
  • Gaming Cabinet with Curved Displays, Integrated Candle Lighting, and Three-Dimensional Effect Lighting
    Publication number: 20210019986
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Gaming machine display
    Patent number: D846650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: James Stair, Dominic J. DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Banesinh Jadeja, Michael Bristol, Joseph Kaminkow
  • Gaming machine
    Patent number: D850537
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, James Stair, William Lamb, Dominic DeMarco, Ariel Turgel, Dan Harden
  • Gaming machine display
    Patent number: D866667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: James Stair, Dominic J. DeMarco, Joseph E. Kaminkow
  • Gaming machine
    Patent number: D898127
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: James Stair, Dominic J. DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Banesinh Jadeja, Michael Bristol, Joseph Kaminkow
  • Gaming machine
    Patent number: D898128
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, James Stair, William Lamb, Dominic DeMarco, Ariel Turgel, Dan Harden
  • Gaming machine
    Patent number: D999831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Bristol, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Dominic DeMarco, Joseph Kaminkow, Ariel Turgel, Elliot Ortiz, Mark Hearn, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Daniel Harden
  • Gaming machine display
    Patent number: D1013043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: James Stair, Dominic J. DeMarco, Joseph E. Kaminkow