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).

  • Patent number: 8241105
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 7314324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7216867
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 7108606
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 7021624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 6896620
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 6857804
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6641483
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Michael Souza, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20030178768
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: 6561512
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Publication number: 20020146271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Applicant: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer, Michael J. Souza, Timothy F. Kelley, Robert S. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20010022429
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: D437004
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: RE39659
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence W. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: D424628
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: D429769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer
  • Patent number: D429770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Sierra Design Group
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Kurt W. Spencer