Patents by Inventor Travis Bussey

Travis Bussey 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).

  • Publication number: 20240119784
    Abstract: An auxiliary bezel assembly includes first-side and second-side attachment structures, an auxiliary bezel, and a first-side and second-side attachment feature. The auxiliary bezel defines an auxiliary bezel display area and is connected to the first-side attachment structure at a first side of the auxiliary bezel display area and to the second-side attachment structure at a second side of the auxiliary bezel display area. When the auxiliary bezel is placed in an operating position on a video display device the auxiliary bezel display area overlays a portion of the video display area with the first-side attachment structure extending along a first edge of the display device and the second-side attachment structure extending along a second edge of the display device. The first-side and second-side attachment features each comprise an arrangement by which the respective attachment structure is connectable to the video display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Phillips, Jr., Daniel Gibson, Travis Bussey
  • Publication number: 20240115961
    Abstract: A chair sled attachment assembly includes a base structure, a support bracket, and a base access panel. The base structure is connected to a gaming machine cabinet in a base position projecting in a front direction from a front side of the cabinet and defines a base volume separate from a secure volume of the cabinet. The base structure also defines a base access opening to provide access to the base volume. The support bracket is located within the base volume adjacent to the base access opening and includes a support bracket connecting arrangement to which a chair sled receiver is connectable in a chair sled receiver operating position. The base access panel is removably secured to the base structure in a cover position substantially covering the base access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gibson, Ryan Greene, Craig Gallagher, Steven Speer, Travis Bussey
  • Publication number: 20240119785
    Abstract: A gaming machine candle system includes a display device, a number of candle light-emitting elements, and a candle control system. The display device has a display device front surface and defines a display area aligned with at least a portion of the display device front surface. The candle light-emitting elements are located in an upper peripheral area of the display device and are configured to emit light through the display device front surface. The candle control system is operatively connected to control the candle light-emitting elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Henry McDonald, Daniel Gibson, Garrett Mancillas, Keith Scott McSorley, Travis Bussey
  • Patent number: 11881077
    Abstract: A gaming system includes a video gaming system and one or more video monitors operatively connected to receive a game video signal. A wager input device is also included in the system and configured to receive a wager on a potential result in the video game. An image evaluation processing system is connected to receive the game video signal and is configured to evaluate the game video signal to identify a result in the game. The wager resolution system is connected to the image evaluation processing system and to the wager input device, and is configured to receive the wager and the result identified by the image evaluation processing system, and to resolve the wager based at least in part on that identified result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Riggs, Steven Meyer, James McHugh, Travis Bussey, Loren Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20230394921
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented with an opportunity to play one or more games, such as slot games or entry games based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket, wherein winnings may be paid in a whole value as part of the ticket redemption or as separate prizes, whereby dispensing of fractional value, such as coins, may be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney, Adam Fong
  • Patent number: 11741787
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket or is provided entries into a game or promotional event, wherein winnings may be paid in a whole value as part of the ticket redemption or as separate prizes, whereby dispensing of fractional value, such as coins, may be avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Everi Payments Inc.
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney, Adam Fong
  • Publication number: 20230134141
    Abstract: A display mounting system includes first and second base supports, a lateral support system, and display module hanger brackets. The lateral support system includes a first lateral support element and second lateral support element and is adapted to be placed in a display module receiving configuration in which the lateral support system is connected to the first and second base supports in a supporting configuration. Each display module hanger bracket has a respective hanger structure and a respective stabilizing structure. When one of the display module hanger brackets is placed in an installed position on the lateral support system, the hanger structure of that respective display module hanger bracket is supported along a height axis by the first lateral support element while the stabilizing structure of the display module hanger bracket cooperates with the second lateral support element to position the stabilizing structure relative to the second lateral support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gibson, Travis Bussey, Garrett Mancillas, Steven Speer
  • Patent number: 11587400
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket. If the outcome of the game is losing, then the player is paid a first whole currency value comprising the monetary value less the wager and when an outcome of the wagering game is winning, then the player is paid a second whole currency value which is greater than the monetary value (such as by including a winning amount), or the first whole currency value plus separate winnings, such as in the form of an award ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: EVERI GAMES INC.
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney
  • Publication number: 20220139165
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket or is provided entries into a game or promotional event, wherein winnings may be paid in a whole value as part of the ticket redemption or as separate prizes, whereby dispensing of fractional value, such as coins, may be avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney, Adam Fong
  • Patent number: 11270549
    Abstract: A method includes receiving game command input signals on a game controller signal input path to a gaming device and splitting the game command input signals from the game controller signal input path onto a signal monitoring path. Game command data representing the game command input signals from the monitoring path are stored and used in evaluating two or more game control aspects associated with the game command data to produce a respective automation indicator for each game control aspect. The respective automation probabilities for each game control aspect are combined to produce an overall automation indicator value. A participation status of the player may then be modified in response to a characteristic of the overall automation indicator value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Riggs, Steven Meyer, Loren Jacobs, James McHugh, Travis Bussey
  • Publication number: 20210366225
    Abstract: A gaming system includes a video gaming system and one or more video monitors operatively connected to receive a game video signal. A wager input device is also included in the system and configured to receive a wager on a potential result in the video game. An image evaluation processing system is connected to receive the game video signal and is configured to evaluate the game video signal to identify a result in the game. The wager resolution system is connected to the image evaluation processing system and to the wager input device, and is configured to receive the wager and the result identified by the image evaluation processing system, and to resolve the wager based at least in part on that identified result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Riggs, Steven Meyer, James McHugh, Travis Bussey, Loren Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11087583
    Abstract: A gaming system includes a video gaming system and one or more video monitors operatively connected to receive a game video signal. A wager input device is also included in the system and configured to receive a wager on a result in the video game. An image evaluation processing system is connected to receive the game video signal and is configured to evaluate the game video signal to identify a result in the game. The wager resolution system is connected to the image evaluation processing system and to the wager input device, and is configured to receive the wager and the result identified by the image evaluation processing system, and to resolve the wager based at least in part on that result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Riggs, Steven Meyer, James McHugh, Travis Bussey, Loren Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20210241578
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket. If the outcome of the game is losing, then the player is paid a first whole currency value comprising the monetary value less the wager and when an outcome of the wagering game is winning, then the player is paid a second whole currency value which is greater than the monetary value (such as by including a winning amount), or the first whole currency value plus separate winnings, such as in the form of an award ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney
  • Patent number: 10991205
    Abstract: In accordance with a method and system for facilitating redemption of monetary value gaming tickets, such as issued by a gaming device upon cash-out, a ticket is presented, such as to a redemption kiosk. If the ticket is validated and has a monetary value which includes a fractional currency value, then the player is presented a wagering game based upon a wager comprising at least the fractional currency value of the ticket. If the outcome of the game is losing, then the player is paid a first whole currency value comprising the monetary value less the wager and when an outcome of the wagering game is winning, then the player is paid a second whole currency value which is greater than the monetary value (such as by including a winning amount), or the first whole currency value plus separate winnings, such as in the form of an award ticket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Everi Games Inc.
    Inventors: Jim McHugh, William Ramsour, Travis Bussey, Timothy Richards, Michael Aughney
  • Publication number: 20200160649
    Abstract: A method includes receiving game command input signals on a game controller signal input path to a gaming device and splitting the game command input signals from the game controller signal input path onto a signal monitoring path. Game command data representing the game command input signals from the monitoring path are stored and used in evaluating two or more game control aspects associated with the game command data to produce a respective automation indicator for each game control aspect. The respective automation probabilities for each game control aspect are combined to produce an overall automation indicator value. A participation status of the player may then be modified in response to a characteristic of the overall automation indicator value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Riggs, Steven Meyer, Loren Jacobs, James McHugh, Travis Bussey
  • Patent number: D880605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Bussey, James Palermo, Daniel Gibson, Rick Perez
  • Patent number: D884080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Gibson, Courtney Bell, Michael Conway, Travis Bussey
  • Patent number: D900229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventor: Travis Bussey
  • Patent number: D986978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Travis Bussey, Daniel Gibson, Peter A. Phillips, Jr., Courtney Bell, Charles Curbbun, Michael Conway
  • Patent number: D994780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Everi Games, Inc.
    Inventors: Loren Nelson, Daniel Gibson, Travis Bussey, Courtney Bell