Patents by Inventor Lloyd L. Kearns

Lloyd L. Kearns 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).

  • Method and System for an On-Line Card Game
    Publication number: 20140087807
    Abstract: A method and system comprise accessing a server unit configured for conducting an on-line card game comprising a plurality of players engaging in wagering on an outcome. A plurality of other players is joined in play of an on-line card game. At least two values for hole cards are received from the server unit for display with a representation of a gaming table. The values are hidden from the other players at least during rounds of the play. The sever unit is requested to exchange a selected one of the values for another randomly generated value during a round of the play. The requesting is hidden from the other players. The randomly generated value is received from the server unit in exchange for the selected value. The randomly generated value is hidden from the other players at least during rounds of the play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Lloyd L. Kearns
  • Method and system for an on-line card game
    Patent number: 8591306
    Abstract: A method and system comprise accessing a server unit configured for conducting an on-line card game comprising a plurality of players engaging in wagering on an outcome. A plurality of other players is joined in play of an on-line card game. At least two values for hole cards are received from the server unit for display with a representation of a gaming table. The values are hidden from the other players at least during rounds of the play. The sever unit is requested to exchange a selected one of the values for another randomly generated value during a round of the play. The requesting is hidden from the other players. The randomly generated value is received from the server unit in exchange for the selected value. The randomly generated value is hidden from the other players at least during rounds of the play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Lloyd L. Kearns