Gaming machine

- WMS Gaming Inc.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a left-side view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right-side view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1.

The broken lines are only for illustrative purposes to show visible environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a “gaming machine,” as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D599858
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 11, 2008
Date of Patent: Sep 8, 2009
Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc. (Waukegan, IL)
Inventors: Paul M. Lesley (Blue Island, IL), William C. Cesaroni (Glenview, IL), Morad Ghassemian (Oak Park, IL), Christian J. Kulujian (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Sandra Morris
Attorney: Nixon Peabody LLP
Application Number: 29/327,697
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Lever Operated Or Slot Machine Type (D21/370)