US 5,762,617 A · Adjustable game stool assembly

Abstract

An adjustable and detachable game stool assembly for a slot machine includes an elongated base plate member which is detachably connected at its front edge to the slot machine, and includes an adjustable seat configuration secured to the opposite edge of the base plate. The seat configuration includes a vertical post secured to the base plate, and a seat is connected to the post so as to be manually adjustable toward and away from the slot machine for maximum comfort of the patron as he or she plays the slot machine. In alternate embodiments of the invention, the seat is adjustable vertically as well as horizontally. In further embodiments of the invention, the seat is connected to suitable electrically powered motor and actuating devices so as to readily facilitate positioning of the seat relative to the slot machine for maximum comfort of the patron. In additional embodiments of the invention, the back portion of the seat is connected to a suitable electrically powered vibrator and actuating devices so as to readily facilitate vibration of the back portion of the seat for the maximum comfort of the patron. In even further embodiments of the subject invention, a collapsible and retractable control configuration is attached to the seat configuration so as to readily facilitate remote operation of the gaming machine and in alternate embodiments the control configuration is retractable to a position within an arm of the seat and has controls which are identical to the controls of the gaming machine. In another embodiment of the subject invention, electrical lights are mounted on the seat for the affirmative attraction of patrons.

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Dependent claims

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

an elongated base member having opposed front and rear edges, said front edge for detachable connection to said gaming machine;
and
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, 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, wherein said adjustment means includes adjustable elevating means fixedly mounted on said elongated base member for enabling said seat to be adjusted vertically up and down, and said adjustment means further including adjustable mounting means connecting said seat to said adjustable elevating means for enabling said seat to be adjusted toward and away from the gaming machine.

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Adjustable game stool assembly

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