US5810395A
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Method for recording and tracking the progress of activities
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-12-30
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Granted: 1998-09-22
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Expires: 2016-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A method for indicating and tracking the progress of activities is disclosed wherein a table containing a calendar covering at least a portion of a calendar year is provided. Activities which are intended to be undertaken during the period of time covered by the calendar are listed in the table and a group of symbols is selected, which symbols are representative of the status and relative priority of such listed activities from commencement through completion or abandonment thereof. The symbols should be readily modifiable so that they can be altered to represent changes in the status and priority of the activities as such status and priority changes occur.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale C. Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:18
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the status of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a status of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during the span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the status of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the status of said one of said activities.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the status of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a status of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during the span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the status of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the status of said one of said activities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said group of symbols includes symbols representing a priority for intended future commencement of an activity and intended delegation of an activity to be performed by another person.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said group of symbols includes symbols representing an attempt to communicate with another person and a communication with another person which is partially completed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said group of symbols includes symbols which represent an activity which has been delegated, a delegated activity to be followed-up in the future, and a delegated activity which has been followed-up.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said group of symbols includes symbols representing an activity which is partially completed, an activity which is abandoned and an activity which is completed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said specific portion is one calendar month.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said specific activities comprise two way communications to be made to other persons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said specific activities comprise personal contacts made and intended to be made with other persons.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said specific activities comprise matters which require the performance of specific tasks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said group of symbols includes symbols representing a priority activity, a top priority activity and a critical or deadline activity.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1, the steps of which further comprise modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in said priority.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the priority of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a priority of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during a span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the priority of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the priority of said one of said activities.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
233 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the priority of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a priority of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during a span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the priority of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the priority of said one of said activities.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the status and priority of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a status and priority of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during the span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the status and priority of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the status and priority of said one of said activities.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
241 words
A method for indicating selected dates for the commencement of specific activities and for documenting the status and priority of said activities, the steps of which comprise providing at least one table for itemizing a series of specific activities to be undertaken along and within separate segments of a first axis and for establishing a selected number of successive dates representing a selected portion of a calendar year during which said activities are to be undertaken, said successive dates being represented by successive segments of a second axis, said axes intersecting one another to form said table, selecting a group of symbols representative of a status and priority of said activities, listing at least one of said activities along and within a selected one of the segments of said first axis which is intended to be undertaken during the span of corresponding dates represented on said second axis, placing a selected one of said symbols representative of the status and priority of said one of said activities in an area defined by the intersection of said selected one of said first axis segments and a second axis segment representing the corresponding date upon which said at least one of said activities is to be or has been undertaken, and modifying the selected one of said symbols in said area to form another one of said symbols to represent a change in the status and priority of said one of said activities.
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