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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2006
Bradley D. Cornell, LaGrange, IL (US);
Thomas M. Kopera, Villa Park, IL (US);
David J. Link, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
Bradley D. Cornell, LaGrange, IL (US);
Thomas M. Kopera, Villa Park, IL (US);
David J. Link, Glen Ellyn, IL (US);
WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a pendant lighting assembly coupled to the gaming machine cabinet. The pendant lighting assembly includes a light source mounted to the gaming machine cabinet and at least one light conduit mounted to the gaming machine cabinet. The at least one light conduit is adjustable to direct and redirect light from the light source to one or more locations external to the gaming machine cabinet. The color and/or timing of the light directed at each location may be synchronized with events occurring in the wagering game.