Alex J Malavazos

US Patent:

6598877, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Aug 14, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/638666

Inventors:

Robert A. Luciano - Reno NV
Alex J. Malavazos - Carson City NV
Gregory A. Malavazos - Carson City NV
Constantine Malavazos - Carson City NV

Assignee:

Sierra Design Group - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 504

US Classification:

273142R, 273143 R, 2731381, 2731382, 463 20

Abstract:

Gaming apparatus has rotatable disks turning about a common axis of rotation and having annular bands of indicia of different diameters on faces of the disks which extend toward the axis of rotation. A players winnings are determined by alignment of particular indicia along one or more radii of the disks after a period of rotation. In one form of the invention, the disks are supported, driven and held in a centered relationship with the axis of rotation by gear sets situated at angular intervals around the periphery of the disks which engage gear teeth at the rims of the disks. In another form, the disks are axially spaced apart flat plates of progressively greater diameter extending from drive shafting at the axis of rotation. In another form, the disks are at least partially formed of transparent material enabling viewing of indicia on disks which are behind other disks.

US Patent:

20050146091, Jul 7, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/997833

Inventors:

Robert Luciano - Reno NV, US
Alex Malavazos - Carson City NV, US
Gregory Malavazos - Carson City NV, US
Constantine Malavazos - Carson City NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F001/18

US Classification:

27314200R

Abstract:

Gaming apparatus has rotatable disks turning about a common axis of rotation and having annular bands of indicia of different diameters on faces of the disks which extend toward the axis of rotation. A player's winnings are determined by alignment of particular indicia along one or mofe radii of the disks after a period of rotation. In one form of the invention, the disks are supported, driven and held in a centered relationship with the axis of rotation by gear sets situated at angular intervals around the periphery of the disks which engage gear teeth at the rims of the disks. In another form, the disks are axially spaced apart flat plates of progressively greater diameter extending from drive shafting at the axis of rotation. In another form, the disks are at least partially formed of transparent material enabling viewing of indicia on disks which are behind other disks.

US Patent:

20060082057, Apr 20, 2006

Filed:

Dec 6, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/295113

Inventors:

Robert Luciano - Reno NV, US
Alex Malavazos - Carson City NV, US
Gregory Malavazos - Carson City NV, US
Constantine Malavazos - Carson City NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 5/04

US Classification:

27314200R

Abstract:

Gaming apparatus has rotatable disks turning about a common axis of rotation and having annular bands of indicia of different diameters on faces of the disks which extend toward the axis of rotation. A player's winnings are determined by alignment of particular indicia along one or more radii of the disks after a period of rotation. In one form of the invention, the disks are supported, driven and held in a centered relationship with the axis of rotation by gear sets situated at angular intervals around the periphery of the disks which engage gear teeth at the rims of the disks. In another form, the disks are axially spaced apart flat plates of progressively greater diameter extending from drive shafting at the axis of rotation. In another form, the disks are at least partially formed of transparent material enabling viewing of indicia on disks which are behind other disks.

US Patent:

47445661, May 17, 1988

Filed:

Nov 3, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/926325

Inventors:

Gregory A. Malavazos - Gardnerville NV
Alex J. Malavazos - Gardnerville NV

International Classification:

A63F 902

US Classification:

273357

Abstract:

A coin projecting game apparatus includes a transparent display housing having a rotating target carousel disposed therein. A plurality of player positions are spaced about the display housing, with non-player areas interposed therebetween. Each player position includes a coin projecting device which shoots a coin provided by the player toward the target carousel. The target carousel includes a plurality of annular shelves of decreasing diameter with increasing height, and upwardly extending target panels in regular polygon array separating adjacent shelves, the target panels rotating as a unit. Each target panel is provided with at least one jackpot opening dimensioned to receive a coin projected thereat. Within the carousel, a plurality of annular coin diverter slots are disposed in non-rotating fashion in confronting relation to each player position. Any coin projected through a jackpot opening is directed into a respective diverter slot, and then to a sensor which issues a payoff to the player commensurate with the amount labeled on the opening.

US Patent:

55538517, Sep 10, 1996

Filed:

May 17, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/443213

Inventors:

Alex Malavazos - San Leandro CA
Gregory Malavazos - San Leandro CA
Constantine Malavazos - San Leandro CA

Assignee:

Quick Silver Development Co., Inc. - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

A63F 502
A63F 504
A63F 730

US Classification:

273142E

Abstract:

Gaming apparatus in which a ball is traveled onto a revolving surface has a plurality of rings of differing diameters which jointly form the revolving surface. The rings are centered on a vertical axis of rotation and may rotate in opposite directions or in the same direction at different speeds. The rings have winning apertures and losing apertures through which a rolling ball may drop through the ring. The rings, other than the final ring along the path of travel of the ball, also have pass zones at which a ball may roll on to the next ring without dropping into an aperture. Progressively higher score values may be assigned to the winning apertures of the successive rings along the path of ball travel. In the preferred form, the apparatus includes a ball launcher and detectors for counting balls which drop through winning apertures.

US Patent:

52133257, May 25, 1993

Filed:

Jun 17, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/717416

Inventors:

Alex Malavazos - San Ramon CA
Gregory Malavazos - Walnut Creek CA
Constantine Malavazos - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

A63B 6714
A63F 700
A63F 738

US Classification:

273110

Abstract:

An amusement device has a housing with a chamber in which a game board is disposed. A player endeavors to guide a rolling ball on the board by manipulating a control lever to tilt the board in any selected direction. The board is supported by a tiltable shaft which is below the center of the board. A rigid link extends between the shaft and control lever and is connected to each by pivot couplings which constrain the shaft and board to tilt in synchronism with the lever. Compression springs in coaxial relationship with the shaft and control lever act to bias the board towards a horizontal orientation and the shaft and lever supports prevent rotational motion of such components about their own longitudinal axes. In a preferred embodiment, the board has openings through which the ball may drop and ball retrieval components detect the particular region of the board at which the ball was dropped and return the ball to the board. The construction precisely positions the board in response to control lever movements and enables simple interchanging of the board with other boards having different surface features.

US Patent:

52754022, Jan 4, 1994

Filed:

Feb 23, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/021044

Inventors:

Alex Malavazos - San Ramon CA
Gregory Malavazos - Walnut Creek CA
Constantine Malavazos - San Leandro CA

International Classification:

A63F 702

US Classification:

273138A

Abstract:

A moving coin pusher on a game board revolves in a pattern of movement which causes it to approach and retreat from the edges of the board in a cyclical manner. Players drop coins on to the board, preferably in an upright rolling orientation, through a coin chute which may be swivelable to enable aiming of the coins. Players score when coins drop off of an edge of the board or through one or more holes in the board. The holes, which may have different scoring values, are preferably at locations which are covered and uncovered in a cyclical manner by the revolving coin pusher.

US Patent:

62799053, Aug 28, 2001

Filed:

Aug 20, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/378117

Inventors:

Alex J. Malavazos - Carson City NV
Gregory A. Malavazos - Carson City NV

International Classification:

A63F 700

US Classification:

273126A

Abstract:

A horizontal playing field board along which players propel play pieces has end zones at which the pieces may come to rest. Air outflow through an array of apertures in the board levitates the play pieces except at the end zone that is opposite from the players. This substantially eliminates friction except at the end zone where the pieces come to rest. Following insertion of payment in commercial versions of the game, the air blower shuts down when a player attains a maximum score or after elapse of a predetermined time period regardless of the player's scores. The board is light transmissive enabling illumination from underneath. Markings at each end zone which identify areas of different score value are changeable images produced by electronic display screens. This enables player selection of any of a plurality of different games having different marking patterns.