Stand for gaming device or other object

Abstract

A stand for supporting a gaming device or other object includes a top, at least one sidewall and a removable access panel. The sidewall extends downward relative to the top and defines an opening (e.g., to facilitate access to the interior of the stand and/or service access to the object). The access panel is positionable within the opening to securely cover the opening during periods of normal use of the object and to permit quick and easy access to the interior of the stand during periods of servicing. The access panel is preferably configured to be as wide as an entire side of the stand to maximize access to the interior of the stand.

1 . A stand for supporting an object, the stand comprising: 
 a top;    at least one sidewall coupled to the top and extending downward relative to the top, the at least one sidewall defining an opening; and    a removable access panel positionable within the opening, the access panel including an inclined panel member.    
   
   
       2 . The stand of  claim 1 , wherein the top defines at least one aperture.  
   
   
       3 . The stand of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a removable drawer positioned between the top and the inclined panel member of the access panel.    
   
   
       4 . The stand of  claim 3 , wherein the drawer is configured to substantially inhibit removal of the access panel until the drawer is removed.  
   
   
       5 . The stand of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sidewall comprises a right sidewall, a left sidewall, and a rear sidewall positioned between the right sidewall and the left sidewall.  
   
   
       6 . The stand of  claim 5 , wherein each of the left sidewall and the right sidewall define a substantially V-shaped cutout and wherein a widest portion of an opening in each V-shaped cutout is forward-facing.  
   
   
       7 . The stand of  claim 5 , wherein a width of the access panel is substantially equal to a width of the rear sidewall.  
   
   
       8 . The stand of  claim 1 , wherein the access panel includes a back member connected to a distal edge of the inclined panel member, the back member extending vertically from the inclined panel member toward the top.  
   
   
       9 . The stand of  claim 8 , wherein the access panel includes an upper member connected to a top edge of the back member, the upper member extending at an oblique angle toward the top.  
   
   
       10 . The stand of  claim 9 , wherein the access panel includes a top member connected to a top edge of the upper member and extending vertically toward the top.  
   
   
       11 . The stand of  claim 1 , wherein the access panel further includes a lower member connected to a proximal edge of the inclined panel member, the lower member extending vertically from the inclined panel member away from the top.  
   
   
       12 . A stand for supporting a casino gaming device, the stand comprising: 
 a substantially flat top;    an interconnected set of sidewalls coupled to the top and extending downward relative to the top, the set of sidewalls defining an opening;    a removable access panel positionable within the opening, the access panel including an inclined panel member.    
   
   
       13 . The stand of  claim 12 , wherein the access panel includes a back member connected to a distal edge of the inclined panel member, the back member extending vertically from the inclined panel member toward the top.  
   
   
       14 . The stand of  claim 13 , wherein the access panel includes an upper member connected to a top edge of the back member, the upper member extending at an angle oblique angle toward the top.  
   
   
       15 . The stand of  claim 14 , wherein the access panel includes a top member connected to a front edge of the upper member and extending vertically toward the top.  
   
   
       16 . A stand for supporting a casino gaming device, the stand comprising: 
 a substantially flat top;    an interconnected set of sidewalls coupled to the top and extending downward relative to the top, the set of sidewalls defining an opening;    a removable access panel positionable within the opening, the access panel including a panel member; and    a removable drawer positioned below the top, the drawer being configured to substantially inhibit removal of the access panel until the drawer is removed.    
   
   
       17 . The stand of  claim 16 , wherein each of the left sidewall and the right sidewall define a substantially V-shaped cutout and wherein a widest portion of an opening in each V-shaped cutout is forward-facing.  
   
   
       18 . The stand of  claim 17 , wherein a width of the access panel and the drawer are substantially equal to a width of the rear sidewall.  
   
   
       19 . The stand of  claim 16 , wherein the panel member is inclined.  
   
   
       20 . The stand of  claim 19 , wherein the access panel further includes a back member connected to a distal edge of the inclined panel member, the back member extending vertically from the inclined panel member toward the top.  
   
   
       21 . The stand of  claim 20 , wherein the access panel further includes a lower member connected to a proximal edge of the inclined panel member, the lower member extending vertically from the inclined panel member away from the top.