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Attorney: Quirk & Tratos

Number of patents: 195
Last date: November 01, 2005

Number	Title	Issue Date
6752395	Method of playing card games Methods of playing card games include the steps of (a) affording each player an opportunity to place an ANTE wager to participate in the game; (b) affording each player an opportunity to make an optional BONUS BET wager; (c) dealing three cards to each player and to...	06/22/2004
6959925	Automatic card shuffler An automatic card shuffler includes a card input unit, card ejection unit, card separation and delivery unit and card collection unit. A card ejection unit ejects cards in a singular fashion from a stack of cards placed into the input unit. The cards are ejected to ...	11/01/2005
6926254	Jack for heavy objects A transmission jack and apparatus that can raise and lower heavy objects between a floor surface and a higher elevation is disclosed. The transmission jack and apparatus includes a bottom frame mounted on a plurality of wheels. Pivotally attached to the bottom frame...	08/09/2005
6922959	Apparatus and method for correcting a misaligned door and door frame A vertical and horizontal member are designed to encase a portion of an installed doorframe assembly. In particular, the vertical and horizontal member encase a door stop section of a horizontal and vertical door frame section. Channels defined by the members are wi...	08/02/2005
D506947	Jewel	07/05/2005
6907976	Time increment selector A coin selecting apparatus is set forth which includes detectors adapted to detect a plurality of parameters of diameter, material and thickness of a deposited coin. A processor compares the detected data to stored data for an authentic coin to determine authenticit...	06/21/2005
6902479	Electronic gaming machine A gaming machine comprising a container for holding a plurality of numbered balls which are agitated by an air source. A plurality of compartments incorporated on a rotatable wheel in communication with the container capture one or more of the numbered balls. Each o...	06/07/2005
6898492	Self-contained flight data recorder with wireless data retrieval A flight recorder designed for small aircraft captures various onboard flight data in real-time and stores it in non-volatile memory. Recorded data includes aircraft's instantaneous position, altitude, attitude, engine RPM, G forces, flap position, cockpit voice and...	05/24/2005
6896264	Method of playing a dice wagering game A wagering game utilizing a table game layout and multiple dice is disclosed. The game allows players to place wagers on whether the sum of multiple rolled dice will be higher or lower than a preestablished value. When using two dice the preestablished value is seve...	05/24/2005
6893344	Casino style gaming machine A secondary game in communication with a primary gaming machine, is preferably based on a sport, namely American football. The present invention, unlike previous secondary games is triggered in response to both predefined winning and non-winning primary game outcome...	05/17/2005
6886829	Image capturing card shuffler The present invention features a playing card shuffling device, which through the use of a small image capturing means, captures an image of the face value of each card and stores the image in memory. This image is sorted in the format of a bitmap image. The operato...	05/03/2005
6886192	Toilet lifting and transport device and method A toilet lifting and transport device. The device has forward legs and rear legs, with the forward legs being selectively deployable in an open configuration for lifting and transporting use, and a closed configuration for storage. A screw lift is positioned on at l...	05/03/2005
6877746	Blackjack game A live or electronically implemented blackjack game is disclosed wherein players are afforded the option of exchanging one or more of the players' dealt cards. Each player is given the option of exchanging one or both of an originally dealt two cards with a card or ...	04/12/2005
6860056	Gun sight system A gun sight system includes a front sight and a rear sight providing high shot accuracy and immediate target acquisition. Each sight having light-gathering means functions dependently defining a highly visible aiming point. An elongated light-gathering plastic rod r...	03/01/2005
6845905	Currency container tracking system and a currency container for use therewith The present invention features a tracking system for currency containers in a gaming casino. Currency is received in removable containers having a memory chip for storing information such as the container ID, the ID of the gaming machine, the date and time the conta...	01/25/2005
6834412	Mobile air duct vacuum A mobile air duct vacuum provides an efficient method for cleaning HVAC ductwork in nearly any location. Upper and lower sections of circular cross-section are removably connected defining an air passageway. Said upper section houses 1st, 2nd and 3rd stage filters f...	12/28/2004
6820281	Easy access towel compartment The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second sect...	11/23/2004
6811233	Foldable workstation and shelving system A foldable workbench provides ergonomic and flat horizontal working surfaces that can be folded vertically to occupy less space when desired. The top shelf may fold downwardly and provide a working space for arms and shoulders. The middle space is generally disposed...	11/02/2004
6807786	Exterior wall restoration system and construction method An exterior wall restoration system is applied to an existing exterior wall construction in various layers. The wall restoration system can be utilized to cover damaged or defective wall systems without having to remove a substantial portion of the existing wall sys...	10/26/2004
6802510	Card game A wagering card game wherein a player places a first and second wager. In a live table game a player places a first and second wager. The first wager is placed on a poker ranking of either the player's five cards or the dealer's five cards in an attempt to select th...	10/12/2004
6783459	Passive biometric customer identification and tracking system A computer-based customer tracking system passively identifies customers. Acquired biometric identification information is sent to a computer processor, which searches files in a library for matching biometric data. If no match is found, the processor opens a new fi...	08/31/2004
6770949	One-mask customizable phase-locked loop A system and method in accordance with the invention minimizes the redesign burden in tuning and/or customizing PLLs on ICs. Variable resistors are placed in the PLL in places that facilitate tuning. The variable resistors are formed with a set of at least three con...	08/03/2004
6764077	Financial board game Disclosed herein is a financial board game that teaches its players about buying and selling securities, about investment strategies, and about the business world. The game as disclosed includes a plurality of spaces forming a closed loop path about the periphery of...	07/20/2004
6761787	Method of creating virtually silent bag A bag that is made silent for purposes of using the bag on a studio set in movies, television, and other live and pre-recorded settings, where set props are needed to recreate real life situations for dramatization, but where real life sound that is created by bags ...	07/13/2004
6755420	Casino style game The present invention is a dice game based on the sport of baseball. The game described permits a player to participate by wagering on the combined sum of three rolled dice. Each combined sum of the dice equates to a common baseball outcome such as a home run, error...	06/29/2004
6752496	Plastic folding and telescoping eyeglass frames The embodiments of the present invention provide new and unique plastic folding and telescoping eyeglass frames that provide the opportunity for producing a wide variety of colorful, lightweight and easy folding eyewear. Although the illustrated plastic folding and ...	06/22/2004
6746340	Golf divot practice mat An artificial turf golf practice mat has a removable rectangular divot patch sized about four inches wide to simulate a real dirt divot on a fairway. The forward end of the pivot patch is anchored to the rubber base by some means such as a hook and loop, a clamp, or...	06/08/2004
D490481	Automatic card shuffling and dealing machine	05/25/2004
6719288	Remote controlled multiple mode and multi-game card shuffling device The present invention features a card shuffling machine having a controller that can be operated remote from the shuffling machine. A remote control unit is provided for remotely communicating operator-selected commands to the shuffling machine. The shuffling machin...	04/13/2004
6719425	Ultra-light, hingeless plastic eyeglass frame Herein disclosed is a multiple part eyeglass frame for rimless eyeglasses manufactured from plastic having properties which withstand the constant flexing associated with eyeglasses. The present invention is especially useful in situations where a conventional templ...	04/13/2004
D488193	Automatic card shuffling and dealing machine	04/06/2004
6698756	Automatic card shuffler An automatic card shuffler includes a card input unit, card ejection unit, card separation and delivery unit and card collection unit. A card ejection unit ejects cards in a singular fashion from a stack of cards placed into the input unit. The cards are ...	03/02/2004
6696856	Function block architecture with variable drive strengths Described herein is an ASIC having an array of predesigned function blocks. The function blocks can be used to implement combinational logic, sequential logic, or a combination of both. The function blocks also have a selectable output drive strength. The...	02/24/2004
6695695	Electronic video poker method and system having multiple poker hands A video implemented casino card game deals multiple hands. In a preferred embodiment the game includes a means for simulating a plurality of players on a game display. Each simulated player is dealt a hand of cards pursuant to a predetermined card game se...	02/24/2004
6694491	Programmable logic array embedded in mask-programmed ASIC In accordance with the invention, a method for customizing a one-time configurable integrated circuit to include a multi-time configurable structure is disclosed. Such a method includes, in one embodiment receiving a description of circuit functionality f...	02/17/2004
6690194	Function block architecture for gate array A gate array in accordance with the invention includes a matrix of function blocks capable of being configured to implement combinational, sequential, and memory modes of operation, as well as providing tri-state drivers and buffers in useful numbers. The...	02/10/2004
6684551	Gun sight system A gun sight system includes a front sight and a rear sight providing high shot accuracy and immediate target acquisition. Each sight having light-gathering means functions dependently defining a highly visible aiming point. An elongated light-gathering pl...	02/03/2004
6682192	Multipurpose locking and fastening device Fastening means for attaching eyeglass members together includes a barbed locking pin inserted into a bushing. More particularly, rimless eyeglasses require new technology to render them long-lasting and fail-safe. Said unique means of attachment is a hig...	01/27/2004
6679492	Method of playing a better game using special payoff tables A method of playing a betting game using a special payoff table is utilized. Winning a round of play entitles players to the predetermined payoff. The payoff tables are carefully constructed to accommodate enhanced payoffs. Players are offered jackpots fo...	01/20/2004

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