Patents by Inventor Robert A. Luciano, Jr.
Robert A. Luciano, Jr. 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: 9643056Abstract: A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core comprises an RFID integrated circuit, and an inlay material sandwiched between a top hemisphere and a bottom hemisphere. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The inlay material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The top hemisphere of the compressible core is separated from the bottom hemisphere of the compressible core. The inlay with the RFID antenna and the RFID integrated circuit placed between the top and bottom hemispheres. The top hemisphere, the inlay and the bottom hemisphere are joined together forming a compressible core. Additionally, the molded shell encapsulates the compressible core.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9613489Abstract: A system is disclosed herein for displaying winning and non-winning game results in a traditional gaming environment. The system uses an overlay game to present an entertaining display to a player upon the occurrence of a win or trigger event. An overlay game has limited capabilities and additionally is engineered to be usable on a variety of gaming machines. To be usable on a variety of gaming machines, the overlay game is intentionally kept simple; in one case, it comprises a visual display that is shown to a player upon the occurrence of a trigger event. In another embodiment, it requires a simple button press to start the overlay game. The overlay games are downloaded on an as-needed basis, run on the gaming machine, and then discarded.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren R. White
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Publication number: 20170091836Abstract: A charity kiosk system and method that receives a plurality of casino gaming vouchers is described. The charity kiosk system includes a charity kiosk client and a slot accounting system that are communicatively coupled to one another. The charity kiosk client includes a voucher scanner that reads a casino gaming voucher having a monetary value and an identification module that determines a player identity associated with a particular patron. Additionally, the charity kiosk client includes a display that presents a variety of selectable charities. The charity kiosk client associates the monetary value from the casino gaming voucher with the particular patron and the charity selection input. The slot accounting system tracks the casino gaming voucher and transfers the monetary value from the casino gaming voucher to the charity kiosk client. Subsequently, the charity kiosk client transfers the received monetary value to the selected charity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventor: ROBERT A. LUCIANO, JR.
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Publication number: 20170076555Abstract: A bingo system having individual bingo player terminals on which players purchase bingo cards at varying costs and play bingo, coupled to backend computer systems called bingo game managers (BGMs). The BGMs manage bingo game play in two modes, banked and non-banked. Non-banked mode forms bingo games from requests at the same wager level, and forms bingo sessions from bingo games where a bingo session uses a single bingo ball draw. Each wager level has at least one prize pool associated with it; each prize pool is constructed such that it guarantees a given percentage hold to an operator and further enables realistic mimicking of highly complex games such as 5-reel 9-payline slots for use in post-bingo-play displays. Banked mode uses no pools; bingo prizes are generated using an RNG and game template or paytable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, JR., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
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Patent number: 9539471Abstract: A spherical compressible ball having an RFID tag is described. The ball comprises an RFID integrated circuit, an encapsulating material, a first antenna contact, a first conductive wire, a molded compressible core, and a molded shell. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The encapsulating material encapsulates the RFID integrated circuit. The first antenna contact is electrically coupled to the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit. The first conductive wire is electrically coupled to the first antenna contact. The molded compressible core includes a molded impression that receives the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit and the conductive wire. The molded shell further encapsulates the molded compressible core that receives the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit and antenna.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9536392Abstract: A bingo system having individual bingo player terminals on which players purchase bingo cards at varying costs and play bingo, coupled to backend computer systems called bingo game managers (BGMs). The BGMs manage bingo game play in two modes, banked and non-banked. Non-banked mode forms bingo games from requests at the same wager level, and forms bingo sessions from bingo games where a bingo session uses a single bingo ball draw. Each wager level has at least one prize pool associated with it; each prize pool is constructed such that it guarantees a given percentage hold to an operator and further enables realistic mimicking of highly complex games such as 5-reel 9-payline slots for use in post-bingo-play displays. Banked mode uses no pools; bingo prizes are generated using an RNG and game template or paytable.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
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Publication number: 20160361617Abstract: A golf ball range target system that includes a golf target, a golf ball dispenser, at least one golf ball, a target sensor, a tracking module, and a client computer is described. The golf target has a known geographic location and includes at least one golf target area. The golf ball dispenser houses golf balls. Each golf ball is associated with a particular player. The tracking module determines a golf ball flight trajectory for the golf ball associated with the particular player. The target sensor determines whether the golf ball has landed in a target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert A. Luciano, JR., David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9498680Abstract: A multi-core golf ball having a split inner core with an RFID tag disposed thereon is described herein. The multi-core golf ball includes a split spherical inner core having a first inner core section and a second inner core section that interfaces with the first inner core section. The multi-core golf ball also includes an RFID tag, an outer core, and a dimpled cover. The RFID tag is positioned between the first inner core section and the second inner core section. The outer core encapsulates the split spherical inner core and the RFID tag. The dimpled cover encases the outer core.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9498682Abstract: A multi-core golf ball with an RFID tag embedded thereon is described herein. The multi-core golf ball includes a spherical inner core, an RFID tag, an outer core, and a dimpled cover. The RFID tag is positioned to interface with the spherical inner core. The outer core is configured to encapsulate the spherical inner core and the RFID tag. The dimpled cover is further configured to encase the spherical inner core, the RFID tag and the outer core.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9501900Abstract: A linked gaming system and method combines electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”) of different types, each of which is eligible to win a linked jackpot award. One or more first groupings of EGMs each utilize a random number generator to determine game outcome, while one or more second groupings of hybrid EGMs draw outcomes from a finite pool of outcomes determined by a central finite pool system and utilize a jackpot selector to determine jackpot awards. The EGMs from all groupings are configured to have an equal chance of winning the linked jackpot award on the linked gaming system and method.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: JKT Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Luciano, Jr., Warren R White, William K Bertram
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Patent number: 9454788Abstract: An online ordering system and method for placing a multiple tablet order are described. The system comprises a graphical user interface configured to display information for a plurality of medicinal tablets. The graphical user interface is further configured to receive a plurality of multiple tablet orders. Each multiple tablet order corresponds to at least two medicinal tablets for consumption on a particular date at a particular time. Each of the multiple tablet orders corresponds to a multiple tablet package labeled with tablet specific information. The tablet specific information for each package includes the date and the time for consuming the tablets in the package and a plurality of images of each of the tablets in the package. The method is implemented by the system.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: EDGE MEDICAL PROPERTIES, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence Luciano
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Patent number: 9428314Abstract: A pill assembly configured to receive the correct selection of medications in the correct dosages for a particular patient. The pill assembly comprises containers wherein at least one of the containers is configured to receive a plurality of different pills. The containers are adjacent to one another. The pill assembly also comprises a plurality of lids. Each of the lids is configured to seal a corresponding container. The containers have a top surface with a flange that is configured to receive the corresponding lid. Each lid has a surface that is configured to receive a printable indicia with patient specific information. The pill assembly may also comprise a sleeve that is configured to slidably interface with the containers.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Edge Medical Properties, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence W. Luciano
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Patent number: 9370694Abstract: A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core includes an RFID integrated circuit, a carrier material, a molded compressible core, and a fill material. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores at least one unique identifier. The carrier material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The molded compressible core has a center and a spherical surface. Additionally, the molded compressible core includes a molded impression that receives the carrier material with the antenna and RFID integrated circuit. The fill material fills the molded impression occupied by the inlay.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9355520Abstract: A gaming system having a game outcome generator separate from a gaming device, where the gaming device is wirelessly connected to the game outcome generator and, upon a game play request from a player, generates a request for a game play result. The game outcome generator generates a specific game outcome (won amount if the game play is a winning result, or a no-win, 0-value result) and sends it back to the gaming device. The gaming device uses the predetermined result to mimic or simulate a skill based game. The skill based game is designed to play just like an actual skill based game, which may result in poor players not getting the game to a state that has an equivalent value as that which is supposed to be awarded (equal to the predetermined game play). Each game includes a final game event, consistent with the game just played, which enables the game to make up any difference between the actual result of the skill based and the predetermined amount.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Loren Nelson
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Patent number: 9339715Abstract: A golf ball range target system that includes a golf target, a golf ball dispenser, at least one golf ball, a target sensor, a tracking module, and a client computer is described. The golf target has a known geographic location and includes at least one golf target area. The golf ball dispenser houses golf balls. Each golf ball is associated with a particular player. The tracking module determines a golf ball flight trajectory for the golf ball associated with the particular player. The target sensor determines whether the golf ball has landed in a target area.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9339697Abstract: A radio-frequency identification (RFID) golf ball range target system is described. The RFID golf ball range target system includes a RFID golf ball, a scanner, a client computer, a game selection module, a target, a target RFID reader and a target network communications module. The RFID golf ball that includes a RFID tag fixedly coupled to the surface of a spherical golf ball core corresponding to the RFID golf ball, wherein the RFID tag is disposed between the spherical golf ball core and a spherical golf ball shell. A unique RFID golf ball identifier is associated with the RFID golf ball. In the illustrative embodiment, the RFID tag includes an omnidirectional antenna that operates in the ultra-high-frequency (UHF) range. Additionally, the illustrative RFID tag can be encapsulated in a flexible substrate that is disposed between the spherical golf ball core and a spherical golf ball shell.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: EDGE TECHNOLOGYInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White, David Grieshaber
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Patent number: 9334096Abstract: A multiple inspection system and method that inspects packages filled with at least two different medications that are to be consumed by a patient is described. The method includes filling each package with the at least two different medications. A package that is to be inspected is selected by a process control module. A first automated inspection examines the different medications with a first measurement device. A first measurement result is generated. A first automated inspection result is generated by comparing a first expected inspection value with the first measurement result. A second automated inspection having a second measurement device generates a second measurement result. A second automated inspection result is generated by comparing a second expected inspection value with the second measurement result. An analytical module then proceeds to compare the first automated inspection result and the second automated inspection result.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: EDGE MEDICAL PROPERTIES, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White
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Patent number: 9245304Abstract: A system for manufacturing a plurality of separable pouches comprising a means for forming sealed pouches, a center cut blade and a means for segregating each sealed pouch with the center cut blade is described. The means for forming the sealed pouches includes placing a plurality of different tablets corresponding to different medications into each sealed pouch. The center cut blade includes a side cut on each end of the blade, a center cut in the middle of the blade, and at least one perforation cut between each side cut and the center cut. The means for separating each sealed pouch with the center cut blade provides each sealed pouch with a sealed top end, a sealed bottom end, and two sides, in which at least one side is also sealed.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: EDGE MEDICAL PROPERTIES, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Russell Bradford, Leslie Baker, Clay McElhany
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Patent number: 9238518Abstract: An inspection system and method that inspects at least two different medications is described. The automated filling station houses at least two different medications. The automated inspection station receives the medications associated with one of the packages. The measurement device associated with the automated inspection station is configured to examine the different medications and generate a measured medication value for the different medications. The measured medication value is received by the inspection control process module. Additionally, the expected medication value is received by the inspection control process module. The inspection result state is then selected by the inspection control process module. The inspection control module compares the expected medication value to the measured medication value. The inspection result state includes a positive inspection result state, a negative inspection result state, and an inconclusive inspection result state.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: EDGE MEDICAL PROPERTIES, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren White
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Patent number: D765518Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: EDGE MEDICAL PROPERTIES, LLCInventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Robert A. Luciano, Sr., Lawrence Luciano