Patents by Inventor John Palchetti

John Palchetti 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: 8287388
    Abstract: A universal logic enclosure (16) to be inserted as a retro-fit solution into the cabinet (12) of an electronic gaming device (10) for the purpose of securely housing software and firmware components. The logic enclosure (16) includes a box-like central support frame (18) having side walls (32, 43, 38) each formed with a window (42) having substantially identical dimensional attributes to receive interchangeable cover plates (44). A logic door (50) can be affixed so as to hinge from any one of the walls (32, 34, 38, 48) by way of an integral hinge feature (52) that interacts with flanges (54) extending inwardly from the walls. The logic door (50) includes a key operated closure mechanism (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Perpetual Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John-Martin Meyer, John Palchetti
  • Publication number: 20110201431
    Abstract: A universal logic enclosure (16) to be inserted as a retro-fit solution into the cabinet (12) of an electronic gaming device (10) for the purpose of securely housing software and firmware components. The logic enclosure (16) includes a box-like central support frame (18) having side walls (32, 43, 38) each formed with a window (42) having substantially identical dimensional attributes to receive interchangeable cover plates (44). A logic door (50) can be affixed so as to hinge from any one of the walls (32, 34, 38, 48) by way of an integral hinge feature (52) that interacts with flanges (54) extending inwardly from the walls. The logic door (50) includes a key operated closure mechanism (58).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: PERPETUAL GAMING, LLC
    Inventors: John-Martin Meyer, John Palchetti
  • Publication number: 20070060310
    Abstract: Methods of cashless gaming and player tracking use buttonless RFID technology at both gaming machines and gaming tables to transfer a predetermined denominated amount of credit from a remote network connected gaming account server to the gaming machine or table. Gaming machines have an Idle State, an anonymous credit state, and an identified credit state, each with specific methods for changing from one to another. Gaming tables have a keypad for the dealer, RFID readers at each seating position, and a transaction display visible to the dealer, the patrons, and an overhead security camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Scott Juds, James Halsey, John Palchetti