DR. MICHAEL SPENCER MITCHELL, D.M.D.
Dentist at Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV

License number

Nevada 6388

Professional information

Independent Real Estate Professional

Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Industry:

Real Estate

Gesture Enhanced Input Device

US Patent:

2010011, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Nov 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/619635

Inventors:

Bryan M. Kelly - Alamo CA, US
Stephen Patton - Reno NV, US
Julia Childs - Reno NV, US
Sean Christopher Martin - Reno NV, US
Martin Stephen Lyons - Henderson NV, US
Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
William R. Wadleigh - Henderson NV, US
David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US
Kimberly Cohn - Las Vegas NV, US
John R. Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
Joanna Musick - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

BALLY GAMING, INC. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24, A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 25, 463 37, 463 30

Abstract:

Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to a gesture enhanced game play system that includes a display subsystem, a sensor subsystem, and one or more computing subsystems. The display subsystem is configured to display images related to one or more games to be played on at least a first game playing surface. The images include a virtual game layout having a number of demarcations of at least one area associated with the play of the one or more games. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect at least one physical aspect of at least one game related piece when the game related piece is at least proximate the virtual game layout. The one or more computing subsystems communicatively coupled to the display subsystem to control the images displayed by the display subsystem. Additionally, one or more computing subsystems are communicatively coupled to the sensor subsystem to receive information indicative of the at least one physical aspect of the game related piece sensed by the sensor subsystem. The sensor subsystem is configured to detect multiple touch gestures, wherein gestures include simultaneous touches by multiple fingers, consecutive touches by a single finger, touching and sliding of a finger, touching and sliding of multiple fingers, and combinations thereof.

Universal Button Module

US Patent:

2006024, Nov 2, 2006

Filed:

Apr 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/106212

Inventors:

Michael Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
Robert Luciano - Reno NV, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463037000

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a universal button module for use in connection with a machine, including a gaming machine. The universal button module is adaptable to perform particular functions in gaming machines such as controlling the selection of the number of pay lines to play or the number of credits to bet per pay line. Additionally, the universal button module comprises a display for outputting information.

Game And Method Having A Multiple-Progressive Wheel Component

US Patent:

2008011, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Oct 12, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/871280

Inventors:

John Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
Michael Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 17

Abstract:

Disclosed are a game and associated method including a multiple-progressive wheel component. A player may win more than one wheel-based progressive award during play of a single game.

Multiple Primary Games For A Gaming Device

US Patent:

7938723, May 10, 2011

Filed:

Sep 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/537471

Inventors:

Marvin A. Hein - Las Vegas NV, US
Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
John R. Vallejo - Henderson NV, US
David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G06F 17/00, G06F 19/00, A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 29, 463 16, 463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

A system and method for providing multiple, primary games in a gaming device are disclosed. In one embodiment a gaming machine comprises a memory means for storing two or more primary games. A central processing unit is operatively connected to a player input mechanism, wherein the central processing unit receives a trigger to select one of the primary games for game play. A primary game selection means selects one of the primary games from the memory means, and the selected primary game is displayed on a game display.

Method For Retrofitting An Extended Display Device To An Existing Gaming Machine Assembly

US Patent:

8002637, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Dec 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/303053

Inventors:

Michael Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00, G06F 19/00, A63F 9/24, A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 46, 463 16, 463 20, 463 30, 2731381

Abstract:

A new game cabinet with special top box is disclosed, usable in combination to mount an extended display and associated mounting apparatus (such as a bezel, frame, etc. ). This allows a standard base cabinet to be used, without modification, with both standard displays that can be mounted inside the base cabinet, and with extended displays that are too large to be mounted on the base cabinet.

Gaming Device Having A Top Box With A Reconfigurable Pointer

US Patent:

2011011, May 19, 2011

Filed:

Nov 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/619631

Inventors:

Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
William R. Wadleigh - Henderson NV, US
Karl E. Wudtke - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

BALLY GAMING, INC. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00, A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 30, 463 25

Abstract:

Various embodiments are directed to gaming machines with a top box having a reconfigurable pointer. The reconfigurable pointer identifies a particular game outcome and is alterable for different games. According to one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a first display located within a main cabinet for presenting a main game, and a second display located in a top box for presenting a second game. In one embodiment, the main cabinet also includes a virtual button deck for controlling the main game and the second game.

Multi-Hand Blackjack Game And Related Methods

US Patent:

2008011, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/558392

Inventors:

David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US
Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
Christopher Sneddon - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 12

Abstract:

Methods for playing a multi-hand blackjack game on a gaming machine in a casino environment are disclosed herein. According to one method, the gaming machine receives player input selecting the number of player blackjack hands for play. Additionally, the gaming machine receives player input selecting a wager amount. The selected wager amount is the same for each of the selected blackjack hands. The gaming machine then deals the selected number of player blackjack hands and a dealer blackjack hand. The gaming machine also receives player input for each of the selected number of player blackjack hands to form a final hand, and a determination is made to whether each of the final hands is a winning hand as compared to the dealer blackjack hand.

Multi-Hand Blackjack Game And Related Systems

US Patent:

2008011, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/558377

Inventors:

David B. Schultz - Henderson NV, US
Michael J. Mitchell - Las Vegas NV, US
Christopher Sneddon - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00, A63F 13/00, G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 12

Abstract:

Gaming machines capable of presenting a multi-hand blackjack game are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the gaming machine includes a widescreen display, a game controller in communication with the widescreen display, and a plurality of player-activated buttons that are also in communication with the game controller. The game controller presents a multi-hand blackjack game having two or more player blackjack hands for play.