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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2001
Filed:
May. 03, 1999
Thomas G. Rendleman, Olathe, KS (US);
Trend Plastics, Inc., Olathe, KS (US);
Abstract
A gaming chip that includes a base ring that defines a central aperture, within which a unitary cup disposed. The cup has first and second recessed cavities therein. A transponder is disposed in one of the first and second cavities and an antenna is disposed in the other of the first and second cavities. The antenna is electrically coupled to the transponder and a cover is secured over the cup to maintain the transponder and the antenna within their respective cavities. A method for making a gaming chip is also provided. The method includes providing a ring that has a central aperture extending therethrough and locating a unitary cup having first and second recessed cavities within the central aperture of the ring. An outer shell is molded about the ring, so that the outer shell and the ring form at least a part of the outer surface of the gaming chip. The outer shell has a lip that extends at least partially over an outer edge of the cup to hold the cup within the ring. A transponder is placed within one of the cavities and an antenna is placed within the other cavity. The transponder is electrically coupled to the antenna and a cover is secured over the cup to maintain the transponder and the antenna within the respective cavities.