Inventor

Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor

Reno, NV, US

Overview

1986–2020

Patent span

Physics

Primary field (CPC G)

Patents· 97 as inventor

Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.

G07Fprimary

G07FCoin-freed or like apparatus62%

G06QInformation and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial or supervisory purposes15%

A63FCard, board, or roulette games8%

G07DHandling of coins or valuable papers, e.g. testing, sorting by denominations, counting, dispensing, changing or depositing3%

H04LTransmission of digital information, e.g. telegraphic communication2%

G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions1%

G06FElectric digital data processing1%

G07CTime or attendance registers1%

LOC211%

B60TVehicle brake control systems or parts thereof1%

PatentTitleYear

10,621,817Ultra-thick gaming device2020 10,249,129Video processing and signal routing apparatus for providing picture in a picture capabilities on an electronic gaming machine2019 10,235,841Tournament game system and tournament method2019 9,824,534'Apparatus and methods for wireless gaming communications'2017 9,640,035'Jackpot interfaces and services on a gaming machine'2017 9,483,905'Ultra-thick gaming device'2016 9,384,635'Tournament game system and tournament method'2016 9,311,772'Jackpot interfaces and services on a gaming machine'2016 9,129,488'Gaming machine reel having a rotatable dynamic display'2015 9,105,150'Method and system for gaming and brand association'2015 8,974,285'Advantage bingo bonus'2015 8,968,081'Methods and apparatus for providing for disposition of promotional offers in a wagering environment'2015 8,968,086'Video processing and signal routing apparatus for providing picture in a picture capabilities on an electronic gaming machine'2015 8,814,681'Candle device for generating display interfaces on the main display of a gaming machine'2014 8,814,706'Radio candle mount'2014 8,645,685'Token authentication'2014 8,632,403'Apparatus and methods for wireless gaming communications'2014 8,622,842'Virtual leash for personal gaming device'2014 8,602,882'Jackpot interfaces and services on a gaming machine'2013 8,602,879'Methods and apparatus for providing for disposition of promotional offers in a wagering environment'2013 8,591,338'System and method for permitting a tournament game on different computing platforms'2013 8,579,711'Module for providing additional capabilities to a gaming machine'2013 8,556,697'Gaming device having a plurality of interactive player-selectable symbols'2013 8,540,562'Advantage bingo bonus'2013 8,517,823'Electronic payout administration method and system'2013 8,485,892'Tournament game system and tournament method'2013 8,480,466'Method and apparatus for previewing a game'2013 8,435,105'Interactive game playing preferences'2013 8,342,938'Gaming machine reel having a rotatable dynamic display'2013 8,282,475'Virtual leash for personal gaming device'2012 8,282,480'Candle device for providing transaction verification on a gaming machine'2012 8,246,450'Method for distributing large payouts with minimal interruption of a gaming session'2012 8,221,224'Method for distributing large payouts with minimal interruption of a gaming session'2012 8,187,103'Gaming method and apparatus utilizing secondary software applications'2012 8,157,652'Interactive gaming table'2012 8,157,642'Methods and apparatus for providing for disposition of promotional offers in a wagering environment'2012 8,087,988'Personal gaming device and method of presenting a game'2012 8,025,569'Simulating real gaming environments with interactive host and players'2011 8,002,624'Gaming machine reel having a flexible dynamic display'2011 8,002,630'Tournament game system and method using a tournament game card'2011 7,997,972'Method and system for gaming and brand association'2011 7,950,996'Methods and devices for gaming account management'2011 7,918,728'Personal gaming device and method of presenting a game'2011 7,918,738'Interactive game playing preferences'2011 7,909,692'Apparatus for pre-determined game outcomes'2011 7,883,413'Interactive game playing preferences'2011 7,874,919'Gaming system and gaming method'2011 7,867,092'Gaming apparatus with an optical wireless system'2011 7,862,427'Wide area progressive jackpot system and methods'2011 7,828,652'Player verification method and system for remote gaming terminals'2010 7,828,656'Gaming method and apparatus utilizing secondary software applications'2010 7,815,507'Game machine user interface using a non-contact eye motion recognition device'2010 7,798,901'Tournament gaming method and system'2010 7,785,193'Cashless bonusing for gaming machines'2010 7,775,875'Gaming methods and systems'2010 7,753,790'Apparatus and method for gaming tournament network'2010 7,740,538'Matching bonusing method using a player tracking card'2010 7,722,453'Interactive game playing preferences'2010 7,651,392'Gaming device system having partial progressive payout'2010 7,641,554'Programmable computer controlled external visual indicator for gaming machine'2010 7,625,278'Gaming device having a multiple coordinate award distributor including award percentages'2009 7,597,619'Gaming method and system with a hidden image game piece'2009 7,577,847'Location and user identification for online gaming'2009 7,572,183'Gaming machine including redo feature'2009 7,563,166'Method and apparatus for verifying game outcome'2009 7,513,828'Gaming device having secondary game played in parallel with primary game'2009 7,455,586'Method and system for gaming and brand association'2008 7,442,125'Programmable computer controlled external visual candle and bezel indicators for a gaming machine'2008 7,413,513'Apparatus and methods for wireless gaming communications'2008 7,390,257'Programmable computer controlled external visual indicator for gaming machine'2008 7,354,344'Gaming device having a plurality of interactive player-selectable symbols'2008 7,354,342'Gaming device having a multiple coordinate award distributor including award percentages'2008 7,191,642'Method, apparatus and system for measuring brake force'2007 7,185,438'Method and apparatus for determining vehicle wheel geometry'2007 6,984,175'Electronic payout administration method and system'2006 6,935,951'Electronic signature capability in a gaming machine'2005 6,926,605'Method and apparatus for independently verifying game outcome'2005 6,918,831'Method and apparatus for independently verifying game outcome'2005 6,908,390'Apparatus and method for a gaming tournament network'2005 6,905,411'Player authentication for cashless gaming machine instruments'2005 6,896,618'Point of play registration on a gaming machine'2005 6,751,239'Immersive visualization theater system and method'2004 6,739,975'Method for cashless gaming'2004 6,729,956'Gaming apparatus with player tracking capabilities'2004 6,712,698'Game service interfaces for player tracking touch screen display'2004 6,628,939'Personal gaming device'2003 6,609,978'Electronic prize fulfillment for a gaming system'2003 6,585,598'Method for cashless gaming'2003 6,491,298'Thermal management system for a gaming machine'2002 6,350,193'Coin hopper coin feeder mechanism'2002 6,205,672'Digital tire caliper'2001 D0404084'Illuminated reel cover for slot machine'1999 D0400597'Multi-level slot machine'1998 5,393,067'System, method and apparatus for generating large jackpots on live game card tables'1995 4,978,322'Coin wiper for escalator hopper'1990 4,592,377'Coin escalator'1986 4,574,824'Agitator for coin hopper'1986

Career & activity timeline

Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.

1986–2020Patents assigned to IGT RENO NEV (85)· patent assignee history

1986–2020Based in Reno, NV, US· patent location history

2004Based in San Jose, CA, US· patent location history

2007–2016Patents assigned to PAULSEN CRAIG A (22)· patent assignee history

2012–2015Patents assigned to NGUYEN BINH T (14)· patent assignee history

2012–2014Patents assigned to PAULSEN CRAIG (5)· patent assignee history

2012–2015Patents assigned to LEAP FORWARD GAMING (3)· patent assignee history

Inventor activity

Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.

Assignees

Assignee	Patents	Span
IGT RENO NEV	85	1986–2020
PAULSEN CRAIG Aself	22	2007–2016
NGUYEN BINH T	14	2012–2015
PAULSEN CRAIGself	5	2012–2014
LEAP FORWARD GAMING	3	2012–2015

Locations

Location	Patents	Span
Reno, NV, US	96	1986–2020
San Jose, California, US	1	2004