Patents by Inventor Nicholas Bennett
Nicholas Bennett 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: 12618062Abstract: The present application provides a method of producing a “liquid” array of ligand (such as glycan) modified bacteriophage where the ligand modification is encoded genetically within the bacteriophage genome. This method will allow for the determination of the ligand binding profile of biomacromolecules and cells. Furthermore the method allows the elucidation of ligand-protein interactions where ligand binding is co-operative and synergistic.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: 48Hour Discovery Inc.Inventors: Ratmir Derda, Nicholas Bennett, Susmita Sarkar
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Publication number: 20250342749Abstract: A technique for using symbol position patterns includes performing a selection operation, using the random number generator and a data structure comprising a plurality of symbol position patterns to obtain one of the symbol position patterns, and modifying display of the plurality of symbol positions in accordance with the selected symbol position pattern. A symbol selection instance is performed using a lookup table comprising a plurality of reel strips, wherein the reel strips include a designated symbol with respect to the plurality of symbol positions until an end condition is met, and upon all the symbol positions of the selected symbol position pattern being occupied by the designated symbol when the end condition is met, an outcome is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2025Publication date: November 6, 2025Inventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 12387566Abstract: A technique for using symbol position patterns includes performing a selection operation, using the random number generator and a data structure comprising a plurality of symbol position patterns to obtain one of the symbol position patterns, and modifying display of the plurality of symbol positions in accordance with the selected symbol position pattern. A symbol selection instance is performed using a lookup table comprising a plurality of reel strips, wherein the reel strips include a designated symbol with respect to the plurality of symbol positions until an end condition is met, and upon all the symbol positions of the selected symbol position pattern being occupied by the designated symbol when the end condition is met, an outcome is determined.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: August 12, 2025Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 12258769Abstract: A controlled motion hinge assembly having a base with a first actuator mount, a pivot arm with a second actuator mount, a hinge pivotally connecting the base to the pivot arm to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and an actuator shaft. The shaft has a first end, a second end, and a threaded body extending between the first and second ends. The first end is configured to receive a drive torque about the actuator shaft axis. The second end is rotatably connected to the second actuator mount, but fixed thereto along the actuator shaft axis. The threaded body engages a threaded bore of the first actuator mount such that rotation of the body causes the first actuator mount to move along the actuator shaft axis. Also provided is a pole assembly, and a method for retrofitting a pole, with a controlled motion hinge.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2021Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Buckland, Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20240331500Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar. The system receives a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. In response to a winning outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Inventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 12033470Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving one or more inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar for game play. The system receives, via a credit input mechanism, a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. Moreover, in response to a winning outcome occurring in a game outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20240046761Abstract: A technique for using symbol position patterns includes performing a selection operation, using the random number generator and a data structure comprising a plurality of symbol position patterns to obtain one of the symbol position patterns, and modifying display of the plurality of symbol positions in accordance with the selected symbol position pattern. A symbol selection instance is performed using a lookup table comprising a plurality of reel strips, wherein the reel strips include a designated symbol with respect to the plurality of symbol positions until an end condition is met, and upon all the symbol positions of the selected symbol position pattern being occupied by the designated symbol when the end condition is met, an outcome is determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20230304315Abstract: A controlled motion hinge assembly having a base with a first actuator mount, a pivot arm with a second actuator mount, a hinge pivotally connecting the base to the pivot arm to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and an actuator shaft. The shaft has a first end, a second end, and a threaded body extending between the first and second ends. The first end is configured to receive a drive torque about the actuator shaft axis. The second end is rotatably connected to the second actuator mount, but fixed thereto along the actuator shaft axis. The threaded body engages a threaded bore of the first actuator mount such that rotation of the body causes the first actuator mount to move along the actuator shaft axis. Also provided is a pole assembly, and a method for retrofitting a pole, with a controlled motion hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Buckland, Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20220254231Abstract: Innovations in implementing a skill-based interaction mechanism after random number generator (“RNG”)-based outcome determination in an electronic gaming device are described herein. For example, after RNG-based outcome determination, objects may be displayed on a touchscreen display of the electronic gaming device. A given object may be associated with one or more functions to be carried out upon interaction with the object (e.g., selection of the object by the user on the touchscreen display). For example, upon selection of the object, a function associated with the object is carried out to change display of the object or generate an additional outcome using the RNG.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 11407767Abstract: This invention related to compounds that are inhibitors of the CDK12 kinase. The compounds are useful in the treatment of disorders mediated by the CDK12 kinase including myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and other disorders caused by the generation of RNA repeat expansion transcripts. In particular, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, wherein R1a, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R4c are as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Inventors: David Brook, Chris Hayes, Nicholas Bennett, Matthew Palframan, Sue Cramp, Richard Bull, Michael Bodnarchuk
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Patent number: 11248395Abstract: An electronic latch assembly includes a latch bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a motor having a rotatable output shaft arrangement that is either directly or indirectly connected to the latch bolt for moving the latch bolt between the extended and retracted positions and rotating the output shaft arrangement between a first angular position in which the latch bolt is capable of being translated to the retracted position and a second angular position in which the latch bolt is locked and not capable of being translated to the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Ingo Stein, Jonathan Rebbeck, Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20200364984Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving one or more inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar for game play. The system receives, via a credit input mechanism, a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. Moreover, in response to a winning outcome occurring in a game outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20200270903Abstract: An electronic latch assembly includes a latch bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a motor having a rotatable output shaft arrangement that is either directly or indirectly connected to the latch bolt for moving the latch bolt between the extended and retracted positions and rotating the output shaft arrangement between a first angular position in which the latch bolt is capable of being translated to the retracted position and a second angular position in which the latch bolt is locked and not capable of being translated to the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2017Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Ingo Stein, Jonathan Rebbeck, Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 10741024Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving one or more inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar for game play. The system receives, via a credit input mechanism, a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. Moreover, in response to a winning outcome occurring in a game outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20200247824Abstract: This invention related to compounds that are inhibitors of the CDK12 kinase. The compounds are useful in the treatment of disorders mediated by the CDK12 kinase including myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and other disorders caused by the generation of RNA repeat expansion transcripts. In particular, the invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, wherein R1a, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R4c are as defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicant: The University of NottinghamInventors: David Brook, Chris Hayes, Nicholas Bennett, Matthew Palframan, Sue Cramp, Richard Bull, Michael Bodnarchuk
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Publication number: 20200118393Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving one or more inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar for game play. The system receives, via a credit input mechanism, a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. Moreover, in response to a winning outcome occurring in a game outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: 10522004Abstract: A gaming system implements a method of gaming. The gaming system includes one or more gaming devices configured to enable a player to place a wager for play of a wagering game, and each gaming device includes a player tracking/marketing module (PTM). A plurality of avatars are selectable by a player, and after receiving one or more inputs from the player relating to the avatars selected and credit allocation for each selected avatar, one is designated as the active avatar for game play. The system receives, via a credit input mechanism, a credit wager to initiate play of a wagering game, and in response to a user input triggering game play via the gaming device, the PTM records credit wagered for game play against the active avatar. Moreover, in response to a winning outcome occurring in a game outcome for the triggered game play, the PTM records any award for the game outcome against one or more avatars in accordance with allocation criteria.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Publication number: 20190352636Abstract: The present application provides a method of producing a “liquid” array of ligand (such as glycan) modified bacteriophage where the ligand modification is encoded genetically within the bacteriophage genome. This method will allow for the determination of the ligand binding profile of biomacromolecules and cells. Furthermore the method allows the elucidation of ligand-protein interactions where ligand binding is co-operative and synergistic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Ratmir DERDA, Nicholas BENNETT, Susmita SARKAR
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Patent number: 9836917Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a reel strip comprising a plurality of trigger symbols, stack symbols, wild symbols and standard symbols, a symbol selector for selecting a plurality of symbols from the reel strip to be displayed on a display during play of a base game, wherein in the base game, said wild symbols substitute for only stack symbols and standard symbols, an outcome evaluator for monitoring play of the game, wherein when a predefined number of trigger symbols is selected for display, a plurality of feature games are triggered, and an interface for receiving a selection of one of the plurality of triggered feature games to play.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventor: Nicholas Bennett
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Patent number: D910922Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Inventor: Nicholas Bennett