US 5,857,708 A · Method and device for concurrently calendaring appointments

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.

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Dependent claims

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.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method and device for concurrently calendaring appointments

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Method and device for concurrently calendaring appointments

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