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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2000
Joseph R. Hedrick, Reno, NV (US);
Jean Pierre Legras, Reno, NV (US);
International Game Technology, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A gaming machine, which provides improved player comfort, is provided with a housing including footrests. The footrests are disposed on opposite ends of the front portion of the housing near the bottom and may be integrally formed with the front portion of the housing. Normally standard gaming stools are provided with footrests which force a player to maintain a single position while playing a game. The integrated footrests in the housing of the gaming machine are disposed at a height relatively higher than the footrests in a standard gaming stool thus allowing a player to change positions and lean back to reduce fatigue.