Earl D Morris

US Patent:

6527175, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Sep 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/390253

Inventors:

Michael J. Dietz - Peralta NM 87042
Earl D. Morris - Albuquerque NM 87111
Rolen Miller - Del Norte NM 87048

International Classification:

G06F 708

US Classification:

235381, 235470, 23546201, 2731382, 463 27

Abstract:

A multiple play gaming ticket, such as a pull-tab ticket or âinstant winnerâ lottery ticket, and a coordinating validation system. To deter fraud, a validation code is provided which uniquely identifies the pull-tab ticket and is not merely a representation of the indicia The pull-tab ticket is validated by a combination of validator machine and a host computer The validator machine reads the validation code and relays it the host computer to check for legitimacy (i. e. , proper form and availability) and to correlate it to a stored record of gaming indicia The gaming ticket of the present invention can be used in connection with fixed payouts, progressive jackpots or both. The progressive jackpot is increased by a predetermined amount each time a gaming ticket is inserted into a validation machine.

US Patent:

7316614, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Nov 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/701284

Inventors:

Michael J. Dietz - Peralta NM, US
Earl D. Morris - Albuquerque NM, US
Mark Olmstead - Denton TX, US
Robert E. Houchin - Azle TX, US
Johnney R. Weaver - Weatherford TX, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes in which a consumer purchases a prepaid voucher for valuable goods and services unrelated to the sweepstakes, and in return, as a promotional bonus, is provided a corresponding number of optional entries into the sweepstakes is disclosed.

US Patent:

59490420, Sep 7, 1999

Filed:

Jan 21, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/786005

Inventors:

Michael J. Dietz - Peralta NM
Earl D. Morris - Albuquerque NM
Rolen A. Miller - Corrales NM

International Classification:

G06F 1700

US Classification:

235375

Abstract:

A multiple play gaming ticket, such as a pull-tab ticket 10 or "instant winner" lottery ticket, and a coordinating validation system. In its preferred form, the pull-tab ticket has multiple groups or plays 26 of indicia 22 which each create an independent opportunity to win. To deter fraud, a validation code 24 is provided which uniquely identifies the pull-tab ticket 10 and is not merely a representation of the indicia 22. The pull-tab ticket 10 is validated by a combination of validator machine 30 and a host computer 100. The validator machine reads the validation code and relays it the host computer to check for legitimacy (i. e. , proper form and availability) and to correlate it to a stored record of gaming indicia 22. If approved, the host computer sends its record of gaming indicia back to the validator machine for display on monitor 50 and pay-out, as appropriate.

US Patent:

53240359, Jun 28, 1994

Filed:

Dec 1, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/988429

Inventors:

Earl D. Morris - Albuquerque NM
Rolen Miller - Albuquerque NM
Michael J. Dietz - Peralta NM

Assignee:

Infinational Technologies, Inc. - Omaha NE

International Classification:

A63F 100
A63F 922

US Classification:

273138A

Abstract:

A gaming system is provided including a central game processor, a plurality of master processing units and a plurality of slave terminals operable by players to play the game. The central game processor communicates with the master processing units and supplies the various games available in the system. The master processing units store and administer the games as they are played on the slave terminals connected to each respective master processing unit. A preferred game includes a fixed pool of game plays and a predetermined number of winning plays within each pool. Each player, through his or her slave terminal, can purchase plays in each fixed pool stored in the master processing unit to which that terminal is coupled. When a particular pool is exhausted, for example, through the purchase of all plays, the central game processor provides another fixed pool of plays to that master processing unit to enable continuous play.