Patents by Inventor J. Richard Hedge, Jr.
J. Richard Hedge, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 10083576Abstract: The Applicants are proliferating a progressively modified process for playing Blackjack using and/or displaying either standard decks or modified decks of cards. These processes also engage either a “live action” table play, or electronic gaming apparatuses, as accommodated for. Players initiate play, via standardized Blackjack rules for both “Primary & Secondary ‘Base’ play action(s).” As such, all customarily engaged wagers of variable risks are in play against the Dealer's hand. However, Players can now enjoy as never before; a superseding, Secondary Decision-Proposition means of processes; allowing for a new mid-hand entry of Community Ante-up wagers that too, are entered won or lost, before the Dealer reveals their “Hole” card! There is a “Mercy safety-net” inducing its ameliorating affects during the game's parlay action play, as well.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, Jr., Aviva R. Hedge
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Patent number: 9370709Abstract: The Applicants are proliferating a progressively modified process for playing blackjack. The use and display of standard or modified decks of cards, including the use of Joker cards is applied. This process engages an electronic gaming apparatus or “live action” table games, as accommodated for. Players initiate play via standardized Blackjack rules for “Primary & Secondary ‘Base’ play action(s).” As such, all customarily engaged wagers of variable risks are in play against the Dealer's hand. However, Players can now move into an Alternative Bypassing Strategy, and Secondary Decision-Propositions' process, where Proposition wagers are won or lost before the Dealer reveals their “Hole” card! Secondary Decision-Propositions' events, can be regularly rebooked as an alternate strategy for reaching a winning 20 or 21 outcome for the Player's hand.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, Jr., Aviva R. Hedge
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Patent number: 9349254Abstract: The Applicants provide a process for playing “NDH/21.” Their inventive processes utilize both Standard decks of Fifty-two cards or any of several types of acceptably configured decks, such as; over Fifty-two cards (Jokers included) as well as under Fifty-two cards (a.k.a., Carnival or Spanish decks, etc., with or without Joker-cards) and/or the electronic simulation of all the like. This process is inclusive to an encompassing video gaming apparatus or a live action table gaming environment, as accommodated for. In play action, the Dealer's Hand is replaced, with the application of a triggering thread of numbers, ranging from Twelve up to Twenty-One. Through such a design, the Applicants present Housemasters with uniquely exploitable degrees of volatility; meaning a tolerable Player vigorish is in store, one that Players won't quickly shy away from.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventor: J. Richard Hedge, Jr.
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Patent number: 8747203Abstract: The Applicants are providing a new process for playing Blackjack. The uses of, at least one fifty-two card deck, or modified decks are applied. This process is designed for an programmable gaming apparatus or “live action” table games, as accommodated for. Players, initially play via standardized Blackjack rules for their “Primary & Secondary ‘Base’ play action(s),” As such, all customarily engaged wagers of variable risk are in play against the Dealer's hand. However, Players can now move into an Alternative bypassing Strategy, and Secondary Decision-Propositions' process, where Proposition wagers are won or lost before the Dealer reveals their “Hole” card! While, its always the outcomes of 20 and 21 to win. This event can be regularly rebooked as an alternate card drawing strategy, or as a Multi-Down wagering event for an instant 20 or 21 win. Also, short-Win, Push and Mercy numbers typically engage the outcomes of: 17, 18 or 19.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, Jr., Aviva R. Hedge
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Publication number: 20130059636Abstract: The Applicants' provide a process for playing “No Dealer Hand” Twenty-One. Their inventive processes utilize both; Standard decks of Fifty-two (52) cards or any of several types of acceptably configured decks. This process is inclusive to either an encompassing video gaming apparatus or a live action table gaming environment, as accommodated for. In play action, the Dealer's hand is replaced, with the application of Trigger Numbers, ranging anywhere from Twelve (12) up to Twenty (20), and other similarly creative options. Through their designs, the Applicants' present Housemasters with uniquely exploitable degrees of volatility, wherein providing for a malleable core margin variance, meaning a tolerable player vigorish is in play, one that players won't quickly shy away from. In so doing, the Applicants' methods of replacing the Dealer's hand in play, establishes an entirely new frontier for the “Twenty-One” gaming procedure moving forward.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, JR., Aviva R. Hedge
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Patent number: 8308540Abstract: The applicants' provide a process for playing “No Dealer Hand” Blackjack/Twenty-One. As such, the uses of, or display of, at least one common deck of Fifty-Two cards is being applied in play action. This process is inclusive to either an encompassing video gaming apparatus or a live action table gaming environment, as accommodated for. In play action, the dealer's hand is replaced with the application of Trigger Numbers, ranging anywhere from Twelve (12) up to Twenty (20), and optional Push Numbers ranging anywhere from Twelve (12) up to Twenty (20). Through such an application, the applicants' present a more mathematically malleable “core margin percentage variance” being afforded for exploitation by Housemasters. Likewise, the mathematical mechanics supporting this broader core margin percentage variance is made possible while simultaneously applying a seamlessly familiar playing experience for patrons.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, Jr., Aviva R. Hedge
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Publication number: 20090258689Abstract: A process for playing “no dealer hand” Twenty-one is established where the uses of, or display of, at least one common deck of fifty-two cards is being applied for play action. This process is inclusive to either an encompassing video gaming apparatus or a live action table gaming environment, as accommodated for. In play action, the dealer's hand is replaced with the application of Trigger Numbers, ranging anywhere from Twelve (12) up to Twenty (20), and optional Push Numbers ranging anywhere from Twelve (12) up to Twenty (20). Through such an application, a more mathematically malleable and “broader core margin” percentage variance is provided for exploitation. Likewise, this broader core margin variance is made possible while simultaneously applying a seamlessly familiar playing experience for patrons. In so doing, the applicants' Trigger & Push Number solutions replacing the dealer's hand in play action, proffers a whole new frontier for the “Twenty-One” gaming procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2008Publication date: October 15, 2009Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, JR., Aviva R. Hedge
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Patent number: 6378869Abstract: A process for playing a casino style game using three six-sided dice, being rolled at separate times through the course of completing each hand. In action, this splitting of a hand's roll, first rolling two-dice, then rolling a third-single die, establishes a unique consequences for not only the applicants' game but, also his industry of casino gaming. Furthermore, a hand begins with the first rolling of a pair of dice baring an outcome possibility of two through twelve. In example, say the first roll is a two-dice roll of seven (20) having a first predetermined payoff (21) showing above such a first winning field number. Moreover, immediately after establishing a first winning number the third-single, and final die, is rolled for its outcome of a one through six respectively.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventors: J. Richard Hedge, Jr., Aviva R. Hedge
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Patent number: 5487566Abstract: A combined advertising brochure and separable reusable envelope device formed from a rectangular sheet being portioned and folded through the application of grouped parallel scorelines (242) and/or perforation lines (221). Additional format ad space is provided amidst given vertex fold points through the mounting of preassembled leaflet configurations (261A), either of which are attached to the brochure via a release adhesive (301). The further formation of a separable reusable envelope, and accompanying ad contents (40), becomes incorporated on at least one end of the brochure embodiment. Furthermore, the free standing aftermarket envelope portion becomes closed through the engagement of the tuck-in tongue enablements (381A and 381B). Likewise, the aftermarket envelope is enhanced with a categorical title strip (281) located about the exposed inside back panel of the envelope.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Inventor: J. Richard Hedge, Jr.
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Patent number: 5333909Abstract: A combined advertising brochure and separable reusable envelope device formed from a rectangular sheet being portioned and folded through the application of grouped parallel scorelines (242) and/or perforation lines (221). Additional format ad space is provided amidst given vertex fold points through the mounting of preassembled leaflet configurations (261A), either of which are attached to the brochure via a release adhesive (301). The further formation of a separable reusable envelope, and accompanying ad contents (40), becomes incorporated on at least one end of the brochure embodiment. Furthermore, the free standing aftermarket envelope portion becomes closed through the engagement of the tuck-in tongue enablements (381A and 381B). Likewise, the aftermarket envelope is enhanced with a categorical title strip (281) located about the exposed inside back panel of the envelope.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 1993Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Inventor: J. Richard Hedge, Jr.