Patents by Inventor Jean Brossard Venneman

Jean Brossard Venneman 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).

  • Gaming device with bonus scheme having multiple symbol movement and associated awards
    Patent number: 6988947
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which involves a terminating symbol moving with respect to a player symbol. The game causes both symbols to visit new locations along a path. The game successively moves each symbol a certain number of locations. As the symbols advance, the player gains various awards and bonus values associated with the locations visited by the player symbol. The bonus round terminates when the terminating symbol catches the player symbol. This type of bonus scheme incorporates a chase or pursuit concept and increases player excitement and joy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jean Brossard Venneman, Christopher T. Brune
  • Gaming device with bonus scheme having multiple symbol movement and associated awards
    Publication number: 20020016200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which involves a terminating symbol moving with respect to a player symbol. The game causes both symbols to visit new locations along a path. The game successively moves each symbol a certain number of locations. As the symbols advance, the player gains various awards and bonus values associated with the locations visited by the player symbol. The bonus round terminates when the terminating symbol catches the player symbol. This type of bonus scheme incorporates a chase or pursuit concept and increases player excitement and joy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 7, 2002
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jean Brossard Venneman, Christopher T. Brune