Gaming device having multiple displays

- IGT
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design, that portion of the gaming device shown in phantom is not part of the design sought to be patented and is provided for environmental purposes only;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design illustrated in FIG. 1, the right side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design, that portion of the gaming device shown in phantom is not part of the design sought to be patented and is provided for environmental purposes only;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the alternative embodiment of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design illustrated in FIG. 4, the right side being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the alternative embodiment of the multiple displays for a gaming device of my new design illustrated in FIG. 4.

Claims

The ornamental design for a gaming device having multiple displays, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D492734
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 16, 2002
Date of Patent: Jul 6, 2004
Assignee: IGT (Reno, NV)
Inventor: Kimberley K. Karstens (Reno, NV)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC
Application Number: 29/167,600
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Lever Operated Or Slot Machine Type (D21/370)
International Classification: 2103;