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).

  • Patent number: 11568707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar
  • Patent number: 11380157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Publication number: 20220198872
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventor: Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: 11276268
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, Jr., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
  • Publication number: 20210209893
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: 10916088
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Publication number: 20210035402
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan Patrick Rye, Joel George Friedrick, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Publication number: 20200349804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar
  • Patent number: 10741015
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Adam Daniel Ambrecht, Kevin Berwick Green
  • Publication number: 20200126346
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, JR., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
  • Patent number: 10515508
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventor: Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: 10475276
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Lee Hohman, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: 10445977
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Brian Edward Tovar, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman
  • Publication number: 20190096169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Edward Tovar, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman
  • Publication number: 20190096173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Adam Daniel Ambrecht, Kevin Berwick Green
  • Publication number: 20190080549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Karl Frederick Zedell, JR., Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ian Robert Scott, James Ely Tillery
  • Publication number: 20190080553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Lee Hohman, Mark Robert Brandau
  • Patent number: D865873
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Karl Frederick Zedell, Jr., Mark Robert Brandau, Brian Edward Tovar, Wei Gu, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden
  • Patent number: D939632
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Mark Robert Brandau, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Kevin Lee Hohman, James Ely Tillery, Wei Gu, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden
  • Patent number: D969926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Rachel Calhoun Lewis, Karl Frederick Zedell, Mark Robert Brandau, Kevin Lee Hohman, Sigmund Hyunjai Lee, Ariel David Turgel, Daniel Kendall Harden, Zachary Grey Stephanchick