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US 7,766,329 B1Granted
Wheel indicator and ticket dispenser apparatus
AssigneeSierra Design Group
InventorsBryan M. Kelly, Norman B. Petermeier, Matthew F. Kelly, J. Richard Oltmann
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Abstract
A game unit including an indicator wheel and an award dispenser. In certain embodiments, when players achieve a predetermined result on a game unit, they receive a non-monetary award such as a ticket or token. Preferably, a game unit may take the form of a game with a rotating wheel which displays a result of a game event or status.
Claims13
A wheel indicator with award dispenser comprising:
- a wheel-shaped indicator having a surface displaying a plurality of segments radially extending from an axis of rotation and capable of rotating, at least fractionally, in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions;
- a motor coupled to said wheel shaped indicator to rotate said wheel shaped indicator around said axis of rotation;
- an award dispenser;
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- a controller providing signals to said motor and to said award dispenser.
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