Robert T Maxey

US Patent:

6729957, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119497

Inventors:

James G. Burns - Las Vegas NV
Robert R. Maxey - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 463 29, 463 42

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of âwinningsâ. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashiers Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

6729958, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119791

Inventors:

James G. Burns - Las Vegas NV
Robert R. Maxey - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 463 29, 463 42

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of âwinningsâ. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashiers Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

6736725, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/120067

Inventors:

James G. Burns - Las Vegas NV
Robert R. Maxey - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 463 29, 463 42, 235381

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of âwinningsâ. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashiers Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

7275991, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

May 4, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/838461

Inventors:

James G. Burns - Las Vegas NV, US
Robert R. Maxey - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25, 463 29, 463 42

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slat machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of “winnings”. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier's Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

20020034977, Mar 21, 2002

Filed:

Apr 3, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/541180

Inventors:

James Burns - Las Vegas NV, US
Robert Maxey - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

A63F009/24

US Classification:

463/025000

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of “winnings”. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier's Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

20020151356, Oct 17, 2002

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/119612

Inventors:

James Burns - Las Vegas NV, US
Robert Maxey - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc.

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

463/025000

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of “winnings”. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier's Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

20050148386, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Feb 10, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/056542

Inventors:

James Burns - Las Vegas NV, US
Robert Maxey - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

A63F009/24

US Classification:

463025000

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, p0reprinted coupons, or cash out slips. Ths slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of “winnings”. The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier's Station for receiving currency, either frm the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for retualting the game to be palyed, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cahs out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.

US Patent:

60482699, Apr 11, 2000

Filed:

Jan 22, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/007742

Inventors:

James G. Burns - Las Vegas NV
Robert R. Maxey - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

MGM Grand, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 900
A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus which comprises a slot machine capable of accepting either paper currency, preprinted coupons, or cash out slips. The slot machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out slips which include a bar code representing a unique identification that provides the amount of "winnings". The cash out slips can be scanned into a separate currency dispenser at a Cashier's Station for receiving currency, either from the dispenser or from an attendant. A central processing unit (CPU) generates the unique codes for regulating the game to be played, the wager limits of the game and the validity of the free play coupons or the cash out tickets. The above gaming system avoids having to use coins or tokens in the operation of slot machines.