Wilbert E Portis

US Patent:

6572380, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Jul 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/614620

Inventors:

Kathryn Sue Buckley - Wimberley TX 78676
Wilbert Earl Portis - San Antonio TX 78233

International Classification:

G09B 1900

US Classification:

434238, 434236

Abstract:

A game unit and a method for teaching favorable behavioral patterns. The game unit includes a portfolio and an allowance system in cooperative engagement with the portfolio. The portfolio includes a plurality of tab cards and a score unit for receiving the tab cards. The allowance system includes an allowance element as a unit of exchange between what is earned by a player and a tangible reward outside of the play situation. Accordingly, a method for teaching favorable behavioral patterns includes incorporating the game unit with a routine of a player for a predetermined period, such as a daily routine. The player is credited via the tab cards throughout the predetermined period for favorable and unfavorable behavior while performing the routine. At the end of play, a value received from calculating the awarded tab cards is used to determine a value of an allowance element to be received. As such, the allowance element is then redeemed by the player for a tangible reward, such as for example money, a valued play object, or a pleasurable activity.

Address:

5310 Ln Cieniga St, San Antonio, TX 78233

Phone:

210-650-3629

VIN:

1ZVBP8FHXA5129543

Make:

FORD

Model:

MUSTANG

Year:

2010