Gregory Scott Frank

US Patent:

8109824, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Nov 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/268877

Inventors:

Gregory F. Frank - Tiburon CA, US
Christopher T. Brune - Carson City NV, US
Ryan W. Cuddy - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

US Patent:

8210935, Jul 3, 2012

Filed:

Nov 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/269238

Inventors:

Scott A. Caputo - Santa Clara CA, US
Mark C. Nicely - Daly City CA, US
Gregory F. Frank - Tiburon CA, US
Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

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

US Classification:

463 26, 463 25

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a selection game having a plurality of tokens which are assignable to a plurality of token collectors. Each of the token collectors has a designated capacity which may be the same or different for the token collectors. In one embodiment, the designated capacity of one or more token collectors is a number of tokens. In various other embodiments, the designated capacity of one or more token collectors is a total award value.

US Patent:

8323091, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/853050

Inventors:

Gregory F. Frank - Tiburon CA, US
Rogelio S. DeCasa - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16, 463 25

Abstract:

During a play of a game, the disclosed gaming system determines that an ending condition has occurred. For example, the gaming system determines that an ending condition has occurred when no winning symbol combinations are displayed for the play of the game. Following determination that the ending condition has occurred, the gaming system determines whether to provide access to an additional win opportunity for the play of the game. If the additional win opportunity is to be provided, the gaming system removes one or more symbols from a plurality of symbol positions even though such symbols do not form a winning symbol combination. The gaming system fills any resulting empty symbol positions by shifting symbols and/or displaying generated symbols, and provides awards for any then-generated winning symbol combinations. The additional win opportunity may be accessed because of a player wager or because other additional win opportunity criteria are satisfied.

US Patent:

8393952, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Jan 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/342693

Inventors:

Gregory F. Frank - Tiburon CA, US
Christopher T. Brune - Carson City NY, US
Ryan W. Cuddy - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

A gaming system and method enables a player to assign at least one amplifier to at least one accumulator. In one embodiment, the amplifier causes an increase in the rate of advancement for the accumulator. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides the player any awards associated with the level of one or more of the accumulators.

US Patent:

20010032210, Oct 18, 2001

Filed:

Jan 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/775196

Inventors:

Gregory Frank - Palo Alto CA, US
Gregor Gimmy - San Francisco CA, US
Diana Laird - Menlo Park CA, US
Genes Sotto - Daly City CA, US
David Zapol - Menlo Park CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/30
G06F012/14

US Classification:

707/104100, 707/009000, 707/203000, 707/010000, 705/026000

Abstract:

A method of managing scientific research includes receiving first protocol information from a first user, where the first protocol information specifies a scientific method. The first protocol information is stored in a scientific knowledge database. A request is accepted from a second user for the first protocol information. The first protocol information is transmitted to the second user. Modified first protocol information is obtained from the second user. The modified first protocol information is incorporated into the scientific knowledge database as second protocol information.

US Patent:

20110039614, Feb 17, 2011

Filed:

Aug 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/541649

Inventors:

Scott A. Caputo - Santa Clara CA, US
Gregory F. Frank - Walnut Creek CA, US
Ernest M. Lafky - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 30, 463 43

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a casual wagering game which includes a matrix having a plurality of positions. A plurality of path endpoints are positioned along a perimeter of the matrix. In various embodiments, each of the path endpoints are associated with one of an award, a symbol indicating advancement to a subsequent level or a terminator symbol. Each position of the matrix, except a starting position, is configured to accommodate one of a plurality of tiles. Each tile includes one or a plurality of path segments. When the tiles are placed in certain configurations, path segments of bordering tiles form a complete path between the starting position and one or more of the path endpoints. The general objective of the game is for a player to place tiles at positions in the matrix such that connecting path segments form a complete path between the start position and one or more path endpoints in order to win the path endpoint awards.

US Patent:

20130344930, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Jun 22, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/530554

Inventors:

Scott A. Caputo - Santa Clara CA, US
Gregory F. Frank - Walnut Creek CA, US
Ernest M. Lafky - San Francisco CA, US
Leandro Basallo - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 16, 463 25

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a gaming system and method providing a collection game including at least one customizable collector. The gaming system displays a field including a plurality of different obstacles and a plurality of awards, provides a player with a collector, and enables the player to associate an item with the collector. The item is associated with one of the obstacles such that the item enables the collector to overcome that obstacle. The gaming system enables the player to position the collector within the field, and displays the collector moving within the field. If the collector intersects with an award, the gaming system accumulates that award. If the collector intersects an obstacle, and if the item associated with the displayed collector does not enable the displayed collector to overcome that obstacle, the gaming system ends the play of the collection game with respect to the collector.

US Patent:

20140295969, Oct 2, 2014

Filed:

Jun 17, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/306912

Inventors:

- Las Vegas NV, US
Gregory F. Frank - Walnut Creek CA, US
Ernest M. Lafky - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/40

US Classification:

463 31

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a casual wagering game including a matrix having a plurality of positions. A plurality of path endpoints are positioned along a perimeter of the matrix. Each path endpoint is associated with one of an award, a symbol indicating advancement to a subsequent level, and a terminator symbol. Each position, except a starting position, is configured to accommodate one of a plurality of tiles. Each tile includes one or more path segments. When the tiles are placed in certain configurations, path segments of bordering tiles form a complete path between the starting position and one or more of the path endpoints. The objective of the game is for a player to place tiles at positions in the matrix such that connecting path segments form a complete path between the start position and one or more path endpoints to win the path endpoint award(s).