Patents by Inventor Kurt W. Spencer
Kurt W. Spencer 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).
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Patent number: 8241105Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripherals of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 7314324Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
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Patent number: 7216867Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripherals of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 7108606Abstract: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted of a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to an disconnecting of ends of cable connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 7021624Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripheral of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 6896620Abstract: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted to a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to and disconnecting of ends of cables connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 6857804Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2002Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
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Patent number: 6641483Abstract: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted to a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to and disconnecting of ends of cables connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2000Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
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Publication number: 20030178768Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripherals of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: 6561512Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripheral of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Publication number: 20020146271Abstract: The present invention comprises a printer system for a device that comprises a secure compartment and a top surface displaced at an acute angle relative to a floor. A portion of the secure compartment includes interior of an opening from the top surface. The printer system comprises a support frame attachable to the device and displaced in the secure compartment of the device. The support frame comprises at least one glide rail. The printer system further comprises a printer assembly attached to the support frame. The printer assembly comprises a media holder adapted to hold printable media, a chassis intermediate and attached to the media holder, and a printer attached to the chassis and adapted to print on the media. In a first position, the printer assembly is displaced substantially inside the secure compartment. In a second position, the printer assembly is extended away from the secure compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
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Publication number: 20010022429Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripheral of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2001Publication date: September 20, 2001Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: D437004Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: RE39659Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-wheel game-of-chance having at least two groups of spinning wheels, wherein each group includes at least two concentric spinning wheels having a viewable surface face thereon. A plurality of indicia are positioned on the peripheral of the viewable surface face of each wheel such that all indicia on each wheel is viewable to the user. Bet areas are positioned at various locations around at least a portion of each group of wheels; along a line joining the center of any two groups of wheels; and/or a junction between various radially positioned lines extending from the center of two or more groups of wheels. Each bet area represents a possible payline with various pay ratios depending on the probability of various predetermined combinations.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: D424628Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: D429769Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
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Patent number: D429770Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1999Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Sierra Design GroupInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer