Gaming machine

- BALLY GAMING, INC.
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a right front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along 5-5 of FIG. 4.

The broken line showing of the remainder of the gaming machine illustrates environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design. The oblique line shading depicts a transparent, translucent, highly polished or reflective surface.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D843478
Type: Grant
Filed: May 19, 2017
Date of Patent: Mar 19, 2019
Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC. (Las Vegas, NV)
Inventors: Paul M. Lesley (Chicago, IL), Larry J. Pacey (Chicago, IL), Walter E. Smolucha (Melrose Park, IL)
Primary Examiner: Sandra L Morris
Application Number: 29/604,773