Bus or Trailer with Gaming Apparatuses Installed Thereon

Abstract

A bus or trailer with gaming apparatuses installed thereon is shown and described. The bus or trailer with gaming apparatuses installed thereon includes a bus or trailer comprised of at least a compartment having a plurality of sidewalls and at least one door. The compartment is secured to a movable apparatus. A plurality of gaming apparatus is installed around an interior of the compartment. The interior includes at least one sleeper bed, at least one electronic gaming machine, and at least one gaming table.

Claims

1) A bus with gaming apparatuses installed thereon, the bus comprises: a bus comprising an engine which propels a plurality of wheels; a bus compartment which has a plurality of sidewalls and at least one door; a plurality of gaming apparatuses installed around an interior of the bus compartment, the gaming apparatuses configured to be movably secured within the bus compartment; at least one seat removably secured and repositionable within the bus compartment; at least one table removably secured and repositionable within the bus compartment.

2) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, further comprising a bar located in one section of the bus compartment.

3) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes at least one bowling lane.

4) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a roulette table.

5) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a blackjack table.

6) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a tic-tac-toe board.

7) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a shuffleboard.

8) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of gaming apparatuses uses tokens.

9) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of gaming apparatuses uses tokens added to or subtracted from a readable card.

10) The bus with gaming apparatuses of claim 1, wherein the exterior of the bus is designed to look like a ship.

11) A trailer with gaming apparatuses installed thereon, the trailer comprises: a trailer comprised of a vehicle hitch connected to a frame, a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled to the frame and a trailer compartment which has a plurality of sidewalls and at least one door secured to the top of the frame; a plurality of gaming apparatuses installed around the interior of the trailer; at least one seat removably secured and repositionable within the trailer interior; at least one table removably secured and repositionable within the trailer interior.

12) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, further comprising a bar located in one section of the trailer.

13) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes at least one bowling lane.

14) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a roulette table.

15) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a blackjack table.

16) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a Tic-Tac-Toe board.

17) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein the plurality of gaming apparatuses includes a shuffleboard.

18) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of gaming apparatuses uses tokens.

19) The trailer with gaming apparatuses of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of gaming apparatuses uses tokens added to or subtracted from a readable card.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a bus embodiment of the present invention showing different arrangements of casino games.

[0018] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an alternate bus embodiment of the present invention showing alternate arrangements of different game elements.

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a trailer embodiment of the present invention showing different arrangements of casino games.

[0020] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an alternate trailer embodiment of the present invention showing alternate arrangements of different game elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the bus or trailer with gaming apparatuses installed thereon. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, a preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for the bus or trailer with gaming apparatuses installed thereon. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0022] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of a bus embodiment of the present invention showing different arrangements of casino games. In one embodiment, the invention is embodied in a tour bus or other similar vehicle. The vehicles can have various exterior designs as desired. For example, in one embodiment, the vehicle may include casino imagery on the exterior, or may be designed to look like a cruise ship.

[0023] The vehicle will have all of the necessary items needed to drive on land. The vehicle will include tires and an engine. The vehicle will further include steering devices and the necessary features to move a motor vehicle. There is further at least one door to enter and exit the vehicle.

[0024] In one embodiment, the casino themed vehicle includes various lights and sound systems 301. In one embodiment, the casino vehicle includes a power generator to power the various casino games. In yet a further embodiment, the casino includes a prize wall 302. In this embodiment, the casino games are played for tokens, tickets, or fake money. These winnings can then be traded for prizes. In another embodiment, the casino vehicle is a real casino played for real money.

[0025] In one embodiment, the casino vehicle includes at least one slot machine 303. In other embodiments, numerous slot machines 303 are included. In yet further embodiments, video poker games 304 are included on the vehicle. In other embodiments, further electronic casino games are included.

[0026] In various embodiments, the electronic gaming systems accept money or tokens. In another embodiment, the electronic gaming systems use a card reader 305. In one embodiment, playing currency is loaded onto a readable card 309, which is provided for each player. The card is swiped in the card reader 305, and playing currency stored on the card is accepted by the gaming device. The device will interact with the readable card to take currency from the card and deposit winnings back to the card. An example of a card reader is shown in FIG. 3.

[0027] In another embodiment, the casino vehicle includes various table games. In one embodiment, the casino vehicle includes at least one roulette table 306. In another embodiment, the casino vehicle includes a blackjack table 307. In a further embodiment, the casino vehicle includes a poker table to allow for tournaments.

[0028] The various tables, chairs, and other elements of the vehicle interior can be repositioned by the user. There can be various fasteners including latches or other securement devices for removably securing these elements. Common mounting points can be disposed throughout the interior surfaces of the vehicle. For example, the user can arrange one side of the vehicle to include gaming tables, one end to include the slot machines, and another location to include other amenities. This allows the user to customize the interior layout of the vehicle for different aesthetics. In one embodiment, the interior layout also includes sleeper beds to allow occupants to lie down if they so desire.

[0029] Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a perspective view of an alternate bus embodiment of the present invention showing alternate arrangements of different game elements. In the shown embodiment, the vehicle includes a tic tac toe board 502, a shuffle board 501, and a toss game target 503, all of which can be repositioned as desired. A seating area 504 includes adjustable seats 505. In the shown embodiment, one of the walls of the vehicle includes a display area for display images from one or more projectors. This allows advertisements or entertaining images to be displayed. Further, the interior can include a bar 506 or other point-of-sale structure that allows users to purchase items such as drinks or the like.

[0030] Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, there are shown a perspective views of trailer embodiments of the present invention showing different arrangements of casino games. The present invention can be embodiment in a powered vehicle such as a bus or an unpowered, towed vehicle such as a trailer, which includes hitch for being towed by a vehicle. The trailer hitch is connected to a frame. The frame further has a plurality of wheels rotatably coupled thereto. The frame and wheels will support the trailer body. The trailer body is comprised of a plurality of sidewalls. In one embodiment there is at least one door located through the plurality of sidewalls. This will allow entrance into the trailer.

[0031] In one embodiment, the bus or trailer is set with various additional games. In one embodiment, a shuffleboard court 501 is placed on the vehicle. In one embodiment, only half of a shuffleboard court 501 is placed on the vehicle. This will allow for additional room to be used for other games. In one embodiment, a Tic-Tac-Toe game 502 is placed on the vehicle. In one embodiment, the Tic-Tac-Toe game 502 is a at least 9 square feet. In other embodiments, the TIC-TAC-TOE game 502 is of any other desired size. In one embodiment, the Tic-Tac-Toe game 502 includes reusable pieces. The pieces are removably placed onto the board during play. This means that there are a plurality of each X's and O's that go with the game.

[0032] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes at least one bean bag game 503. In one embodiment, a bean bag game 503 is corn hole. In this embodiment, the corn hole boards are placed on the vehicle opposing each other. In another embodiment, there is a single corn hole board. This will save space and allow for other games.

[0033] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a seating area 504. In one embodiment, the seating area 504 includes bean bag chairs 505. In another embodiment, the seating area 504 includes other chairs. In yet a further embodiment, the seating area 504 includes tables. This will allow people to place food or beverage on the tables while playing games.

[0034] In one embodiment, there is a snack bar 506 located on the vehicle. In one embodiment, the snack bar 506 contains various snacks and drinks. In a further embodiment, the snack bar 506 includes a grill to cook various foods. In yet a further embodiment, the snack bar 506 includes various drink taps. In one embodiment, the drink taps can dispense beers or other alcoholic beverages.

[0035] In different embodiments, some aspects of the different embodiments are mixed together on the bus or trailer. In different embodiments, a bar is included in the different embodiments. In yet other embodiments, there are speakers and sound systems added to the embodiments.

[0036] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0037] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.