Card reader for blackjack table
Patent 5362053 Issued on November 8, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 27, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 27, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 098421 filed on 07/27/1993US Classes:273/148R, GAMES ACCESSORIES273/304, With supplementary indicia273/309Game supporting tables or surfacesExaminersPrimary: Harrison, Jessica J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63F 001/06AbstractA device for speeding the pace of a game of blackjack is provided. The device is comprised of a housing having a top surface and an upper planar portion. The top surface will be connected on top to the upper planar portion. A card reader for reading a corner of a specialized playing card is located within the housing. An indicator cooperating with the card reader is provided to inform the dealer if his down card is of a desired value. A magnetic sensor, optic sensor, bar code and decoder, video camera, reflective element, refractive element or the like are disclosed for allowing the dealer to determine the value of the down card. There is also disclosed herein a method for increasing the speed of play in an organized game of blackjack.Field of SearchGAMES ACCESSORIESWith card holders Card shufflers and dealers Devices for dealing predetermined hands CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR Card or tile structure With functional back indicia Suits With supplementary indicia Indexing Game supporting tables or surfaces WITH ILLUMINATION MEANS | |
