Patents by Inventor Rickey R. Hendon

Rickey R. Hendon 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: 10482718
    Abstract: A modified method of playing a blackjack style bonus game that includes additional wagering options for players. Various double down options are provided for players to increase their chances of winning by receiving additional cards from a blackjack card deck incorporating at least two specialized wild cards. The game begins by receiving a first hand value between 12 and 17 and electing a bonus wagering option that the next card will produce a 21 without busting. After receiving a third card count less than 21, electing a second bonus option and winning on the ratio of 20 to 1 if the additional blackjack cards or specialized wild cards add up to 21 without busting. The dealer settles the bonus wagers and the traditional game of blackjack continues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Publication number: 20180240306
    Abstract: A modified method of playing a blackjack style bonus game that includes additional wagering options for players. Various double down options are provided for players to increase their chances of winning by receiving additional cards from a blackjack card deck incorporating at least two specialized wild cards. The game begins by receiving a first hand value between 12 and 17 and electing a bonus wagering option that the next card will produce a 21 without busting. After receiving a third card count less than 21, electing a second bonus option and winning on the ratio of 20 to 1 if the additional blackjack cards or specialized wild cards add up to 21 without busting. The dealer settles the bonus wagers and the traditional game of blackjack continues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Patent number: 9937412
    Abstract: An improved bingo method and apparatus with a plurality of bingo balls numbered from 1 to 40. The plurality of bonus balls has various bonus values and each player has the capacity to place an individualized wager against a wagering establishment. A caller announces the start of the game and the value of a plurality of bonus balls, calls the bingo balls and bonus balls drawn from a random ball generator and announces the outcome of the game after a maximum of 21 spins of the random ball generator. Additional features include the possibility of a peer-to-peer wagering system where each player places identical wagers, plays against the set pool of entry fees and the house retains a percentage of the pot. The game further features a convenient table arrangement that can be played on the main floor of a wagering establishment or a large wagering room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Patent number: 9895602
    Abstract: A modified roulette game comprising a roulette wheel apparatus having red, black, yellow and blue number pockets, a roulette wagering board and a plurality of wagering options. Each number pocket enabling a plurality of payout schemes. The numbers on the roulette board are arranged in four columns of nine, each column having even or odd numbers associated with the four colors. The wagering board providing a unique first wager group and second wager group allowing wagering on at least a single color, wagering on a single number where the number is associated with a single color, and active wager on the quadruple color scheme. The unique wagering options allowing for increased payout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Publication number: 20170326441
    Abstract: An improved bingo method and apparatus with a plurality of bingo balls numbered from 1 to 40. The plurality of bonus balls has various bonus values and each player has the capacity to place an individualized wager against a wagering establishment. A caller announces the start of the game and the value of a plurality of bonus balls, calls the bingo balls and bonus balls drawn from a random ball generator and announces the outcome of the game after a maximum of 21 spins of the random ball generator. Additional features include the possibility of a peer-to-peer wagering system where each player places identical wagers, plays against the set pool of entry fees and the house retains a percentage of the pot. The game further features a convenient table arrangement that can be played on the main floor of a wagering establishment or a large wagering room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Publication number: 20170263081
    Abstract: A modified method of playing a blackjack style bonus game that includes additional wagering options for players. Various double down options are provided for players to increase their chances of winning and to add excitement to the game. The player and dealer receive two cards with the dealer receiving one face-up card. The player receiving a number between 12 and 17 has a bonus wagering option that the next card will produce a 21. The player having a second bonus option that if the player continues to receive hits he can receive a 21 without busting. The dealer settles the bonus wagers and the traditional game of blackjack continues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon
  • Publication number: 20170050107
    Abstract: A modified roulette game and apparatus comprising a roulette wheel apparatus having red, black, yellow and blue number pockets, a roulette wagering board and a plurality of wagering options. Each number pocket enabling a plurality of payout schemes. The numbers on the roulette board are arranged in four columns of nine, each column having even or odd numbers associated with the four colors. The wagering board providing a unique first wager group and second wager group allowing wagering on at least a single color, wagering on a single number where the number is associated with a single color, and active wager on a three-spin flush of the quadruple color scheme. The unique wagering options allowing for increased payout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventor: Rickey R. Hendon