公开(公告)号：US4973055A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-27

申请号：US387849

申请日：1989-07-31

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63B61/04

CPC classification number: A63B61/04 ,  Y10T24/45581

Abstract: A tennis net center strap with an integral measuring device for adjusting and maintaining the top of a tennis net at a selected height above a tennis court surface. The tennis net center strap is preferably made from two strips of material, one end of the first strip being connected to the first part of a quick release mechanism having a serrated slot therein for receiving the free end of the second strip. A fastener including a hook surface and a loop surface is located on the second strip, the hook and loop surfaces being lockably engageable after the second strip is threaded through the second part of the quick release mechanism and folded back on itself.

Abstract translation: 一个网球中心带，带有一个整体的测量装置，用于在网球场表面上方一个选定的高度调整和保持网球的顶部。 网网中心带优选地由两条材料制成，第一条带的一端连接到快速释放机构的第一部分，其中具有锯齿槽，用于接收第二条带的自由端。 包括钩表面和环表面的紧固件位于第二条带上，钩和环表面在第二条带穿过快速释放机构的第二部分并折叠回自身之后可锁定地接合。

公开(公告)号：US4759356A

公开(公告)日：1988-07-26

申请号：US936144

申请日：1986-10-03

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/20 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0468 ,  A61M16/0427 ,  A61M16/0488 ,  Y10S128/912

Abstract: Methods for improving speech and other functions of a tracheostomized patient are disclosed, together with an apparatus for carrying out the methods. The methods involve providing the patient with a tracheostomy valve that prevents airflow at all times except when the patient inhales. A way for doing so by positively biasing a flexible diaphragm against a valve seat is disclosed, together with a rivet structure for effecting such bias.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于改善气管造影患者的语音和其他功能的方法以及用于执行方法的装置。 所述方法涉及为患者提供气管切开术阀，除了患者吸入之外，其始终能够防止气流。 公开了一种通过将柔性隔膜积极地偏置在阀座上来实现的方式，以及用于实现这种偏压的铆钉结构。

公开(公告)号：US09552692B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US13069548

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: David Muir ,  Daniel DeWaal ,  Anthony Baerlocher ,  Leslie Swift

Inventor： David Muir ,  Daniel DeWaal ,  Anthony Baerlocher ,  Leslie Swift

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming machine including an interface unit configured to accept game play data from a player, and a controller coupled to the interface unit. The controller includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores player tracking data and wherein the processor is configured to receive, via the interface unit, game play data for the player playing a primary game, initiate a play of a secondary game if a triggering event occurs, enable a player to select at least one of a plurality of different loyalty awards associated with the secondary game, determine an outcome of the secondary game, and issue a loyalty award based on the determined outcome of the secondary game.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏机，包括被配置为接收来自玩家的游戏数据的接口单元，以及耦合到所述接口单元的控制器。 所述控制器包括处理器和存储器，其中所述存储器存储播放器跟踪数据，并且其中所述处理器经配置以经由所述接口单元接收玩游戏主游戏的玩家的游戏数据，如果 发生触发事件，使得玩家能够选择与次要游戏相关联的多个不同忠诚奖励中的至少一个，确定次级游戏的结果，并且基于所确定的次要游戏的结果发布忠诚奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09002745B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US11644229

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Novel wager gaming systems, machines, and methods for ensuring that wager game code on a game disc executes on an authorized wager gaming machine are described. To prevent an unauthorized copy of a wager game disc or other storage medium is not able to execute on a gaming machine, the machine checks whether an authorization code has been previously written to the disc. If the disc does not have a code, the gaming machine generates a first segment of an authorization code which is used, along with other data, by a game provider to generate a final authorization code. This is done after the game provider verifies that the machine operator has permission, such as a license, to execute that game code contained on that specific disc. The final authorization code is transmitted to the gaming machine, equipped with a writeable optical disc drive, where it is written or “burned” onto the game disc. At this stage the game disc is tied to or associated with the gaming machine and can execute on that machine.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确保在授权的下注游戏机上执行游戏盘上的下注游戏代码的新颖的赌注游戏系统，机器和方法。 为了防止下注游戏光盘或其他存储介质的未经授权的复制不能在游戏机上执行，机器检查是否已经将许可代码写入盘。 如果光盘没有代码，则游戏机生成授权代码的第一段，其与游戏提供者一起使用的其他数据用于生成最终授权码。 这是在游戏提供商验证机器操作者有许可（例如许可证）以执行包含在该特定盘上的游戏代码之后完成的。 最终的授权码被发送到配备有可写入光盘驱动器的游戏机，在其上被写入或“烧录”到游戏盘上。 在这个阶段，游戏机与游戏机相关联或与游戏机相关联，并可在该机器上执行。

公开(公告)号：US20120244946A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13069548

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: David MUIR ,  Daniel DeWaal ,  Anthony Baerlocher ,  Leslie Swift

Inventor： David MUIR ,  Daniel DeWaal ,  Anthony Baerlocher ,  Leslie Swift

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming machine including an interface unit configured to accept game play data from a player, and a controller coupled to the interface unit. The controller includes a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores player tracking data and wherein the processor is configured to receive, via the interface unit, game play data for the player playing a primary game, initiate a play of a secondary game if a triggering event occurs, enable a player to select at least one of a plurality of different loyalty awards associated with the secondary game, determine an outcome of the secondary game, and issue a loyalty award based on the determined outcome of the secondary game.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏机，包括被配置为接收来自玩家的游戏数据的接口单元，以及耦合到所述接口单元的控制器。 所述控制器包括处理器和存储器，其中所述存储器存储播放器跟踪数据，并且其中所述处理器经配置以经由所述接口单元接收玩游戏主游戏的玩家的游戏数据，如果 发生触发事件，使得玩家能够选择与次要游戏相关联的多个不同忠诚奖励中的至少一个，确定次级游戏的结果，并且基于所确定的次要游戏的结果发布忠诚奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20070129139A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11588654

申请日：2006-10-26

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl ,  David Muir

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl ,  David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming machine and method for selecting a prize to be awarded in an outcome for a game of chance has means for providing one or more games of chance, means for accepting a wager, a prize display, and a prize selector to allow a player to select at least one displayed prize. At least one memory device stores a list having one or more prizes with similar values, each list linked to a predetermined pay table and at least one player preference associated with each of the prizes. The gaming machine and method also has at least one logic device configured to: a) receive an indication of a selected prize from the prize selector; b) control the prize display to display one or more of the prizes; c) determine an outcome of a game of chance; and d) determine whether the selected prize is associated with the outcome.

Abstract translation: 用于选择在机会游戏的结果中被授予的奖品的游戏机器和方法具有用于提供一次或多次机会游戏的手段，用于接受下注的手段，奖品显示器和奖品选择器，以允许玩家 选择至少一个显示的奖品。 至少一个存储设备存储具有相似值的一个或多个奖品的列表，每个列表链接到预定的支付表以及与每个奖品相关联的至少一个玩家偏好。 游戏机和方法还具有至少一个逻辑装置，其被配置为：a）从奖品选择器接收所选奖品的指示; b）控制奖品显示以显示一个或多个奖品; c）确定机会的结果; 和d）确定所选奖品是否与结果相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20070072665A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11549258

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F3/0645 ,  A63F2001/008 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming method includes displaying an image of a multilayer game including a plurality of layers, each layer having at least one plane with at least one symbol position in which at least one symbol is disposed, at least two layers of the plurality of layers being displayed such that the planes of the at least two layers are not coplanar, and at least one layer of the at least two layers having a plurality of symbol positions in which a plurality of symbols are disposed. The method also includes determining a game outcome associated with the plurality of symbols disposed in the plurality of symbols positions of the at least one layer, and a multilayer game outcome associated with at least one symbol in each of the at least one symbol positions of the at least two layers. Gaming apparatuses and gaming systems are also provided.

Abstract translation: 游戏方法包括显示包括多个层的多层游戏的图像，每层具有至少一个具有至少一个符号位置的平面，其中设置有至少一个符号，显示多个层中的至少两层 使得所述至少两个层的平面不是共面的，并且所述至少两个层中的至少一个层具有其中设置有多个符号的多个符号位置。 该方法还包括确定与设置在至少一个层的多个符号位置中的多个符号相关联的游戏结果，以及与至少一个符号位置中的至少一个符号位置中的至少一个符号相关联的多层游戏结果 至少两层。 还提供游戏装置和游戏系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070054726A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11425647

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: David Muir ,  Anthony Baerlocher

Inventor： David Muir ,  Anthony Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming device and method having alternative wagering or betting features. A gaming device includes a plurality of paylines. At least one of the paylines includes a different number of symbol positions than at least one of the other paylines. The gaming device enables the player to select and wager on one or more of the paylines. The amounts wagered on each payline may be different amounts. A gaming device enables a player to place different wager amounts on a first or second game.

Abstract translation: 具有替代投注或投注功能的游戏装置和方法。 游戏装置包括多个支付线。 支付线中的至少一个包括与其它支付线中的至少一个不同数量的符号位置。 游戏装置使得玩家能够选择和赌注一个或多个支付线。 每个支付线上下注的金额可能不同。 游戏装置使得玩家能够在第一或第二游戏上放置不同的赌注金额。

公开(公告)号：US20070026923A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11426448

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: A gaming device including a plurality of symbol generators with a plurality of symbols on or associated with each symbol generator. At least one and preferably a plurality of the symbols are reflector symbols. A reflector symbol is a symbol that, when generated on one of the reels, causes any payline which runs through such symbol to be reflected back across one or more of the reels. In operation, after providing the player any award based on the symbols generated on any wagered on paylines, the gaming device determines if at least one reflector symbol is generated on at least one of the wagered on paylines. If at least one reflector symbol is generated on at least one of the wagered on paylines, the generated reflector symbol causes the activated payline which runs through the generated reflector symbol to reflect back across one, more or each of the reels to form a supplemental payline. The gaming device determines if an award is associated with any of the symbols or symbol combinations generated on the supplemental payline and provides any determined award to the player.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏装置，包括在每个符号发生器上或与其相关联的多个符号生成器。 至少一个并且优选地多个符号是反射器符号。 反射器符号是在其中一个卷轴上生成的符号，使得通过这样的符号运行的任何支付线被反射回一个或多个卷轴。 在操作中，在基于在任何下注的支付线上生成的符号向玩家提供任何奖励之后，游戏装置确定在至少一个下注的支付线上是否产生了至少一个反射器符号。 如果至少一个反射符号在至少一个下线的支付线上产生，则生成的反射器符号导致经过生成的反射器符号的激活的支付线反射回一个或多个卷轴，以形成补充支付线 。 游戏设备确定奖励是否与在补充支付线上生成的任何符号或符号组合相关联，并向玩家提供任何确定的奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20060035707A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11155702

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  David Muir ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  David Muir ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a virtual leash and command download capabilities on a hand-held personal gaming device (“PGD”) are disclosed. A host gaming system includes a game server configured to generate game seeds having data regarding predetermined game outcomes for various wager based games, and an authentication server configured to establish a virtual leash with a PGD. The virtual leash is adapted to repeatedly authenticate or verify a PGD user, a PGD location, the PGD itself, and/or software codes on the PGD. Included within an associated PGD are a display adapted to display gaming related information, a processor configured to execute gaming related code, and a memory containing a command download of computer code to be executed by the processor. The command download of computer code includes enough code for the PGD to process and display independently a game play based on a game seed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在手持式个人游戏设备（“PGD”）上提供虚拟皮带和命令下载功能的方法和系统。 主机游戏系统包括：游戏服务器，被配置为生成具有关于各种赌注游戏的预定游戏结果的数据的游戏种子;以及认证服务器，被配置为用PGD建立虚拟皮带。 虚拟皮带适用于在PGD上重复验证或验证PGD用户，PGD位置，PGD本身和/或软件代码。 包括在相关联的PGD内的是显示游戏相关信息的显示器，被配置为执行游戏相关代码的处理器以及包含由处理器执行的计算机代码的命令下载的存储器。 计算机代码的命令下载包括足够的代码，用于PGD基于游戏种子独立地处理和显示游戏。