US3717299A
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Calendar and date computer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-05
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1992-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A calendar to record the correct date over a span of many years, for instance from the year 1950 to the year 2025, and to count calendar days from any point in the year, either into the future or back in time. Indicia are also provided to determine what day of the week is associated with any particular date.
Inventors
- 👤 W Penn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:35
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06C; G06C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A calendar device comprising, A. a first member, forming a base, including, 1. 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year, 2. twelve calibration lines associated with said first 365 lines and dividing same into 12 groupings representing the 12 months of the year, each group containing a number of said first 365 lines corresponding to the number of days in the respective months, 3. indicia, indicating the names of the respective months, 4. numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of each month; B. a second member, associated with said base member, said base and second members being movable relative to each other, said second member including, 1. a second 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year, 2. numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of 1 year, 3. indicia, indicating the names of the days of the week for 1 year, associated with said second 365 lines, 4. seven lead lines on said second member leading respectively to the seven days of the week as indicated by said name indicia.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A calendar device comprising, A. a first member, forming a base, including, 1. 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year, 2. twelve calibration lines associated with said first 365 lines and dividing same into 12 groupings representing the 12 months of the year, each group containing a number of said first 365 lines corresponding to the number of days in the respective months, 3. indicia, indicating the names of the respective months, 4. numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of each month; B. a second member, associated with said base member, said base and second members being movable relative to each other, said second member including, 1. a second 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year, 2. numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of 1 year, 3. indicia, indicating the names of the days of the week for 1 year, associated with said second 365 lines, 4. seven lead lines on said second member leading respectively to the seven days of the week as indicated by said name indicia.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A calendar device comprising, A. a first member, forming a base, including,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A calendar device comprising, A. a first member, forming a base, including,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
a second 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
a second 365 equally spaced calibration lines representing the days of 1 year,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of 1 year,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of 1 year,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
twelve calibration lines associated with said first 365 lines and dividing same into 12 groupings representing the 12 months of the year, each group containing a number of said first 365 lines corresponding to the number of days in the respective months,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
twelve calibration lines associated with said first 365 lines and dividing same into 12 groupings representing the 12 months of the year, each group containing a number of said first 365 lines corresponding to the number of days in the respective months,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 1 including a third member, movable relative to said first and second members, including a scribed line therealong, positioned to register with any of said equally spaced calibration lines on said first and second members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
67 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 2 including seven columns of year dates, each column including a plurality of years all beginning on the same day of the week, each of said seven lead lines extending between one of said seven columns and said name indicia to indicate the name of the first day of the year of all of the years in each respective column.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
8 words
indicia, indicating the names of the respective months,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
8 words
indicia, indicating the names of the respective months,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
indicia, indicating the names of the days of the week for 1 year, associated with said second 365 lines,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
indicia, indicating the names of the days of the week for 1 year, associated with said second 365 lines,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
seven lead lines on said second member leading respectively to the seven days of the week as indicated by said name indicia.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
seven lead lines on said second member leading respectively to the seven days of the week as indicated by said name indicia.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of each month; B. a second member, associated with said base member, said base and second members being movable relative to each other, said second member including,
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
numeral indicia, indicating the numerical order of the days of each month; B. a second member, associated with said base member, said base and second members being movable relative to each other, said second member including,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 3 including a distinctive mark, such as an asterisk, by each year date representing a leap year.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 4 in which the one ends of said seven lead lines respectively indicate the seven days generally at the first part of the year as represented by said second 365 lines.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 5 wherein said first member, forming said base, is composed of a generally rectangular flat board formed from any suitable material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
27 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 6 wherein said second member is formed in the shape of an annular dial, pivotally connected to said first member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
48 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 7 wherein said second 365 lines are radially disposed about the periphery of said dial and said first 365 lines are radially disposed, on said first member, outwardly of said periphery, forming, in effect, radial extensions of said first 365 lines.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
32 words
The calendar device as defined in claim 7 wherein said third member comprises a transparent, radially disposed arm, pivotally connected to said first member on a common pivot with said second member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |