Method and device for concurrently calendaring appointments

• US 5,857,708 A
• Filed: 05/22/1997
• Issued: 01/12/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 05/22/1997
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Michael Wendell Harvey
• Original Assignee: Michael Wendell Harvey
• Inventors: Harvey, Michael Wendell
• Primary Examiner(s): Fridie, Jr., Willmon
• Application Number:
  US08/862,111
• Time in Patent Office: 600 Days
• Field of Search: 283/2, 283/67, 283/70, 283/48.1, 283/57, 283/58, 283/60.1, 283/66.1, 283/115
• US Class Current: 283/67
• CPC Class Codes: B42D 5/042 Diaries; Memorandum calendars

Abstract

A method and device for concurrently calendaring an appointment or event between at least two persons comprises selecting a recording instrument having a check format. The recording instrument may be a check book folder, pocket calendar, or electronic calendar device. The check format has blank lines for entering at least the names of the persons, a date and time, and a signature line. The date and time are entered on the check format. The names of the persons are applied to the check format. A signature of at least one of the persons is obtained. The recording instrument is separated into at least two parts and the parts are distributed to the at least two persons involved. A bridging element may be provided that extends across the at least two parts of the check format for maintaining a symbolic connection between the at least two parts.

Claims

1. A method for concurrently calendaring appointments or events with an increased sense of commitment and value, comprising the steps of:

a) selecting a recording instrument having a transactional check format including (i) means for recording names of at least two persons to be involved in the appointment or event, (ii) a date and time for the appointment or event, and (iii) a signature line for a signature of at least one of the persons involved;

b) entering a date and time for the appointment or event on the check format;

c) applying the names of the at least two persons to the check format;

d) obtaining a signature of at least one of the persons as an acknowledgment of a commitment to attend the appointment or event;

e) separating the recording instrument into at least two separate physical parts, each part containing the date and the time of the appointment or event; and

f) distributing the at least two parts to the at least two persons to be involved in the appointment or event.

2. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein step a) comprises the more specific step of selecting a paper check form which is perforated along a preformed separation line for dividing into at least two parts.

3. A method as defined in claim 2, wherein step c) comprises the more specific step of having (i) a preprinted name on the check format representing one of the at least two persons who is a controlling person in charge of calendering the appointments or events and (ii) inserting a name of another of the at least two persons on a blank line who is being scheduled into the appointment or event as a scheduled person with the controlling person.

4. A method as defined in claim 3, wherein step d) comprises the more specific step of having the scheduled person sign as acknowledgment of a commitment to attend to the appointment or event.

5. A method as defined in claim 4, wherein step e) comprises the more specific step of tearing the paper check along the perforated separating line to form at least two separate parts to be retained by each of the at least two person involved in the appointment or event.

6. A method as defined in claim 1, further comprising the step of g) providing a bridging element which extends across both of the at least two parts of the check format.

7. A method as defined in claim 6, further comprising the step of h) reuniting the at least two parts of the check format at the appointment or event as confirmation of having kept a commitment to the appointment or event.

8. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein step a) comprises the more specific step of selecting a pocket calendar which includes the check format.

9. A method as defined in claim 1, wherein step a) comprises the more specific step of selecting an electronic calendar device which includes the check format.

10. A method as defined in claim 9, wherein step c) comprises writing at least one of the names on a check format attached to the electronic calendar device.

11. A method as defined in claim 10, wherein step b) concurrently enters the date and time on both the check form and in the electronic calendar device with a single entry step.

12. A method as defined in claim 3, wherein step d) comprises the more specific step of having the controlling person sign as acknowledgment of a commitment to attend to the appointment or event.

19. A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the bridging element comprises a single symbol which extends across the separation line and onto each of the at least two separate physical parts.

20. A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the recording instrument comprises electronic calendaring device and a paper format for written entry.

21. A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the preformed separation line on the recording instrument comprises a perforated line.

13. A device for concurrently calendaring appointments or events with an increased level of commitment and value, said device comprising:

a recording instrument having a transactional check format including (i) means for recording names of at least two persons to be involved in the appointment or event, (ii) a date and a time for the appointment or event, and (iii) a signature line for a signature of at least one of the persons involved; and

a preformed separation line on the recording instrument for dividing the check format into at least two separate physical parts, each part containing the date and the time of the appointment or event.

14. A device as defined in claim 13, wherein the recording instrument comprises a check book folder which includes the check format.

15. A device for concurrently calendaring appointments or events with an increased level of commitment and value, said device comprising:

a recording instrument having a transactional check format including (i) means for recording names of at least two persons to be involved in the appointment or event, (ii) a date and a time for the appointment or event, and (iii) a signature line for a signature of at least one of the persons involved;

a preformed separation line on the recording instrument for dividing the recording instrument into at least two separate physical parts, each part containing the date and the time of the appointment or event; and

a bridging element which extends across the separation line and which maintains a symbolic connection between the at least two parts of the recording instrument.

16. A device as defined in claim 15, wherein the recording instrument comprises a check book folder which includes the check format.

17. A device as defined in claim 16, wherein the check format is removable in individual appointment sheets which can be separated individually from the check book folder, and includes the preformed separation line for dividing the check format into the at least two separate parts.

18. A device as defined in claim 16, wherein one of the at least two separate parts is retained within the check book folder, and another of the at least two parts is capable of being retained by one of the at least two persons which does not retain the check book folder.

22. A device as defined in claim 15, wherein the recording instrument comprises a day planner which includes the check format.

23. A device as defined in claim 15, wherein the recording instrument includes means for categorizing the appointment or event;

and further comprising means for transferring the categories to a graphical representation.