Patents by Inventor John Ludwick

John Ludwick 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: 12620290
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga
  • Publication number: 20260100112
    Abstract: An electronic gaming system includes a memory for storing instructions, and a game controller in communication with the memory. The game controller includes a processor(s), where when the instructions are executed by the processor(s), the processor(s) is configured to display on a display device a base reel game including a plurality of reels. The plurality of reels includes graphic game symbols, and/or metamorphic enhancement feature symbols, and the plurality of reels are defined by a base game reels table. The processor(s) is also configured to determine that a base reel game outcome triggers a plurality of metamorphic enhancement features associated with the metamorphic enhancement feature symbols. The base reel game outcome is determined using a base reel game outcome table. Additionally, the processor(s) is configured to display a free spin bonus game including a plurality of bonus game reels defined by a bonus game reels table.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Inventor: John Ludwick
  • Patent number: 12424053
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga
  • Publication number: 20250069467
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga
  • Publication number: 20250069477
    Abstract: A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga
  • Publication number: 20240339007
    Abstract: An electronic gaming device is described. The device is configured to receive an input requesting play of a feature game, initiate the feature game wherein the feature game includes a plurality of reels, and randomly determine, based upon a first output from a random number generator (RNG), at least one instant feature. The device is also configured to determine a table of symbols associated with the at least one instant feature and populate at least one reel position of at least one reel with at least one symbol from the table of symbols wherein the at least one symbol is associated with the at least one instant feature. The device is further configured to, based upon a second output from the RNG, determine an outcome for the feature game and control display of the feature game including presentation of the at least one instant feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga, Blake Davis, Allon Englman, Jose Uberuaga
  • Patent number: 12051304
    Abstract: An electronic gaming device is described. The device is configured to receive an input requesting play of a feature game, initiate the feature game wherein the feature game includes a plurality of reels, and randomly determine, based upon a first output from a random number generator (RNG), at least one instant feature. The device is also configured to determine a table of symbols associated with the at least one instant feature and populate at least one reel position of at least one reel with at least one symbol from the table of symbols wherein the at least one symbol is associated with the at least one instant feature. The device is further configured to, based upon a second output from the RNG, determine an outcome for the feature game and control display of the feature game including presentation of the at least one instant feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga, Blake Davis, Allon Englman, Jose Uberuaga
  • Publication number: 20240161584
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a processor configured to control a display device to display a matrix of symbol positions and a bonus meter, where the bonus meter displays a bonus prize. In response to a bonus game trigger condition being satisfied, the processor is configured to control the display device to display a plurality of volatility options, each being player selectable and associated with a number of free spins and a multiple or another percentage of the bonus prize. A player selection of one volatility option is received, and a plurality of free spins are initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2024
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventor: John Ludwick
  • Publication number: 20240087417
    Abstract: An electronic gaming device that includes a display device, an input device, a memory device, and a processor is described. The processor is programmed to cause: display of a base game outcome, determine a trigger symbol is displayed in the base game outcome, display of a feature game including a plurality of user selectable pick icons and a plurality of collection areas, display of a plurality of award icons each of which includes an award value wherein each of the plurality of award icons is assigned to one of the plurality of collection areas, receive a selection of a pick icon, based on the received selection transform one of the plurality of collection areas into an activated collection area, and award each award value included on the plurality of award icons assigned to the activated collection area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Christmas Uberuaga
  • Patent number: 11922769
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a processor configured to control a display device to display a matrix of symbol positions and a bonus meter, where the bonus meter displays a bonus prize. In response to a bonus game trigger condition being satisfied, the processor is configured to control the display device to display a plurality of volatility options, each being player selectable and associated with a number of free spins and a multiple or another percentage of the bonus prize. A player selection of one volatility option is received, and a plurality of free spins are initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1021936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Britta Nauta-Larsen, John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1037297
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1071990
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Britta Nauta-Larsen, John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1086149
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Britta Nauta-Larsen
  • Patent number: D1087168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Britta Nauta-Larsen, John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1102471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Alex Gansert, Stephen Webster, John Ludwick, Michael Aidikonis, JuliaMarie Nepomuceno, Prasanth Prabhu, Yanina Kazankova, Roberto DeLaTorre
  • Patent number: D1117213
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Britta Nauta-Larsen
  • Patent number: D1119936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Todd Lovering, Douglas Brown
  • Patent number: D1122284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Britta Nauta-Larsen, John Ludwick
  • Patent number: D1126981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ludwick, Britta Nauta-Larsen