Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Sanduski

Thomas J. Sanduski 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).

  • Video poker game with multiplier card
    Patent number: 6149521
    Abstract: A video poker gaming machine is described where a base amount for a poker hand is multiplied by the value of a multiplier card. In one embodiment, the poker hand is four-of-a-kind and the multiplier card is the kicker card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Sigma Game, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Sanduski
  • Video poker machine with revealed sixth card
    Patent number: 6110040
    Abstract: A video poker gaming machine is described where, after initially dealing five cards to a player, the machine displays a sixth card to replace a discarded card by the player. In one embodiment, the sixth card automatically replaces the leftmost discarded card. In another embodiment, the sixth card can replace any of the discarded cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Sigma Game Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sanduski, Robert J. Piechowiak