Patents by Inventor Mark Robert Brandau
Mark Robert Brandau 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: 11568707Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with easily installable and serviceable components. The gaming machine includes a gaming cabinet having an interior space which houses components of the gaming machine, such as a subwoofer of an audio system. The subwoofer is securely mounted to the cabinet via a simple sliding mount which is secured in place with a locking element via a single fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar
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Patent number: 11380157Abstract: Various gaming machine design features and functionalities are described herein relating to gaming machine display screens, access doors and toppers. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a main door support assembly which includes a stabilizing strut between flat components arranged into parallel planes forming a four-member linkage, and facilitates an upward and outward movement of the main door assembly from a closed position. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a topper assembly which is configurable in a hands-free intermediate service position and a final installed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
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Publication number: 20220198872Abstract: Push-button switches and components thereof, including push-button switch button covers, as well as methods of making the same and gaming machines having such push-button switches, are provided. The push-button switches are low profile and configured for aperture-free mounting, and the button covers are configured to convey information and have improved characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventor: Mark Robert Brandau
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Patent number: 11276268Abstract: Push-button switches and components thereof, including push-button switch button covers, as well as methods of making the same and gaming machines having such push-button switches, are provided. The push-button switches are low profile and configured for aperture-free mounting, and the button covers are configured to convey information and have improved characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, Jr., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
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Publication number: 20210209893Abstract: Various gaming machine design features and functionalities are described herein relating to gaming machine display screens, access doors and toppers. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a main door support assembly which includes a stabilizing strut between flat components arranged into parallel planes forming a four-member linkage, and facilitates an upward and outward movement of the main door assembly from a closed position. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a topper assembly which is configurable in a hands-free intermediate service position and a final installed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: AGS LLCInventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
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Patent number: 10916088Abstract: Various gaming machine design features and functionalities are described herein relating to gaming machine display screens, access doors and toppers. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a main door support assembly which includes a stabilizing strut between flat components arranged into parallel planes forming a four-bar linkage, and facilitates an upward and outward movement of the main door assembly from a closed position. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a topper assembly which is configurable in a hands-free intermediate service position and a final installed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
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Publication number: 20210035402Abstract: Various gaming machine design features and functionalities are described herein relating to gaming machine display screens, access doors and toppers. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a main door support assembly which includes a stabilizing strut between flat components arranged into parallel planes forming a four-bar linkage, and facilitates an upward and outward movement of the main door assembly from a closed position. In some embodiments, the gaming machine may include a topper assembly which is configurable in a hands-free intermediate service position and a final installed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 4, 2021Inventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
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Publication number: 20200349804Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with easily installable and serviceable components. The gaming machine includes a gaming cabinet having an interior space which houses components of the gaming machine, such as a subwoofer of an audio system. The subwoofer is securely mounted to the cabinet via a simple sliding mount which is secured in place with a locking element via a single fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar
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Patent number: 10741015Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with easily installable and serviceable components. The gaming machine includes a gaming cabinet having a main door and a lower door. A lock assembly is attached to the gaming cabinet. The lock assembly has a lock support with front panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least gaming machine access control device is disposed in the front panel of the lock support, and a flange is disposed on the first side panel to connect with a mount on the gaming cabinet. A hinge pin extends through the second side panel of the lock support about which the lock assembly rotates when the main door of the gaming cabinet is open. A subwoofer is slidably mounted to a platform in the gaming machine and is secured in place with a locking element via a single fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Adam Daniel Ambrecht, Kevin Berwick Green
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Publication number: 20200126346Abstract: Push-button switches and components thereof, including push-button switch button covers, as well as methods of making the same and gaming machines having such push-button switches, are provided. The push-button switches are low profile and configured for aperture-free mounting, and the button covers are configured to convey information and have improved characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, JR., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
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Patent number: 10515508Abstract: Push-button switches and components thereof, including push-button switch button covers, as well as methods of making the same and gaming machines having such push-button switches, are provided. The push-button switches are low profile and configured for aperture-free mounting, and the button covers are configured to convey information and have improved characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: AGS LLCInventor: Mark Robert Brandau
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Patent number: 10475276Abstract: A gaming machine has a cabinet which defines one or more interior areas and has at least one access door or panel which is movably mounted to the cabinet to selectively provide access to the interior area(s). A door control comprises a scissor arm and a door shock. The scissor arm comprises first and second links which are rotatably connected at a joint and connect to the cabinet and access door, thus permitting a wide range of movement of the access door. The door shock mounts to the cabinet and the scissor arm, thus controlling movement of the scissor arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Kevin Lee Hohman, Mark Robert Brandau
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Patent number: 10445977Abstract: A gaming machine includes a vertically translating currency acceptor. The currency acceptor may be moved from a first, lowered position to a second, raised position along a substantially vertical path. The lowered position may comprise a use position where an acceptor slot of the currency acceptor is positioned for player input of currency but service access to the currency acceptor is limited. The raised position may comprise a service position where the acceptor is readily accessible for service.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Brian Edward Tovar, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman
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Publication number: 20190096169Abstract: A gaming machine includes a vertically translating currency acceptor. The currency acceptor may be moved from a first, lowered position to a second, raised position along a substantially vertical path. The lowered position may comprise a use position where an acceptor slot of the currency acceptor is positioned for player input of currency but service access to the currency acceptor is limited. The raised position may comprise a service position where the acceptor is readily accessible for service.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Brian Edward Tovar, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman
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Publication number: 20190096173Abstract: A gaming machine is provided with easily installable and serviceable components. The gaming machine includes a gaming cabinet having a main door and a lower door. A lock assembly is attached to the gaming cabinet. The lock assembly has a lock support with front panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel. At least gaming machine access control device is disposed in the front panel of the lock support, and a flange is disposed on the first side panel to connect with a mount on the gaming cabinet. A hinge pin extends through the second side panel of the lock support about which the lock assembly rotates when the main door of the gaming cabinet is open. A subwoofer is slidably mounted to a platform in the gaming machine and is secured in place with a locking element via a single fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Adam Daniel Ambrecht, Kevin Berwick Green
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Publication number: 20190080549Abstract: Push-button switches and components thereof, including push-button switch button covers, as well as methods of making the same and gaming machines having such push-button switches, are provided. The push-button switches are low profile and configured for aperture-free mounting, and the button covers are configured to convey information and have improved characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, JR., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
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Publication number: 20190080553Abstract: A gaming machine has a cabinet which defines one or more interior areas and has at least one access door or panel which is movably mounted to the cabinet to selectively provide access to the interior area(s). A door control comprises a scissor arm and a door shock. The scissor arm comprises first and second links which are rotatably connected at a joint and connect to the cabinet and access door, thus permitting a wide range of movement of the access door. The door shock mounts to the cabinet and the scissor arm, thus controlling movement of the scissor arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Kevin Lee Hohman, Mark Robert Brandau
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Patent number: D865873Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Karl Frederick Zedell, Jr., Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Wei Gu, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden
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Patent number: D939632Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Kevin Lee Hohman, James Ely Tillery, Wei Gu, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden
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Patent number: D969926Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: AGS LLCInventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Karl Frederick Zedell, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Zachary Grey Stephanchick