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Chicago, IL, United States of America

Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 91

Trademarks = 24

Forward Citations = 8,342

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65 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

John R Krutsch (18 out of 35 patents)

Patrick M Lawlor (12 out of 14 patents)

Charles R Bleich (9 out of 27 patents)

4. John W Skalon (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Barry S Oursler (8 out of 8 patents)

6. Thomas W Uban (7 out of 7 patents)

7. James A Patla (7 out of 8 patents)

8. Carl A Biagi (7 out of 7 patents)

9. George A Gomez (6 out of 20 patents)

10. Python V Anghelo (6 out of 8 patents)

11. Lawrence E DeMar (5 out of 28 patents)

12. Bradley D Cornell (5 out of 5 patents)

13. Winston H Schilling (5 out of 5 patents)

14. Zofia Bil (5 out of 5 patents)

15. John T Trudeau (5 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Pinball Machine

Playfield Assembly

Automatic Propelling Feature

Interactive Gameplay

Flipper Switch

Ball Diverter

Magnetic Crane

Retractable Ball Cage

Optical Ball Sensor

Lighting Control System

Holographic Display

Multilevel Play Feature

91 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 6199861 - Method and kit for retrofitting a pinball machine (2001-03-13),

2. 6164644 - Method of modifying electronics contained in a controller box of a (2000-12-25),

3. 616464 - Method of modifying electronics contained in a controller box of a (2000-12-26),

4. 6158737 - Playfield assembly for a pinball-machine (2000-12-12),

5. 6155565 - Method and kit retrofitting a pinball machine (2000-12-05),

6. 6149153 - Automatic propelling feature for pinball games (2000-11-21),

7. 6135449 - Mounting mechanism for a playfield of a pinball machine (2000-10-24),

8. 6129353 - Method of displaying video images projected from a video display of a (2000-10-10),

9. 6120021 - Lock-down bar release system for a pinball machine (2000-09-19),

10. 6113097 - Method of replacing a playfield of a pinball machine (2000-09-05),

11. 6059288 - Retractable ball cage for a rolling ball game (2000-05-09),

12. 6047962 - Amusement game with pinball playfield and combined flipper/four-way (2000-04-11),

13. 6036189 - Game with viewing panel having variable optical characteristics for (2000-03-14),

14. 6036188 - Amusement game with pinball type playfield and virtual video images (2000-03-14),

15. 6000697 - Display for a pinball game (1999-12-14),

Company Overview

Williams Electronics Games, Inc., based in Chicago, IL, is a prominent player in the pinball machine industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative gaming experiences. The company focuses on advanced pinball technologies, including playfield assembly, automatic propelling features, and interactive gameplay elements. Their expertise encompasses various core technologies such as flipper switches, ball diverters, magnetic cranes, and retractable ball cages, contributing to the evolution of pinball as a dynamic form of entertainment.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

91 Patents

#70 in Chicago, IL

#233 in Illinois

#4,107 in US

#8,443 in the World

Chicago, IL, United States of America

Williams Electronics Games, Inc.

Forward Citations = 8,342

65 inventors:

John R Krutsch (18 out of 35 patents)

Patrick M Lawlor (12 out of 14 patents)

Charles R Bleich (9 out of 27 patents)

4. John W Skalon (9 out of 12 patents)

5. Barry S Oursler (8 out of 8 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Williams Electronics Games, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/williams-electronics-games

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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