Patents by Inventor William Van Vooren

William Van Vooren 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: 20070293309
    Abstract: A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact with the gambling chips to read and write data from and into the chips. A central controller is connected to the slot machines and other devices that interact with the chips. The chips carry a display and/or an audio device to apprise players of the value currently associated with the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Magdalena Mik, Scott Wolinsky, William Van Vooren, Nathaniel Levin, Andrew Golden
  • Publication number: 20070167214
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070167213
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070026929
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070026928
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Berner, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070010314
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060246991
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060223617
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: STEPHEN TULLEY, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060223616
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: STEPHEN TULLEY, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060217186
    Abstract: A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact with the gambling chips to read and write data from and into the chips. A central controller is connected to the slot machines and other devices that interact with the chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Magdalena Mik, Scott Wolinsky, William Van Vooren, Nathaniel Levin, Andrew Golden
  • Publication number: 20060128462
    Abstract: A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact with the gambling chips to read and write data from and into the chips. A central controller is connected to the slot machines and other devices that interact with the chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Magdalena Mik, Scott Wolinsky, William Van Vooren, Nathaniel Levin, Andrew Golden
  • Publication number: 20060121984
    Abstract: A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact with the gambling chips to read and write data from and into the chips. A central controller is connected to the slot machines and other devices that interact with the chips. The chips carry a display and/or an audio device to apprise players of the value currently associated with the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Magdalena Mik, Scott Wolinsky, William Van Vooren, Nathaniel Levin, Andrew Golden
  • Publication number: 20060094498
    Abstract: A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to interact with the gambling chips to read and write data from and into the chips. A central controller is connected to the slot machines and other devices that interact with the chips. The chips carry a display and/or an audio device to apprise players of the value currently associated with the chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: James Jorasch, Magdalena Mik, Scott Wolinsky, William Van Vooren, Nathaniel Levin, Andrew Golden