Patents by Inventor Ronnie Harris

Ronnie Harris 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).

  • Patent number: 11602961
    Abstract: A selectable and height-adjustable hitch apparatus for towing comprising an elongated shank received by a vehicle attached to an upper bracket with pentagonal opposing vertical support arms with pinholes for angular adjustment of the elongate shaft to the upper bracket. An upper tube integral with the upper bracket in telescopic relation to at least one lower or middle tube and adjustable in length by aligned pinholes. A lower bracket integral with a lower tube receiving a ball mount, wherein the ball mount is angularly and height adjustable via the tow-hitch apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Ronnie Harris
  • Publication number: 20210086572
    Abstract: A selectable and height-adjustable hitch apparatus for towing comprising an elongated shank received by a vehicle attached to an upper bracket with pentagonal opposing vertical support arms with pinholes for angular adjustment of the elongate shaft to the upper bracket. An upper tube integral with the upper bracket in telescopic relation to at least one lower or middle tube and adjustable in length by aligned pinholes. A lower bracket integral with a lower tube receiving a ball mount, wherein the ball mount is angularly and height adjustable via the tow-hitch apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Ronnie Harris
  • Patent number: 10672224
    Abstract: An improved apparatus, system and method for presenting multiple systems, games, and/or services on a common Player Interface, for example, any component or components of a gaming system, including an electronic or technologic aid—including, but not limited to terminals, player stations, handhelds, fixed units, etc.—that directly enables player interaction in a game, and create, monitor, translate, record, and communicate data such as accounting information, player transactions, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Inventor: Ronnie Harris
  • Publication number: 20150364003
    Abstract: An improved apparatus, system and method for presenting multiple systems, games, and/or services on a common Player Interface, for example, any component or components of a gaming system, including an electronic or technologic aid—including, but not limited to terminals, player stations, handhelds, fixed units, etc.—that directly enables player interaction in a game, and create, monitor, translate, record, and communicate data such as accounting information, player transactions, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Ronnie HARRIS, Robert DelRossi, Erica Frohm, Janae Hoover, David Hatton, Charles Lombardo
  • Publication number: 20060063581
    Abstract: In a method of game play, a player is presented one or more games, such as upon placing a wager. The player may be awarded credits or monetary value for game wins. The player may also be awarded rewards credits or points, such as for wagers placed, games played, or for game outcomes. Reward information comprising a number of awarded points or awards representative of awarded points is displayed and preferably updated when points are awarded or used. Reward information may be modified when the denomination of wagers for game play changes. Reward information may be associated with a player, such as by storage in a file accessible with player identification information. One embodiment of the invention comprises gaming machines and gaming systems configured to display reward information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Ronnie Harris, Ted Grav
  • Publication number: 20060014583
    Abstract: A method of awarding wins for game play comprises determining winning outcomes from all possible outcomes of game play and assigning at least one of two different types of awards, such as either or both primary and secondary credit awards, to each winning outcome. Preferably, the winning combinations and associated awards are selected so that, when assigned to a secondary event, the outcome of the game may be represented as the outcomes of a secondary event. In one embodiment, the outcomes of a Class II game, such as bingo, are represented by outcomes Class III type event, such as the game of slots. In accordance with the invention, the representation of the game outcomes mimics the frequency of wins and the payouts associated for those wins in a true Class III game, including as dependent upon the size of a player's wager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Ronnie Harris, Ted Grav
  • Publication number: 20060014582
    Abstract: A method of awarding wins for game play comprises determining winning outcomes from all possible outcomes of game play and assigning at least one of two different types of awards, such as either or both primary and secondary credit awards, to each winning outcome. Preferably, the winning combinations and associated awards are selected so that, when assigned to a secondary event, the outcome of the game may be represented as the outcomes of a secondary event. In one embodiment, the outcomes of a Class II game, such as bingo, are represented by outcomes Class III type event, such as the game of slots. In accordance with the invention, the representation of the game outcomes mimics the frequency of wins and the payouts associated for those wins in a true Class III game, including as dependent upon the size of a player's wager.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Ronnie Harris, Ted Grav
  • Patent number: D904238
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Ronnie Harris