Patents by Inventor Robert Spidale

Robert Spidale 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).

  • Wagering game having improved persistent game mode feature
    Patent number: 11043082
    Abstract: A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing a wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems that provide a persistent gaming mode including a persistent game mode with multiple rounds in which each round includes a randomization of the matrix of symbol locations, a chance to win an award, and a chance to include a persistent feature event. An adjustable meter may be used to allow players to compete for the same bonuses or jackpots no matter what their bet level. A rolling meter shows special features scheduled to appear in future rounds using a rolling group of status indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Mariscal, Robert Spidale
  • WAGERING GAME HAVING IMPROVED PERSISTENT GAME MODE FEATURE
    Publication number: 20190340890
    Abstract: A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing a wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems that provide a persistent gaming mode including a persistent game mode with multiple rounds in which each round includes a randomization of the matrix of symbol locations, a chance to win an award, and a chance to include a persistent feature event. An adjustable meter may be used to allow players to compete for the same bonuses or jackpots no matter what their bet level. A rolling meter shows special features scheduled to appear in future rounds using a rolling group of status indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Mariscal, Robert Spidale
  • Wagering game having improved persistent game mode feature
    Patent number: 10373445
    Abstract: A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing a wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems that provide a persistent gaming mode including a persistent game mode with multiple rounds in which each round includes a randomization of the matrix of symbol locations, a chance to win an award, and a chance to include a persistent feature event. An adjustable meter may be used to allow players to compete for the same bonuses or jackpots no matter what their bet level. A rolling meter shows special features scheduled to appear in future rounds using a rolling group of status indicators. A persistent game mode control process sets the frequency of scheduled special features and adjusts reel weights to achieve a desired payout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Mariscal, Robert Spidale
  • WAGERING GAME HAVING IMPROVED PERSISTENT GAME MODE FEATURE
    Publication number: 20180082546
    Abstract: A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing a wagering games, gaming machines, networked gaming systems that provide a persistent gaming mode including a persistent game mode with multiple rounds in which each round includes a randomization of the matrix of symbol locations, a chance to win an award, and a chance to include a persistent feature event. An adjustable meter may be used to allow players to compete for the same bonuses or jackpots no matter what their bet level. A rolling meter shows special features scheduled to appear in future rounds using a rolling group of status indicators. A persistent game mode control process sets the frequency of scheduled special features and adjusts reel weights to achieve a desired payout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Juan Mariscal, Robert Spidale