Patents by Inventor Martin Benoît Gagnon

Martin Benoît Gagnon 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: 6929264
    Abstract: A method and system for playing an auxiliary casino game managed by a casino house comprising: selecting at least one player of an underlying casino game on which to place a bet; identifying at least one event related to at least one play of the underlying game for which to place the bet; making a bet that at least one event will occur in association with a player during at least one play of the underlying game; determining an occurrence of the event in the underlying game in association with the player; if the event occurred in association with the at least one player, determining a payout to be paid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: DEQ Systemes Corp.
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Réal Bérubé , Martin Benoît Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20040256804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced casino game in which the principles of the standard Roulette game are applied to a standard deck of playing cards. The method of the present invention provides an enhanced experience for the player while bringing flexibility in the choice of the casino house income ratio for the casino management team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Jean-Pierre Bedrossian, Martin Benoit Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20040259630
    Abstract: A method and system for rewarding a user's interest in an activity is provided. It comprises identifying a location for the user; determining a period of time during which the user is to maintain interest in the activity; monitoring an interest of the user in the activity for the period of time, at the location; deciding if a prize should be awarded to the user if the user has maintained an interest for the period of time, at the location; and choosing and awarding the prize to the user if the decision is positive; whereby the user can be rewarded for having maintain his interest in the activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Martin Benoit Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20040212150
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced casino game in which the principles of the standard Roulette game are applied to a standard deck of playing cards. The use of standard gaming tools for this improved game of roulette provides an enhanced experience for the player while bringing flexibility in the choice of the casino house income ratio for the casino management team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Jean-Pierre Bedrossian, Martin Benoit Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20040195771
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced casino game in which the principles of the standard Roulette game are applied to a standard deck of playing cards. The apparatus of the present invention provides an enhanced experience for the player while bringing flexibility in the choice of the casino house income ratio for the casino management team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Jean-Pierre Bedrossian, Martin Benoit Gagnon
  • Patent number: 6769693
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced casino game in which the principles of the standard Roulette game are applied to a standard deck of playing cards. The method and apparatus of the present invention provide an enhanced experience for the player while bringing flexibility in the choice of the casino house income ratio for the casino management team.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: B.C.D. Mécanique Ltée
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Réal Bérubé, Jean-Pierre Bedrossian, Martin Benoît Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20030232651
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for controlling and managing bets in a gaming environment. The present invention provides simplified betting options for casino games. Betting options being less complex are less demanding in terms of concentration and/or real-time inputs from the player during the proceeding of the underlying casino game. Consequently, players are in a better disposition for enjoying the atmosphere, and the intrinsic activity of play of the underlying game or for pursuing another activity at their ease such as drinking at bars, playing at another casino game or simply observing the underlying game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 18, 2003
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Martin Benoit Gagnon, Guillermo Loria Santa Maria
  • Publication number: 20030137110
    Abstract: A method and system for playing an auxiliary casino game managed by a casino house comprising: selecting at least one player of an underlying casino game on which to place a bet; identifying at least one event related to at least one play of the underlying game for which to place the bet; making a bet that at least one event will occur in association with a player during at least one play of the underlying game; determining an occurrence of the event in the underlying game in association with the player; if the event occurred in association with the at least one player, determining a payout to be paid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Martin Benoit Gagnon
  • Publication number: 20030071415
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an enhanced casino game in which the principles of the standard Roulette game are applied to a standard deck of playing cards. The method and apparatus of the present invention provide an enhanced experience for the player while bringing flexibility in the choice of the casino house income ratio for the casino management team.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Marcel Huard, Real Berube, Jean-Pierre Bedrossian, Martin Benoit Gagnon