Token drop

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1998-10-09

2001-03-13

Pierce, William M. (Department: 3711)

Amusement devices: games

Games accessories

All video game accessories

C232S00400R, C232S057000, C273S309000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06199862

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND
Devices for dropping tokens into a drop box on a casino gaming table are inadequate. The devices are awkward, crude, and the devices rapidly and inevitably wear out.
What is needed is a long-lasting device which provides a simple manner of dropping tokens into a drop box.
What is needed is an elegant device that conveniently holds tokens before it drops them into a drop box.
What is needed is a simple device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively manufactured.
What is needed is a simple device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively installed.
What is needed is a long-lasting device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively maintained.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention is a device for dropping tokens into a drop box. Specifically, the present invention is a token drop for use over a drop box on a casino gaming table. The two primary components of this invention are a base, which is mounted to the gaming table, above the drop box, and a door, which is movably connected to the base. The tokens are placed on the door when closed and the door is moved or swung open to allow the tokens to drop into a drop box below. This token drop is particularly useful on poker tables, where the casino takes a percentage or cut of the winnings. The device provides a resting place for the tokens while they are being loaded on the closed door and allows the operator to easily drop the tokens into the drop box, all in clear view of surveillance cameras. The token drops can also be electronically monitored.
It is an object of this invention to create a long-lasting device which provides a simple manner of dropping tokens into a drop box.
It is an object of this invention to create an elegant device that conveniently holds tokens before it drops them into a drop box.
It is an object of this invention to create a simple device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively manufactured.
It is an object of this invention to provide a simple device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively installed.
It is an object of this invention to provide a long-lasting device for dropping tokens into a drop box that is easily and inexpensively maintained.


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