Casino style dealer button with built-in timer

Abstract

A casino style dealer button with a built-in timer that includes a circular cylindrical body with an upper and lower surface and a continuous sidewall. Also, this device has a diameter and a thickness that are very similar to the diameter and thickness of a standard sized casino style dealer button. Built into the body of the dealer button is a timer, a startstop/on/off button, a minute-setting button to set the duration of each round, and a speaker to emit an audible beeping sound to signify when time has elapsed. The casino style dealer button with a built-in timer will accurately monitor the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play.

1 . A casino style dealer button with built-in timer for keeping time, the dealer button comprising: 
 an upper surface;    a lower surface;    a side wall between the upper surface and lower surface;    a timer in the upper surface;    a battery cover in the lower surface    a left button in the side wall between the upper surface and lower surface;    a right button in the side wall between the upper surface and lower surface;    a speaker hole in the opposite side wall between the upper surface and lower surface;    the dealer button timer provides a means for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the players position to determine the proper order of play. The player can enter the duration of time by pressing the left button. Then by pressing the right button, the timer will begin counting down to the preset time the player entered. The dealer button timer will automatically reset to the previsously set time the player entered at the end of every count down. To pause the dealer button timer during the duration of play, the player must press the right button. To reset the dealer button timer to zero again, the player must press both the left button and the right button simultaneously. The player can also manually shut off the timer by holding the right button down for five seconds.    
   
   
       2 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play comprises a circular, cylindrical casino style dealer button with built-in timer.  
   
   
       3 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button comprises a circular, cylindrical body.  
   
   
       4 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button comprises a smooth, circular upper surface.  
   
   
       5 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button comprises a smooth, circular lower surface.  
   
   
       6 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button comprises a smooth, cylindrical continuous side wall.  
   
   
       7 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for setting the duration of time, comprises a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular minute-setting button. If pressed simultaneously with the start/stop/on/off button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset.  
   
   
       8 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off, comprises a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular start/stop/on/off button. If pressed simultaneously with the minute-setting button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset.  
   
   
       9 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for displaying the time comprises a liquid crystal diode (lcd) display, slightly recessed from upper surface, rectangular timer.  
   
   
       10 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing an opening through which a sound, such as a beep, can be transmitted, comprises a small opening that may be located on the side wall or may be located on the upper surface.  
   
   
       11 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for identifying the device as a casino style dealer button comprises a debossed lettering dealer label.  
   
   
       12 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said diameter is approximately forty-five to fifty-five millimeters (45-55 mm).  
   
   
       13 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for providing power to the device comprises a circular, cylindrical battery.  
   
   
       14 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing the battery within the device comprises a battery cover that is smooth and flush with the lower surface.  
   
   
       15 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said height is approximately four to eight millimeters (4-8 mm).  
   
   
       16 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play, comprises a circular, cylindrical first alternative embodiment.  
   
   
       17 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for setting the duration of time comprises a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative minute-setting button.  
   
   
       18 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for erasing the preset time and resetting time comprises a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular reset button.  
   
   
       19 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off comprises a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative start/stop/on/off button.  
   
   
       20 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play, comprises a circular, cylindrical second alternative embodiment.  
   
   
       21 . The casino style dealer button with built-in timer in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for provides a visual signal such as a light comprises a light emitting diode (LED) light.  
   
   
       22 . A casino style dealer button with built-in timer for keeping time during play while also combining two poker accessories, the dealer button and a timer into one device, comprising: 
 a circular, cylindrical casino style dealer button with built-in timer, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play;    a circular, cylindrical circular cylindrical body, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, circular upper surface, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, circular lower surface, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, cylindrical continuous sidewall, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular minute-setting button, for setting the duration of time. if pressed simultaneously with the start/stop/on/off button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular start/stop/on/off button, for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off. if pressed simultaneously with the minute-setting button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset;    a liquid crystal diode (lcd) display, slightly recessed from upper surface, rectangular timer, for displaying the time;    a small opening, may be located on the side wall, may be located on the upper surface speaker hole, for providing an opening through which a sound, such as a beep, can be transmitted;    a debossed lettering dealer label, for identifying the device as a casino style dealer button;    a 45 mm to 55 mm diameter;    a circular, cylindrical battery, for providing power to the device;    a flush with lower surface, smooth battery cover, for securing the battery within the device;    a 4 mm to 8 mm height, for <purpose>;    a circular, cylindrical first alternative embodiment, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative minute-setting button, for setting the duration of time;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular reset button, for erasing the preset time and resetting time;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative start/stop/on/off button, for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off;    a circular, cylindrical second alternative embodiment, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play; and    a light emitting diode (LED) light, for provides a visual signal such as a light.    
   
   
       23 . A casino style dealer button with built-in timer for keeping time during play while also combining two poker accessories, the dealer button and a timer into one device, comprising: 
 a circular, cylindrical casino style dealer button with built-in timer, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play;    a circular, cylindrical circular cylindrical body, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, circular upper surface, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, circular lower surface, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a smooth, cylindrical continuous sidewall, for providing shape and structure of a standard casino dealer button;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular minute-setting button, for setting the duration of time. if pressed simultaneously with the start/stop/on/off button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular start/stop/on/off button, for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off. if pressed simultaneously with the minute-setting button, the preset time will be erased and the timer can be reset;    a liquid crystal diode (lcd) display, slightly recessed from upper surface, rectangular timer, for displaying the time;    a small opening, may be located on the side wall, may be located on the upper surface speaker hole, for providing an opening through which a sound, such as a beep, can be transmitted;    a debossed lettering dealer label, for identifying the device as a casino style dealer button;    a 45 mm to 55 mm diameter;    a circular, cylindrical battery, for providing power to the device;    a flush with lower surface, smooth battery cover, for securing the battery within the device;    a 4 mm to 8 mm height, for <purpose>;    a circular, cylindrical first alternative embodiment, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative minute-setting button, for setting the duration of time;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular reset button, for erasing the preset time and resetting time;    a flush with side wall, smooth, semi-circular first alternative start/stop/on/off button, for starting and stopping the timing function and for turning the device on and off;    a circular, cylindrical second alternative embodiment, for accurately monitoring the duration of each round during play while also keeping track of the dealer position to determine the proper order of play; and    a light emitting diode (LED) light, for provides a visual signal such as a light.