US4149728A
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Poker game using a roulette wheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-09
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A poker game includes a roulette wheel mounted on a table top. The table top has a played card distribution area and a rack extending therefrom at an angle therewith for supporting a plurality of playing cards. Each card played is indicated in the played card distribution area. A wagering area on the table top indicates cards and poker hands for wagers concerning the operation of the roulette wheel.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:44
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F5/00; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/006; A63F2001/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A poker game using a roulette wheel, said poker game comprising a table having a table top; a roulette wheel mounted on the table top and having a plurality of slots marked as the playing cards of a poker deck and a joker; a card rack mounted on the table top and extending from said table top at an angle therewith for supporting a plurality of playing cards; a played card distribution area on said table top having a plurality of spaces representing the playing cards of a poker deck and a joker for indicating cards selected by operation of the roulette wheel; and a wagering area on said table top indicating cards and poker hands for wagers concerning the operation of the roulette wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A poker game using a roulette wheel, said poker game comprising a table having a table top; a roulette wheel mounted on the table top and having a plurality of slots marked as the playing cards of a poker deck and a joker; a card rack mounted on the table top and extending from said table top at an angle therewith for supporting a plurality of playing cards; a played card distribution area on said table top having a plurality of spaces representing the playing cards of a poker deck and a joker for indicating cards selected by operation of the roulette wheel; and a wagering area on said table top indicating cards and poker hands for wagers concerning the operation of the roulette wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A poker game as claimed in claim 1, wherein cards supported on the card rack are placed in the appropriate spaces of the played card distribution area after the cards are selected by operation of the roulette wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A poker game as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wagering area comprises a first plurality of spaces representing ranges of card numbers and a second plurality of spaces representing poker hands.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A poker game as claimed in claim 3, wherein a selected one of the spaces of the second plurality if spaces represents a straight flush and selected others of the spaces of said second plurality of spaces represent the suits of the playing cards.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |