Gregory Scott Gronau

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications, plus 1 CIPO patent and 4 EPO patents, primarily in Gaming Technology. Top assignees: Gaming Partners International Corporation, Gaming Partners International USA, Inc., Angel Group Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2012-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Gregory Scott Gronau. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/gregory-scott-gronau

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

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 88.2

CIPO Patents = 1

EPO Patents = 4 (Patent Applications = 5)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.2

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 149(Granted Patents)

Location History:

Suwanee, GA (US) (2013)
Las Vegas, NV (US) (2012 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

6 out of 15

Gaming Partners International Corporation

patents

5 out of 8

Gaming Partners International USA, Inc.

patents

4 out of 196

Angel Group Co., Ltd.

Years Active: 2012-2025

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Areas of Expertise:

Gaming Tables

RFID Reader

Chip Tray

Payout Systems

Secure Value Tokens

Electromagnetic Detection

Portable Chip Reader

Total Money Management

17 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12272208 - System, chip tray, and method (2025-04-08),

2. 12190677 - System, chip tray, and method (2025-01-07),

3. 11915550 - System, chip tray, and method (2024-02-27),

4. 11450173 - System, chip tray, and method (2022-09-20),

5. D906435 - RFID reader for gaming table (2020-12-29),

6. 9858756 - Total money management system (2018-01-02),

7. 9213933 - Secure value tokens (2015-12-15),

8. 9183479 - Value token with slug having RFID and electromagnetic detection features (2015-11-10),

9. 9039520 - Payout systems and methods (2015-05-26),

10. 8888102 - Gaming tables having a table top exchangeable insert (2014-11-18),

11. 8783688 - Gaming tables having a table top exchangeable insert (2014-07-22),

12. D702236 - Portable chip reader (2014-04-08),

13. 8668148 - RFID chip tray (2014-03-11),

14. 8574063 - Payout systems and methods (2013-11-05),

15. 8528909 - Gaming table protecting antennas from electromagnetic interferences (2013-09-10),

Title: Gregory Scott Gronau: Innovator in Gaming Chip Technology

Introduction

Gregory Scott Gronau is a prominent inventor based in Las Vegas, NV, known for his significant contributions to gaming technology. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Gronau has made a notable impact in the industry through his innovative designs and systems.

Latest Patents

One of Gronau's latest patents is a chip tray system that includes multiple chip tube components. This system features a first chip tube component designed to accommodate one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a specific size of gaming chip. Additionally, a second chip tube component is included, which also contains one or more gaming chip storage rows for a different size of gaming chip. The design allows for the edges of the first and second chip tube components to be coupled together, enhancing the functionality and efficiency of the chip tray system.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Gregory Scott Gronau has worked with notable companies in the gaming industry, including Gaming Partners International Corporation and Gaming Partners International USA, Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in gaming technology.

Collaborations

Gronau has collaborated with talented individuals in the field, including Emmanuel Sylvain Gelinotte and Francisco Javier Moreno. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.