Patents Assigned to Crown Limited
  • Publication number: 20130184044
    Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: CROWN LIMITED, SHUFFLE MASTER AUSTRALASIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Shuffle Master Australasia PTY Limited, Crown Limited
  • Publication number: 20100222133
    Abstract: This invention relates to the awarding of prizes for games, such as for example, table games like card games. In one form the present invention is suitable for use in the game of Blackjack and provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally corresponding to each game completed at two or more locations at which games are played; and awarding the prize to a second game upon the completion of a first game which causes the tally to reach a predetermined number. Alternatively, the present invention provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally of predetermined results produced by the play of a game; and awarding the prize to a second game when a predetermined result associated with a first game causes the tally to reach a predetermined number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: CROWN LIMITED
    Inventors: Neil Phillip Spencer, Peter James Herring, William MacKay
  • Publication number: 20040116177
    Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicants: Stargames Corporation Pty Ltd., Crown Limited
    Inventors: Brian Frost, Jason Choo, Jim Williams, Andrew MacDonald, Dougall Alasdair McBurnie, Peter James Herring
  • Patent number: 6659866
    Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignees: Stargames Corporation Pty Ltd., Crown Limited
    Inventors: Brian Frost, Jason Choo, Jim Williams, Andrew MacDonald, Dougall Alasdair McBurnie, Peter James Herring
  • Patent number: 5950377
    Abstract: A deck structure adapted for assembly with a supporting frame. The deck structure includes a plurality of clip members adapted to be secured to the supporting frame and a plurality of planks adapted to be assembled with the clip members. The clip members having an elongated base portion and plank receiving portions attached to said base portion for engaging and securely retaining the planks in engagement with the clip members. Each elongated base portion of the clip members having a first and a second end, the first end of the elongated base portions being adapted to be engaged with the second end of the elongated base portions of another clip member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Assignee: Royal Crown Limited
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder
  • Patent number: 5931450
    Abstract: A modular fencing system including posts that have a generally tubular body. At least one opening is disposed in a side wall of said post, with a rail being able to be received in the opening of the post. A longitudinal reinforcing wall is disposed in the post next to the opening for reinforcing the post at least in the area of the opening. The post is adapted to receive a plurality of support systems for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Royal Crown Limited
    Inventor: Dennis G. Yoder