Claims
- 1. A support stand for a gaming device, comprising:
a) a housing having a top, bottom, front wall and back wall, said housing having a structural support system integrated therein; b) at least one ergonomic step associated with the front wall for providing a means for a user of the gaming machine rest in an ergonomic orientation; and c) a protective member associated with the back wall; wherein said front and back walls interconnect said top and bottom of the support stand.
- 2. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said housing has side walls and comprises:
a) an upper component providing the top of the housing, part of the back wall, and part of the side walls; b) a lower component providing the bottom of the housing, part of the back wall, and part of the side walls; and c) a front component providing the front wall of the housing, and part of the side walls
- 3. The support stand according to claim 2 wherein said front component can be removed while a gaming machine is still interconnected to said top.
- 4. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said ergonomic step is adjustable.
- 5. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said ergonomic step is interchangeable.
- 6. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said ergonomic step includes a friction enhancing surface; said friction enhancing surface includes a ridged surface or a coating with a material with a high frictional coefficient and said friction enhancing surface has a high abrasion resistance.
- 7. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said protective member includes means for wire management; said means for wire management including an opening at the top of the protective member enabling passage of electrical or data cables from said gaming device to an interior region of said protective member.
- 8. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said protective member is made of hardened resin, plastic, fibreglass, steel or aluminium.
- 9. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said housing is made of metal, plastic or fiberglass.
- 10. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said housing is made of a composite material composed of mineral substances selected from bauxite, quartz and fibreglass, said composite material further comprising a binding agent.
- 11. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein structural support is provided by a framing system located in the interior of said support stand.
- 12. The support stand according to claim 11 wherein said framing system is adjustable enabling said top to be raised or lowered.
- 13. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein structural support is provided by said top, bottom, front wall and back wall.
- 14. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said housing has side walls that are substantially vertical and perpendicular to the top surface.
- 15. The support stand according to claim 14 wherein said walls are secured with specialised retaining devices that prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the stand.
- 16. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said front wall can be removed while a gaming machine is interconnected to said top.
- 17. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said top includes anchoring means enabling interconnection between said gaming device and said top.
- 18. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein a support shelf is operatively connected to said top.
- 19. The support stand according to claim 18 wherein said support shelf is removable.
- 20. The support stand according to claim 18 wherein said support shelf includes an adjustment assembly; said adjustment assembly providing means to rotate, raise and lower, and/or move horizontally said support shelf.
- 21. The support stand according to claim 8 wherein said support shelf includes means for removably securing a container.
- 22. The support stand according to claim 1 wherein said bottom includes levelling means for adjusting the orientation support stand, thereby enabling the levelling of the top.
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Ser. No. 60/437,448, filed Jan. 2, 2003, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60437448 |
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