Patents by Inventor John M. Valdez

John M. Valdez has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030171143
    Abstract: The present invention is Card games that combines the play of Roulette, Keno, Poker and Blackjack with a 3-card deal wager or and prop wager. A table gaming device conceptually similar to a conventional Roulette and 21 table game layout. The present invention comprises, a modified felt layout on a gaming table. Each player places a basic wager and an optional 3-card and prop wager before the cards are dealt. The dealer then deals a card to three specific areas on the table felt in the center of the table face-up. The 3-card winners consists of the 8 numbers in each row on the top of the felt and the prop wagers. The none winning chips are then picked up and the winners are paid by the dealer. The game then continues in a typical fashion. This game provides the dynamics of 3-card game, for enhanced player anticipation and enjoyment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: John M. Valdez, Paul C. Flowers
  • Patent number: 5934999
    Abstract: The present invention is a progressive gaming device conceptually similar to a conventional roulette game. The present invention comprises a modified roulette wheel on a gaming table, a lighted display panel adjacent to the roulette wheel and built into the gaming table, a display unit at the head of the gaming table, a microcomputer and a key pad. When played, the present invention allows up to seven players to play. Play is effectuated under special rules, where a modified roulette wheel is spun by the croupier and three ivory balls are spun in a direction opposite the wheel's direction. When all balls fall into slots on the wheel, this information is sent to a nearby microcomputer for display on several display units, thereby allowing a croupier to determine payout and/or the progressive jackpot. The jackpot is progressive in that a percentage of every wager bet is placed back into the jackpot for availability during the next game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: John M. Valdez