Patents by Inventor Marcus V. Hobert

Marcus V. Hobert 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).

  • Patent number: 5829749
    Abstract: A method of playing a craps game is disclosed that incorporates a jackpot wagering area in a traditional craps game. The method includes receiving a bet that a jackpot sequence of dice outcomes will be rolled. The jackpot sequence has a relatively remote possibility of occurrence and, correspondingly, a high payoff. A jackpot wagering area bet may cover wagers in addition to the jackpot sequence wager. For example, the bet may also cover an additional jackpot sequence wager, a lower payoff sequence wager, or a traditional craps wager. Also, the method of playing a craps game with a jackpot sequence wager may be played on a video screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Inventor: Marcus V. Hobert
  • Patent number: 5785596
    Abstract: A gaming layout for the game of Craps having a jackpot box for receiving a wager that a set of randomly generated dice outcomes will be rolled. The set of randomly generated dice outcomes has a remote probability of occurrence and is selected from a predefined set of limited possible outcomes. A jackpot corresponds to a higher payoff than the payoffs associated with the ongoing possibilities of a conventional Craps game. The dice outcomes may be generated by a computer or by mechanical means. The dice outcomes to be matched and the corresponding tally of matches achieved are displayed for the bettors to observe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Marcus V. Hobert
  • Patent number: 5728002
    Abstract: A craps game is disclosed that incorporates a jackpot wagering area in a traditional craps game. In the jackpot wagering area, a player may make a bet that covers multiple wagers, including at least one jackpot sequence wager that a jackpot sequence of dice outcomes will be rolled. The jackpot sequence has a relatively remote possibility of occurrence and, correspondingly, a high payoff. A jackpot wagering area bet covers wagers in addition to the jackpot sequence wager. For example, the bet may also cover an additional jackpot sequence wager, a lower payoff sequence wager, or a traditional craps wager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Marcus V. Hobert
  • Patent number: 5490670
    Abstract: A gaming layout for the game of Craps having a jackpot box for receiving a wager that a set of randomly generated dice outcomes will be rolled. The set of randomly generated dice outcomes has a remote probability of occurrence and is selected from a predefined set of limited possible outcomes. A jackpot corresponds to a higher payoff than the payoffs associated with the ongoing possibilities of a conventional Craps game. The dice outcomes may be generated by a computer or by mechanical means. The dice outcomes to be matched and the corresponding tally of matches achieved are displayed for the bettors to observe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1996
    Inventor: Marcus V. Hobert
  • Patent number: 5487547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a craps gaming layout arrangement which permits the game of craps to be played in a conventional manner while simultaneously introducing a jackpot into the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Inventor: Marcus V. Hobert