Richard A Poole

US Patent:

6375570, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/606733

Inventors:

Richard W. Poole - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 31, 463 20

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves using reels for more than one purpose. The gaming device uses reels to display and determine outcomes, such as awards and penalties. The game also uses the same reels to perform exhibitions for the player. As exhibitions, the reels can be animated, used to form a background screen for exhibitions or used for any combination thereof. This type of game increases player entertainment and excitement.

US Patent:

6579179, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Mar 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/819175

Inventors:

Richard W. Poole - Reno NV
Larry R. Hollibaugh - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 463 20

Abstract:

The present invention is an operator configurable cash out menu that is displayed when a player presses the cash out button of a gaming device. The present invention provides for more flexible cash outs than in known gaming systems, wherein the player can select one or more methods of payment. The player can select an amount of coins to issue from a coin payout tray. The player can also select an amount of money to issue on a ticket that the gaming device prints and provides to the player, whereby the player can redeem the ticket for cash. The present invention also enables the player to select different amounts of money to cash out. The player can choose: (i) to have some or all of the amount issue as coins from the coin payout tray; (ii) to have some or all of the amount issue as cash printed on a ticket; or (iii) to have some issue as coins and some issue as cash printed on a ticket.

US Patent:

6702675, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Dec 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/023268

Inventors:

Richard W. Poole - Reno NV
Joseph E. Kaminkow - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 31, 463 20

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves using reels for more than one purpose. The gaming device uses reels to display and determine outcomes, such as awards and penalties. The game also uses the same reels to perform exhibitions for the player. As exhibitions, the reels can be animated, used to form a background screen for exhibitions or used for any combination thereof. This type of game increases player entertainment and excitement.

US Patent:

6835134, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

May 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/439357

Inventors:

Richard W. Poole - Reno NV
Larry R. Hollibaugh - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

The present invention is an operator configurable cash out menu that is displayed when a player presses the cash out button of a gaming device. The present invention provides for more flexible cash outs than in known gaming systems, wherein the player can select one or more methods of payment. The player can select an amount of coins to issue from a coin payout tray. The player can also select an amount of money to issue on a ticket that the gaming device prints and provides to the player, whereby the player can redeem the ticket for cash. The present invention also enables the player to select different amounts of money to cash out. The player can choose: (i) to have some or all of the amount issue as coins from the coin payout tray; (ii) to have some or all of the amount issue as cash printed on a ticket; or (iii) to have some issue as coins and some issue as cash printed on a ticket.

US Patent:

7780517, Aug 24, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/767243

Inventors:

Mohammad Ali Saffari - Reno NV, US
Richard W. Poole - Reno NV, US
Larry R. Hollibaugh - Reno NV, US
Bryan D. Wolf - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

An operator configurable cash out menu that is displayed when a player presses the cash out button of a gaming device. The present invention provides for more flexible cash outs than in known gaming systems, wherein the player can select one or more methods of payment. The player can select an amount of money to be transferred to a casino account. The player can also select an amount of money to issue on a ticket that the gaming device prints and provides to the player, whereby the player can redeem the ticket for cash. The present invention also enables the player to select different amounts of money to cash out. The player can choose: (i) to have some or all of the amount transferred to the casino account; (ii) to have some or all of the amount issue as cash printed on a ticket; or (iii) to have some be transferred to the account and some issue on a ticket.

US Patent:

20040077396, Apr 22, 2004

Filed:

Oct 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/684235

Inventors:

Richard Poole - Reno NV, US
Joseph Kaminkow - Reno NV, US

International Classification:

A63F013/00

US Classification:

463/013000

Abstract:

A game for a gaming device which involves using reels for more than one purpose. The gaming device uses reels to display and determine outcomes, such as awards and penalties. The game also uses the same reels to perform exhibitions for the player. As exhibitions, the reels can be animated, used to form a background screen for exhibitions or used for any combination thereof. This type of game increases player entertainment and excitement.

US Patent:

20050170885, Aug 4, 2005

Filed:

Dec 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/014078

Inventors:

Richard Poole - Reno NV, US
Larry Hollibaugh - Reno NV, US

International Classification:

A63F013/00

US Classification:

463025000

Abstract:

An operator configurable gaming device operable to display a cash out screen or interface preferably every time the player presses the cash out button of the gaming device. After pressing the cash out button, the game presents a screen which provides for more flexible cash outs than in known gaming systems. The screen enables the player to select one or more methods of payment.