Patents by Inventor Jesse Ruppert

Jesse Ruppert 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).

  • Multiple stop indicator bonus game
    Patent number: 8574053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new bonus game for use with primary games of chance (reels, poker, keno, bingo, etc.). The bonus game uses a plurality of elements comprising both “good” and “bad” elements. The “bad” elements count towards an end-game condition, and are called end-game elements. The “good” elements do not contribute to ending the bonus game. When enough end-game elements are collected, selected, etc., the bonus game ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Dean Kawada, Jesse Ruppert, Dayan Paul
  • Open-ended bonus gaming machine and method
    Publication number: 20070060377
    Abstract: An open-ended bonus gaming machine and method are disclosed. A gaming machine includes a game with a bonus game initiated upon a triggering event and a register that is modified by one or more units based on predefined criteria. The bonus game terminates when the register contains a predefined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Jesse Ruppert
  • Open-Ended Bonus System And Method
    Publication number: 20070060378
    Abstract: An open-ended bonus system and method are disclosed. A gaming machine system includes a gaming machine with a bonus game containing a register that is modified by one or more units based on predefined criteria, the bonus game terminating when the register contains a predefined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Jesse Ruppert
  • Open-Ended Bonus Game And Method
    Publication number: 20070060299
    Abstract: An open-ended bonus game and method are disclosed. A game contains a bonus game initiated upon a triggering event and a register that is modified by one or more units based on predefined criteria. The bonus game terminates when the register contains a predefined value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Jesse Ruppert
  • Selectable Bonus Game And Method
    Publication number: 20070060268
    Abstract: A selectable bonus game and method are disclosed. A game contains a set of possible options, including a subset of options selectable by a player upon a triggering event. A bonus game is operated in accordance with the selected option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Jesse Ruppert
  • Selectable Bonus Gaming Machine And Method
    Publication number: 20070060269
    Abstract: A selectable bonus gaming machine and method are disclosed. A gaming machine includes a game including a set of possible options, including a subset of options selectable by a player upon a triggering event. A bonus game is operated in accordance with the selected option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse Ruppert, Loren Nelson
  • Selectable Bonus System And Method
    Publication number: 20070060376
    Abstract: A selectable bonus system and method are disclosed. A gaming machine system includes a gaming machine with a game containing a set of possible options, including a subset of options selectable by a player upon a triggering event. A bonus game is operated in accordance with the selected option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Jesse Ruppert