Gaming machine candle device

Details Gaming machine candle device Gaming machine candle device

2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Brocketti, Julie (Department: 3713)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Accessory

C463S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07014563

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a gaming machine candle device. Gaming machines utilize electric “candles” placed thereon to inform patrons of a machine's particular denomination. In other words, yellow signifies a quarter machine and red a nickel machine. The improved candle device described herein uses colored and transparent plastic plates in conjunction with light emitting diodes (LEDs) to more visibly and aesthetically inform patrons. A first transparent colored plate is illuminated to signify the machine's denomination. A second plate behind said first plate is used to inform gaming machine operators of concerns with said machine or player. Said second plate may also display words or logos affiliated with operators, manufacturers or the like. Frosting and beveling techniques along edges and surfaces of said plates cause LED light to refract highlighting those areas. A transparent second plate permits the color of said first plate to be viewed throughout a gaming establishment.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4380880 (1983-04-01), Gandy
patent: 4829407 (1989-05-01), Bushell et al.
patent: 4884351 (1989-12-01), Abramson
patent: 4921427 (1990-05-01), Dunn
patent: 5277307 (1994-01-01), Kelly
patent: 5397125 (1995-03-01), Adams
patent: 5576078 (1996-11-01), Schatz
patent: 5605506 (1997-02-01), Hoorn et al.
patent: 6015124 (2000-01-01), Loy
patent: 6135884 (2000-10-01), Hedrick et al.
patent: 6558013 (2003-05-01), Tholin et al.
patent: 6578301 (2003-06-01), Ericson
patent: 6604838 (2003-08-01), Jautz
patent: 2002/0159257 (2002-10-01), Grajcar
patent: 2316216 (1998-02-01), None
Refraction of Light [online] Dec. 31, 2003 [retrieved on Nov. 25, 2004]. Retrieved from the internet: <URL:http://www.ps.missouri.edu/rickspage/refract/refraction/html>.
Bill Burton, “Slot Candles Light The Way”, Casino Gambllng website, Jul. 24, 2000 3 pages.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Gaming machine candle device does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Gaming machine candle device, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Gaming machine candle device will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3609576