Playing card system

• US 7,549,643 B2
• Filed: 08/11/2006
• Issued: 06/23/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 11/10/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Binh Quach
• Original Assignee: Binh Quach
• Inventors: Quach, Binh
• Primary Examiner(s): Pierce; William M
• Application Number:
  US11/503,236
• Publication Number:
  US 20070102878A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,047 Days
• Field of Search: 273/148.R, 273/139, 273/144.A, 273/144.B, 273/148.A, 273/293, 283/901, 283/903, 206/449, 206/468
• US Class Current: 273/293
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 1/06 Card games appurtenances
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2001/0491 having markings on the rear face or reverse side

Abstract

A playing card system is disclosed comprising a face side displaying markings, which can be hidden and revealed by an adjustable barrier. A set of these playing cards may be used in the same games as those using a standard deck of cards. A shuffler randomizes the order and/or arrangement of the one or more sets through an agitation mechanism. The shuffling system allows for heightened randomization and secrecy of the markings, and minimizes opportunities for manipulation.

Claims

1. A playing card kit comprising fifty-two playing card cases, wherein each of the fifty-two card cases associated with markings indicating one of thirteen ranks and further indicating one of four suits, the thirteen ranks comprising Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, and King, the four suits comprising hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades, each card case comprising:

an interior face side of the card case, the face side displaying the markings having value in a game;

a barrier lid of the card case, the barrier hiding the markings on the interior face side, wherein the barrier is openable to reveal the markings on the interior face side and reclosable to hide the markings; and

a closing edge configured to secure the barrier in a closed position such that the markings remain hidden during shuffling via agitation.

2. The kit of claim 1, wherein each card case in the kit further comprises a notch configured to operate in conjunction with the closing edge to secure the barrier in the closed position.

3. The kit of claim 1, wherein each card case in the kit further comprises a stopping edge configured to operate in conjunction with the notch to limit adjustment of the barrier to a predetermined range.

4. The kit of claim 3, wherein the playing card kit further comprises at least one card case associated with markings indicating a joker.