MARIA B PORTELA
Nursing at 173 Ter, Miami, FL

6539554, Apr 1, 2003

Jan 29, 2002

10/059812

Maria T. Portela - Miami FL 33145

A41B 900

2400, 2403, 2405

A pair of disposable boxer shorts is comprised of a back panel, a right front panel, and a left front panel made of a strong tissue paper. The back panel has a crotch between leg portions. Each front panel has a leg portion with a half crotch along an inside edge. The shorts are made by folding down and securing the top edges of all the panels, folding and pressing the inside edge of the left front panel, joining the lower portions of the inner edges of the left and right panels with a seam to form a fly above the seam, securing the edges of the half crotches on the front panels to the corresponding edges of the crotch on the back panel, attaching the front panels to the back panel at the sides, and attaching adhesive strips to the front panels at the waist.

6488282, Dec 3, 2002

Apr 30, 2001

09/844725

Maria Teresa Portela - Miami FL 33145

A63B 7100

273144R, 273145 A, 273144 A, 273146, 273291

A game of chance comprising a cup called a cube and five flat round pieces called “duds”, which are marked Plus (+) on one side and Minus (-) on the other side. The cube should be preferably made with thick transparent material, to resemble a disposable plastic cup, and the duds with a material consistent in weight to that of a twenty-five cent coin (quarter) that will induce the piece to fall flat when tossed on a surface. The material, weight, size, may vary, as long as the changes do not affect the original idea for the operation of the game. This wagering system can be used as a game for two or more persons. It can be utilized for other games, board-games, and casino table games. It may be used for electronic games also. To play the game, a player inserts the five duds into the cube, covers the opening with one hand, shakes the cube, and then tosses the duds randomly on the playing surface.

2003003, Feb 20, 2003

Aug 13, 2001

09/927385

Maria Portela - Miami FL, US

A63F003/00

273/257000

Election Strategy is a board game for two players, representing the Race for the White House. It starts as a game of chance, due to the wagering system, which uses mixed dice, one Red and one Black. The Red is Minus and the Black is Plus, which allows the player that gets a Plus number to move one of his pieces forward or sideways, and forces the player who gets a Minus number to move one of his figures back. But the game is not solely influenced by chance, since each player may move any piece he wants after tossing the dice. The players represent two parties, the “R” Party and the “D” Party. Each party has four figures, as follows: (P) the Candidate for President, (V) the Candidate for Vice President, (C) the Campaign Manager, and (S) the Campaign Scout. The board measures 11 inches by 17 inches, divided into 1 sq.in. spaces. At the two ends of the board spaces are shown for Party Headquarters, Electoral College, and White House. The Field of Action is 165 square inches. The field of action can be a crowded space for eight competing figures that must abide by the Rules and Regulations, with their possible penalties. It is not easy to go forth and straight to the White House in front, if the opponent blocks the way, launches a damaging attack, plans, and plots. The game requires some strategy.