US3633298A
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Continuous appointment calendar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-19
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-02-19
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for scheduling events, such as appointments, so that the appointments for a given predetermined period of time are readily available. Information, such as an appointment, is placed on a continuous roll of lined paper which passes under a frame member that divides the paper into a plurality of columns. Within each column the appointments of a particular day are recorded. Positioned on a back panel above each column are a group of dated information receiving members of corresponding days and successive weeks.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Grier Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:25
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
An apparatus for scheduling events such as appointments so that the appointments for a predetermined span of time are readily available and reoccurring appointments can be conveniently scheduled comprising: a flat supporting and working surface, a roll of paper carried adjacent one end of said supporting and working surface and having a portion extending across the top of said surface, said roll of paper having a plurality of longitudinal parallel lines thereon dividing said paper into segments corresponding to predetermined segments of time within a period of time, a frame member mounted on said working surface so as to overlay said extended portion of said paper, said frame member including a plurality of spaced members defining a plurality of columns on said extended portion of said paper, each of said columns representing a period of time and said parallel lines on said paper corresponding to segments of time within said period of time, said frame member being mounted over said working surface so as to permit said paper to be drawn off said roll across said supporting and working surface shifting said appointments from between a pair of members to between adjacent pairs of members, a plurality of dated information receiving members mounted adjacent said columns with each of said members having parallel lines thereon corresponding to said parallel lines carried on said extended portion of said sheet, and said dated information receiving members being grouped according to predetermined reoccurring periods of time corresponding to each of said plurality of columns so that information can be readily ascertained from said information receiving members and transferred to a related portion of said extended paper.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
273 words
An apparatus for scheduling events such as appointments so that the appointments for a predetermined span of time are readily available and reoccurring appointments can be conveniently scheduled comprising: a flat supporting and working surface, a roll of paper carried adjacent one end of said supporting and working surface and having a portion extending across the top of said surface, said roll of paper having a plurality of longitudinal parallel lines thereon dividing said paper into segments corresponding to predetermined segments of time within a period of time, a frame member mounted on said working surface so as to overlay said extended portion of said paper, said frame member including a plurality of spaced members defining a plurality of columns on said extended portion of said paper, each of said columns representing a period of time and said parallel lines on said paper corresponding to segments of time within said period of time, said frame member being mounted over said working surface so as to permit said paper to be drawn off said roll across said supporting and working surface shifting said appointments from between a pair of members to between adjacent pairs of members, a plurality of dated information receiving members mounted adjacent said columns with each of said members having parallel lines thereon corresponding to said parallel lines carried on said extended portion of said sheet, and said dated information receiving members being grouped according to predetermined reoccurring periods of time corresponding to each of said plurality of columns so that information can be readily ascertained from said information receiving members and transferred to a related portion of said extended paper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further comprising: a housing carried adjacent one end of said supporting and working surface for accommodating said roll of paper, and said housing having a slot therein for allowing said paper to pass therethrough onto said supporting surface so that appointments can be recorded on said paper.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein indicia is carried on said members defining a plurality of columns for identifying the time of each appointment recorded on said rows within said column.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |