Class 273/142B - Indicator: electrical

Subclass of Class 273 - Amusement devices: games
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 09/16/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7425177	Gaming device having multiple interacting independently operable wheels A gaming device having multiple interacting independently operated symbol generators, such as wheels. In one embodiment, each wheel includes a plurality of sections that are associated with a plurality of different outcomes which are displayed to a player. One or mo...	09/16/2008
7380791	Gaming machine using controllable LEDs for reel strip illumination A backlight for a reel assembly is disclosed comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). An array of red, green, and blue diodes are positioned behind a translucent reel strip to backlight three adjacent symbols on a reel strip. The LEDs are individually...	06/03/2008
7371170	Gaming device having a multiple symbol swapping game A gaming device and a method for operating a gaming device which increases the possibility of obtaining a winning combination of symbols on reels. In one embodiment, the gaming device rearranges one or more sets of indicated symbols on the reels to potentially gener...	05/13/2008
7311305	Roulette device and game control method A roulette device including: a roulette plate having a plurality of marks arranged thereon; a ball which rolls on the roulette plate; a plurality of ball receiving parts which are formed corresponding to the marks in a circumferential direction of the roulette plate...	12/25/2007
7281978	Wager administration system and method of operation thereof a wager administration system comprises a primary wagering facility operable by a player to place an initial wager on a desired primary individual number in a turn of the game of roulette, and a secondary wagering facility instructable by the player to place an addi...	10/16/2007
7238109	Gaming device having an unveiling award mechanical secondary display A gaming device, which awards an initial award to a player, discloses to a player that a higher valued enticement award is available and selectable, and enables the player to selectively swap the initial award for an opportunity to select the enticement award. The g...	07/03/2007
7118247	Structure for illuminating a roulette wheel The object of the invention is a structure for locally illuminating a roulette wheel, particularly an automatic or electronic one. The structure consists of a support (4) which in conjunction with a spacer ring (5) forms a slit (9), wherein a ba...	10/10/2006
6840860	Printing and dispensing bonusing system for gaming devices The present invention provides a printing and dispensing bonusing system for electronic gaming devices, particularly a casino gaming device, which includes at least one detection device which is adapted for connection to an electronic apparatus, the detection device...	01/11/2005
6769985	Gaming device and method for enhancing the issuance or transfer of an award The present invention provides a gaming device and method for enhancing an award or a transfer of a plurality of credits. The gaming device and method initially displays one or more audio and visual signals as the device begins to transfer gaming device credits. At ...	08/03/2004
6520854	Roulette wheel assembly and table arrangement A roulette wheel assembly and table arrangement includes a roulette wheel rotatably mounted in a wheel bowl, and driven by an electric motor. Thirty seven slot compartments are located around the wheel circumference to receive a roulette ball. In operatio...	02/18/2003
6146276	Programmable electronic activity detector and command generator for electronic devices The present invention provides a programmable electronic activity detector and command generator for electronic devices, particularly a casino gaming device, which includes at least one read-only detection device such as an optic isolator, which is adapte...	11/14/2000
6059659	Roulette table having progressive jackpots Method of playing roulette with a system including a roulette wheel, a conventional betting layout and a progressive jackpot layout. Players make wages on the conventional layout and/or the progressive layout to participate in a progressive jackpot game w...	05/09/2000
5848932	Method of playing game and gaming games with an additional payout indicator Gaming devices comprising a standard gaming unit, e.g., three reels, and a discernible additional payout indicator, e.g., a rotatable wheel. A preferred bonus payout indicator is clearly visible by the player and is actuatable when the reels of the slot m...	12/15/1998
5836583	Detection system for detecting a position of a ball on a roulette wheel A detection system for detecting the position of an object of a movable member and, In particular, for detection the position of a ball in a moving roulette wheel which has a light source for emitting visible light which is modulated. A sensor is provided...	11/17/1998
5827119	Rotatable playing surface game A rotatable playing surface amusement game which is automatically controlled by a microprocessor which includes a rotatable object and a segmented substantially circular rotatable playing surface surrounded by a race and means for accelerating the rotatab...	10/27/1998
5743798	Apparatus for playing a roulette game including a progressive jackpot A roulette game including a progressive jackpot includes a plurality of coin acceptors to enable players to place an optional progressive jackpot wager. Players place game wagers on a numbered layout imprinted on a table surface by using different colored...	04/28/1998
5743523	Multi-game system with progressive bonus An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus receives score contributions from each game unit to increase a progressive score. When players achieve a predetermine...	04/28/1998
5588650	Automated interactive roulette with progressive jackpot An automated roulette device is provided with a central processor and at least one player console having interactive controls and visual displays for placing bets and controlling the speed and moment of release of a ball from a launching mechanism onto a ...	12/31/1996
5445388	Illuminated playing card board game apparatus A playing board is arranged to include an annular array of first spaces, with a central space, with the organization further including a deck of bridge-type cards, including a joker as well as a number of playing chips to be distributed among the players ...	08/29/1995
5409225	Arcade game An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus receives score contributions from each game unit to increase a progressive score. When players achieve a predetermine...	04/25/1995
5385347	Coin operated amusement device In a coin operated amusement device, an inclined track is provided to receive a rolling coin. A rotating wheel is positioned adjacent the lower end of the track. The wheel is rotated at a constant low speed and defines payoff positions distributed around ...	01/31/1995
5292127	Arcade game An arcade game including a progressive bonus apparatus connected to a plurality of individual game units. The progressive bonus apparatus receives score contributions from each game unit to increase a progressive score. When players achieve a predetermine...	03/08/1994
5188363	Wheel of fortune poker game apparatus and method An electronic game apparatus (21) for play of a poker card game. The apparatus (21) includes a display assembly (22) having a plurality of card spaces (23) each representing one card in a deck of cards, preferably arranged in a wheel of fortune array. A p...	02/23/1993
5184821	Game apparatus for poker and similar card games Disclosed is a game apparatus for playing poker and similar card games, including a playing table having a plurality of images which may be selectively lit to indicate winning bets, an indicator board to indicate identified cards, and a switchboard for co...	02/09/1993
4989873	Roulette playing device A roulette playing device includes a hitting device for releasing a ball onto a circular runway which comprises a first rotatable roller disposed upstream of an outlet, a second rotatable roller opposed to the first roller and spaced therefrom by a distan...	02/05/1991
4906005	Roulette playing device A roulette playing device includes a hitting device for releasing a ball onto a circular runway which comprises a first rotatable roller disposed upstream of an outlet, a second rotatable roller opposed to the first roller and spaced therefrom by a distan...	03/06/1990
4869505	Roulette playing device A roulette playing device comprises a release opening for releasing a ball. The opening is formed in a circular wall at a position higher than the level where the ball runs on the outermost circumference thereof. The circular wall is preferably tilted fro...	09/26/1989
4792137	Monitoring and indicating apparatus for use in the game of roulette An electronic implementation of the roulette wheel and the associate layout which provides electronic selection and automatic recognition and illumination of winning numbers and bets....	12/20/1988
4735416	Automatic roulette apparatus A roulette apparatus has a table, a roulette wheel mounted to spin about a vertical axis with respect to the table, the wheel having a plurality of ball receptor cups at the periphery thereof and having a hub portion and a rim portion. The hub and rim por...	04/05/1988
4732385	Roulette for gaming A roulette for gaming, provided with a set of control and game choice displays, which includes a motor for spinning the body of the roulette where the ball rolls, and doing so at a speed that is capable of alteration, so that the ball is ejected from one ...	03/22/1988
4643425	Microprocessor controlled roulette game including an optical encoder for sensing the position of the ball on the roulette wheel The electronic roulette comprises, in a box-like body, a roulette wheel, including a plurality of numbered sectors, an electric motor for driving it, launching assembly to be operated by the player to launch a ball into the roulette wheel, a playing selec...	02/17/1987
4396193	Roulette wheel directional sensing apparatus A roulette game is modified by electronic circuitry, including a microprocessor, to determine which one of a set of numbered, red or black compartments receives a ball and displays the play results via a lighted, marked roulette table upon which stakes ar...	08/02/1983
4136878	Board game apparatus A toy amusement device including a rotatable disc and a magnetizable gameboard for receiving a plurality of magnetic pegs which are moved sequentially on a gridwork printed on the gameboard in response to a corresponding indication provided by the rest po...	01/30/1979
4095794	Ball drop and electrical readout rotating receptacle having a vacuum conduit ball return The token return assembly cooperates with an amusement apparatus formed of a token supply receptacle with a latchable lower portion and containing a vacuum supply unit; a rotating drum positioned on a base disposed below the receptacle, has openings for r...	06/20/1978
4036497	Amusement apparatus with a ball drop and a rotating receptacle An amusement apparatus to be played by several players, having as many playing stations as there are players. Each of the players participates by recordable and measurable action on his part with winning scores determined by a predefined risk-reward sched...	07/19/1977
4017075	Simulated football game A game for simulating the play of football to be played by at least two opposing players wherein an action sled is movably mounted adjacent a playing field board which simulates a football field and is movable along the length of the board, the action sle...	04/12/1977

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Class 273/142B - Indicator: electrical