US 5,678,886 A · Adjustable game stool assembly

Abstract

A detachable and fully adjustable game stool assembly for a slot machine including an elongated base plate member detachably connected at the front end to a rigid support member which is fixedly connected to the slot machine, and including a fully adjustable seat configuration secured to the opposite end of the base plate. The seat configuration includes a seat connected to the base plate through suitable electrically powered motors and actuating devices so as to readily facilitate positioning of the seat relative to the slot machine and to the base plate for maximum comfort of the patron. Additionally, a suitable motor and actuating device is provided to readily facilitate tilting of the back portion of the seat relative to the base portion of the seat for maximum comfort of the patron. In alternative embodiments of the invention, a telescopic housing is mounted on the base plate and connected to the seat so as to shield the various aesthetically unappealing electrical motors and adjustment devices from the view of a patron. In additional embodiments of the subject invention, a detachable electrical connector is provided so as to establish an electrical connection of high integrity between the game stool assembly and the slot machine.

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An adjustable game stool assembly for a gaming machine, said assembly comprising:

a rigid support member fixed to said gaming machine;
an elongated base member having opposed front and rear edges, said front edge for detachable engagement with said rigid support member of said gaming machine;
an adjustable seat configuration secured to said elongated base member adjacent said rear edge thereof, said adjustable seat configuration including:
a seat having a base portion, two arm portions, and a back portion;
a tilting means mounted on said base portion of said seat and connected to said back portion of said seat for angularly tilting said back portion of said seat relative to said base portion of said seat;
and
adjustment means mounted on said elongated base member and connected to said seat for adjusting said seat relative to said elongated base member and said gaming machine;
and
a detachable electrical connection means interconnecting said front edge of said base member and said rigid support member for detachable electrical connection of said tilting means and said adjustment means to a power supply of said gaming machine.

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An adjustable game stool assembly for a gaming machine, said assembly comprising:

a rigid support member fixed to said gaming machine;
an elongated base member having opposed front and rear edges, said front edge for detachable engagement with said rigid support member of said gaming machine;
an adjustable seat configuration secured to said elongated base member adjacent said rear edge thereof, said adjustable seat configuration including:
a seat having a base portion, two arm portions, and a back portion;
a tilting means mounted on said base portion of said seat and connected to said back portion of said seat for angularly tilting said back portion of said seat relative to said base portion of said seat;
adjustable elevating means fixedly mounted on said elongated base member for enabling said seat to be adjusted vertically up and down;
and
adjustable mounting means connecting said seat to said adjustable raising means for enabling said seat to be adjusted toward and away from said gaming machine;
a detachable electrical connection means interconnecting said front edge of said base member and said rigid support member for detachable electrical connection of said tilting means, said adjustable elevating means and said adjustable mounting means to a power supply of said gaming machine;
and
an aesthetic post housing for shielding said adjustable elevating means from view.

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An adjustable game stool assembly for a gaming machine, said assembly comprising:

a rigid support member fixed to said gaming machine;
an elongated base member having opposed front and rear edges, said front edge for detachable engagement with said rigid support member of said gaming machine;
an adjustable seat configuration secured to said elongated base member adjacent said rear edge thereof, said adjustable seat configuration including:
a seat having a back portion;
vibrating means operably connected to said seat for enabling said back portion of said seat to be vibrated;
an electrical light configuration mounted on said seat;
adjustable elevating means fixedly mounted on said elongated base member for enabling said seat to be adjusted vertically up and down;
adjustable mounting means connecting said seat to said adjustable raising means for enabling said seat to be adjusted toward and away from said gaming machine;
a detachable electrical connection means interconnecting said front edge of said base member and said rigid support member for detachable electrical connection of said vibrating means, said electrical light configuration, said adjustable elevating means and said adjustable mounting means to a power supply of said gaming machine;
and
an aesthetic post housing for shielding said adjustable elevating means from view.

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