David Curtis Locke

US Patent:

7137886, Nov 21, 2006

Filed:

May 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/158723

Inventors:

David K. Locke - Des Plaines IL, US
Joel R. Jaffe - Evanston IL, US
Eric M. Pryzby - Skokie IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A gaming machine conducts a wagering game in response to a wager. The machine provides a first group of first elements and a second group of second elements. A first element from the first group is selected and then compared to one or more second elements in the second group. The machine awards a payout based on any matches between the selected first element and the one or more second elements in the second group. The second elements may be ranked, and the payout may be based on the rank of any second elements that match the selected first element.

US Patent:

7934989, May 3, 2011

Filed:

Jan 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/652651

Inventors:

Shridhar P. Joshi - Naperville IL, US
David K. Locke - Chicago IL, US
Marc A. Raneses - Elk Grove Village IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00
A63F 13/10
A63F 13/12
A63F 1/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 25, 463 10, 463 16, 463 40, 273143 R, 2731381, 2731382, 273139

Abstract:

A gaming machine having features for increasing player appeal is set forth. The machine generally includes a processor, a display, and a memory device. The processor randomly selects one of a plurality of outcomes of the gaming machine in response to a wager. The display displays visual elements to be viewed by the player. The memory device is coupled to the processor and stores at least two data sets for producing at least two different types of visual and/or audio elements in the basic game or bonus game, or at least two different types of bonus game formats. The processor selects one of the two data sets in response to the occurrence of a predetermined time, a number of wager inputs by players of the gaming machine, or after determining a favorite play content based on the number of wager inputs by players.

US Patent:

8147323, Apr 3, 2012

Filed:

May 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/099154

Inventors:

Shridhar P. Joshi - Naperville IL, US
David K. Locke - Chicago IL, US
Marc A. Raneses - Elk Grove Village IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 25, 463 7, 463 20, 463 23, 463 27

Abstract:

A gaming machine having features for increasing player appeal is set forth. The machine generally includes a processor, a display, and a memory device. The processor randomly selects one of a plurality of outcomes of the gaming machine in response to a wager. The display displays visual elements to be viewed by the player. The memory device is coupled to the processor and stores at least two data sets for producing at least two different types of visual and/or audio elements in the basic game or bonus game, or at least two different types of bonus game formats. The processor selects one of the two data sets in response to the occurrence of a predetermined time, a number of wager inputs by players of the gaming machine, or after determining a favorite play content based on the number of wager inputs by players.

US Patent:

8491373, Jul 23, 2013

Filed:

May 7, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/140601

Inventors:

David K. Locke - Des Plaines IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16, 463 21, 463 25, 463 29, 463 42, 2731381, 2731382, 273143 R

Abstract:

A wagering game is conducted on a gaming machine in response to a wager from a player. In addition to a basic game, such as a slot game, the wagering game includes a risk/reward feature that accumulates awards over a plurality of rounds. The risk/reward feature allows the player to risk any of the awards accumulated during a current round in exchange for a possibility of “banking” the current round's awards and advancing to a next round. Regardless of whether the player undertakes the risk, the player is allowed to retain any of the awards accumulated during prior rounds.

US Patent:

20110244960, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Apr 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/080335

Inventors:

Shridhar P. Joshi - Naperville IL, US
David K. Locke - Chicago IL, US
Marc A. Raneses - Elk Grove Village IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 31

Abstract:

A gaming machine having features for increasing player appeal is set forth. The machine generally includes a processor, a display, and a memory device. The processor randomly selects one of a plurality of outcomes of the gaming machine in response to a wager. The display displays visual elements to be viewed by the player. The memory device is coupled to the processor and stores at least two data sets for producing at least two different types of visual and/or audio elements in the basic game or bonus game, or at least two different types of bonus game formats. The processor selects one of the two data sets in response to the occurrence of a predetermined time, a number of wager inputs by players of the gaming machine, or after determining a favorite play content based on the number of wager inputs by players.