Wagering game with bonus-game assets that can be preserved for subsequent gaming sessions

Inventors: Peter W. Flemming, Benjamin T. Gomez, Larry J. Pacey

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2010-08-05	`ABN`	Abandonment	2	View
2010-01-29	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	12	View
2010-01-29	`FWCLM`	Index of Claims	1	View
2010-01-29	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2009-11-12	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2009-11-12	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2009-11-12	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	4	View
2009-11-12	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2009-11-12	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2009-08-12	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	12	View
2009-08-12	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	1	View
2009-08-12	`FWCLM`	Index of Claims	1	View
2009-08-12	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	3	View
2009-04-29	`AP.B`	Appeal Brief Filed	28	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	22	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	14	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	2	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	29	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	17	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	13	View
2009-04-29	`APAF`	Affidavit/Declaration/ Exhibit After Notice of Appeal	3	View
2009-04-29	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2009-04-29	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2009-03-02	`N/AP`	Notice of Appeal Filed	1	View
2009-03-02	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2009-03-02	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2009-01-02	`CTFR`	Final Rejection	12	View
2009-01-02	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	1	View
2009-01-02	`FWCLM`	Index of Claims	1	View
2009-01-02	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2008-10-06	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2008-10-06	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2008-10-06	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	5	View
2008-10-06	`XT/`	Extension of Time	1	View
2008-10-06	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2008-10-06	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2008-10-06	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2008-08-11	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2008-08-11	`N570`	Communication - Re: Power of Attorney (PTOL-308)	1	View
2008-08-11	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2008-08-11	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	1	View
2008-08-11	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	31	View
2008-08-11	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	32	View
2008-08-11	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	36	View
2008-08-11	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	54	View
2008-08-11	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	56	View
2008-08-11	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	2	View
2008-08-11	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	3	View
2008-08-01	`PA..`	Power of Attorney	2	View
2008-08-01	`R3.73`	Assignee showing of ownership per 37 CFR 3.73	2	View
2008-08-01	`N417`	Electronic Filing System Acknowledgment Receipt	2	View
2008-06-13	`EXIN`	Examiner Interview Summary Record (PTOL - 413)	2	View
2008-06-13	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	9	View
2008-06-13	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	1	View
2008-06-13	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2008-06-13	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	2	View
2008-06-13	`FWCLM`	Index of Claims	1	View
2008-06-13	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2008-03-27	`A...`	Amendment/Request for Reconsideration-After Non-Final Rejection	1	View
2008-03-27	`CLM`	Claims	5	View
2008-03-27	`REM`	Applicant Arguments/Remarks Made in an Amendment	4	View
2008-03-27	`XT/`	Extension of Time	1	View
2008-03-27	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2008-01-14	`TRAN.LET`	Transmittal Letter	2	View
2008-01-14	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	2	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	36	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	26	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	28	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	31	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	32	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	27	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	36	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	37	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	26	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	32	View
2008-01-14	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	28	View
2007-11-27	`CTNF`	Non-Final Rejection	9	View
2007-11-27	`892`	List of references cited by examiner	1	View
2007-11-27	`SRNT`	Examiner's search strategy and results	2	View
2007-11-27	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	3	View
2007-11-27	`BIB`	Bibliographic Data Sheet	1	View
2007-11-27	`FWCLM`	Index of Claims	1	View
2007-11-27	`SRFW`	Search information including classification, databases and other search related notes	1	View
2007-11-27	`1449`	List of References cited by applicant and considered by examiner	4	View
2007-05-29	`EBCC.AD`	Notice of Change of Address Place in File Wrapper Due to Electronic Business Center(EBC) Customer Number Update	1	View
2006-05-12	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	3	View
2005-09-09	`TRNA`	Transmittal of New Application	2	View
2005-09-09	`SPEC`	Specification	17	View
2005-09-09	`CLM`	Claims	4	View
2005-09-09	`ABST`	Abstract	1	View
2005-09-09	`DRW`	Drawings-only black and white line drawings	14	View
2005-09-09	`OATH`	Oath or Declaration filed	4	View
2005-09-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2005-09-09	`WFEE`	Fee Worksheet (SB06)	1	View
2005-09-09	`IDS`	Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) Form (SB08)	4	View
2005-09-09	`FOR`	Foreign Reference	39	View
2005-09-09	`136A`	Authorization for Extension of Time all replies	4	View

Inventors

Peter W. Flemming Chicago, IL

Benjamin T. Gomez Chicago, IL

Larry J. Pacey Northbrook, IL

Attorneys & Agents of Record

JOHN GATZ Reg. 41774 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

GRANT DINGLEDINE Reg. 73469 Agent · SCIENTIFIC GAMES

ELIZABETH BAIO Reg. 62744 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

MARVIN HEIN Reg. 63376 Agent · BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

DANIEL BURNHAM Reg. 39618 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

BRADLEY TAUB Reg. 67300 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

DAVID MAY Reg. 58760 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY, LLP

AMY SIEROCKI Reg. 54447 Attorney

MICHAEL BLANKSTEIN Reg. 37097 Attorney · WMS GAMING INC.

JANET GARETTO Reg. 42568 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

TIMOTHY LOOSE Reg. 64780 Agent

ANGELO CHRISTOPHER Reg. 81594 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

SETH LEVY Reg. 44869 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

JEREMIE MOLL Reg. 62432 Attorney · WMS GAMING, INC.

SORINEL CIMPOES Reg. 48311 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

JASON KUNZE Reg. 65691 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

JEFFREY COSTELLIA Reg. 35483 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

WAYNE TANG Reg. 36028 Attorney · NIXON PEABODY LLP

Classification

USPC 463/20

G07F17/3267 G07F17/3244

Prosecution

Examiner: HENRY, THOMAS HAYNES
Art Unit: 3714
Customer No.: 70243
Docket No.: 247079-000304USPT
Confirmation No.: 9493

Publication

Pub. No.: US20060079317A1
Pub. Date: 2006-04-13

SG GAMING, INC.

from BALLY GAMING, INC.

CHANGE OF NAME Recorded 2020-01-20

051649/0316 →

BALLY GAMING, INC.

from WMS GAMING INC.

MERGER Recorded 2015-07-29

036225/0201 →

WMS GAMING INC.

from GOMEZ, BENJAMIN T., FLEMMING, PETER W., PACEY, LARRY J.

ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded 2005-09-09

016986/0357 →

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Quick Facts

App. No.: 11/223,704
Filed: 2005-09-09
Pub. No.: US20060079317A1
Examiner: HENRY, THOMAS HAYNES
Art Unit: 3714

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