Anthony C Russo

US Patent:

20100096239, Apr 22, 2010

Filed:

Oct 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/254068

Inventors:

Anthony R. Russo - Merrick NY, US

International Classification:

G07F 7/04
G07F 9/00

US Classification:

194206, 194216

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus provide a modular solution for converting a coin-based payout gaming machine into a paper-based payout gaming machine. The method calls for removing a conventional coin hopper mechanism and replacing it with a coin hopper conversion apparatus. The coin hopper conversion apparatus includes a coin hopper conversion module and a printer module. The coin hopper conversion module is interfaced to the gaming machine using an unmodified interface, often using the original gaming machine connector, which was previously employed for interfacing to the coin hopper mechanism. The printer module is included and operatively coupled to the coin hopper conversion module for printing and dispensing paper-based payouts in the form of redeemable cashier receipts. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.

US Patent:

51312727, Jul 21, 1992

Filed:

Mar 15, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/494235

Inventors:

Anthony J. Minei - Freeport NY
John R. Franco - Lake Ronkonkoma NY
Anthony Russo - Patchogue NY
Jerard Dietrich - West Babylon NY

Assignee:

Harris Corporation - Syosset NY

International Classification:

G01R 3128
G01D 1124

US Classification:

73431

Abstract:

A portable automatic test system which is deployable as separate modular elements in a plurality of separate protected transit cases, which after removal of the case covers, are stacked one upon the other to form the final test system. All electrical connections between adjacent modular elements are by zero insertion force connectors or low insertion force connectors positioned between the top and bottom of the adjacent elements. Moreover, the electronic components of each element are readily available through a file drawer design allowing ready access to individual printed circuits boards therein. The system controller also functions in a dual role, serving also as a portable maintenance aid. Moreover, the interconnect elements to the unit under test are passive, removing all active circuitry therefrom, and the passive interconnect elements are designed to fit in two 180 degree displaced positions, thereby minimizing the number of passive interconnect elements required to service the many weapon replaceable assemblies of a particular weapons system.