John G Gilliland

US Patent:

6607438, Aug 19, 2003

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/966658

Inventors:

Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV
Dennis K. Mead - Reno NV
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGY - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 16, 463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

The present invention is a gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards until there is no more awards or until one or more termination variables reaches a predetermined limit. The gaming device includes at least one random generation device, one of which generates awards upon a player input. The gaming device also includes one or more termination variables, each defined by or divisible into a plurality of units, whereby a random generation device generates an amount of units upon a player input. The gaming device also includes a game termination limit of accumulated or lost termination units, whereby a player generates awards until accumulating or losing the termination limit of units.

US Patent:

6793578, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/943976

Inventors:

Matthew Luccesi - Reno NV
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV
Randall D. Mead - Reno NV
Johnny L. Palchetti - Reno NV
Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 1300

US Classification:

463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

The present invention is a gaming device having a primary game with a bonus triggering event that affects the outcome of a secondary or bonus game. The number of symbols in the bonus game is dependant on the number of bonus triggering symbols in the bonus triggering event. After generating a number of bonus triggering symbols in the base or primary game, the gaming device animates the bonus triggering symbols and generates a related number of bonus symbols. The gaming device provides an award based on the combination of the bonus symbols.

US Patent:

6814664, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

May 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/429001

Inventors:

Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV
Dennis K. Mead - Reno NV
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 16, 463 20

Abstract:

A method of operating gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards until there are no more awards or until one or more termination variables reaches a predetermined limit is provided. A random generation device generates awards upon a player input. One or more termination variables is used, each defined by or divisible into a plurality of units, wherein a random generation device generates an amount of units upon a player input. A game termination limit of accumulated or lost termination units is provided, wherein a player generates awards until accumulating the termination limit of units.

US Patent:

7316613, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Aug 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/929616

Inventors:

Matthew Luccesi - Reno NV, US
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV, US
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV, US
Randall D. Mead - Reno NV, US
Johnny L. Palchetti - Reno NV, US
Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16, 463 17, 463 25

Abstract:

A gaming device having a primary game with a bonus triggering event that affects the outcome of a secondary or bonus game. The number of symbols in the bonus game is dependant on the number of bonus triggering symbols in the bonus triggering event. After generating a number of bonus triggering symbols in the base or primary game, the gaming device animates the bonus triggering symbols and generates a related number of bonus symbols. The gaming device provides an award based on the combination of the bonus symbols.

US Patent:

7455588, Nov 25, 2008

Filed:

Aug 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/651685

Inventors:

Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV, US
Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US
Michael MacVittie - Reno NV, US
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16

Abstract:

A gaming device including an outcome or award event which is triggered from a base game when at least one positive modifier symbol and at least one award symbol are indicated on the reels. In the bonus game, the positive modifier symbol includes at least one positive modifier which increases a bonus award associated with the award symbol. A negative modifier symbol, if indicated on the reels, includes at least one negative modifier which reduces the bonus award associated with the award symbol. The positive modifiers and negative modifiers are applied to the award to provide a modified award to the player in the game.

US Patent:

7470187, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Nov 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/982476

Inventors:

Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US
Dennis K. Mead - Reno NV, US
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV, US
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 25, 273143 R, 273138, 273142, 273144

Abstract:

A gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards until there are no more awards or until one or more termination variables reaches a predetermined limit is provided. A random generation device generates awards upon a player input. One or more termination variables is used, each defined by or divisible into a plurality of units, wherein a random generation device generates an amount of units upon a player input. A game termination limit of accumulated or lost termination units is provided, wherein a player generates awards until accumulating the termination limit of units.

US Patent:

7470188, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Jul 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/830217

Inventors:

Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US
Dennis K. Mead - Reno NV, US
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV, US
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 25, 273143 R, 273138, 273142, 273144

Abstract:

A gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards until there are no more awards or until one or more termination variables reaches a predetermined limit is provided. A random generation device generates awards upon a player input. One or more termination variables is used, each defined by or divisible into a plurality of units, wherein a random generation device generates an amount of units upon a player input. A game termination limit of accumulated or lost termination units is provided, wherein a player generates awards until accumulating the termination limit of units.

US Patent:

7470189, Dec 30, 2008

Filed:

Jul 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/830226

Inventors:

Anthony J. Baerlocher - Reno NV, US
Dennis K. Mead - Reno NV, US
Bayard S. Webb - Sparks NV, US
John G. Gilliland - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 25, 273143 R, 273138, 273142, 273144

Abstract:

A gaming device that enables players to accumulate awards until there are no more awards or until one or more termination variables reaches a predetermined limit is provided. A random generation device generates awards upon a player input. One or more termination variables is used, each defined by or divisible into a plurality of units, wherein a random generation device generates an amount of units upon a player input. A game termination limit of accumulated or lost termination units is provided, wherein a player generates awards until accumulating the termination limit of units.