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Gaming machine chair
Assignee: Ace Denken KK
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Filing: 1993-06-29
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Granted: 1998-09-15
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Expires: 2013-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A gaming machine chair comprising a seat (7), a back (8) and and a support member (1a) for supporting them and being installed facing a gaming machine in a gaming house. It comprises at least one armrest (2); an operation section (3) for a player to perform operating instructions for the gaming machine; a card read/write section (6) for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; and a control section (9) for transferring information to and from the card read/write section and accepting instruction operation from the operation section and sending it to the gaming machine, wherein the operation section (9) and the card read/write section (6) are placed on the armrest (2).
Inventors
- 👤 Takatoshi Takemoto
- 👤 Masayuki Tsurumi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F13/00; A63F13/20; A63F13/24; A63F13/245; A47; A47C; A47C7/00; A47C7/62; A47C7/72; A63F13/90; A63F13/98; A63F7/00; A63F7/02; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/0014; G07F17/32; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3216; G09; G09B; G09B9/00; G09B9/02; A63F13/25; A63F13/28; A63F13/285; A63F2300/00; A63F2300/10; A63F2300/1037; A63F2300/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A gaming machine chair comprising a seat, a back, and a support member for supporting them and being installed facing a gaming machine in a gaming house, said gaming machine chair characterized by: at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions corresponding to different games for play on the gaming machine and generating electrical signals to the gaming machine based on the operation instructions; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; and a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instruction from said operation section and sending it to the gaming machine, wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are placed on said armrest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A gaming machine chair comprising a seat, a back, and a support member for supporting them and being installed facing a gaming machine in a gaming house, said gaming machine chair characterized by: at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions corresponding to different games for play on the gaming machine and generating electrical signals to the gaming machine based on the operation instructions; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; and a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instruction from said operation section and sending it to the gaming machine, wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are placed on said armrest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 1 including a support coupled to a bottom of the seat as said support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 2 further including a frame member for coupling to the gaming machine, said support being a part of said frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 3 being coupled integrally to a gaming machine display section via said frame member for making up a gaming machine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 3 wherein said control section is contained in the back of said chair and is connected to the gaming machine via a cable and a connector in said frame member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 1 wherein said control section is contained in the back of said chair and is connected to the operation section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 1 further including a vibration generator contained in the back, said vibration generator being connected to said control section for generating vibration upon reception of a vibration generation command.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
149 words
A gaming machine chair being installed facing a gaming machine, comprising: a seat, a back and a support member which supports said seat and said back; at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions for the gaming machine; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; and a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instructions from said operation section and sending the accepted instructions to the gaming machine; wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are provided on said arm rest; said control section comprises a cover to be mounted on a rear side of the back; and said cover having a display section connected to said control section for indicating a game play condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
149 words
A gaming machine chair being installed facing a gaming machine, comprising: a seat, a back and a support member which supports said seat and said back; at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions for the gaming machine; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; and a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instructions from said operation section and sending the accepted instructions to the gaming machine; wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are provided on said arm rest; said control section comprises a cover to be mounted on a rear side of the back; and said cover having a display section connected to said control section for indicating a game play condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 8 further including a loudspeaker mounted on a top of the back.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 9 wherein said operation section comprises: at least one of an operation lever and an operation switch for operating the gaming machine and a selection switch for selecting a game; and a volume control, and wherein said control section controls a sound volume of said loudspeaker in response to an instruction of said volume control.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 10 including protrusions formed forward of said chair, said loudspeaker being mounted on each of opposed faces of said protrusions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
58 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 9 herein said operation section comprises: an operation lever and an operation switch for operating the gaming machine, a selection switch for selecting a game, and a volume control, and wherein said control section controls a sound volume of said loudspeaker in response to an instruction of said volume control.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
41 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 12 wherein said operation lever and said operation switch for operating the gaming machine, said selection switch for selecting a game, and said volume control are placed on a top of said armrest.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 13 including protrusions formed forward of said chair, said loudspeaker being mounted on each of opposed faces of said protrusions.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 14 further including a vibration generator contained in the back, said vibration generator being connected to said control section for generating vibration upon receipt of a vibration generation command.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 9 further including a receiver for receiving an electromagnetic wave transmitted from an external device, extracting information transmitted on the electromagnetic wave, and sending the information to said loudspeaker.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 16 wherein said operation section comprises: at least one of an operation lever and an operation switch for operating the gaming machine and a selection switch for selecting a game; and a volume control, and wherein said control section controls a sound volume of said loudspeaker in response to an instruction of said volume control.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 17 wherein said control section instructs said receiver to control sound volume, and wherein said receiver is responsive to the instruction for controlling the sound volume of said loudspeaker.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming machine chair as claimed in claim 16 including protrusions formed forward of said chair, said loudspeaker being mounted on each of opposed faces of said protrusions.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
144 words
A game machine-chair assembly including a game machine for executing a game, a gaming chair being installed facing the gaming machine, comprising: a seat, a back having a cover and a support member which supports said seat and said back; at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions for the gaming machine; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instructions from said operation section and sending the received instructions to the gaming machine, wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are provided on said armrest; said cover having a display section connected to said control section for indicating a game play condition.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
144 words
A game machine-chair assembly including a game machine for executing a game, a gaming chair being installed facing the gaming machine, comprising: a seat, a back having a cover and a support member which supports said seat and said back; at least one armrest; an operation section enabling a player to perform operation instructions for the gaming machine; a card read/write section for taking in and discharging a card and reading and writing information from and into a recording area of the card; a control section for transferring information to and from said card read/write section and accepting operation instructions from said operation section and sending the received instructions to the gaming machine, wherein said operation section and said card read/write section are provided on said armrest; said cover having a display section connected to said control section for indicating a game play condition.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-09-14 | 2002-03-16 | 2002-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-09-14 | 2006-03-16 | 2006-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-09-14 | 2010-03-16 | 2010-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |