Patents by Inventor Wayne H. Rothschild
Wayne H. Rothschild 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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Autonomous, gravity-assisted motorized racer configured to travel through non-straight tube segments
Patent number: 10737188Abstract: A vehicle configured to move through a network of interconnected tubes includes a body, a motor, a motorized wheel, a biasing assembly, and a first element. The motorized wheel directly engages an inner surface of the tubes. The biasing assembly causes the motorized wheel to maintain continuous contact with the inner surface of the tubes during operation. A waist of the vehicle is constrained by an inner diameter (D) of the curved tube, a radius of curvature (R) of the curved tube, and a length (L) of the wheelbase of the vehicle. The waist of the body is sized such that the vehicle can freely move within any of the tubes without getting stuck therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: MIEH, Inc.Inventors: Diane M. Farrell, Jason M. Lynch, James M. Rasmussen, Maxwell B. Rothschild, Wayne H. Rothschild -
Autonomous, gravity-assisted motorized racer configured to travel through non-straight tube segments
Patent number: 10603600Abstract: A vehicle configured to move through a network of interconnected tubes includes a body, a motor, a motorized wheel, a biasing assembly, and a first element. The motorized wheel directly engages an inner surface of the tubes. The biasing assembly causes the motorized wheel to maintain continuous contact with the inner surface of the tubes during operation. A waist of the vehicle is constrained by an inner diameter (D) of the curved tube, a radius of curvature (R) of the curved tube, and a length (L) of the wheelbase of the vehicle. The waist of the body is sized such that the vehicle can freely move within any of the tubes without getting stuck therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: MIEH, Inc.Inventors: Diane M. Farrell, Jason M. Lynch, James M. Rasmussen, Maxwell B. Rothschild, Wayne H. Rothschild -
Publication number: 20200023423Abstract: Layout tools for making chainmaille. The tool has a substrate with grooves, cuts, or slots formed through a top surface thereof. Each pair of cuts forms a generally v-shaped pattern along a length of the top surface. Each of the pairs of the cuts are spaced apart, have a length, and form an angle that provides a straight line path that intersects at least four of the cuts configured to receive rings to form a chainmaille. Another tool also has a substrate with grooves, cuts, or slots formed through a top surface thereof. Each cut passes through a common point. Each cut has a length corresponding to a diameter of a ring, and each of the cuts has a depth that is a function of at least the number of rings and a wire diameter of the rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventors: Nadja Aller, Jason M. Lynch, Wayne H. Rothschild, Jordan S. Fine
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AUTONOMOUS, GRAVITY-ASSISTED MOTORIZED RACER CONFIGURED TO TRAVEL THROUGH NON-STRAIGHT TUBE SEGMENTS
Publication number: 20190076746Abstract: A vehicle configured to move through a network of interconnected tubes includes a body, a motor, a motorized wheel, a biasing assembly, and a first element. The motorized wheel directly engages an inner surface of the tubes. The biasing assembly causes the motorized wheel to maintain continuous contact with the inner surface of the tubes during operation. A waist of the vehicle is constrained by an inner diameter (D) of the curved tube, a radius of curvature (R) of the curved tube, and a length (L) of the wheelbase of the vehicle. The waist of the body is sized such that the vehicle can freely move within any of the tubes without getting stuck therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Diane M. Farrell, Jason M. Lynch, James M. Rasmussen, Maxwell B. Rothschild, Wayne H. Rothschild -
Patent number: 10092074Abstract: A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connected between the base and walls so that they are foldable into a third configuration wherein the footprint of the folded device is roughly the size of the base. In the third configuration, the walls are stacked relative to the base. The convertible device may further include two zippers for releasably holding the walls in a rigid and upright position in the first configuration. The webbing can be inwardly biased such that when the walls are urged from the second to the first configuration, the webbing folds toward the interior of the convertible device.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: MIEH, Inc.Inventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Maxwell Bell Rothschild
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AUTONOMOUS, GRAVITY-ASSISTED MOTORIZED RACER CONFIGURED TO TRAVEL THROUGH NON-STRAIGHT TUBE SEGMENTS
Publication number: 20180185762Abstract: A portable, lightweight racer vehicle. The racer includes a body, a motor and a battery powering the motor, a motorized wheel, a first wheel, and a spring-loaded wheel to cause the motorized wheel to maintain contact with a surface upon which the motorized wheel rotates. The first wheel is larger than the motorized wheel and the spring-loaded wheel. A tube section includes a first half section having a pair of interlocking fingers and a pair of notches; and a second half section having a pair of interlocking fingers and a pair of notches. The two halves are removably snap-fit or press-fit together by joining the pair of interlocking fingers of the first half section with the pair of notches of the second half section while simultaneously joining the pair of interlocking fingers of the second half section with the pair of notches of the first half section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Diane M. Farrell, Jason M. Lynch, James M. Rasmussen, Maxwell B. Rothschild, Wayne H. Rothschild -
Autonomous, Gravity-Assisted Motorized Racer Configured To Travel Through Non-Straight Tube Segments
Publication number: 20180043273Abstract: A vehicle configured to move through a network of interconnected tubes includes a body, a motor, a motorized wheel, a biasing assembly, and a first element. The motorized wheel directly engages an inner surface of the tubes. The biasing assembly causes the motorized wheel to maintain continuous contact with the inner surface of the tubes during operation. A waist of the vehicle is constrained by an inner diameter (D) of the curved tube, a radius of curvature (R) of the curved tube, and a length (L) of the wheelbase of the vehicle. The waist of the body is sized such that the vehicle can freely move within any of the tubes without getting stuck therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Diane M. Farrell, Jason M. Lynch, James M. Rasmussen, Maxwell B. Rothschild, Wayne H. Rothschild -
Patent number: 9649559Abstract: System, methods and apparatus for presenting media in a wagering game machine are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an internal media request from a component of the wagering game machine and receiving an external data signal from outside the wagering game machine. In the embodiment, the method also includes preparing media based on the internal media request and the external data signal and presenting the media on media presentation devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Patent number: 9640019Abstract: A gaming machine comprises a primary gaming display for presenting the outcome of a wagering or bonus game and a video display. In response to a wager, an outcome is generated and displayed in a display area. The video display provides a video image superimposed upon primary game display. The video image may be interactive with the primary game display and include such graphics as payout values, a pay table, pay lines, bonus game features, special effects, thematic scenery, and instructional information.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20170020251Abstract: A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connected between the base and walls so that they are foldable into a third configuration wherein the footprint of the folded device is roughly the size of the base. In the third configuration, the walls are stacked relative to the base. The convertible device may further include two zippers for releasably holding the walls in a rigid and upright position in the first configuration. The webbing can be inwardly biased such that when the walls are urged from the second to the first configuration, the webbing folds toward the interior of the convertible device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Maxwell Bell Rothschild
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Patent number: 9495828Abstract: A method directed to operating a plurality of gaming machines in a gaming establishment includes determining that a certain triggering event has occurred in one of the plurality of gaming machines. The triggering event includes a desired game outcome. The method further includes selectively controlling audio output from a plurality of remotely located speakers to operate in conjunction with internal cabinet speakers for creating a desired audio ambience only within a portion of the gaming establishment. The remotely located speakers are located remotely from the plurality of gaming machines. The internal cabinet speakers are located within gaming cabinets of the plurality of gaming machines. The audio output is focused to deliver enhanced audio effects only to the portion of the gaming establishment.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Eric M. Pryzby, Wayne H. Rothschild, Larry J. Pacey
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Patent number: 9480317Abstract: A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connected between the base and walls so that they are foldable into a third configuration wherein the footprint of the folded device is roughly the size of the base. In the third configuration, the walls are stacked relative to the base. The convertible device may further include two zippers for releasably holding the walls in a rigid and upright position in the first configuration. The webbing can be inwardly biased such that when the walls are urged from the second to the first configuration, the webbing folds toward the interior of the convertible device.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: International Holdings, LLCInventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Maxwell Bell Rothschild
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Patent number: 9230411Abstract: A gaming machine having an enhanced game play scheme is provided where, in response to receipt of a second wager to select an option, a player is provided with enhanced game play. Enhanced game play may include (1) providing more frequent bonus game play, (2) providing a larger bonus game value payout, (3) providing more frequent bonus game play and providing a larger bonus game value payout, (4) providing a larger or multiplied game value payout, (5) providing a guaranteed value payout for a non-winning outcome, (6) providing game features (7) providing a larger game value payout based on a partial game outcome, (8) providing an extra wild symbol capable of repositioning, and (9) providing a possibility of an additional reel movement to reposition an extra reel symbol or (10) providing a possibility of an extra pay line to include an extra reel symbol to increase a value payout.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Allon G. Englman, Joel R. Jaffe, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20150038227Abstract: System, methods and apparatus for presenting media in a wagering game machine are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an internal media request from a component of the wagering game machine and receiving an external data signal from outside the wagering game machine. In the embodiment, the method also includes preparing media based on the internal media request and the external data signal and presenting the media on media presentation devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Patent number: 8876598Abstract: System, methods and apparatus for presenting media in a wagering game machine are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an internal media request from a component of the wagering game machine and receiving an external data signal from outside the wagering game machine. In the embodiment, the method also includes preparing media based on the internal media request and the external data signal and presenting the media on media presentation devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20140262862Abstract: A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connected between the base and walls so that they are foldable into a third configuration wherein the footprint of the folded device is roughly the size of the base. In the third configuration, the walls are stacked relative to the base. The convertible device may further include two zippers for releasably holding the walls in a rigid and upright position in the first configuration. The webbing can be inwardly biased such that when the walls are urged from the second to the first configuration, the webbing folds toward the interior of the convertible device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: International Holdings, LLCInventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Maxwell Bell Rothschild
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Patent number: 8714389Abstract: A convertible device that converts between an activity mat and a storage container to capture and store numerous articles. Upon reclosing the activity mat, the articles are recaptured into the storage container. The device includes walls and a base, webbing connected between each adjacent wall pair, and a joint connected between the base and walls so that they are foldable into a third configuration wherein the footprint of the folded device is roughly the size of the base. In the third configuration, the walls are stacked relative to the base. The convertible device may further include two zippers for releasably holding the walls in a rigid and upright position in the first configuration. The webbing can be inwardly biased such that when the walls are urged from the second to the first configuration, the webbing folds toward the interior of the convertible device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: International Holdings, LLCInventors: Wayne H. Rothschild, Maxwell Bell Rothschild
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Patent number: 8573373Abstract: Apparatuses convertible between at least a storage container in a first configuration and an activity mat in a second configuration. One apparatus includes a circular lid, a circular base, and at least one zipper pull that zips the lid and base to a wall. When zippered, the apparatus has a generally cylindrical shape. A carrying handle is provided on the lid. When unzippered, the apparatus becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Another apparatus includes two sides, a base, a flap, and at least one zipper pull that zips the sides to the flap. The sides resemble the outline of a car, such that the apparatus when zipped up resembles a car and when unzipped becomes an activity mat and lies flat. Backpack straps on the back allow the apparatus to be worn as a backpack.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: International Holdings LLCInventors: Wayne H Rothschild, Kevin McComb
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Publication number: 20130252708Abstract: A gaming machine having an enhanced game play scheme is provided where, in response to receipt of a second wager to select an option, a player is provided with enhanced game play. Enhanced game play may include (1) providing more frequent bonus game play, (2) providing a larger bonus game value payout, (3) providing more frequent bonus game play and providing a larger bonus game value payout, (4) providing a larger or multiplied game value payout, (5) providing a guaranteed value payout for a non-winning outcome, (6) providing game features (7) providing a larger game value payout based on a partial game outcome, (8) providing an extra wild symbol capable of repositioning, and (9) providing a possibility of an additional reel movement to reposition an extra reel symbol or (10) providing a possibility of an extra pay line to include an extra reel symbol to increase a value payout.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: WMS GAMING INC.Inventors: Allon G. Englman, Joel R. Jaffe, Wayne H. Rothschild
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Patent number: 8444467Abstract: A gaming machine having an enhanced game play scheme is provided where, in response to receipt of a second wager to select an option, a player is provided with enhanced game play. Enhanced game play may include (1) providing more frequent bonus game play, (2) providing a larger bonus game value payout, (3) providing more frequent bonus game play and providing a larger bonus game value payout, (4) providing a larger or multiplied game value payout, (5) providing a guaranteed value payout for a non-winning outcome, (6) providing game features (7) providing a larger game value payout based on a partial game outcome, (8) providing an extra wild symbol capable of repositioning, and (9) providing a possibility of an additional reel movement to reposition an extra reel symbol or (10) providing a possibility of an extra pay line to include an extra reel symbol to increase a value payout.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Allon G. Englman, Joel R. Jaffe, Wayne H. Rothschild