Patents by Inventor William E. Vorias

William E. Vorias 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: 7666085
    Abstract: A gaming device which displays multiple results wherein subsequently displayed results are formed from previously displayed results. A gaming device randomly generates and displays a first set of symbols. The gaming device also generates a second set of symbols. The second set of symbols are not initially displayed to a player. The gaming device compares the first and second set of symbols to determine whether any symbols in the first set of symbols match any symbols in the second set of symbols. The gaming device displays the matching symbols and then displays the second set of symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: William E. Vorias, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Daniel W. Sopala, Matthew Earl Belger
  • Patent number: 7614953
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method for operating the gaming device including interrelating bonus games in a bonus round by providing outcomes which transfer the player to one of the other interrelated bonus games. Each bonus game includes a different set of outcomes depending on what order the bonus game is selected by the gaming device or the player. Once an initial bonus game is selected, the player is presented with a plurality of selections which can include awards, award digits, modifiers, terminators, and other outcomes in addition to transfers to other bonus games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Roman A. Souza, Randall D. Mead, William E. Vorias
  • Patent number: 7278919
    Abstract: A gaming device and a method for operating the gaming device including interrelating bonus games in a bonus round by providing outcomes which transfer the player to one of the other interrelated bonus games. Each bonus game includes a different set of outcomes depending on what order the bonus game is selected by the gaming device or the player. Once an initial bonus game is selected, the player is presented with a plurality of selections which can include awards, award digits, modifiers, terminators, and other outcomes in addition to transfers to other bonus games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Roman A. Souza, Randall D. Mead, William E. Vorias
  • Patent number: 6964416
    Abstract: The method includes a bonus game associated with a base game that allows players to use skill and memory to determine the outcome of the bonus game. Players are prompted at the beginning of the bonus game to select at least a first and then a second game space from an array of game spaces, revealing previously hidden indicia. The player continues the selections for a predetermined period of time or until some event occurs, terminating the selections. Bonus payouts are awarded in the event the revealed indicia match. Alternative embodiments include allowing players to qualify for a “sneak peek”, wherein all or some hidden indicia on the game space array are revealed for a short period of time, and random shuffling of the indicia to different game spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Monica A. McClintic, Michael T. Tessmer, Julie A. Mottes, William E. Vorias
  • Publication number: 20040048651
    Abstract: A gaming device which displays multiple results wherein subsequently displayed results are formed from previously displayed results. A gaming device randomly generates and displays a first set of symbols. The gaming device also generates a second set of symbols. The second set of symbols are not initially displayed to a player. The gaming device compares the first and second set of symbols to determine whether any symbols in the first set of symbols match any symbols in the second set of symbols. The gaming device displays the matching symbols and then displays the second set of symbols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: William E. Vorias, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Daniel W. Sopala, Matthew Earl Belger
  • Publication number: 20030119580
    Abstract: A new and improved gaming method and apparatus are revealed. The method includes a bonus game associated with a base game that allows players to use skill and memory to determine the outcome of the bonus game. Players are prompted at the beginning of the bonus game to select at least a first and then a second game space from an array of game spaces, revealing previously hidden indicia. The player continues the selections for a predetermined period of time or until some event occurs, terminating the selections. Bonus payouts are awarded in the event the revealed indicia match. Alternative embodiments include allowing players to qualify for a “sneak peek”, wherein all or some hidden indicia on the game space array are revealed for a short period of time, and random shuffling of the indicia to different game spaces. The disclosed apparatus includes a video display and positional selector for use in selecting game spaces for bonus game play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Monica A. McClintic, Michael T. Tessmer, Julie A. Mottes, William E. Vorias