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Allen L. Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130336878 | METAL EUTECTIC SUPPORTED METAL CATALYST SYSTEM AND REACTIONS WITH THE METAL CATALYST SYSTEM - A eutectic supported catalyst system is used in catalyzed chemical reactions. A metal catalyst particle is supported in a eutectic medium. The system may have a) a eutectic composition of at least two metals forming the eutectic composition; and b) metal catalyst particles, preferably of nanometer dimensions, such as from 0.5 to 50 nm. The particles are dispersed throughout the eutectic composition when the eutectic composition is solid, and the particles are dispersed or suspended throughout the eutectic composition when the eutectic composition is in liquid form. At least one metal of the eutectic may comprises lead and a metal in the metal catalyst is a different metal then the metals in the eutectic. The eutectic may be in a liquid state and the metal catalyst particles may be in an equilibrium state within the eutectic. | 12-19-2013 |
Bradley Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20150080100 | GAMING MACHINE AND METHODS OF ALLOWING A PLAYER TO PLAY GAMING MACHINES HAVING SELECTABLE REEL CONFIGURATIONS - A gaming device is described herein. The gaming device includes a display unit and a controller that is coupled to the display unit. The display unit is configured to display a game including a plurality of reels being displayed in a display grid. Each reel is adapted to display one of a plurality of symbols. The controller is configured to randomly determine an outcome of the game, select a reel configuration including a plurality of reel groups, determine, for each reel group, a single random symbol being displayed in each reel of the corresponding reel group in the determined outcome, spin and stop each reel of the corresponding reel groups to display the outcome including displaying the same symbols in each reel of the corresponding reel group during rotation, and provide an award to the player as a function of the determined outcome. | 03-19-2015 |
20150087386 | GAMING MACHINE AND METHODS OF ALLOWING A PLAYER TO PLAY GAMING MACHINES HAVING SELECTABLE REEL CONFIGURATIONS - A gaming device is described herein. The gaming device includes a display unit and a controller that is coupled to the display unit. The display unit is configured to display a game including a plurality of reels being displayed in a display grid. Each reel is adapted to display one of a plurality of symbols. The controller is configured to randomly determine an outcome of the game, select a reel configuration including a plurality of reel groups, determine, for each reel group, a single random symbol being displayed in each reel of the corresponding reel group in the determined outcome, spin and stop each reel of the corresponding reel groups to display the outcome including displaying the same symbols in each reel of the corresponding reel group during rotation, and provide an award to the player as a function of the determined outcome. | 03-26-2015 |
Bradley A. Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20150302705 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ALLOWING A PLAYER TO PLAY GAMING MACHINES HAVING EXPANDING SYMBOL AND COLUMN REPLICATION - The invention is directed to a gaming machine and method of providing a game. The game machine comprises a display and a controller. The display is configured to display a plurality of symbol positions displayed in a grid, the grid defining a plurality of columns. The controller is configured to: initiate a game; determine at least one symbol associated with each of the plurality of symbol positions along at least one of the columns and display the symbols in the at least one column; evaluate the symbols displayed within the at least one column to determine a highest ranked symbol; replace all remaining symbols displayed within the at least one column with the highest ranked symbol; and insert the highest ranked symbol into the symbol positions of at least one other column within the grid. | 10-22-2015 |
Bradley W. Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20090191941 | ADDING SECONDARY GAME TO CONVENTIONAL GAMING MACHINES - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for providing a gaming apparatus. The gaming apparatus includes a primary display area, a wager data device, a secondary display area, and a controller. The wager data device receives wager data indicative of a wager submitted by a player. Results of the base game are displayed on the primary display area. Credits earned in the base game are converted to points in the secondary game. Results of the secondary game are displayed on the secondary display area while the base game is being played, in relation to predetermined point levels for each round of the secondary game. Based on the achieved point levels and the predetermined point levels for each round of the secondary game, it is determined whether to advance the player or to end the secondary game. | 07-30-2009 |
20100087245 | Randomly awarded progressive jackpots - The invention is a method and a device for adding a bonus prize component to wagering games such as those played in gambling casinos. A player obtaining a predetermined combination in the underlying game wins the bonus prize. This might be a predetermined combination of playing cards in a card game or a predetermined combination on the reels of a slot machine. The bonus prize may require a separate side wager to qualify. The bonus prize is randomly chosen from a group of bonus prizes that includes an incrementing jackpot. The device for practicing the method includes a prize wheel that is spun to randomly choose the bonus prize, and an incrementing device with attached jackpot display for generating and showing the current amount of the incrementing jackpot. Upon winning the incrementing jackpot, the incrementing stops and the player wins the current amount shown on the display. The incrementing jackpot is subsequently reset and the incrementing resumed. | 04-08-2010 |
Brian A. Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130143645 | GAMING SYSTEM, GAMING DEVICE, AND METHOD PROVIDING A MULTI-STAGE DICE BONUS GAME - The present disclosure provides gaming systems, devices, and methods providing a multi-stage bonus game. When a first stage triggering event occurs, the gaming system initiates a first bonus game stage. During the first stage, the gaming system enables the player to roll dice, and determine any first stage awards based on the outcome or outcomes of the rolls. When a second stage triggering event occurs, the gaming system initiates a second bonus game stage. During the second stage, the gaming system enables the player to roll dice, and may provide the player with elements, which the player accumulates during the second stage, based on the outcome or outcomes of the rolls. When a second stage termination event occurs, the gaming system determines any second stage awards based on a total quantity of elements accumulated by the player, provides the player with any determined awards, and terminates the bonus game. | 06-06-2013 |
20150080119 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF CHANCES OF WINNING A PROGRESSIVE AWARD - The gaming system disclosed herein provides a player one or more chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides the player one or more opportunities to win a progressive award in association with a first game sequence. If the player does not win the progressive award in association with the first game sequence, the gaming system determines whether to provide the player any additional chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award in a second game sequence. | 03-19-2015 |
Charles Johnson, Reno, NV US
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20110269543 | Projection Button - The disclosure relates generally to different devices, methods, systems, and computer program products for a gaming machine that includes a projection button panel. The projection button panel may include one or more projection buttons configured to receive user input. Each projection button may include a projection surface disposed within the button capable of being viewed by a player of the gaming machine. Each projection button may also include a button projector proximate to the projection surface. Further, each projection button may be configured to receive button image information and to project, based on the received button image information, a button image onto the projection surface. Each projection button may also include one or more sensors capable of being activated responsive to activation of the button. The gaming machine may also include one or more controllers in communication with the main display and the button assembly. The one or more controllers may be configured to transmit the image information for display at one or more of the buttons, receive the signal from the button assembly indicating that one or more of the sensors have been activated, and/or process the received signal. | 11-03-2011 |
20120322542 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING AN ADAPTIVE GAMING MACHINE DISPLAY - Disclosed herein are techniques for providing an adaptive gaming machine. In some implementations, a spatial coordinate of an eye area of a player in proximity to the electronic gaming machine may be determined. The spatial coordinate may define a location of the eye area in relation to the electronic gaming machine. Based on the identified eye location, a preferred viewing area of a display screen associated with the electronic gaming machine may be determined. A determination may be made as to whether a game play portion of the video data is positioned within the preferred viewing area of the display screen. When the game play portion of the video data is not positioned within the preferred viewing area of the display screen, the game play portion of the video data may be positioned within the preferred viewing area of the display screen. | 12-20-2012 |
20130130796 | PROJECTION BUTTON - The disclosure relates generally to different devices, methods, systems, and computer program products for a gaming machine that includes a projection button panel. The projection button panel may include one or more projection buttons configured to receive user input. Each projection button may include a projection surface disposed within the button capable of being viewed by a player of the gaming machine. Each projection button may also include a button projector proximate to the projection surface. Further, each projection button may be configured to receive button image information and to project, based on the received button image information, a button image onto the projection surface. Each projection button may also include one or more sensors capable of being activated responsive to activation of the button. The gaming machine may also include one or more controllers in communication with the main display and the button assembly. The one or more controllers may be configured to transmit the image information for display at one or more of the buttons, receive the signal from the button assembly indicating that one or more of the sensors have been activated, and/or process the received signal. | 05-23-2013 |
Charles W. Johnson, Reno, NV US
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20130196736 | PLAY FIELD REEL GLASS ENHANCEMENT - Techniques for providing a play field reel glass enhancement on a gaming machine with mechanical spinning reels. A plurality of mechanical spinning reels are configured to indicate a gaming outcome for a wager game played on the gaming machine by a player. A light board located in front of the plurality of mechanical spinning reels lights up individual or groups of the light emitting elements. A graphic element on a reel glass is placed in front of the light board, creating the play field reel glass enhancement that is backlit by the light board to indicate gaming information to a player. A touch screen may be communicatively coupled with the reel glass to receive game input from the player, thereby making the play field reel glass enhancement interactive. | 08-01-2013 |
20130316814 | ACOUSTO-OPTIC MODULATOR FOR MULTI-LAYER DISPLAY - A gaming system including an electronic gaming machine (EGM) having a multi-layer display is described. In particular, the EGM can be configured with a display that provides a 3D-like image. An acousto-optical modulator interstitial component can be positioned between two liquid crystal displays to mitigate moiré interference. A piezoelectric transducer can be attached to a glass interstitial component or to a display panel of a multi-layer display in order to control the moiré interference. | 11-28-2013 |
Cornelius Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130143788 | CLEANING AGENT COMPOSITIONS FOR REDUCING MRSA TRANSMISSION - Antibacterial cleaning agent having principally natural active ingredients includes water, soap-nut-derived saponins, polysorbate 20, glycerin, a mixture of essential oils of lemongrass, tea tree, geranium, lavender, and oregano, and extract of grapefruit seed; methods of laundering, cleaning, and bathing using the cleaning agent. | 06-06-2013 |
Darnell Alfonso Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20130165218 | GAMING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF GAMING - A bonus game controller is disclosed for use with a plurality of gaming machines in networked relationship with the bonus game controller. The bonus game controller comprises a trigger determiner arranged to determine whether a bonus trigger signal has occurred at a gaming device. The bonus game controller is arranged to implement a first bonus game when a bonus trigger signal occurs at a gaming device, and also comprises a bonus prize allocator arranged to allocate a bonus prize to the gaming device based on an outcome of the first bonus game and based on one or more respective outcomes of at least one other subsequent bonus game implemented within a qualification period. A gaming system including a plurality of gaming devices and a game controller is also disclosed. A corresponding method is also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
Diana Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20080226044 | System and method for managing a telecommunications network - A system and method for managing a telecommunications network and which may let a user monitor and control the user's network telephone services is disclosed. The system may include a CEO Dashboard, a Migration Module, and a Trouble Ticket Wizard. Additionally, the system may include backend processes that periodically run, ensuring that everything is being done to retrieve, and store, the user's available resources on the network. The system may be provided by an integrated platform that is available through online web access and that includes functions such as provisioning, billing, line management, and account management. | 09-18-2008 |
Greg Johnson, Gardnerville, NV US
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20150325081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME SWEEPSTAKES PROMOTIONS TIED TO LIVE EVENTS - A real-time sweepstakes promotion system includes an event module having one or more data structures configured to receive real-time event data of at least one live event. A dashboard is communicatively coupled to the event module and configured to release an event action during the at least one live event. An incentive module is configured to identify occurrence of the event action within a defined time interval of the at least one live event and award a giveaway in response to the identified occurrence of the event action. | 11-12-2015 |
H. Stan Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20140325205 | SECURE TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A SOURCE COMPONENT AND A NODE DEVICE - A system and method for communicating a data file is described. The system includes at least one particular node, a source component, a node identifier request, a query, an encrypted data file and a node decryption key. The node identifier request is communicated from the source component to the particular node. The unique node identifier is communicated from the particular node to the source component. The encrypted data file is generated by the source component. The encrypted data file is produced with an encryption algorithm that utilizes the unique node identifier to generate an encryption key. The node decryption key for the node device is also generated by the source component utilizing the unique node identifier. The encrypted data file is then communicated from the source component to the particular node. The encrypted data is decrypted at the node with the node decryption key that corresponds to the particular node. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325213 | BLOCK MANAGEMENT UNIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A block management unification system and method for communicating a data file that includes a source component, a first rearrangement criterion, a first block encryption key, a second rearrangement criterion, a second block encryption key, a compression module, and an encryption module. The source component accesses the data file that is divided into a plurality of blocks. The first rearrangement criterion organize the blocks according to the first rearrangement criterion. The first block encryption key is inserted into the blocks. The second rearrangement criterion organize the blocks according to the second rearrangement criterion. The second block encryption key is inserted into the blocks. A compression module compresses the rearranged blocks. An encryption module encrypts the rearranged blocks with the first block encryption key and the second block encryption key. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325233 | DIGITAL WATERMARKING FOR SECURE TRANSMISSION BETWEEN A SOURCE COMPONENT AND A NODE DEVICE - A system and method for embedding a watermark into a data file and communicating the data file to a particular node from a source component is described. The system includes a particular node, a source component, a node identifier request, a query, a watermark, a permutation key, an encrypted data file, and a node decryption key. The node identifier request is communicated from the source component to the particular node. The watermark is then embedded into the data file by the source component. The permutation key is configured to permute the watermark and the permutation key is changed so the location of the watermark changes. The encrypted data is decrypted at the particular node with the node decryption key that corresponds to the particular node. The particular node recovers the watermark from the data file with the permutation key. | 10-30-2014 |
Jared Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20090292156 | ALGORITHM AND PROGRAM FOR THE HANDLING AND ADMINISTRATION OF RADIOACTIVE PHARMACEUTICALS - An algorithm and associated program for performing method steps in the maintaining of records and generating of reports used in the processing of radioactive pharmaceuticals. The algorithm is used as the basis of a program which can accomplish this method automatically. The method involves the determination of dose, the acquisition of the materials, scheduling for the issuance of doses and for future doses, the actual monitoring and control of material and equipment disposal. The algorithm and method are also adapted for the generation of reports on a periodic basis. In short, the method performed by the algorithm allows for an automation through a computer system and this, in turn, allows for the automatic processing of the steps performed and the controls involved in the dispensing of radioactive pharmaceuticals and automatically allows for the generation of governmental and other reports therefor. | 11-26-2009 |
20100153136 | ALGORITHM AND PROGRAM FOR THE HANDLING AND ADMINISTRATION OF RADIOACTIVE PHARMACEUTICALS - An algorithm and associated program for performing method steps in the maintaining of records and generating of reports used in the processing of radioactive pharmaceuticals. The algorithm is used as the basis of a program which can accomplish this method automatically. The method involves the determination of dose, the acquisition of the materials, scheduling for the issuance of doses and for future doses, the actual monitoring and control of material and equipment disposal. The algorithm and method are also adapted for the generation of reports on a periodic basis. In short, the method performed by the algorithm allows for an automation through a computer system and this, in turn, allows for the automatic processing of the steps performed and the controls involved in the dispensing of radioactive pharmaceuticals and automatically allows for the generation of governmental and other reports therefor. | 06-17-2010 |
Jason G. Johnson, Henderson, NV US
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20140020928 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANIPULATING A FLAT CORD - Apparatus and method that includes a sheath defining a passage through which a flat cord is adapted to extend, the width of the sheath being greater than its height and the width of the cord being greater than its height, the width of the sheath and the width of the cord being substantially aligned. After stretching and permitting the sheath to retract, a second amount of the cord is disposed within the sheath, with the second amount being greater than the first amount, and wherein, in each configuration, the width of the sheath and the width of the cord remain substantially aligned. | 01-23-2014 |
20140339349 | Flexile, Hollow Connector to Loop Cords - Provided herein are devices or connectors for looping a cord, for example, a headset cord. The device comprises a flexible hollow connector having a body and a head disposed on the body such that a single hollow core is formed within the body and head. A slit or opening into the hollow core extends from the head along at least part of the length of the hollow body. Also provided are systems for looping the cord comprising the connectors described herein, a flexible sleeve having the connector disposed in one end of the sleeve and a headset cord disposed within the flexible sleeve such that the earbud end of the cord pass through the device and depend therefrom and the phono plug end of the cord extend from the other end of the sleeve to be inserted into the connector. | 11-20-2014 |
Jerald L. Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090101004 | Two part piston for an internal combustion engine - A two-part piston for an internal combustion engine comprising an annular outer piston connected to the crankshaft by two connecting rods and an inner piston fit into the bore of the annular outer piston connected to the crankshaft by one connecting rod. The reciprocating motion of the inner and annular outer piston is controlled by the location of the respective connecting rod bearing journals on the crankshaft. | 04-23-2009 |
John W. Johnson, Sparks, NV US
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20080244022 | EMAIL TEMPLATES FOR PERSON TO PERSON COMMUNICATIONS - Systems and methods are described for customizing electronic communications and systems. In particular, methods for generating and using templates are described. Email is typically customized according to a scheme or format selected by the user and in accordance with an affinity of the user with an organization, sports team or an event. Participants in a sporting activity may choose to participate in disclosed systems on behalf of the league or sporting organization's members. Text and graphical content provided by participants may be associated with links to dynamically provided information. Content providers may offer a plurality of templates including branded messaging such as E-mail featuring images and brand related to sports, motion picture, arts, entertainment and hobbies. Templates may include advertising content allowing a service provider to generate revenue from ad placement. A toolbar is described that permits subscribers to choose whether a template should be added to the message. | 10-02-2008 |
Kirk K. Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20110014964 | WIDE-AREA TOURNAMENT GAMING SYSTEM - A gaming system and method for concurrently playing a base game and an associated tournament game is disclosed. The system includes one or more gaming machines that are capable of stand-alone base game play. The gaming machines are coupled to a network that enables players of the gaming machines to place side wagers against other players of other gaming machines in the gaming system. As players at the gaming machines play stand-alone base games, the players are concurrently offered an opportunity to engage in side wagers on tournament play against other players at the gaming machines using scores from play of the stand-alone base games. | 01-20-2011 |
Miles Johnson, Minden, NV US
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20150325081 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME SWEEPSTAKES PROMOTIONS TIED TO LIVE EVENTS - A real-time sweepstakes promotion system includes an event module having one or more data structures configured to receive real-time event data of at least one live event. A dashboard is communicatively coupled to the event module and configured to release an event action during the at least one live event. An incentive module is configured to identify occurrence of the event action within a defined time interval of the at least one live event and award a giveaway in response to the identified occurrence of the event action. | 11-12-2015 |
Misty Ann Johnson, Reno, NV US
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20150080119 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF CHANCES OF WINNING A PROGRESSIVE AWARD - The gaming system disclosed herein provides a player one or more chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award. In these embodiments, the gaming system provides the player one or more opportunities to win a progressive award in association with a first game sequence. If the player does not win the progressive award in association with the first game sequence, the gaming system determines whether to provide the player any additional chances or opportunities to win the same progressive award in a second game sequence. | 03-19-2015 |
Pamela J. Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20120286441 | Makeup Restoring Kit and Method - An economical makeup restoring kit and method that allows the individual consumer to re-solidify the fragments of a broken powder cake within the powder tray of the original compact case is provided. The makeup restoring kit includes an alcohol dispenser, a mixing/smoothing implement, and a cleaning implement. Variations of the implements are presented. The makeup restoring kit is preferably provided in a kit receptacle suitable for transporting and storing the kit contents. | 11-15-2012 |
20130234351 | Makeup Restoring Kit and Method - An economical makeup restoring kit and method that allows the individual consumer to re-solidify the fragments of a broken powder cake within the powder tray of the original compact case is provided. The makeup restoring kit includes an alcohol dispenser, a mixing/smoothing implement, and a cleaning implement. Variations of the implements are presented. The makeup restoring kit is preferably provided in a kit receptacle suitable for transporting and storing the kit contents. | 09-12-2013 |
Peter J. Johnson, Reno, NV US
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20090043693 | System and Method for Licensing Fee Distribution - A method, machine-readable medium and system for distributing licensing fees are described. According to one embodiment, the system includes: a content presentation system comprising a server coupled to content presentation terminals to present content; a means for receiving licensing fees from a licensee of the content presentation system; a means for distributing a portion of the licensing fees into a licensing fund; a means for tracking cumulative times each content is made available over all of the content presentation terminals in a period; a means for tracking total cumulative time for all the interactive programs over all of the content presentation terminals in a period; and a means for distributing a share of the licensing fund to each of the licensors of the content, the share of the licensing fund based on the fraction of the cumulative time for the corresponding content divided by the total cumulative time. | 02-12-2009 |
Roger Eric Johnson, Reno, NV US
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20090266758 | HALOGENATED RESIN BEDS - A water treatment system may generally comprise a generally cylindrical halogenated resin bed comprising an empty bed contact time greater than 1 second, an aspect ratio less than 0.8, and a fluid velocity less than 0.5 cm/s, wherein the aspect ratio is the ratio of the length of the halogenated resin bed to the diameter of the halogenated resin bed; and wherein the fluid velocity is the quotient of the volumetric flow rate of the water treatment system and the cross-sectional area of the halogenated resin bed; and wherein the halogenated resin bed improves the removal of contaminates relative to a corresponding water treatment system having an aspect ratio greater than 0.8. | 10-29-2009 |
20100133194 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH DUAL PURPOSE ION EXCHANGE RESIN - A low pressure point-of-use water treatment system may generally comprise at least one inlet port in fluid communication with at least one outlet port to establish a fluid pathway therethrough; an iodinated resin intermediate the at least one inlet port and at least on outlet port, wherein the iodinated resin transfers iodine into the fluid pathway for a volume of water corresponding to an effective life of the iodinated resin; and an ion exchange resin intermediate the iodinated resin and the at least one outlet port, wherein the ion exchange resin removes at least a portion of the iodine transferred by the iodinated resin into the fluid pathway for a volume of water corresponding to a breakthrough point as measured by iodide leakage; and wherein the ion exchange resin inactivates contaminants in the fluid pathway as the iodinated resin nears the end of its effective life. | 06-03-2010 |
Sam Johnson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20090117999 | Systems and/or methods for player-controlled participation in random rewards - Certain exemplary embodiments described herein relate to gaming machines and/or table games having interfaces provided thereto so as to allow players to control their participation in base games and random rewards scenarios. More particularly, an interface provided to the gaming machines and/or table games enables separate and/or separable credit meters to be maintained such that players may determine whether, and to what extent, to allocate credits to base games and one or more random rewards scenarios. This advantageously provides players with further control over their gaming opportunities. Also, certain exemplary embodiments may enable players to wager credits in excess of those capped by a particular gaming machine or table game. This advantageously provides additional revenue possibilities for gaming operators. | 05-07-2009 |
20110012742 | MOTION OR OPENING DETECTOR - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctors office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. If the schedule indicates that a dose of medicine should be taken at a particular time, but the monitored activity does not determine that the medicine has been taken, an alert signal will be issued to alert the user that it is time to take the medicine. In addition, if the monitored activity indicates that the medicine bottle has been opened prior to a scheduled time, then a tamper alert can be triggered. | 01-20-2011 |
20110169635 | ACTIVITY MONITOR TO ALLEVIATE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctors office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. The activity monitor records and allows for the analysis of the recorded data to determine is there is a likelihood of substance abuse. | 07-14-2011 |
20120319856 | MOTION OR OPENING DETECTOR - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctor's office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. If the schedule indicates that a dose of medicine should be taken at a particular time, but the monitored activity does not determine that the medicine has been taken, an alert signal will be issued to alert the user that it is time to take the medicine. In addition, if the monitored activity indicates that the medicine bottle has been opened prior to a scheduled time, then a tamper alert can be triggered. | 12-20-2012 |
20120329549 | PLAYER SELECTABLE/DEFINABLE PROMOTIONAL EVENTS IN ELECTRONIC VIDEO GAME ENVIRONMENTS - Promotional events are made available to players on video gaming machines. Certain parameters of the promotional events can be selected and/or defined by the player, such as the triggering events, type of event, type of award, type of award progression and other parameters. The system selects performance criteria and award traversing algorithms based at least in part on the player selected parameters and the probability of the occurrence of the trigger event. | 12-27-2012 |
20130002429 | ACTIVITY MONITOR TO ALLEVIATE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctors office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. The activity monitor records and allows for the analysis of the recorded data to determine is there is a likelihood of substance abuse. | 01-03-2013 |
20130090155 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUNDING MOBILE GAMING - In a gaming method and system, a player is permitted to move funds from a gaming machine at a casino, such as funds won at the gaming machine or input into the gaming machine, with a funds account which the player can utilize to fund remote or mobile gaming. When a player of a gaming machine is identified, such as by detecting or sensing the player's mobile communication device or by a player's use of a player card or the like, a gaming machine may be configured or triggered to activate one or more funds association options, such as to offer the player the opportunity to associate funds provided to the gaming machine with their account for use in remote or mobile gaming. | 04-11-2013 |
20130281194 | GAMING MACHINES WHICH AWARD PROMOTIONS DURING IDLE MODE IN RESPONSE TO PLAYER INPUT - Gaming machines are configured to present promotional offers during periods of inactivity or “idle.” The promotional offers have one or more promotional awards which may be redeemed by a player providing a required input to the gaming machine. The promotional offers may be implemented at an existing gaming machine by associating a secondary controller with an existing main controller of the gaming machine. The promotional offers may comprise awards of credits, free games or free or reduced price goods or services. | 10-24-2013 |
20130288778 | GAMING MACHINES WITH PLAYER RESERVATION FEATURE - A player reservation feature is provided for a casino gaming machine by a secondary controller of the casino gaming machine. The player reservation feature may be accessed at the gaming machine or remotely at another gaming machine or other device, e.g., a smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like. The gaming machine is locked and unavailable for play except by the player that made the reservation. Reserving a gaming machine may be free, or a fee may be accessed for a reservation. Where a fee is assessed, the fee may be waived for a reserving player. Where the reservation feature is being accessed remotely, a casino floor map may be displayed at the device that is being used, such as another casino machine, smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like, along with information about each gaming machine on the casino floor. | 10-31-2013 |
20140080562 | METHOD OF MODIFYING A PRIMARY GAME OF AN EXISTING LEGACY GAMING MACHINE TO INCLUDE SECONDARY GAME FEATURES - Secondary gaming functionality is provided for a casino gaming machine by a secondary controller of the casino gaming machine. The secondary gaming functionality may function to provide a multi-game experience at the gaming machine or remotely at another gaming machine or other device, e.g., a smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like. The multi-game experience may comprise one or more additional instances of a wager-based video game provided by the primary gaming functionality of the gaming machine. The secondary gaming functionality of the gaming machine may cause the one or more additional instances of the wager-based video game to be presented at another device either directly or indirectly via a server, such as a social media server or a server-based gaming system's server. The secondary gaming functionality may provide betting scenarios other, additional than those provided by the primary gaming functionality, which betting scenarios may permit the player to wager on a wager-based video game provided by the primary gaming functionality. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080563 | SEAMLESS INITIATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY GAMES AT MODIFIED GAMING MACHINES - Secondary gaming functionality is provided for a casino gaming machine by a secondary controller of the casino gaming machine. The secondary gaming functionality may function to provide a multi-game experience at the gaming machine or remotely at another gaming machine or other device, e.g., a smart phone, tablet, personal computer, and the like, via the casino gaming machine. The multi-game experience may comprise one or more secondary wager-based games in addition to the one or more primary wager-based game(s) provided by the primary gaming functionality of the gaming machine. The secondary controller functionality may cause the secondary wager-based game to be presented upon a single input player to the gaming machine which also initiates the primary game, whereby primary and secondary games are initiated seamlessly to the player via a single input. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121006 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAMING MACHINE ACCOUNTING - A gaming machine has a main or master gaming controller. Primary gaming machine accounting is performed by the master gaming controller in communication with a casino accounting system. A secondary controller is associated with the gaming machine. The secondary controller facilitates paragame activity. Secondary gaming machine accounting, such as associated with activities implemented by the secondary controller, is performed by the secondary controller in communication with a secondary accounting system. The secondary controller and secondary accounting system can also mirror or monitor primary gaming machine accounting. | 05-01-2014 |
20140159892 | MOTION OR OPENING DETECTOR - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctor's office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. If the schedule indicates that a dose of medicine should be taken at a particular time, but the monitored activity does not determine that the medicine has been taken, an alert signal will be issued to alert the user that it is time to take the medicine. In addition, if the monitored activity indicates that the medicine bottle has been opened prior to a scheduled time, then a tamper alert can be triggered. | 06-12-2014 |
20140179445 | SYSTEM TO DECODE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE AND TO DETERMINE PLAY INFORMATION - A video output signal analyzes that analyzes a video output signal to determine game play information. In video poker, card values and player strategies can be determined based on a “reverse encoding” of the video signal to determine the original video bitmap. The bitmap can then be analyzed to determine what is taking place during a game, without having to receive this information directly from the processing unit that is actually implementing the game. | 06-26-2014 |
20140221099 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY GAMING MACHINE FUNCTIONALITY - A modified gaming machine includes a plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices for use in implementing one or more games to a player, and a master gaming controller configured to implement primary gaming machine functionality, including generating and transmitting information to the plurality of gaming machine peripherals. The modified gaming machine further comprises a secondary controller interposed between one or more of the plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices and the master gaming controller, whereby the secondary controller may forward information generated by the master gaming controller to the gaming machine peripheral devices and transmit secondary information to the peripheral devices. | 08-07-2014 |
20150179032 | MOTION OR OPENING DETECTOR - An activity monitor which can be pre-programmed at the factory, the doctor's office or the pharmacist, or that can be programmed by the user. The activity monitor is affixed to a medicine bottle or container and activity associated with the bottle or container, such as movement, opening, volume changes, etc. are monitored in view to the schedule. If the schedule indicates that a dose of medicine should be taken at a particular time, but the monitored activity does not determine that the medicine has been taken, an alert signal will be issued to alert the user that it is time to take the medicine. In addition, if the monitored activity indicates that the medicine bottle has been opened prior to a scheduled time, then a tamper alert can be triggered. | 06-25-2015 |
20150254933 | SEAMLESS INITIATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY GAMES AT MODIFIED GAMING MACHINES - Secondary gaming functionality is provided for a casino gaming machine ( | 09-10-2015 |
20150279152 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY GAMING MACHINE FUNCTIONALITY - A modified gaming machine includes a plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices for use in implementing one or more games to a player, and a master gaming controller configured to implement primary gaming machine functionality, including generating and transmitting information to the plurality of gaming machine peripherals. The modified gaming machine further comprises a secondary controller interposed between one or more of the plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices and the master gaming controller, whereby the secondary controller may forward information generated by the master gaming controller to the gaming machine peripheral devices and transmit secondary information to the peripheral devices. | 10-01-2015 |
20150287282 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECONDARY GAMING MACHINE FUNCTIONALITY - A modified gaming machine includes a plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices for use in implementing one or more games to a player, and a master gaming controller configured to implement primary gaming machine functionality, including generating and transmitting information to the plurality of gaming machine peripherals. The modified gaming machine further comprises a secondary controller interposed between one or more of the plurality of gaming machine peripheral devices and the master gaming controller, whereby the secondary controller may forward information generated by the master gaming controller to the gaming machine peripheral devices and transmit secondary information to the peripheral devices. | 10-08-2015 |
Sean Allen Johnson, Chapel Hill, NV US
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20110208328 | STRATIFICATION-BASED AND CATEGORIZATION-BASED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HARNESSING COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE TO PREDICT SPORTS OUTCOMES - A system and method for stratifying and categorizing individuals based on their ability to predict the outcome of sporting events and crowd sourcing the individual's sporting event predictions according to the system and method to generate improved prediction regarding specific sporting events. | 08-25-2011 |
Sheri D. Johnson, Sandy Valley, NV US
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20080305855 | System and method for facilitating back bet wagering - A system and method for facilitating back bet wagering is disclosed. The system includes a central processor in communication with information gathering devices that gather information about game play and a display device. The central processor is able to manipulate the information provided by the information gathering devices in order to generate data regarding game play, such as a ranking of perceived lucky players, and the display device provides a visual display of this data. The method includes recording game data in real-time, associating the game data with active players in the game, assigning a rank to the active players based on the associated game data, presenting the ranking of active players to one or more passive players and receiving back betting wagers from the one or more passive players. | 12-11-2008 |