Patents by Inventor Mark Hearn

Mark Hearn 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: 12514785
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Omnicell, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillermo Trejo, Jing Zhang, Vikram Mehta, Gerardo Moreno, Michael Makay, Ariel David Turgel, Mark Hearn, Elisa Payer
  • Patent number: 11816950
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (ATI)
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Publication number: 20220347053
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Guillermo Trejo, Jing Zhang, Vikram Mehta, Gerardo Moreno, Michael Makay, Ariel David Turgel, Mark Hearn, Elisa Payer
  • Patent number: 11426329
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: OMNICELL, INC.
    Inventors: Guillermo Trejo, Jing Zhang, Vikram Mehta, Gerardo Moreno, Michael Makay, Ariel David Turgel, Mark Hearn, Elisa Payer
  • Publication number: 20220068082
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Patent number: 11151834
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Publication number: 20210137788
    Abstract: A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Guillermo Trejo, Jing Zhang, Vikram Mehta, Gerardo Moreno, Michael Makay, Ariel David Turgel, Mark Hearn, Elisa Payer
  • Publication number: 20210019986
    Abstract: Disclosed are gaming systems, methods and machines for a gaming cabinet configuration. In particular, the gaming systems, methods and machines may incorporate gaming cabinets that include one or more curved or arcuate screens, one or more candles integrated into the gaming cabinet, and/or one or more diffuse lighting elements to provide lighting features or effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Joseph Kaminkow, Michael Bristol, Daniel Harden, Ariel Turgel, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Mark Hearn, Elliot Ortiz, Jon Hanlin
  • Patent number: D774506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Astrohaus Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Leeb, Jonathan Grossman, Mark Hearn
  • Patent number: D843999
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Mark Hearn, Brian Leach, Oliver Thomas Bayley
  • Patent number: D850405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Mark Hearn, Brian Leach, Oliver Thomas Bayley
  • Patent number: D859497
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Mark Hearn, Brian Leach, Oliver Thomas Bayley
  • Patent number: D877146
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PELOTON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Mark Hearn, Brian Leach
  • Patent number: D999831
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Bristol, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Dominic DeMarco, Joseph Kaminkow, Ariel Turgel, Elliot Ortiz, Mark Hearn, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D1033544
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Martin Mirakhour, Calvin Kim, Mark Weadon, Bruce Urban, Dominic DeMarco, Ariel Turgel, Mark Hearn, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D1046981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Bristol, Rajendrasinh Jadeja, James Stair, Dominic DeMarco, Joseph Kaminkow, Ariel Turgel, Elliot Ortiz, Mark Hearn, Cheng-Fu Hsieh, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D1121727
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Charles Miller, Sr., Charles Liter, Philip LaRoach, Mark Hearn, Daniel Harden
  • Patent number: D1124139
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic DeMarco, Charles Miller, Sr., Daniel Harden, Mark Hearn, SyHyin Wong