Arturo E Mancilla

US Patent:

20120283012, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

May 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/101084

Inventors:

Scott C. Bainbridge - Chicago IL, US
Paul C. Barker - Chicago IL, US
Arturo E. Mancilla - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00
A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 30, 463 46

Abstract:

Gaming terminals, gaming systems, signage displays, and supporting structures therefore are presented herein. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed. The gaming terminal includes a base cabinet, an input device for receiving wagers to play the wagering game, and a terminal display for displaying information related to the wagering game. A supporting structure for supporting a signage display immediately above the base cabinet of the gaming terminal is disclosed. The supporting structure and the signage display are each free of any physical attachment to the gaming terminal. The signage display houses a display device for displaying information related to the wagering game. The supporting structure can optionally incorporate a universal mounting apparatus for removably attaching the signage display to the supporting structure, and provide for rapidly re-arranging the signage displays associated with various gaming terminals.

US Patent:

20110070948, Mar 24, 2011

Filed:

Dec 19, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/809578

Inventors:

Scott C. Bainbridge - Chicago IL, US
Paul C. Barker - Chicago IL, US
Arturo E. Mancilla - San Francisco CA, US
Scott M. Minch - Wheeling IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 30, 463 46

Abstract:

Modular wagering game machine signage is described herein. In some embodiments, a modular wagering game machine sign can include a center module including a plurality of support members, at least one outer panel covering the frame, and a lighted faceplate including lighting units. The lighting units can include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and globes. The sign can also includes at least one side module connected to the center module via hand-spinning latches configured to press against one or more of the center module s support members.