Patents by Inventor John Francis LaSalvia

John Francis LaSalvia 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).

  • Perceived skill game and method
    Patent number: 9418512
    Abstract: Disclosed are a game device and method for providing a predetermined prize to a player of an apparent skill game. The player perception is that his skill in playing the device affects the outcome even though the win amount is predetermined. Even if the player does not play with optimum skill, the player will still win the predetermined amount. The perceived skill game may be played as part of a game including wagering or as part of an amusement-only game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano
  • PERCEIVED SKILL GAME AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140235328
    Abstract: Disclosed are a game device and method for providing a predetermined prize to a player of an apparent skill game. The player perception is that his skill in playing the device affects the outcome even though the win amount is predetermined. Even if the player does not play with optimum skill, the player will still win the predetermined amount. The perceived skill game may be played as part of a game including wagering or as part of an amusement-only game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano
  • Perceived skill gaming machine and method
    Patent number: 8715085
    Abstract: A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, Jr., John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano, Jr.
  • PERCEIVED SKILL GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20100227658
    Abstract: A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, JR., John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano, JR.
  • Shared secondary game station and system
    Patent number: 7727072
    Abstract: A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, Jr., John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano, Jr.
  • Shared secondary game station and system
    Patent number: 7419425
    Abstract: A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert William Crowder, Jr., John Francis LaSalvia, Warren Rapelye White, Robert Anthony Luciano, Jr.