Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Nucifora

Patrick M. Nucifora 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: 6131907
    Abstract: When played as a casino table game, the poker-type game of the present invention consists of a dealer and from one to six players and is played with a standard 52 card deck. After each player places an ante wager, the dealer deals three cards face down to each player. Each player then either folds and loses his bet or stays by placing a second wagering bet. A fourth face down card is then dealt to each player who either folds or places an additional raise bet. A fifth face-up card is then dealt to each remaining player. Losing hands are locked-up and winning hands are paid by the dealer according to the odds listed in a payout table. The object of the game is for a player to form a five card poker hand that has the highest possible poker hand ranking. The electronic version of the game is played in essentially the same manner except that only one hand is dealt. After the player inserts a coin or otherwise places his ante wager, three cards are dealt face up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventors: Patrick M. Nucifora, Thomas T. Gaytan