Patent ID: 6651981
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprising:a top surface and a bottom surface of said device; a card receiving area for receiving an initial set of playing cards; a randomizing system for randomizing the initial set of playing cards; a collection surface in a card collection area for receiving randomized playing cards, the collection surface receiving cards so that all cards are received below the top surface of the device; at least one card supporting element within the card collection area that will support a predetermined number of cards within the card collection area and separate at least a group of cards from the card supporting element to create a space between the at least a group of cards and remaining cards or the card supporting element, creating an insertion area receiving a next card to be randomized; an insertion point to the card collection area positioned below said predetermined number of cards; and an elevator for raising the collection surface so that at least some randomized cards are elevated at least to the top surface of the device.