Patents by Inventor Richard J. Darder

Richard J. Darder 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 apparatus for simulating games of chance with the use of a set of cards, including a wildcard, to replace use of dice
    Patent number: 7201656
    Abstract: A method and system for simulating games of chance using cards are disclosed using a shuffler to shuffle a set of cards and dispensing one or more cards. Current regulations prohibit certain game operators from using certain games such as traditional craps and roulette. By simulating those games with cards, operators can still provide players with games they recognize and thereby develop excitement and new gaming alternatives for their players, as well as draw new players to such games through their familiarity with the indicia on the cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: California Indian Legal Services
    Inventor: Richard J. Darder
  • Method and apparatus for simulating games of chance with cards
    Publication number: 20030032471
    Abstract: A method and system for simulating games of chance using cards are disclosed using a shuffler to shuffle a set of cards and dispensing one or more cards. Current regulations prohibit certain game operators from using certain games such as traditional craps and roulette. By simulating those games with cards, operators can still provide players with games they recognize and thereby develop excitement and new gaming alternatives for their players, as well as draw players new players to such games through their familiarity with the indicia on the cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventor: Richard J. Darder