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US6357746B1
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Gaming chip with built-in timer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-08-09
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Granted: 2002-03-19
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Expires: 2019-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A gaming chip with built-in timer includes a circular cylindrical body with an upper surface, a lower surface, and a continuous sidewall. Additionally, the gaming chip with built-in timer may have a diameter and a thickness that are approximately the same as the diameter and thickness of a standard sized casino gaming chip, which may allow it to be stored in a standard size chip tray. Incorporated into the body of the gaming chip may be a timer, a start button, a stop button, and a reset button. During use, a single gaming chip with built-in timer may be used to mark a seat vacated by a gambler on a break. If more than one gambler vacates his or her seat during a break more than one gaming chip with built-in timer may be used to reserve the empty seats.
Inventors
- 👤 Craig Sadowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3251; G04; G04F; G04F1/00; G04F1/005; G04G; G04G17/00; G04G17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer incorporated into said circular cylindrical body; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer incorporated into said circular cylindrical body; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , further comprising an alarm within said circular cylindrical body such that said alarm will generate an audible beep.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , wherein said diameter is approximately thirty-six to forty millimeters (36-40 mm).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , wherein said height is approximately three to five millimeters (3-5 mm).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start button activates said timer; a stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said stop button deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop button a first time activates said timer and pressing said start/stop button a second time deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 1 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop/reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop/reset button a first time activates said timer, pressing said start/stop/button a second time deactivates said timer, and pressing said start/stop/button a third time resets said timer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
87 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface formed with an axial bore, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer positionable within said bore, wherein said timer is flush with said upper surface; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
87 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface formed with an axial bore, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer positionable within said bore, wherein said timer is flush with said upper surface; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 8 , wherein said diameter is approximately thirty-six to forty millimeters (36-40 mm).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 8 , wherein said height is approximately three to five millimeters (3-5 mm).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
67 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 8 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start button activates said timer; a stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said stop button deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
64 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 8 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop button a first time activates said timer and pressing said start/stop button a second time deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 8 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop/reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop/reset button a first time activates said timer, pressing said start/stop/button a second time deactivates said timer, and pressing said start/stop/button a third time resets said timer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
80 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer encapsulated within said circular cylindrical body flush with said upper surface; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
80 words
A gaming chip with built-in timer comprising: a circular cylindrical body having an upper surface, a lower surface, a continuous sidewall, a diameter, and a height; a timer encapsulated within said circular cylindrical body flush with said upper surface; and a mercury switch within said body and in electrical connection with said timer wherein said mercury switch activates said timer when said body is in a first position, and deactivates said timer when said body is in a second position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , further comprising an alarm within said circular cylindrical body such that said alarm will generate an audible beep.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , wherein said diameter is approximately thirty-six to forty millimeters (36-40 mm).
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , wherein said height is approximately three to five millimeters (3-5 mm).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
67 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start button activates said timer; a stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said stop button deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
64 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop button a first time activates said timer and pressing said start/stop button a second time deactivates said timer; and a reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said reset button resets said timer.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
54 words
The gaming chip with built-in timer of claim 14 , wherein said timer further comprises: a start/stop/reset button incorporated into said circular cylindrical body, wherein pressing said start/stop/reset button a first time activates said timer, pressing said start/stop/button a second time deactivates said timer, and pressing said start/stop/button a third time resets said timer.
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