Joseph Hampton Cole

US Patent:

D619660, Jul 13, 2010

Filed:

Mar 9, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/314169

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US
Edward H. Comfort - North Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21370

US Patent:

D626182, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Oct 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/316733

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US
Edward H. Comfort - North Las Vegas NV, US
Dirk Haton - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Cole Kepro International, LLC - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21369

US Patent:

D626183, Oct 26, 2010

Filed:

Dec 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

29/348252

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US
Edward H. Comfort - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Cole Kepro International, LLC - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21370

US Patent:

8118663, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Jan 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/657827

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US

Assignee:

Cole Kepro International, LLC - North Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A method of optimizing a number of gaming machines comprises providing a first number of gaming machines having a first appearance and configured to present at least one first game. Game play is monitored at the gaming machines and if the game play reaches a threshold level, a number of the gaming machines are changed to have a second appearance and configured to present at least one second game. Preferably, the appearance of the gaming machines is modified by changing certain door/frame coverings and/or the number or arrangement of visible components, permitting the gaming machine itself to be reused.

US Patent:

20100227694, Sep 9, 2010

Filed:

Mar 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/660777

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US
Edward H. Comfort - North Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 46

Abstract:

A gaming machine stand is constructed from a plurality of modules. In one embodiment the gaming machine stand comprises a pair of end modules and one or more intermediate modules. Variations in the number of intermediate modules permit the length of the gaming machine stand to be varied. The modules themselves may be modular in construction. The gaming machine stand may include other features, such as venting for routing cooling air to players of the supported gaming machines. The modular gaming machine stand permits construction of differing stands having various sizes, but having a common appearance and characteristics.

US Patent:

20110183747, Jul 28, 2011

Filed:

Mar 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/065780

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A gaming system includes multiple gaming machines and one or more cashier stations. The gaming machines are configured to issue value tickets, such upon cash-out. Cashier stations may be configured to validate tickets and cash them out by paying the player equivalent value in money, such as bills or coins, or credit financial accounts or cards. The cashier stations may also be configured to accept monies and issue tickets which may be used at gaming machines. The cashier stations may collect player identification information and interface with external governing bodies, such as taxing entities.

US Patent:

20110275443, Nov 10, 2011

Filed:

May 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/800048

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US
Edward H. Comfort - North Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/08

US Classification:

463 46

Abstract:

A gaming machine has an upper housing or cabinet and a lower housing. Various gaming machine components such as a controller, wager-accepting device, and game display may be associated with the upper housing. The position of the upper housing can be changed or adjusted relative to the lower housing. Different positions of the upper housing relative to the lower housing define different configurations of the gaming machine, such as for sit-down or stand-up use.

US Patent:

20120178539, Jul 12, 2012

Filed:

Jan 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/986789

Inventors:

Joseph W. Cole - Gallatin TN, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 46

Abstract:

A bar top gaming unit is configured to be mounted in a bar top or similar environment. The unit includes an air cooling system including at least one moveable air port. The air port has a first end located remote from the unit and a second end in communication with the interior, and where a position of the first end is changeable relative to the unit. The unit also includes an operator interface including at least one display. The operator interface is located at the rear of the unit and faces in an opposing direction from a main player display so as to be viewable by an operator located at a rear of the unit.