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Event planning system

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-11-30
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Granted: 1997-01-07
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Expires: 2015-11-30
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Abstract

Abstract An event planning system of the type having a plurality of index-tabbed planning stage sections containing instruction sheets, preprinted forms and storage containers assembled in a book-like form within a cover is provided. The event planning system comprises: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, the card holder being held between the covers; a storage envelope for holding documents therein, the envelope being held between the covers; a container for storing supplies therein, the container being held between the covers; and a plurality of planning stage sections assembled in book-like form between the covers, each section comprising: a primary divider sheet having a projecting primary index tab bearing primary indicia thereon indicating the planning stage represented by the section; at least one instruction sheet having instructions for performing the planning stage; and at least one preprinted form having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing the planning stage.

Inventors

  • 👤 Linda D. Wilson

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-09 02:40
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F13/00; B42F13/40

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim 131 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a container for storing supplies therein, said container being held between said covers; and a plurality of planning stage sections assembled in book-like form between said covers, each said planning stage section comprising: a primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing primary indicia thereon indicating a planning stage addressed by said section; at least one instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 131 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a container for storing supplies therein, said container being held between said covers; and a plurality of planning stage sections assembled in book-like form between said covers, each said planning stage section comprising: a primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing primary indicia thereon indicating a planning stage addressed by said section; at least one instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The event planning system of claim 1, wherein: said supplies includes: a writing device; a calculator; a measuring device; and a sewing kit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 32 words
The event planning system of claim 1, further including: a substantially rigid board having fabric swatches thereon; and a color chart; said board and said color chart being held between said covers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 44 words
The event planning system of claim 1, further including: a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board held between said covers; and a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 24 words
The event planning system of claim 1, further including: a diskette holder for storing computer diskettes, said holder being removably held between said covers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 29 words
The event planning system of claim 1, wherein: said storage envelope has a front surface having lines marked thereon adapted for recording the contents held in said storage envelope.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 41 words
The event planning system of claim 1, wherein: said preprinted forms includes: planning forms having linear indicia thereon for recording options and estimates during said planning stage; and organizing forms having linear indicia thereon for recording appointments and data regarding decisions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 104 words
The event planning system of claim 7, wherein: said supplies includes: a writing device; a calculator; a measuring device; and a sewing kit; said event planning system further including: a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board held between said covers; a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board; a substantially rigid board having fabric swatches thereon, said board being held between said covers; a color chart, said color chart being held between said covers; and a diskette holder form storing computer diskettes, said holder being held between said covers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 278 words
The event planning system of claim 1, wherein: said plurality of planning stage sections includes: a first section having a first primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CALENDARS" thereon; a second section having a second primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING DIRECTORY" thereon; a third section having a third primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING BUDGET" thereon; a forth section having a forth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "BRIDAL PARTY" thereon; a fifth section having a fifth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING ATTIRE" thereon; a sixth section having a sixth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CEREMONY" thereon; a seventh section having a seventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING RECEPTION" thereon; an eighth section having an eighth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING SERVICES" thereon; a ninth section having a ninth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PARTIES" thereon; a tenth section having a tenth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "HONEYMOON" thereon; an eleventh section having an eleventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PERSONAL AFFAIRS" thereon; and a twelfth section having a twelfth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PLANNING ACCESSORIES" thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 198 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a diskette holder for storing computer diskettes, said holder being held between said covers a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope having a front surface having lines marked thereon adapted for recording the contents held therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board being held between said covers; a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface of said sketch board, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board; a container held between said covers for storing supplies therein: and a plurality of planning stage sections assembled in book-like form between said covers, each said planning stage section comprising: a primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing primary indicia thereon indicating a planning stage addressed by said section; at least one instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 198 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a diskette holder for storing computer diskettes, said holder being held between said covers a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope having a front surface having lines marked thereon adapted for recording the contents held therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board being held between said covers; a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface of said sketch board, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board; a container held between said covers for storing supplies therein: and a plurality of planning stage sections assembled in book-like form between said covers, each said planning stage section comprising: a primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing primary indicia thereon indicating a planning stage addressed by said section; at least one instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 41 words
The event planning system of claim 10, wherein: said preprinted forms includes: planning forms having linear indicia thereon for recording options and estimates during said planning stage; and organizing forms having linear indicia thereon for recording appointments and data regarding decisions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 278 words
The event planning system of claim 11, wherein: said plurality of planning stage sections includes: a first section having a first primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CALENDARS" thereon; a second section having a second primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING DIRECTORY" thereon; a third section having a third primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING BUDGET" thereon; a forth section having a forth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "BRIDAL PARTY" thereon; a fifth section having a fifth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING ATTIRE" thereon; a sixth section having a sixth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CEREMONY" thereon; a seventh section having a seventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING RECEPTION" thereon; an eighth section having an eighth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING SERVICES" thereon; a ninth section having a ninth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PARTIES" thereon; a tenth section having a tenth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "HONEYMOON" thereon; an eleventh section having an eleventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PERSONAL AFFAIRS" thereon; and a twelfth section having a twelfth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PLANNING ACCESSORIES" thereon.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 66 words
The event planning system of claim 12, wherein: said first planning stage section, designated "WEDDING CALENDARS," further includes: twelve calendars, each said calendar representing a month; and each said calendar being separated from other said calendars by a secondary divider sheet projecting a secondary index tab bearing an indicia designating one of the twelve months of the year, in descending sequence on a front face thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 60 words
The event planning system of claim 12, wherein: said second planning stage section, designated "WEDDING DIRECTORY," further includes: a plurality of alphabetically-ordered guest forms, said guest forms having linear indicia thereon adapted to record the names and addresses of guests, data as to invitations for events, descriptions of gifts received, and data as to the sending of thank you notes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 60 words
The event planning system of claim 13, wherein: said second planning stage section, designated "WEDDING DIRECTORY," further includes: a plurality of alphabetically-ordered guest forms, said guest forms having linear indicia thereon adapted to record the names and addresses of guests, data as to invitations for events, descriptions of gifts received, and data as to the sending of thank you notes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 24 words
The event planning system of claim 12, further including: a substantially rigid board having fabric swatches thereon, said board being held between said covers.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 15 words
The event planning system of claim 16, wherein: a color chart held between said covers.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 580 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a diskette holder for storing computer diskettes, said holder being held between said covers a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope having a front surface having lines marked thereon adapted for recording the contents held therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board being held between said covers; a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface of said sketch board, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board; a container held between said covers for storing supplies therein, said supplies including: a writing device; a calculator; a measuring device; and a sewing kit; a first planning stage section having a first primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CALENDARS" thereon; said first planning stage section having twelve calendars held therein, each said calendar representing a single month; each said preprinted calendar being separated from other said calendars by a secondary divider sheet projecting a secondary index tab bearing an indicia designating one of the twelve months of the year, in descending sequence on a front face thereof; a second planning stage section having a second primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING DIRECTORY" thereon; said second planning stage section having a plurality of alphabetically-ordered guest forms held therein, said guest forms having linear indicia thereon adapted to record the names and addresses of guests, data as to invitations for events, descriptions of gifts received, and data as to the sending of thank you notes; a third planning stage section having a third primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING BUDGET" thereon; a forth planning stage section having a forth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "BRIDAL PARTY" thereon; a fifth planning stage section having a fifth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING ATTIRE" thereon; a sixth planning stage section having a sixth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CEREMONY" thereon; a seventh planning stage section having a seventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING RECEPTION" thereon; an eighth planning stage section having an eighth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING SERVICES" thereon; a ninth planning stage section having a ninth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PARTIES" thereon; a tenth planning stage section having a tenth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "HONEYMOON" therein; an eleventh planning stage section having an eleventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PERSONAL AFFAIRS" thereon; and a twelfth planning stage section having a twelfth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PLANNING ACCESSORIES" thereon. said planning stage sections being assembled in book-like form between said covers; and said planning stage sections including: an instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 580 words
An event planning system comprising: a front cover and a rear cover; a business card holder defining card compartments for disposing business cards therein, said card holder being held between said covers; a diskette holder for storing computer diskettes, said holder being held between said covers a storage envelope for holding documents therein, said envelope having a front surface having lines marked thereon adapted for recording the contents held therein, said envelope being held between said covers; a sketch board having a writing surface thereon, said sketch board being held between said covers; a dry erase marker for writing on said writing surface of said sketch board, said marker being removably connectable to said sketch board; a container held between said covers for storing supplies therein, said supplies including: a writing device; a calculator; a measuring device; and a sewing kit; a first planning stage section having a first primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CALENDARS" thereon; said first planning stage section having twelve calendars held therein, each said calendar representing a single month; each said preprinted calendar being separated from other said calendars by a secondary divider sheet projecting a secondary index tab bearing an indicia designating one of the twelve months of the year, in descending sequence on a front face thereof; a second planning stage section having a second primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING DIRECTORY" thereon; said second planning stage section having a plurality of alphabetically-ordered guest forms held therein, said guest forms having linear indicia thereon adapted to record the names and addresses of guests, data as to invitations for events, descriptions of gifts received, and data as to the sending of thank you notes; a third planning stage section having a third primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING BUDGET" thereon; a forth planning stage section having a forth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "BRIDAL PARTY" thereon; a fifth planning stage section having a fifth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING ATTIRE" thereon; a sixth planning stage section having a sixth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING CEREMONY" thereon; a seventh planning stage section having a seventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING RECEPTION" thereon; an eighth planning stage section having an eighth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "WEDDING SERVICES" thereon; a ninth planning stage section having a ninth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PARTIES" thereon; a tenth planning stage section having a tenth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "HONEYMOON" therein; an eleventh planning stage section having an eleventh primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PERSONAL AFFAIRS" thereon; and a twelfth planning stage section having a twelfth primary divider sheet provided with a projecting primary index tab bearing the indicia "PLANNING ACCESSORIES" thereon. said planning stage sections being assembled in book-like form between said covers; and said planning stage sections including: an instruction sheet having instructions printed thereon for performing said planning stage; and preprinted forms having linear indicia adapted to record data regarding accomplishing said planning stage.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 41 words
The event planning system of claim 18, wherein: said preprinted forms includes: planning forms having linear indicia thereon for recording options and estimates during said planning stage; and organizing forms having linear indicia thereon for recording appointments and data regarding decisions.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 32 words
The event planning system of claim 19, further including: a substantially rigid board having fabric swatches thereon; and a color chart; said board and said color chart being held between said covers.

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