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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 14, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2013
Applicant:
Wms Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Inventors:
Nickey C. Shin, Chicago, IL (US);
Timothy C. Loose, Chicago, IL (US);
Scott A. Massing, Lincolnwood, IL (US);
Walter E. Smolucha, Melrose Park, IL (US);
Assignee:
WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G07F 17/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A gaming machine includes at least one cylindrical mechanical reel mounted in a cabinet. The mechanical reel includes symbols displayed to indicate, at least in part, a randomly selected outcome of a wagering game. The mechanical reel is rotatable about an internal axis and defines an interior space that is free of a hub along the internal axis.