Gaming machine island

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a gaming machine island showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dashed broken lines in the figures illustrate portions of the gaming machine island that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a gaming machine island, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1079817
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 25, 2024
Date of Patent: Jun 17, 2025
Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited (North Ryde)
Inventors: Scott Olive (Brookvale), John Curtis (Biddaddaba)
Primary Examiner: Khawaja Anwar
Assistant Examiner: Julice Seung Eun Oum
Application Number: 29/965,021
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Chance-determining Or Gambling Article (D21/369)