IP Library Granted Patent US 8,523,694
Granted Patent B2
US 8,523,694 · App. 12/981,786 · Granted Sep 3, 2013

Playing surface for a gaming table and method of producing same

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,523,694
App. No.
12/981,786
Granted
Sep 3, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A playing surface for a gaming table includes a composite sheet including concrete and at least one fiber component. The composite sheet has a density of approximately one to two grams per cubic centimeter (1-2 g/cm 3 ).

Claims (8)

1. A billiard table comprising:

a playing surface comprised of a composite sheet including concrete and at least one fiber component, the composite sheet having a density of one to two grams per cubic centimeter (1-2 g/cm 3 ), a cloth material covering at least a portion of a top surface of the composite sheet;

a body supporting the playing surface in an assembled configuration;

at least one leg depending downwardly from the body;

at least one pocket being sized and shaped for receiving a gaming ball maneuvered on the playing surface; and

at least one rail above the playing surface, the at least one rail extending over at least a portion of the playing surface.

2. The playing surface according to claim 1 wherein the composite sheet further includes at least one hardening agent.

3. The billiard table according to claim 2 wherein the composite sheet further includes wood pulp and ground rocks.

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 8, 2022
From: INDIAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 059014/0231 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 20, 2014
From: DMI SPORTS, INC.
To: INDIAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 032002/0389 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 5, 2013
From: INDIAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 031726/0936 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2011
From: HARTWIG, MATTHEW
To: DMI SPORTS, INC.
Reel/Frame 025719/0146 →