Patents by Inventor Mark Uihlein

Mark Uihlein 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).

  • Lighted keypad assembly and method for a player tracking system
    Patent number: 6409595
    Abstract: A keypad assembly and method for use with a card reader adapted to receive and read a player identification card therein. The keypad assembly includes a keypad mechanism having a plurality of keys to input data, and a feedback mechanism coupled to the keypad. A validation device is provided which is adapted to determine the validation of information relating to the identification card upon reading thereof in the card reader. The validation device is further operably coupled to the feedback mechanism to visually inform the Player that the information relating to identification card has been validated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: International Game Technology
    Inventors: Mark Uihlein, Robert H. Carson, Jr., Tracy Powell