Patents by Inventor Stan Dargue

Stan Dargue 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: 20100225060
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage for a Texas hold'em style game with an additional side pot(s). An additional three card hand side pot can be bet into by the players and will be awarded to the player with the best three card hand formed using each players' respective hole cards and one card from the flop. An additional five card hand side pot can be bet into by the players and will be awarded to the player with the best five card hand formed using each players' respective hole cards and the flop. These side pots will not be resolved until the main Texas hold'em game is over and then all of the cards can be revealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20100227673
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage for a craps variation for use in a casino that can be played with dice or cards. The composition of the come out roll (not just the total) must be matched on subsequent rolls in order for a wager to win. When cards are used, the composition of the card values two dealt cards must be matched on a subsequent deal in order for the player's wager to win. If the suits are matched in addition to the card values then the player would win a bonus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20100001468
    Abstract: A roulette game played with cards. A deck of cards is used that is used to generate random numbers for roulette-style wagering. Wagers can be made both on the next card as well as poker hands formed from cards dealt from the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Patent number: 7614625
    Abstract: Card and/or dice games which can be played among several players. Each player tries to obtain a better poker hand than the other players. A player with the best poker hand can win the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Patent number: 7431643
    Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A player can be dealt initial three cards and three two card hands can be formed from the initial cards. A three card hand can also be formed from the initial cards. The player can also have the option, after being dealt the initial cards, of choosing one out of the three cards to be replaced by a newly dealt card. The two card hands and the three card hand can then be paid according to a two card paytable and a three card paytable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20080012231
    Abstract: A wagering game which allows multiple re-rolls (or re-deals) of elements to form further poker hands. The player can place bets on an initial and subsequent poker hands with payouts based on a number of elements that are going to be re-activated (re-rolled or re-dealt). An optional sixth element (e.g., die) can be used wherein wagers can also be placed on the outcome therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Patent number: 7293772
    Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A series of successive poker hands can be formed around a table, and upon formation of each hand a current player declares a rank of the hand which is better than a rank of a former hand. The other players at the table have the option to fold, challenge, or accept the hand in order to make an even better hand. If a current player is challenged and the declared hand by the current player was truthful, then the current player wins the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070057465
    Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A series of successive poker hands can be formed around a table, and upon formation of each hand a current player declares a rank of the hand which is better than a rank of a former hand. The other players at the table have the option to fold, challenge, or accept the hand in order to make an even better hand. If a current player is challenged and the declared hand by the current player was truthful, then the current player wins the pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070057452
    Abstract: A roulette game which can form poker hands. A roulette wheel has card values on the outside as opposed to the standard numbered values. The wheel can be spun a plurality of times in sequence, and each spin can be used as a card value. After five such spins, a five card poker hand can be created, although with less spins, a smaller poker hand can also be created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070052174
    Abstract: Card and/or dice games which can be played among several players. Each player tries to obtain a better poker hand than the other players. A player with the best poker hand can win the pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070052173
    Abstract: A roulette game played with cards. A deck of cards is used that is used to generate random numbers for roulette-style wagering. Wagers can be made both on the next card as well as poker hands formed from cards dealt from the deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070052172
    Abstract: An additional to games of chance such as keno wherein card values can also be generated. A player can mark numbers he predicts will be picked by the house, and after the house picks their numbers, card values can also be generated. A poker hand can be formed from the card values and an award can be awarded based on a value of the poker hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Publication number: 20070052171
    Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A player can be dealt initial three cards and three two card hands can be formed from the initial cards. A three card hand can also be formed from the initial cards. The player can also have the option, after being dealt the initial cards, of choosing one out of the three cards to be replaced by a newly dealt card. The two card hands and the three card hand can then be paid according to a two card paytable and a three card paytable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 8, 2007
    Inventor: Stan Dargue
  • Patent number: 7108265
    Abstract: A card game that can be used for wagering purposes. A series of successive stages is played by a player against a dealer. At each stage, the player tries to obtain a predetermined point total without going over, and the dealer does the same. The party (dealer or player) with the closest point total to the predetermined point total without going over will win that respective stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Diavolo Gaming
    Inventor: Stan Dargue