Paul S Barker

US Patent:

6482130, Nov 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/382556

Inventors:

Peter Pasero - Renton WA
Paul D. Barker - Woodinville WA

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 51, 482 52, 482 70

Abstract:

An exercise device includes a pair of foot engaging links ( ). The rearward ends of the foot links are supported for arcuate motion about a pivot axis ( ), and the forward ends of the foot links travel back and forth along a guide ( ). The combination of these two foot link motions permits the users feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel. The position of the rearward ends of the foot link vis-Ã-vis the pivot axis may be selectively altered to vary the stride length of the stepping motion experienced by the user.

US Patent:

6749540, Jun 15, 2004

Filed:

Aug 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/382555

Inventors:

Peter Pasero - Renton WA
Paul D. Barker - Woodinville WA

Assignee:

Precor Incorporated - Woodinville WA

International Classification:

A63B 6916

US Classification:

482 52, 482 57

Abstract:

An exercise device includes a pair of foot engaging links ( ). The rearward ends of the foot links are supported to travel back and forth on rollers and. The combination of these two foot link motions permits the users feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel. The inclination of the foot links may be selectively altered to vary the nature of the stepping motion experienced by the user. At flatter inclinations of the foot links, the stepping motion may resemble cross country skiing. At progressively greater angles of inclination of the foot links, the stepping motions may simulate walking, jogging, running and climbing.

US Patent:

6939271, Sep 6, 2005

Filed:

Nov 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/711740

Inventors:

Peter Pasero - Renton WA, US
Paul D. Barker - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Precor Incorporated - Woodinville WA

International Classification:

A63B069/16
A63B022/00

US Classification:

482 52, 482 57

Abstract:

An exercise device includes a pair of foot engaging links (). The rearward ends of the foot links are supported for arcuate motion about a pivot axis (), and the forward ends of the foot links travel back and forth along a guide (). The combination of these two foot link motions permits the users feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel. The inclination of the foot links may be selectively altered to vary the nature of the stepping motion experienced by the user. At flatter inclinations of the foot links, the stepping motion may resemble cross country skiing. At progressively greater angles of inclination of the foot links, the stepping motions may simulate walking, jogging, running and climbing.

US Patent:

8172669, May 8, 2012

Filed:

May 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/599825

Inventors:

Paul Barker - Chicago IL, US
Jacob C. Greenberg - Elgin IL, US
Scott Minch - Wheeling IL, US

Assignee:

WMS Gaming Inc. - Waukegan IL

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A gaming system includes a cabinet having an electro-optical assembly including a substrate and a layer having a variable opacity. Also included in the gaming system is a first input device for receiving a wager from a first player and a second input device for receiving a wager from a second player, as well as at least one video display for displaying video images relating to a wagering game. A controller is electrically coupled to the layer having a variable opacity and is programmed to alter the opacity of the layer to allow the first player to view the video images reflected from the at least one display.

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.

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:

56858043, Nov 11, 1997

Filed:

Jun 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/670515

Inventors:

Peter Pasero - Renton WA
Paul D. Barker - Woodinville WA

Assignee:

Precor Incorporated - Bothell WA

International Classification:

A63B 6916
A63B 2204

US Classification:

482 51

Abstract:

An exercise device includes a pair of foot engaging links (30a, 30b). The rearward ends of the foot links are supported for rotational motion about a pivot axis (26), and the forward ends of the foot links reciprocate back and forth along a guide (36). The combination to these two foot link motions permits the users feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel. The inclination and/or elevation of the guide (36) may be selectively altered to vary the nature of the stepping motion experienced by the user. At lower inclinations/elevations of the guide, the stepping motion may resemble cross country skiing. At progressively higher angles of inclination or elevations of the guide (36), the stepping motions may simulate walking, jogging, running and climbing. The connection of the foot links to the pivot axis allow motion in a direction orthogonal to the rotational motion, thus compensating for alignment inconsistencies of the device.

US Patent:

61463132, Nov 14, 2000

Filed:

Nov 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/967801

Inventors:

Peter Pasero - Renton WA
Paul D. Barker - Woodinville WA

Assignee:

Precor Incorporated - Bothell WA

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 51

Abstract:

An exercise device includes a pair of foot engaging links (30a, 30b). The rearward ends of the foot links are supported for arcuate motion about a pivot axis (26), and the forward ends of the foot links travel back and forth along a guide (36). The combination of these two foot link motions permits the users feet to travel along an elliptical path of travel. The inclination of the foot links may be selectively altered to vary the nature of the stepping motion experienced by the user. At flater inclinations of the foot links, the stepping motion may resemble cross country skiing. At progressively greater angles of inclination of the foot links, the stepping motions may simulate walking, jogging, running and climbing.