Gaming machine divider

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D968513
  • Patent Number
    D968,513
  • Date Filed
    Friday, May 15, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 1, 2022
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D21 325
    • D21 329
    • D21 369
    • D21 371
    • D21 370
    • D21 385
    • D21 394
    • D25 483
    • D25 487
    • D25 60
    • D06 332
    • D03 319
    • CPC
    • G07F17/3216
    • G07F17/3211
    • G07F17/3267
    • G07F17/3213
    • G07F17/34
    • G07F17/3244
    • E06B1/6069
    • E06B3/9636
    • E05D15/22
  • International Classifications
    • 2101
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


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



FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof, showing the gaming machine divider positioned between two example gaming machines for environmental use; and,



FIG. 9 is another front elevation view thereof; showing our new design in an illuminated state.


The dashed broken lines in the drawings illustrate example environment and portions of the gaming machine divider that form no part of the claimed design.


The radiating lines in FIG. 9 represent the glowing visual effect created by light emanating from the gaming machine divider.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a gaming machine divider, as shown and described.
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