Patents by Inventor Jean P. Legras

Jean P. Legras 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: 7955177
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores the bills until removed and emptied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6886896
    Abstract: A gaming device and more specifically a front door of a gaming device that has a moveable and/or removable bolster that swings out of the way, so that an operator may open the door without the bolster hitting the bolster of an adjacent gaming device. The front door is pivotally connected to the gaming device using one or more hinges and facilitates access to the interior of the gaming machine. The moveable and/or removable bolster pivotally attaches to the door. In one preferred embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to a preliminary angle, whereby the operator lifts the bolster to the predefined operating angle. In one alternative embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to the predefined operating angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: 6820875
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular cabinet for use with a gaming device. The gaming device modular cabinet includes a display cabinet removably connected to a component cabinet by a locking mechanism. The cabinets are preferably made of rolled steel, where the display cabinet is adapted to receive at least the display, while the component cabinet is adapted to receive the components for the gaming device other than the display. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention includes laminated side panels connected to the display and component cabinets. The gaming device further includes a monitor cover removably connected to the display cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. LeGras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Publication number: 20040214645
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores the bills until removed and emptied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6779794
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container-item holder for a gaming device and a gaming device which removably receives the container-item holder. The container-item holder is inserted within a ledge connected to the gaming device. The container-item holder holds containers and personal items for players while they play games. This type of gaming device provides players with increased convenience and security when playing gaming devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Kehl T. LeSourd, Jean P. Legras
  • Publication number: 20040160148
    Abstract: A gaming device and more specifically a front door of a gaming device that has a moveable and/or removable bolster that swings out of the way, so that an operator may open the door without the bolster hitting the bolster of an adjacent gaming device. The front door is pivotally connected to the gaming device using one or more hinges and facilitates access to the interior of the gaming machine. The moveable and/or removable bolster pivotally attaches to the door. In one preferred embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to a preliminary angle, whereby the operator lifts the bolster to the predefined operating angle. In one alternative embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to the predefined operating angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: 6749515
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores the bills until removed and emptied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: 6702409
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device and more specifically a front door of a gaming device that has a moveable and/or removable bolster that swings out of the way, so that an operator may open the door without the bolster hitting the bolster of an adjacent gaming device. The front door is pivotally connected to the gaming device using one or more hinges and facilitates access to the interior of the gaming machine. The moveable and/or removable bolster pivotally attaches to the door. In one preferred embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to a preliminary angle, whereby the operator lifts the bolster to the predefined operating angle. In one alternative embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to the predefined operating angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: 6578847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a protected coin tray for use with a gaming device. The coin tray is made from a urethane cushioning material attached to the housing of the gaming device. The coin tray has inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface is adapted to receive a gaming device payout. A metal layer is applied to the inner surface of the coin tray to provide a desired metallic sound when a payout of a metallic coin is dispensed. The outer surface of the coin tray is rounded, and the urethane cushioning material acts as a bumper to protect gaming device players from injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd
  • Publication number: 20030062673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container-item holder for a gaming device and a gaming device which removably receives the container-item holder. The container-item holder is inserted within a ledge connected to the gaming device. The container-item holder holds containers and personal items for players while they play games. This type of gaming device provides players with increased convenience and security when playing gaming devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Kehl T. LeSourd, Jean P. Legras
  • Publication number: 20030064791
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes one or two pins connected to the cabinet, wherein the pins are engaged by an engagement member on the bill acceptor. The bill acceptor rotates between a bill insertion position and a bill removal position and includes a cash box removably connected to the bill acceptor, which stores the bills until removed and emptied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen, Eric L. Wagner
  • Publication number: 20020041133
    Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming device and more specifically a front door of a gaming device that has a moveable and/or removable bolster that swings out of the way, so that an operator may open the door without the bolster hitting the bolster of an adjacent gaming device. The front door is pivotally connected to the gaming device using one or more hinges and facilitates access to the interior of the gaming machine. The moveable and/or removable bolster pivotally attaches to the door. In one preferred embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to a preliminary angle, whereby the operator lifts the bolster to the predefined operating angle. In one alternative embodiment, when unlocked, the bolster automatically swings open to the predefined operating angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 11, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: D450780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Christopher L. Holtz, Jean P. Legras, Joseph R. Hedrick
  • Patent number: D451148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Kehl T. LeSourd, Jean P. Legras, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: D451153
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: D454921
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jean P. Legras, Joseph R. Hedrick, Kehl T. LeSourd, Eric L. Wagner
  • Patent number: D456046
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: D456457
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: D456855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Joseph R. Hedrick, Jean P. Legras, Kehl T. LeSourd, Kirk A. Tedsen
  • Patent number: D462397
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Brian K. Baker, Jean P. Legras