# US 8,783,688 B2 · Gaming tables having a table top exchangeable insert > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,783,688 B2 - Document ID: US8783688B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/733,635 - Filed: 2013-01-03 - Published: 2013-08-15 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2010-02-21 - Assignees: Gaming Partners International USA, Inc. - Applicants: Gaming Partners International Corporation - Inventors: Emmanuel Gelinotte; Francisco Javier Moreno; Gregory Gronau - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783688B2 ## CPC - A63F 13/98: Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers - A63F 1/06: Card game appurtenances - A63F 3/00157: {Casino or betting games (horse races A63F3/00082)} - G07F 17/3202: {Hardware aspects of a gaming system, e.g. components, construction, architecture thereof} - G07F 17/322: {Casino tables, e.g. tables having integrated screens, chip detection means} - A63F 1/067: {Tables or similar supporting structures} - A63F 2003/00164: {Casino tables} - A63F 2007/3674: {Details of play tables, designed as a table} - A63F 2007/3677: {with a cover remaining over the table during playing} - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G07F: COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D3/00; coin testing G07D5/00; {handling coins or paper currencies apart from payment activated apparatus G07D; payment architectures, schemes or protocols G06Q20/00}) ## 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. ## Claims ### Claim 1 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; and 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. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top includes a corresponding securing structure for cooperating with the securing structure of the table top exchangeable insert to releasably secure the table top exchangeable insert to the table top. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) A gaming table as recited in claim 2, wherein the securing structure of one of the table top exchangeable insert or the table top is a tongue and wherein the corresponding securing structure of the other one of the table top exchangeable insert or the table top is a groove. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, further comprising a lock mounted on at least one of the table top or the table top exchangeable insert to lockably secure the table top exchangeable insert within the recess. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the recess is defined by the top surface of the table top and includes at least one support within the recess to support the table top exchangeable insert within the recess. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) A gaming table as recited in claim 5, wherein a top surface of the table top exchangeable insert is substantially coplanar with the top surface of the table top when the table top exchangeable insert is located within the recess. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) A gaming table as recited in claim 6, wherein the depth of the recess is the same as a thickness of the table top exchangeable insert. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top exchangeable insert defines an arcuate perimeter portion and a substantially collinear perimeter portion. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) A gaming table as recited in claim 8, wherein the arcuate perimeter portion and the substantially collinear perimeter portion generally define a half circle. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the recess is sized and positioned such that removal of the table top exchangeable insert from the recess does not necessitate removal of any of the gaming accessories received within the top surface of the table top. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top exchangeable insert defines at least one aperture sized to correspond to the at least one sensor such that each of the at least one aperture is configured to fit over a corresponding at least one sensor located within the recess of the table top when the table top exchangeable insert is located within the recess. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A gaming table as recited in claim 11, wherein each of the at least one aperture comprises a chamfered portion to allow the sensor to pass at least partially through the corresponding aperture without contact. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top exchangeable insert comprises a playing area. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) A gaming table as recited in claim 13, wherein the playing area comprises an outer layer of playing felt and an underlay of padding. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) A gaming table as recited in claim 13, wherein the playing area of the table top exchangeable insert comprises indicia specific to a game utilized in a gaming location, and wherein the table top is devoid of any indicia specific to the game. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) A gaming table as recited in claim 15, wherein the an indicia of the table top exchangeable insert is aligned with a corresponding at least one sensor located within the top surface of the table top when the table top exchangeable insert is located within the recess. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the sensor comprises an antenna. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) A gaming table as recited in claim 1, wherein the table top exchangeable insert includes at least one air chamber. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) A gaming table as recited in claim 18, wherein the air chamber of the table top exchangeable insert is configured to mate with an air chamber fluidly coupled to a fan when the table top exchangeable insert is located within the recess. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) A gaming table as recited in claim 18, wherein the air chamber defines at least one aperture to produce an airflow from an upper surface of the table top exchangeable insert. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) A gaming table as recited in claim 20, wherein the airflow through the defined at least one aperture is selectively modifiable.