Patents by Inventor Robert Manz

Robert Manz 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: 20230282057
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11600134
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: ARIES TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20210343107
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 11030849
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Aries Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20190378372
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 10490021
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Aries Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20180158275
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 9836913
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20160307392
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 9292998
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20150243125
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Patent number: 8956213
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20140113697
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20110218027
    Abstract: Gaming machines and games are configured with one or more wheel events or features. The wheel events or features may comprise main games or bonus games, or may comprise entertaining representations of outcomes of other games or events. The wheel events comprise the selection of one or more segments of a wheel having associated awards. Wheel events may have various entertaining configurations, including use of multiple wheels, concentric wheels and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Manz, Terry Daly, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Charlie Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20110118020
    Abstract: A game machine having a win announcement feature and a method of providing an announcement regarding a winning event or outcome of a game played at a gaming machine are disclosed. One embodiment of a method comprises providing information regarding a winning event occurring at a gaming machine, the method including the steps of presenting a game to a player at a gaming machine, determining if the outcome of the game is a winning outcome, and if so, disseminating at the gaming machine a win announcement comprising information regarding the type of win and the source of the win. A gaming machine includes a controller configured to generate gaming machine control information for presenting a game and configured to generate win announcement information in the event the outcome of a game presented is a winning outcome, the gaming machine including at least one device for disseminating the win information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Manz
  • Patent number: 7828658
    Abstract: An input device configured to generate at least two inputs, such as two signals, in response to input movement from a first to a second position, a first and a second speed of input, a first and second applied input force, or an input movement of a first and second distance. When associated with a gaming machine, a player's input effects generation of multiple inputs which are provided to a gaming controller for playing a game. The input device has utility to games, such as a Class II bingo type game, where a player is required to provide multiple inputs over the course of the game in order to participate in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Manz
  • Patent number: 7758418
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to gaming machines, and more particularly, to a system and method for presenting a game result as an independent event. Systems embodying one or more aspects of the invention enhance the game playing experience by presenting players with a receipt or media that gives players the opportunity to obtain sensory feedback subsequent to playing a first game. This sensory feedback, which is based on information encoded on the receipt and possibly stored on a server for later cross checking, is provided via a winning display machine and may take multiple forms. The winning display machine may, for instance, read the information on the receipt and simply inform the user of the amount or result of the first game. Alternatively or in addition the winning display machine may utilize the information encoded on the receipt to simulate the appearance of additional game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Manz
  • Patent number: 7641552
    Abstract: An input device is movable between at least two positions. Movement of the input device results in generated of an least two inputs, such as two signals. When associated with a gaming machine, movement of the input device by a player is used to provide multiple inputs to a gaming controller for playing a game. The input device may be used to present a game, such as a Class II bingo type game where a player is required to provide multiple inputs over the course of the game in order to participate in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Manz
  • Publication number: 20090156296
    Abstract: A push-button type input device is configured to generate at least two inputs, such as two electric signals, in response an input by a user. Relative to a button, the single button input resulting in depression of the button from a raised to a depressed position and then biased return of the button from the depressed back to the raised position results in the generation of at least two inputs. When associated with a gaming machine, a player's input effects generation of multiple inputs which are provided to a gaming controller for playing a game. The input device has utility to games, such as a Class II bingo type game, where a player is required to provide multiple inputs over the course of the game in order to participate in the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Manz
  • Patent number: 7322886
    Abstract: In a method of playing a game, a player plays a main game in which a first set of indicia are displayed. The game may be slots, keno, bingo, pull-tabs, a lottery or the like. If the player receives a special symbol or combination of symbols while playing the main game, the outcome of the game is a guaranteed win. A second set of indicia which represent or correspond to that guaranteed win are displayed to the player, whereby the player is made aware of the particular winning result. If the player does not receive the special symbol or combination of symbols, the play of the main game continues and it is determined if the outcome thereof is a winning result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Rocket Gaming Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Manz