Gaming machine
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Description
A gaming machine embodying the ornamental design disclosed herein is intended to be mounted on a pedestal and used by a player to participate in wagering or other games.
Claims
The ornamental design for a gaming machine, as shown.
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Patent History
Patent number: D557348
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 15, 2006
Date of Patent: Dec 11, 2007
Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Inventors: Leroy H. Gutknecht (Las Vegas, NV), Jefferson C. Lind (Austin, TX), Clifton E. Lind (Austin, TX), Matthew H. Haga (Austin, TX), Frank C. DeSimone (Henderson, NV), Brendan M. O'Connor (Austin, TX), Clint A. Owen (Rockdale, TX)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Attorney: The Culbertson Group, P.C.
Application Number: 29/250,458
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 15, 2006
Date of Patent: Dec 11, 2007
Assignee: Multimedia Games, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Inventors: Leroy H. Gutknecht (Las Vegas, NV), Jefferson C. Lind (Austin, TX), Clifton E. Lind (Austin, TX), Matthew H. Haga (Austin, TX), Frank C. DeSimone (Henderson, NV), Brendan M. O'Connor (Austin, TX), Clint A. Owen (Rockdale, TX)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L. Morris
Attorney: The Culbertson Group, P.C.
Application Number: 29/250,458
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Lever Operated Or Slot Machine Type (D21/370)