Gaming chip with implanted programmable identifier means and process for fabricating same
AssigneeTrend Plastics, Inc.
InventorsThomas G. Rendleman, Spencer B. Hawerlander
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Abstract
An improved gaming chip and its fabrication process is provided wherein a discoidal insert having at least one label generally centered thereon is placed within the central aperture of a ring. A molding compound is formed over the ring and an outer peripheral portion of the insert thereby creating a lip over the outer peripheral edge of the label to prevent its removal. An electronic pre-encoded transponder may be placed within the ring prior to molding. When stimulated, the transponder will transmit encoded gaming chip identification information.
Claims12
A process for fabricating gaming chips, said process including the steps of:
- providing a substantially flat ring having a central aperture therein;
- locating an insert having at least one label fixed thereon within said aperture;
- and
- forming thermoplastic molding compound around said ring and at least an outer peripheral edge portion of said label, thereby permanently locking said ring and said insert together and forming a lip over said outer peripheral edge portion of said label.
A process for fabricating a gaming chip, said process including the steps of:
- providing a substantially flat ring having a central aperture therein;
- locating a transponder within said aperture;
- forming thermoplastic molding compound around said ring and transponder to form said gaming chip;
- and
- encoding said transponder with retrievable gaming chip identification information, said identification information including at least one identifier from the group consisting of issuing casino, gaming chip value and individual gaming chip identification number.
A gaming chip comprises of:
- a substantially flat ring having a central aperture therein;
- an insert having at least one label fixed thereon within said aperture;
- and
- thermoplastic molding compound formed around said ring and at least an outer peripheral portion of said label, said label thereby having a small lip formed over said outer peripheral portion.
A gaming chip, said chip comprising:
- interlocking portions, each portion having a central aperture therein;
- and
- a transponder, said interlocking portions fixedly locating said transponder within said apertures, said transponder being encoded with and capable of transmitting chip identification information, said identification information including at least one identifier from the group consisting of issuing casino, gaming chip value and individual gaming chip identification number.
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