Patents by Inventor Robert Wand
Robert Wand 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: 11930608Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Patent number: 11417168Abstract: An overhead display assembly includes a display monitor coupled to a monitor tray. The monitor tray is positionable in an operational position and a maintenance position. A support stanchion has an anchoring part, a coupling part, and a stanchion body extending from the anchoring part to the coupling part. The anchoring part is coupleable to a fixed vertical or horizontal supporting structure. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism has one or more pivots upon which monitor tray is configured to rotate with respect to said support stanchion. A force producing device is configured to apply a variable amount of force to the monitor tray based upon a position of the display monitor, the variable amount of force being at least a force sufficient to maintain the monitor tray stationary in an intermediate position between the operational position and the maintenance position.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20210368641Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Patent number: 11089706Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Inventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Patent number: 11011010Abstract: A gaming machine island includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines and one or more pedestals upon which the gaming machines are positioned and supported. A support stanchion supports one or more components associated with the gaming machines. The support stanchion has a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The first anchor end is coupled to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism has first and second arm linkage assemblies that permit the monitor frame to pivot. At least one bias member is coupled to the first and second arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member applies a variable amount of force to maintain the monitor frame stationary in intermediate positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LtdInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20210074118Abstract: An overhead display assembly includes a display monitor coupled to a monitor tray. The monitor tray is positionable in an operational position and a maintenance position. A support stanchion has an anchoring part, a coupling part, and a stanchion body extending from the anchoring part to the coupling part. The anchoring part is coupleable to a fixed vertical or horizontal supporting structure. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism has one or more pivots upon which monitor tray is configured to rotate with respect to said support stanchion. A force producing device is configured to apply a variable amount of force to the monitor tray based upon a position of the display monitor, the variable amount of force being at least a force sufficient to maintain the monitor tray stationary in an intermediate position between the operational position and the maintenance position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20200388105Abstract: A gaming machine island includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines and one or more pedestals upon which the gaming machines are positioned and supported. A support stanchion supports one or more components associated with the gaming machines. The support stanchion has a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The first anchor end is coupled to a supporting structure different from the one or more pedestals. A counter-balanced hinging mechanism is coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism has first and second arm linkage assemblies that permit the monitor frame to pivot. At least one bias member is coupled to the first and second arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member applies a variable amount of force to maintain the monitor frame stationary in intermediate positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 10861280Abstract: A method of positioning a monitor frame using a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the monitor frame and seating a display monitor within the monitor frame includes rotating the monitor frame into an approximately horizontal orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism, where the counter-balanced hinging mechanism may include at least one arm linkage assembly, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The method also includes aligning an outer edge of the display monitor with an inner surface of the monitor frame, translating the display monitor to a seated position within the monitor frame, and rotating the monitor frame into an approximately vertical orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Patent number: 10810826Abstract: A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20200077529Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Patent number: 10536772Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to an audio system comprising at least one display device configured to display images; at least two speakers configured to generate audio output; housing structure configured to accommodate the at least one display device and the at least one speaker, the housing structure defining at least one sound delivery aperture extending at least partially along at least two sides of a perimeter of the at least one display device; and a waveguide defined within the housing structure and configured to guide the audio output generated by the at least one speaker through the at least one sound delivery aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Inventors: Andrew Wyer, Peter James Herring, Daryl Bridges, Joseph Ronald Crepaldi, Norman R. Wurz, Robert A. Wand, Bruce Weisberg, Richard M. Walborn
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Patent number: 10506730Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Publication number: 20190340868Abstract: A method of positioning a monitor frame using a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the monitor frame and seating a display monitor within the monitor frame includes rotating the monitor frame into an approximately horizontal orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism, where the counter-balanced hinging mechanism may include at least one arm linkage assembly, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The method also includes aligning an outer edge of the display monitor with an inner surface of the monitor frame, translating the display monitor to a seated position within the monitor frame, and rotating the monitor frame into an approximately vertical orientation using the counter-balanced hinging mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190340867Abstract: A system for supporting a plurality of display monitors includes a support stanchion having a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween. The system also includes at least one counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to the second coupling end of the support stanchion and at least one monitor frame. The counter-balanced hinging mechanism includes at least one arm linkage assembly configured to permit the at least one monitor frame to pivot with respect to the support stanchion, and at least one bias member coupled to the at least one arm linkage assembly. The at least one bias member is configured to apply a variable amount of force to maintain the at least one monitor frame stationary in any of a plurality of intermediate positions between an approximately vertical operational position and an approximately horizontal maintenance position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190320543Abstract: A system and method for an overhead display assembly for positioning a display monitor above an electronic gaming machine are provided. The overhead display assembly may include a monitor frame securable to a display monitor, the monitor frame including at least one roller mechanism that is pivotally coupled to the monitor frame. The overhead display assembly may also include a support stanchion configured to extend vertically relative to a gaming machine, the support stanchion including an upper end that is vertically displaced above the electronic gaming machine. Finally, the overhead display assembly may include a track mechanism coupled to an upper end of the support stanchion and presenting a track portion configured to engage with the roller mechanism to support the display monitor and the monitor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Robert Wand, Frank Rodriguez, Timothy Seckel
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Patent number: 10445973Abstract: A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20190102971Abstract: A method and system for an overhead display assembly for an electronic machine are provided. The overhead display assembly includes a display monitor supported in a monitor frame translatable between an operational position and a maintenance and installation position angularly displaced from the operational position by a predetermined angle. The overhead display assembly also includes a support stanchion including a first anchor end, a second coupling end, and a stanchion body extending therebetween, the first anchor end configured to couple to a supporting structure. The overhead display assembly further includes a counter-balanced hinging mechanism coupled to and between the second coupling end and the monitor frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Rena Schoonmaker, Bruce Urban, Matthew McKay, Noel Voloh, Robert Wand, Gary Strahinic
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Publication number: 20180310095Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to an audio system comprising at least one display device configured to display images; at least two speakers configured to generate audio output; housing structure configured to accommodate the at least one display device and the at least one speaker, the housing structure defining at least one sound delivery aperture extending at least partially along at least two sides of a perimeter of the at least one display device; and a waveguide defined within the housing structure and configured to guide the audio output generated by the at least one speaker through the at least one sound delivery aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Andrew WYER, Peter James HERRING, Daryl BRIDGES, Joseph Ronald CREPALDI, Norman R. WURZ, Robert A. WAND, Bruce WEISBERG, Richard M. WALBORN