Patents by Inventor Erica Berman

Erica Berman 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLAYING POKER-STYLE GAMES INVOLVING A DRAW
    Publication number: 20190035228
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Bradley BERMAN, Erica BERMAN
  • Apparatus and method for playing poker-style games involving a draw
    Patent number: 10089831
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley Berman, Erica Berman
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLAYING POKER-STYLE GAMES INVOLVING A DRAW
    Publication number: 20170116825
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Bradley BERMAN, Erica BERMAN
  • Apparatus and method for playing poker-style games involving a draw
    Patent number: 9536398
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventors: Bradley Berman, Erica Berman
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLAYING POKER-STYLE GAMES INVOLVING A DRAW
    Publication number: 20140287810
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Bradley BERMAN, Erica BERMAN
  • Apparatus and method for playing poker-style games involving a draw
    Patent number: 8752840
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing participation in gaming activities that involve replacement items, replacement cards, or other draw-type activity. A player is allowed to hold cards (or other items) of a starting hand/payline. Multiple sets of potential replacement cards are provided, from which the player can select the desired set of replacement cards. The selected set of replacement cards is used to complete the player's hand. Multiple hands may be played concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Bradley Berman, Erica Berman