Patents by Inventor Mark Sieka

Mark Sieka 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).

  • Publication number: 20100248820
    Abstract: Systems and methods provide a particle array for a wagering game that may be used to render particles that form an image pattern. The image pattern may be part of a simulated dot matrix marquee. The simulated dot matrix marquee may be associated with a graphical element of a wagering game. The marquee is positioned relative to the graphical element and maintains the same orientation as the graphical element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Kevin C Johnson, Mark Sieka, John Walsh
  • Publication number: 20070167218
    Abstract: A gaming system that allows a player to retain game assets earned during game play on a data storage medium (e.g., a paper ticket) for use in future gaming sessions. A game asset provides the player with an advantage for winning an award or for acquiring a larger award. The player receives the ticket during, or at the end of the player's gaming session. The player holds the ticket until his next gaming session, or may alternatively use the ticket in the same gaming session. At that time, the player may insert the ticket into the gaming machine's bill validator. The bill validator reads the tickets, and configures the game according to the game assets stored on the ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Wayne Rothschild, Jeremy Hornik, Noel Steere, Mark Sieka, Ian Simmons, Allon Englman