Gaming machine

Description

FIG. 1 is a left front perspective view of a gaming machine showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along 5-5 of FIG. 4.

The broken line showing of the remainder of the gaming machine illustrates environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a gaming machine, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lesley; Paul M. (Chicago, IL), Pacey; Larry J. (Chicago, IL), Smolucha; Walter E. (Melrose Park, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type BALLY GAMING, INC. Las Vegas NV US
Assignee:	SG Gaming, Inc. (Las Vegas, NV)
Appl. No.:	D/673,545
Filed:	December 14, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29604747	May 19, 2017	D843474
	29536824	Aug 19, 2015
	29493014	Nov 10, 2015	D742974
	29452500	Sep 9, 2014	D712975

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/369
Current International Class:	2103
Field of Search:	;D21/324-333,369-370,385 ;273/146 ;463/17.2,42,46-47 ;D14/304-309,485-486 ;715/781,786

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Primary Examiner: Morris; Sandra L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

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