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Device and method for continuously shuffling and monitoring cards

DC
  • US 7,322,576 B2
  • Filed: 10/29/2004
  • Issued: 01/29/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for continuously shuffling playing cards, said apparatus comprising:

  • a first card receiver for receiving a first group of cards;

    a card-receiving area generally adjacent to the first card receiver, said card-receiving area being generally movable and containing four or more compartments, and means for moving the card receiving area;

    a card-moving mechanism between the first card receiver and the card-receiving area;

    a processing unit that controls the card-moving mechanism and the means for moving the card receiving area so that cards placed in the first card receiver are moved into a selected number of the four or more compartments; and

    a second card receiver for receiving cards from the four or more compartments, the first card receiver for receiving and supporting the first group of cards supporting the cards so that gravity applies a force against the face of the cards and maintains an inter-operative position between the cards and the card moving mechanism.

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