Gaming tables having a table top exchangeable insert
AssigneeGaming Partners International USA, Inc.
InventorsEmmanuel Gelinotte, Francisco Javier Moreno, Gregory Gronau
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Abstract
A gaming table comprises a table top having a top and a bottom surface adapted to receive an exchangeable insert. For instance, the top surface is configured to receive gaming accessories and defines an exchangeable insert bed. A base is connected to and configured to support the table top. A table top exchangeable insert is configured to be located within the exchangeable insert bed, wherein the insert includes a securing structure, for releasably securing the table top exchangeable insert to the table top to provide the ability to conveniently change the insert as desired.
Claims21
A gaming table comprising:
- a table top having a top and a bottom surface, the top surface being configured to receive gaming accessories, the top surface having a recess;
- a base connected to and configured to support the table top;
- a table top exchangeable insert configured to be supported within the recess, the table top exchangeable insert including a securing structure, for releasably securing the table top exchangeable insert to the table top;
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- at least one sensor located within the recess of the table top, supported by the table top and located at least partially beneath the table top exchangeable insert when the table top exchangeable insert is located within the recess, the sensor configured to communicate with at least one of the gaming accessories,
- wherein at least a portion of the table top exchangeable insert proximate the at least one sensor is painted with a pre-formulated paint, wherein the paint is adapted to at least one of protect the at least one sensor against electromagnetic or radiofrequency interferences, limit a reading field of the at least one sensor without closing a loop around the at least one sensor, or prevent detuning of the at least one sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.