Patents by Inventor Scott M. Minch

Scott M. Minch 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: 9659434
    Abstract: Modular wagering game machine signage is described herein. In some embodiments, a modular wagering game machine sign can include a center module including a plurality of support members, at least one outer panel covering the frame, and a lighted faceplate including lighting units. The lighting units can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and globes. The sign can also includes at least one side module connected to the center module via hand-spinning latches configured to press against one or more of the center module s support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla, Scott M. Minch
  • Patent number: 8968080
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computerized method includes: creating a number of frames of images for displaying on a monitor of a wagering game machine; and selecting at least a subset of the number of frames. The method can also include performing pixel encoding in the images of the subset of the number of frames, where the pixel encoding is used to identify at least one of adding third party content to the images. The method can also include replacing the images with the third party content, where the adding of the third party content and replacing with the third party content occurs after creating the frame but prior to the displaying the frame on the monitor of the wagering game machine. The method can also include transmitting the number of frames of images to the monitor of the wagering game machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Anderson, Bruce H. Blair, John M. Burica, Mark B. Gagner, Vernon W. Hamlin, Michael J. Irby, Timothy C. Loose, Scott M. Minch, Mark C. Pace, Eugene M. Rigsby, Craig J. Sylla, Alfred Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110070948
    Abstract: Modular wagering game machine signage is described herein. In some embodiments, a modular wagering game machine sign can include a center module including a plurality of support members, at least one outer panel covering the frame, and a lighted faceplate including lighting units. The lighting units can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and globes. The sign can also includes at least one side module connected to the center module via hand-spinning latches configured to press against one or more of the center module s support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Bainbridge, Paul C. Barker, Arturo E. Mancilla, Scott M. Minch