David I Schultz

US Patent:

7000921, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

Apr 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/826029

Inventors:

David B. Schultz - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 1/00

US Classification:

273292, 273293, 463 12, 463 13

Abstract:

A method for playing a bonus game in association with a main game is provided. A bonus game is activated upon the occurrence of a predefined triggering event in the main game. Five cards are randomly drawn from an abridged deck of playing cards. The abridged deck of playing cards comprises thirteen cards all of a single suit. As few as none and as many as all five of the dealt cards are discarded and replaced with a card from the abridged deck of playing cards. The final hand is awarded a bonus payout based on the final hand of cards.

US Patent:

7336258, Feb 26, 2008

Filed:

Dec 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/014113

Inventors:

Stephen R. Goetsch - Burbank CA, US
David D. Schultz - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345156, 2482781

Abstract:

A computer mouse stand which takes the form of a flat planar base from which extends upwardly an extensible telescoping tube assembly. The telescoping tube assembly is to be adjustable to various extended positions and then to be fixed in the selected extended position. The lower end of the extensible telescoping tube assembly may be fixedly secured to the base or may be secured to the base by means of a magnet. The upper end of the extensible telescoping tube assembly includes a ball socket with a ball to be mounted in conjunction with the socket. The ball can be connected to a platform or the ball could actually comprise a trackball.

US Patent:

7344136, Mar 18, 2008

Filed:

Nov 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/164151

Inventors:

David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 1/00

US Classification:

273292

Abstract:

A method for playing a bonus game in association with a main game is provided. A bonus game is activated upon the occurrence of a predefined triggering event in the main game. Five cards are randomly drawn from an abridged deck of playing cards. The abridged deck of playing cards comprises at least thirteen cards all of a single suit. As few as none and as many as all five of the dealt cards are discarded and replaced with a card from the abridged deck of playing cards. The final hand is awarded a bonus payout based on the final hand of cards.

US Patent:

D572314, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Jul 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/247798

Inventors:

John Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
David Schultz - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21370

US Patent:

7588251, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Sep 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/223272

Inventors:

David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US
John R. Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
Keith Kruczynski - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 1/00

US Classification:

273292, 273274, 463 13

Abstract:

One method for playing a poker game is provided. The poker game comprises dealing an initial hand from a deck of playing cards. A player is allowed to discard and replace as few as none, and as many as all, of the cards from the initial hand. The resulting hand is evaluated to determine whether the player has a three-of-a-kind, and if so, a second draw is triggered. The second draw provides the player with another opportunity to obtain a four-of-a-kind without the need for an additional wager, by allowing the player to discard at least one card and draw a replacement card for each card discarded.

US Patent:

7631872, Dec 15, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662605

Inventors:

Mickey Roemer - Las Vegas NV, US
David B. Schultz - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/08

US Classification:

273273, 273274

Abstract:

A preferred method includes displaying a plurality of indicia-bearing game pieces on a gaming grid. A player then selects game pieces that are adjacent and that have matching indicia. Preferably, the matching adjacent game pieces that are selected are then removed from the gaming grid. One or more prizes are awarded in association with the selection and removal of the matching adjacent game pieces. Preferably, the player is also provided with the ability to shuffle any remaining non-selected game pieces , after all matching adjacent game pieces that are perceived by the player are selected and removed. In this regard, it is possible that the player may overlook some matching adjacent game pieces. Additionally, some preferred embodiment gaming methods incorporate the use of multiple indicia on each game piece for potentially matching with adjacent game pieces. Finally, awards can be awarded to a player based upon game speed and the number of shuffles required to clear the grid , amongst other criteria.

US Patent:

7857698, Dec 28, 2010

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428220

Inventors:

Marvin A. Hein - Las Vegas NV, US
Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
John R. Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 25, 463 16, 463 20, 463 21, 463 43

Abstract:

A system and method for providing multiple randomly selectable primary games in a gaming device are disclosed. In one embodiment a gaming machine comprises a player input means and a central processing unit for receiving a trigger to activate game play. Additionally, the gaming machine comprises a selection means for selecting a primary game for game play. Also included are a first primary game presented on a first primary game display and a second primary game presented on a second primary game display.

US Patent:

7938401, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Jul 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/845020

Inventors:

Mickey Roemer - Las Vegas NV, US
David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/08

US Classification:

273273, 273274

Abstract:

Disclosed is a gaming machine that displays a plurality of indicia-bearing game pieces on a gaming grid. A player then selects game pieces that are adjacent and that have matching indicia. Preferably, the matching adjacent game pieces that are selected are then removed from the gaming grid. One or more prizes are awarded in association with the selection and removal of the matching adjacent game pieces. Preferably, the player is also provided with the ability to shuffle any remaining non-selected game pieces , after all matching adjacent game pieces that are perceived by the player are selected and removed. In this regard, it is possible that the player may overlook some matching adjacent game pieces. Additionally, some preferred embodiment gaming machines incorporate the use of multiple indicia on each game piece for potentially matching with adjacent game pieces. Finally, awards can be awarded to a player based upon game speed and the number of shuffles required to clear the grid , amongst other criteria.