ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,491,428, issued on Dec. 9.
"Low profile poker room shuffler" was invented by Charles M. Curley (Cortland, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The invention herein describes a card handling device used for creating pre-formed hands for use in casino poker games whereupon the device may be programmed to accommodate a number of different game variations, and a number of players. The device comprises an unshuffled card input portal, a shuffled card discharge portal, and a radial card receiver whose operation utilizes centrifugal force. The exploitation of centrifugal force allows the device to be operated without the need for the motorized pu...