Patents by Inventor Jerry L. Rankin

Jerry L. Rankin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4909740
    Abstract: A G.P.A. challenge game encouraging a student to raise his/her overall grade point average and a method for playing the game. The game comprises a course document sheet, a graphic progress chart, a weekly/monthly planner sheet, and privilege and bonus privilege coupon cards. The student is responsible for recording the grades he/she receives, graphing his/her weekly grade point averages, and planning for and prioritizing scheduled tests, reports, etc. The student is rewarded for higher G.P.A. achievement by means of privilege and bonus privilege coupon cards redeemable for a variety of privileges granted to the student.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1990
    Inventor: Jerry L. Rankin