Patents by Inventor John Vallejo

John Vallejo 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).

  • Wagering Game and Method Including a Multi-Step Ladder Feature
    Publication number: 20080227523
    Abstract: Wagering games, gaming machines, gaming systems and associated methods are disclosed that include a multi-step ladder feature. One disclosed aspect provides that an indicator be positioned on a ladder or scale when like indicia are displayed by the game. Another disclosed aspect provides that an award be paid based on the position of the indicator at the end of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Keith Rucker
  • Gaming Machine and Method Including a Multi-Step Ladder feature
    Publication number: 20080227533
    Abstract: Wagering games, gaming machines, gaming systems and associated methods are disclosed that include a multi-step ladder feature. One disclosed aspect provides that an indicator be positioned on a ladder or scale when like indicia are displayed by the game. Another disclosed aspect provides that an award be paid based on the position of the indicator at the end of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Keith Rucker
  • Networked Gaming System and Method Including a Multi-Step Ladder Feature
    Publication number: 20080227550
    Abstract: Wagering games, gaming machines, gaming systems and associated methods are disclosed that include a multi-step ladder feature. One disclosed aspect provides that an indicator be positioned on a ladder or scale when like indicia are displayed by the game. Another disclosed aspect provides that an award be paid based on the position of the indicator at the end of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Keith Rucker
  • NETWORKED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUP PLAY GAMING
    Publication number: 20080139305
    Abstract: Disclosed are wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems and methods for group gaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, David Schultz, Alexander Villagran, Keith Kruczynski, Harlan Jay Darrah
  • NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING A POINT-BASED AWARD
    Publication number: 20080113714
    Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a point-based award. In accordance with one aspect, a game provides a feature game played for points. Upon conclusion of the feature game, a player is paid a prize according to the number of points accumulated during feature game play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventor: John Vallejo
  • GAME AND METHOD HAVING A MULTIPLE-PROGRESSIVE WHEEL COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20080113727
    Abstract: Disclosed are a game and associated method including a multiple-progressive wheel component. A player may win more than one wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell
  • GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD HAVING A MULTIPLE-PROGRESSIVE WHEEL COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20080113750
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gaming machine and associated method including a multiple-progressive wheel component. A player may win more than one wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, Michael Mitchell
  • GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD HAVING A POINT-BASED AWARD
    Publication number: 20080113780
    Abstract: Disclosed are games, gaming machines, gaming systems and methods including a point-based award. In accordance with one aspect, a game provides a feature game played for points. Upon conclusion of the feature game, a player is paid a prize according to the number of points accumulated during feature game play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventor: John Vallejo
  • GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD HAVING A VISUALLY ALTERABLE INDICIA SET
    Publication number: 20080113736
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gaming machine and method for operating a gaming machine including a first light emitter, the first emitter enabled to emit visible light that illuminates at least one of the indicia associated with a game played on the gaming machine. In certain circumstances, a second light emitter emits light that further illuminates the same indicia such that the appearance of the indicia is altered from its original appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Micheal Shackelford, John Vallejo
  • Gaming Machine Reel Shroud
    Publication number: 20070232380
    Abstract: A reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method are disclosed for use in gaming devices that display observable indicia on reels through one or more windows associated with the reels. The disclosed reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method offers reel illumination isolation techniques that may reduce splash. The reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method also discloses techniques to reduce structure and enable wider angle viewing of the reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventor: John Vallejo
  • Gaming Machine With Reel Shroud
    Publication number: 20070060298
    Abstract: A game machine with a reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method are disclosed for use with observable indicia on reels. The disclosed reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method is disclosed to provide one or more windows associated with the reels and discloses reel illumination isolation techniques that reduce splash. The reel shroud apparatus and shrouding method also discloses techniques to reduce structure and enable wider angle viewing of the reels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventor: John Vallejo
  • Dual wide-screen gaming machine
    Patent number: D572314
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: John Vallejo, David Schultz