Jason W Gilmore

US Patent:

7775873, Aug 17, 2010

Filed:

Sep 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/238219

Inventors:

Dion K. Aoki - Henderson NV, US
Jason C. Gilmore - Scottsdale AZ, US
Thomas M. Kopera - Villa Park IL, US
Christy Juinsuk Olsen - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming, Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 7, 463 10, 463 16, 463 26

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game at a gaming terminal whereby multiple players make selections and accumulate bonus awards as the game is passed from one player to another. Play continues until a game-terminating object is selected. At that time, each player that participated in the wagering game receives his or her accumulated awards plus any awards won by subsequent players.

US Patent:

8408991, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Aug 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/565513

Inventors:

Jason Gilmore - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Konami Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16, 463 25, 463 26, 463 29

Abstract:

A gaming system and a method provide primary and secondary games to players using a plurality of linked gaming machines. Each gaming machine includes a display. For each gaming machine, an associated player is allowed to make a wager on a primary game, an outcome of the primary game is randomly selected, and if the outcome of the primary game is a winning outcome, awarding the associated player a primary award as a function of the outcome, the wager made by the player, and a predetermined paytable. If a triggering conditioning occurred in one of the primary games and a secondary game is initiated. The secondary game is a video slot game including a plurality of video reels. Each video reel is displayed on a respective display of one of the gaming machines.

US Patent:

8512147, Aug 20, 2013

Filed:

Aug 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/850388

Inventors:

Dion K. Aoki - Henderson NV, US
Jason C. Gilmore - Scottsdale AZ, US
Thomas M. Kopera - Villa Park IL, US
Christy Juinsuk Olson - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 42, 463 9, 463 16, 463 17, 463 18, 463 20, 463 25, 463 29, 463 37, 463 39, 463 40

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game at a gaming terminal whereby multiple players make selections and accumulate bonus awards as the game is passed from one player to another. Play continues until a game-terminating object is selected. At that time, each player that participated in the wagering game receives his or her accumulated awards plus any awards won by subsequent players.

US Patent:

8545304, Oct 1, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/238218

Inventors:

Dion K. Aoki - Henderson NV, US
Jason C. Gilmore - Scottsdale AZ, US
Thomas M. Kopera - Villa Park IL, US
Christy Juinsuk Olsen - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 25, 463 42

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game, whereby a player at one gaming terminal is allowed to link to other gaming terminals via a player-selectable option. The wagering game may include a basic game and a bonus game. Once linked, the player can enter a bonus game that is triggered by an outcome at a linked terminal.

US Patent:

20130029749, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323603

Inventors:

Keith Rucker - Las Vegas NV, US
Jason Gilmore - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Konami Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A gaming machine and method are provided which provide a plurality of games on a display device to a player. The outcome of the games are randomly selected and displayed on the display device. For each game: if the outcome is a winning outcome an award is awarded to the player as a function of the outcome, the wager made by the player, and a predetermined paytable and if a triggering condition in the outcome of each game, an other award is responsively awarded to the player if the triggering condition is detected in at least two of the plurality of games.

US Patent:

20130059641, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/565069

Inventors:

Jason Gilmore - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

KONAMI GAMING, INC. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 17

Abstract:

A gaming machine and a method provide primary and secondary games. The gaming machine includes first and second adjacent displays, a lighting device, and a controller. The lighting device is located between the first and second displays. The controller is coupled to the first and second displays and the lighting device. The primary game is played and if a triggering conditioning occurred in the primary game, the secondary game is initiated. The secondary game includes a rotating selector device. A first portion of the rotating selector device is displayed on the first display and a second portion of the rotating selector device is displayed on the second display. The lighting device defines a selector. An outcome of the secondary game is randomly selected and the rotating selector device is rotated and stopped such that the selector is associated with a symbol associated with the outcome of the secondary game.

US Patent:

20130157743, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Feb 19, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/770811

Inventors:

Jason Gilmore - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Konami Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A gaming system and a method provide primary and secondary games to players using a plurality of linked gaming machines. Each gaming machine includes a display. For each gaming machine, an associated player is allowed to make a wager on a primary game, an outcome of the primary game is randomly selected, and if the outcome of the primary game is a winning outcome, awarding the associated player a primary award as a function of the outcome, the wager made by the player, and a predetermined paytable. If a triggering conditioning occurred in one of the primary games and a secondary game is initiated. The secondary game is a video slot game including a plurality of video reels. Each video reel is displayed on a respective display of one of the gaming machines.

US Patent:

20130260863, Oct 3, 2013

Filed:

Mar 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/793680

Inventors:

Jason Gilmore - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

KONAMI GAMING, INC. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G07F 17/34

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A slot game is provided. A display device displays a plurality of reels. During the slot game the reels are spun and an outcome of the game is randomly determined. The outcome of the game is displayed on the display device in a grid comprised of a plurality of symbol positions in a predetermined arrangement. One of the symbols from a corresponding reel are displayed at each symbol position. The spinning reels are visible in the grid during play of the game. The controller awards the player an award as a function of the wager, the outcome of the game and a predetermined paytable. A first one of the reels contains a stack of adjacent, similar symbols. The stack of adjacent similar symbols are displayed with a first single graphic overlay.