Progressive jackpot gaming system linking gaming machines with different hit frequencies and denominations
Patent 5116055 Issued on May 26, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 2, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 2, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesMultiple progressive gaming system that freezes payouts at start of game Control apparatus for game machines Patent #: 4964638 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 725001 filed on 07/02/1991US Classes:463/27, Pool carryover (e.g., progressive jackpot, etc.)273/143R, Edge indication463/20, Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.)463/42Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Layno, Benjamin H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63F 005/04AbstractA progressive gaming system in which the gaming machines linked to the system have different play characteristics, e.g. different Denominations and Hit Frequencies, and wherein the system is further adapted such that the dollars contributed to the progressive jackpot for a machine per win on that machine is approximately equal for the different machines. | |
