William Earl Wells

Address:

46826 Willowood Pl, Sterling, VA 20165

VIN:

JTDKB20U777612215

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

PRIUS

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6517437, Feb 11, 2003

Filed:

Aug 31, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/943788

Inventors:

William Wells - Reno NV
Joseph Kaminkow - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 30, 463 20, 463 31, 273143 R

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus may comprise a cabinet having a first interior portion and a second interior portion, the cabinet further including an opening defining a viewing area. A partially reflective optical device may be supported inside the cabinet and positioned to transmit light from the first interior portion to the viewing area and reflect light from the second interior portion to the viewing area. A first display may be supported inside the cabinet in the first interior portion, and a second display may be supported inside the cabinet in the second interior portion. A controller may be operatively coupled to the first and second displays, the controller comprising a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The controller may be programmed to allow a person to make a wager, to cause a first image associated with a casino game to be selectively generated on the first display, and a second image associated with a casino game to be selectively generated on the second display, and to determine an outcome of the casino game represented by the first and second images and to determine a value payout associated with the outcome of the casino game.

US Patent:

6530842, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

Oct 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/690412

Inventors:

William R. Wells - Reno NV
Chauncey W. Griswold - Reno NV
Richard L. Wilder - Sparks NV
Harold E. Mattice - Gardnerville NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 46, 463 16, 463 20, 273148 R, 273148 B, 273143 R, 2972175, 2972173, 2972171

Abstract:

An electronic gambling unit for allowing a user to play a video gambling game, may generally include a seating unit having an enclosure defining an at least partially enclosed space, the enclosure being sized to at least partially enclose the user when the user is seated in the seating unit and a display unit operatively associated with the seating unit, the display unit being capable of generating color images. The electronic gambling unit may further include an input device that allows the user to make a plurality of input selections when the user is seated in the seating unit, a currency-accepting mechanism that is capable of allowing the user to deposit a medium of currency and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the input device.

US Patent:

6638169, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/966860

Inventors:

Richard L. Wilder - Sparks NV
William R. Wells - Reno NV
Harold Mattice - Gardnerville NV
Chauncey W. Griswold - Reno NV

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 1302

US Classification:

463 35, 463 47

Abstract:

A casino gaming apparatus is disclosed which includes a controller programmed to generate an audio signal. The controller is operatively linked to an ultrasonic audio processor. The ultrasonic audio processor is programmed to convert the audio signal received from the controller into an ultrasonic signal. The ultrasonic audio processor is operatively linked to an ultrasonic emitter which emits the ultrasonic signal along a column of air in front of the gaming apparatus. The ultrasonic signal is demodulated into audible sounds along the column by interaction of the ultrasonic signal with air to produce audible sound substantially confined within the column. The column intersects the position where the player stands or sits. Accordingly, sounds are generated by the gaming apparatus are confined to an area occupied by the player and provide little or no distractions for players using adjacent gaming apparatuses.

US Patent:

6846238, Jan 25, 2005

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967326

Inventors:

William R. Wells - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 39, 463 25

Abstract:

A disclosed gaming machine provides methods and apparatus for operating a wireless game player that presents a game of chance executed on a gaming machine in communication with the wireless game player. In one embodiment, the wireless game player is a hand-held mobile device, electronically linked to a licensed gaming machine via a wireless connection. All random number generation (RNG) events, game outcomes, meter information, game related information, and all cash transactions are maintained in the licensed (controlled) gaming machine and not the wireless game player. The wireless game player may be used anywhere within the legal areas of the casino and it has the capability of identifying who is using it. For example, a biometric input device, such as a finger print reader may be used on the wireless game player to identify the player. Thus, the issue of under-age or excluded players is addressed.

US Patent:

7364505, Apr 29, 2008

Filed:

Sep 16, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/244772

Inventors:

Harold E. Mattice - Gardnerville NV, US
Richard L. Wilder - Sparks NV, US
Joseph R. Hedrick - Reno NV, US
William Wells - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
A63B 71/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 16, 463 17, 463 22, 463 46, 2731381

Abstract:

A gaming apparatus includes a value input device, a display unit that is capable of generating video images, a light array, an audio output device, and a controller operatively coupled to said value input device, said display unit, said light array and said audio output device, said controller including a processor and a memory operatively coupled to said processor. The controller is programmed to allow a person to make a wager, to cause a video image representing a game to be generated on said display unit, to determine a game event mode, to selectively perform one of: (i) to cause a sound segment to be generated on said audio output device and synchronize a light pattern to be generated on said light array with the sound segment and (ii) to control said light array directly to cause a light pattern to be generated on said light array according to the game event mode, and to determine a value payout associated with an outcome of said game.

US Patent:

7494414, Feb 24, 2009

Filed:

Sep 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/661229

Inventors:

Joseph R. Hedrick - Reno NV, US
William R. Wells - Reno NV, US
Franco Crivelli - Reno NV, US
Greg Parrott - Reno NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 12, 463 25, 463 42, 273143 R, 235380

Abstract:

A gaming device having a card management system which is operable to manage a plurality of circulating data cards. The gaming device, in one embodiment, preferably includes a card read-write device for reading data cards, one or more card holders for holding a plurality of data cards and one or more card transporters for moving data cards to and from the card holders. The gaming device processor preferably uses the read-write device to reset or change data on data cards. The present invention increases the convenience and efficiency for playing and managing gaming devices.

US Patent:

D595784, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/297425

Inventors:

William R. Wells - Reno NV, US
Daniel J. Waller - Reno NV, US
Tai Rosander - Reno NV, US
James W. Stockdale - Clio CA, US
Harold E. Mattice - Gardnerville NV, US
Joseph Randy Hedrick - Reno NV, US
Charles Curbbun - Encinitas CA, US
Scott Clear - Escondido CA, US
Andrew Zoolakis - La Costa CA, US
Julian Groeli - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21370, D21397

US Patent:

D595785, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Nov 9, 2007

Appl. No.:

29/297429

Inventors:

William R. Wells - Reno NV, US
Daniel J. Waller - Reno NV, US
Tai Rosander - Reno NV, US
James W. Stockdale - Clio CA, US
Harold E. Mattice - Gardnerville NV, US
Joseph Randy Hedrick - Reno NV, US
Charles Curbbun - Encinitas CA, US
Scott Clear - Escondido CA, US
Andrew Zoolakis - La Costa CA, US
Julian Groeli - San Diego CA, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

2103

US Classification:

D21370, D21397