Patents by Inventor Timothy Curtis Ryan

Timothy Curtis Ryan 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: 10102710
    Abstract: In a game event a first set of game symbols are displayed in a game symbol display area, at least one prize is displayed in a prize display area, and an expanded second set of game symbols having at least one game symbol located in the prize display area is displayed. A winning game outcome may be declared if at least one game symbol located in the prize display area contacts at least one prize which is displayed in the prize display area. The game event may be presented via a uniquely configured gaming machine or system in which the game symbols and prizes are generated and displayed as graphical elements on a video display. The game event may be presented as or as part of a wagering event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: AGS LLC
    Inventors: Eric Steven Boese, Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Publication number: 20180061174
    Abstract: In a game event a first set of game symbols are displayed in a game symbol display area, at least one prize is displayed in a prize display area, and an expanded second set of game symbols having at least one game symbol located in the prize display area is displayed. A winning game outcome may be declared if at least one game symbol located in the prize display area contacts at least one prize which is displayed in the prize display area. The game event may be presented via a uniquely configured gaming machine or system in which the game symbols and prizes are generated and displayed as graphical elements on a video display. The game event may be presented as or as part of a wagering event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Steven Boese, Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Patent number: 9679444
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to an electronic gaming device including a memory, a processor, and a plurality of reels. The memory may include one or more reel exposing feature structures. The processor may generate one or more symbols to be located in the one or more areas. The processor may display one or more symbols in a base game area before a start of game play. The processor may display one or more revealed symbols in one or more revealed areas after the start of game play is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Patent number: 9659454
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more auto-play game functionality. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the one or more auto-play game functionality. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more auto-play game functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerish Augustine, Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Patent number: 9607481
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more objects in a platform based game. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the one or more objects in a platform based game. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more platform results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Patent number: 9345961
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which allow a player, the gaming device, and/or the gaming system to utilize exploding scatters. The electronic gaming device and/or method may utilize a plurality of reels. The plurality of reels may include one or more areas. The electronic gaming device and/or method may utilize a memory and a processor. The processor may generate one or more symbols to be located in the one or more areas. The one or more symbols may include a first expanding scatter symbol and a first dormant scatter symbol. The processor may modify the first dormant scatter symbol into an award value based on a first interaction determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Patent number: 9311786
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers on one or more paylines. The systems and methods may utilize one or more objects in a platform based game. The systems and methods may determine one or more payouts based on the one or more objects in a platform based game. The systems and methods may display one or more presentations based on the one or more platform results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Cadillac Jack, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140045578
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers. The systems and methods may include scrape away functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CADILLAC JACK
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140045571
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers. The systems and methods may include scrape away functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: CADILLAC JACK
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Publication number: 20130344933
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which allow a player, the gaming device, and/or the gaming system to utilize exploding scatters. The electronic gaming device and/or method may utilize a plurality of reels. The plurality of reels may include one or more areas. The electronic gaming device and/or method may utilize a memory and a processor. The processor may generate one or more symbols to be located in the one or more areas. The one or more symbols may include a first expanding scatter symbol and a first dormant scatter symbol. The processor may modify the first dormant scatter symbol into an award value based on a first interaction determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: CADILLAC JACK
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan
  • Publication number: 20130324208
    Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may provide gaming options relating to contagious wilds, non-contagious wilds, dormant wilds, contagious dormant wilds, and/or blockers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: CADILLAC JACK
    Inventor: Timothy Curtis Ryan