Patents by Inventor David De Keller

David De Keller 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: 20120142405
    Abstract: A game method and device is set forth where a player makes a wager and selects numbers from a field or universe of numbers as in Keno or the Lottery. The outcome numbers are selected and compared to the player's selections and any matches are indicated. Based upon the number of matches, the player may win a prize. The player may then select a second set, including any matches from the prior comparison, and play a second round. The second set is compared to the outcome set, matches are noted based upon the number of matches a prize may be awarded. Additional rounds may be played. At the conclusion of the game the outcome set is revealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: David de Keller
  • Patent number: 6379245
    Abstract: A method for playing a casino game is set forth wherein, in a table game format, players make an ante and an outcome wager. Each player is dealt a plurality of cards and a plurality of cards, some face up and some face down, are dealt as community cards. Players are given the option of discarding or holding cards and increasing their outcome wagers before revelation of community cards. Ante wagers are won by the player with the highest ranking hand and outcome wager(s) are won based upon a schedule of winning outcomes. For an electronic version, the method includes the player making wagers as indicia are revealed and given the opportunity of holding or discarding indicia during play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: David De Keller