Patents by Inventor Kenneth O. Stern

Kenneth O. Stern 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 memorization poker
    Patent number: 8328623
    Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for introducing varying levels of skill into wagering games that have historically been games of luck or strategy are provided. A card value and suit is invisible or hidden to a player initially and associated with a value and suit dealt to the player. The game enables the player to elect to display the associated value and suit. If the player exercises the option, the associated value and suit is displayed and a poker or blackjack evaluation is made based on the displayed associated value and suit. In various embodiments, the same associations are maintained for a single hand or play, multiple hands or plays or on a long term fixed basis. Associated symbols are also implemented with the game of slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stern, Richard E. Michaelson, Michael Wishart
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEMORIZATION POKER
    Publication number: 20120040730
    Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for introducing varying levels of skill into wagering games that have historically been games of luck or strategy are provided. A card value and suit is invisible or hidden to a player initially and associated with a value and suit dealt to the player. The game enables the player to elect to display the associated value and suit. If the player exercises the option, the associated value and suit is displayed and a poker or blackjack evaluation is made based on the displayed associated value and suit. In various embodiments, the same associations are maintained for a single hand or play, multiple hands or plays or on a long term fixed basis. Associated symbols are also implemented with the game of slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stern, Richard E. Michaelson, Michael Wishart
  • Apparatus and method for memorization poker
    Patent number: 8062119
    Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for introducing varying levels of skill into wagering games that have historically been games of luck or strategy are provided. A card value and suit is invisible or hidden to a player initially and associated with a value and suit dealt to the player. The game enables the player to elect to display the associated value and suit. If the player exercises the option, the associated value and suit is displayed and a poker or blackjack evaluation is made based on the displayed associated value and suit. In various embodiments, the same associations are maintained for a single hand or play, multiple hands or plays or on a long term fixed basis. Associated symbols are also implemented with the game of slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Stern, Richard E. Michaelson, Michael Wishart