Did You Know...
...that the Eveready Battery began as an invention called the "electric flowerpot," which was a tube with a battery and light bulb inside? The idea was to fasten this gizmo to the side of a flowerpot so it would illuminate the flowers from the bottom. The idea died on the vine and the businessman who licensed the flower pot, Conrad Huber, was left with a pile of useless tubes -- until he found a way to market them as batteries to light the world!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105169 | Portable electronic device A portable electronic device (100) has a long sideways housing (10) whose both ends are held by the hands of a user and an LCD fitted in the surface of the housing (10). Bulges (42L, 42R) projecting outward are formed on both end p... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8096884 | Gaming machine with adjustable button panel Disclosed are gaming machines, including related methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for providing a game of chance. Peripheral devices, such as a bill acceptor and ticket printer, are consolidated ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088014 | Gaming device and method for wireless gaming system providing non-intrusive processes A gaming peripheral for a gaming machine is described. The gaming peripheral can be configured to emulate the functions of a lighting device, such as a candle. The gaming peripheral can be configured to provide enhanced gaming features such as 1) enhanced networking... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8088013 | Gaming machine A gaming machine includes a first box having inner walls, a second box, a front member, a communicating portion, and an exhausting portion. The front member has side walls, and covers components placed at a front portion of the second box. The front member defines a... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083594 | Service enhancing power supply system for gaming machines A gaming machine having a multi-tiered power supply and power distribution system which enables maintenance of low security and higher failure rate components such as video monitors, LCDs, or reel mechanisms without disconnecting power from higher security, low fail... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8075408 | Modular visual output component In a first aspect there is provided a modular visual output component for a gaming machine, including a housing, at least one visual output device, an input connector electrically coupled to the visual output device, and an output connector electrically coupled to t... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070609 | Flexibly configurable button panels for gaming machines Flexibly configurable button panels for electronic devices and dynamic display systems for wager based gaming machines are disclosed. Button panels include a flexible cable, surface mount or other cable connectors spaced along and coupled thereto, and button assembl... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070610 | Repositionable handle assemblies for drop-in-bar gaming machines A “drop-in” style bar top gaming machine that includes a support frame having at least two opposed support walls, and a top panel assembly supporting a display device. The top panel assembly is further configured to cooperate with the support frame for movement ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057308 | Gaming system having multiple gaming devices that share a multi-outcome display A gaming device system in which a plurality of gaming devices are linked by a common bonus event is provided. In one embodiment, the linked gaming device system includes a shared symbol generation display that is positioned adjacent to each of a plurality of associa... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8033916 | Grip pressure sensor Grip pressure is monitored by a collection of battery powered components embodied in an assembly analogous to an ordinary wrist watch, that is a watch housing or casement and a stretchable band. The system, which we shall refer to as a swing monitor, is worn on the ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8016683 | Gaming cabinet constructed from connectable components A gaming machine cabinet or housing is constructed from a plurality of connected components. In one embodiment, the cabinet is assembled from base, side, top, back and door components or sections. The housing may have a basis configuration constructed from a base, s... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8016682 | Quick change glass mounting arrangement for gaming cabinet A mounting arrangement for supporting the light-transmitting sheets of material in a gaming cabinet includes an upper retaining structure that secures an upper edge of the sheet, and a lower support surface upon which a lower edge portion of the sheet is disposed. A... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012028 | Modular table support system for gaming machines A system and method for mounting gaming machines to a support, in a manner that enables gaming machines to be quickly and easily installed and removed. A mounting base is provided for each gaming machine. Ports are formed in the support that are shaped to receive th... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012027 | Rotating quick release button panel A gaming machine having a support bracket coupled to a cabinet front of the gaming machine, and a modular user interface hingedly coupled to the support bracket with at least one connector, the modular user interface having a button panel and a wrist support, wherei... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012026 | Gaming machine and a method of supplying a flexible architecture gaming machine A gaming machine (10) is provided having a plurality of modules. The gaming machine (10) may be used to provide a flexible architecture gaming machine. The plurality of modules include a play module (12) containing a display device (14) a... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8002637 | Method for retrofitting an extended display device to an existing gaming machine assembly A new game cabinet with special top box is disclosed, usable in combination to mount an extended display and associated mounting apparatus (such as a bezel, frame, etc.). This allows a standard base cabinet to be used, without modification, with both standard displa... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988561 | Base frame for game using an electric probe in adaptable configurations A revised universal base structure which is adapted for use in manufacturing various different versions of an electromechanical game using the same base structure. The base structure provides a network or grid of recessed areas above which a ground plate may extend.... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7985139 | Gaming machine cabinet with vertically operating doors A gaming machine includes a cabinet defining an enclosure volume with a cabinet front opening. A main door is pivotally connected at its upper end to the cabinet so as to be pivotable with respect to the cabinet between a closed position and an open position. In the... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7976393 | Button panel mount for a gaming machine cabinet A gaming machine cabinet has a cabinet door is pivotaliy connected thereto and movable between a closed and open positions. A cabinet door button panel includes a panel support surface opposite the door's inner side, a capture structure at a first boundary of a butt... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7955176 | Button panel assembly for a gaming machine A gaming machine comprises a display, a cabinet, a front door, and a slide-in button panel. The display depicts a randomly selected game outcome. The cabinet houses the display. The front door is hinged to the cabinet and includes a frame. The slide-in button panel ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955177 | Rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device The present invention provides a rotating bill acceptor for use with a gaming device. The gaming device includes a cabinet with a locking mechanism, where the bill acceptor is rotatably mounted within the cabinet and removably engages the locking mechanism. The lock... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7938728 | Repositionable handle assemblies for drop-in-bar gaming machines A “drop-in” style bar top gaming machine that includes a support frame having at least two opposed support walls, and a top panel assembly supporting a display device. The top panel assembly is further configured to cooperate with the support frame for movement ... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7927218 | Gaming machine with common top box substructure A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a game display and a top box display. The game display is for displaying the wagering game. The top box display includes a standard substructure for attaching subassemblies. The substructure contains fixed con... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7922589 | Electronic game table with multifunction legs Electronic game tables with multifunction legs are described. In one implementation, an electronic multiplayer game table includes a tabletop with player stations for an electronic betting game. Multifunction legs physically support the periphery of the tabletop, wh... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7905783 | Modular gaming machine A gaming machine has a first gaming device component and a second display device component and is particularly suited to presentation of wagering games. The gaming device is a first housing with associated player input devices and a game controller. The display devi... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7896746 | Adjustable support stand for gaming device A gaming device support stand is height adjustable, permitting the position of a gaming device positioned thereon to be adjusted. In one embodiment, the support stand comprises a support platform for supporting a gaming device, the support platform movable relative ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892098 | Universal gaming engine Apparatuses and systems including a gaming machine having one or more major components that are removable and interchangeable with other similar major components for a gaming machine are disclosed. Such a gaming machine has at least a master gaming controller, one o... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7883421 | Gaming apparatus having a display with a conductive coating A gaming apparatus comprising a housing, a transparent panel with a first and second surface, and a conductive coating disposed proximate to the second surface, wherein the coating has a high visible light transmittance and a low electrical surface resistance. The g... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878910 | Gaming machine with scanning 3-D display system The present invention provides systems and methods that cast an image into a person's eye from a retinal image system included with a gaming machine. The gaming machine includes a retinal image system located within or about the external cabinet and configured to ca... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7874923 | Multiple touchscreen sensors on a monolithic structure Provided in embodiments of the present invention is a plurality of touchscreen arranged on a single monolithic structure of a multi-player gaming device. In one embodiment, a gaming device having a base structure and an upper structure arranged to define a layout of... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7867095 | Candle radio Systems and methods for providing communications using the candle of a gaming machine are disclosed. A candle radio includes an antenna and transceiver within a housing, as well as one or more light sources and a mounting mechanism configured to mount the candle rad... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862435 | Service enhancing power supply system for gaming machines A gaming machine having a multi-tiered power supply and power distribution system which enables maintenance of low security and higher failure rate components such as video monitors, LCDs, or reel mechanisms without disconnecting power from higher security, low fail... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7846026 | Gaming machine door with adjustable cross member A gaming machine includes a cabinet defining an internal space and a front side. The cabinet has an opening in the front side for providing access to the internal space. A door is movably mounted to the cabinet for movement between an open position providing access ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7846027 | Handheld electronic devices A handheld electronic device, the device comprising a housing and a retractable handle, the device being arranged to allow the handle to be retracted into the housing along a sliding axis to provide a retracted handle position and extended out of the housing along t... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841947 | Multicolor top light for gaming machines In one embodiment of the invention, a top light is provided for a slot machine wherein the white light source and colored film is replaced by a red/green/blue light emitting diode (LED) source. The red, green, and blue components of the LED source are selectively co... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837562 | Display panel for a gaming apparatus A gaming apparatus may include a housing, a display unit capable of generating video images, a value input device, a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the value input device, and a panel at least partially overlaying the display unit. The housin... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7833102 | Gaming machine with consolidated peripherals Disclosed are gaming machines, including related methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for providing a game of chance. Peripheral devices are consolidated in a first region of the gaming machine, behi... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7815509 | Game apparatus and control method A game apparatus and associated method comprises means for controlling development of a game based on a game program, a number of displays for displaying game images, a seat for game players to sit on, a number of audio outputs, a rotating table upon which the seat ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7806770 | Gaming machine having a mounting assembly for a flat panel display A gaming machine includes a cabinet and a main door coupled to the cabinet. The main door and the cabinet define a first interior space when the main door is in a closed position. A mounting assembly is coupled to hinge of the main door. The main display is connecte... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7806769 | Touchscreen amusement device A touchscreen amusement device includes a display housing, a touchscreen display disposed within the display housing and an amusement device controller disposed within the display housing. The amusement device controller is coupled to the touchscreen display and is ... | 10/05/2010 |
