Patents by Inventor Patricia G. Barratt

Patricia G. Barratt 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: 5813671
    Abstract: A game apparatus and an associated method of play. The game includes a map showing a geographical location. At least one game path is positioned over the map. The game path includes a plurality of separate playing spaces arranged in different zones along the game path. Each player is provided with a game piece that can be advanced along the game path. A plurality of sets of activity cards are provided, wherein each set of activity cards corresponds to one of the different zones along the game path. The activity cards describe a vacation activity that can be performed in the geographical region represented by that zone on the map. The activity of each activity card is assigned a predetermined point value. Trivia cards are also provided. When a player correctly answers a question from a trivia card, point values are again awarded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Inventor: Patricia G. Barratt