Patents by Inventor Michael Byme

Michael Byme 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 of playing blackjack
    Patent number: 7108264
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to card games and specifically, card games played for monetary gain in casinos. The game is an improvement over the traditional method of playing Blackjack or “21” in that it adds an incentive for a player to make a supplemental wager that also effects the betting strategy of the player. The supplemental wager will pay bonus money based on the value of the cards received from the dealer at the conclusion of the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ft. McDowell Mohave Apache Indian Community
    Inventors: Michael Byme, Carl Emler
  • Method of playing blackjack
    Publication number: 20050269780
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to card games and specifically, card games played for monetary gain in casinos. The game is an improvement over the traditional method of playing Blackjack or “21” in that it adds an incentive for a player to make a supplemental wager that also effects the betting strategy of the player. The supplemental wager will pay bonus money based on the value of the cards received from the dealer at the conclusion of the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Byme, Carl Emler