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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2011
Christopher W. Chudek, Evanston, IL (US);
David K. Rifkin, Little Egg Harbor, NJ (US);
Thomas F. Costanzo, Elmhurst, IL (US);
Michael R. Lewis, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Sean E. Hayes, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Christopher W. Chudek, Evanston, IL (US);
David K. Rifkin, Little Egg Harbor, NJ (US);
Thomas F. Costanzo, Elmhurst, IL (US);
Michael R. Lewis, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Sean E. Hayes, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
Wagering game systems, gaming machines, and methods of changing the appearance of a gaming machine are presented herein. In one embodiment, a gaming machine for playing a wagering game is presented. The gaming machine includes a display for displaying the outcomes of the wagering game, and an input device for receiving wagers from players. The gaming machine also includes a cabinet with a mounting base integrated to the top of the cabinet. The mounting base is configured to support any of a plurality of different top-box mounted fixtures, such as tower lights, marquees, and other signage. In some embodiments, the gaming machine also includes at least one electrical connector that is accessible from the exterior of the cabinet. The electrical connector is configured to electrically couple the selected top-box mounted fixture to the cabinet.