Abstract: An illuminable bracelet generally includes a buckle, a band having a first end and a second end, a closure member disposed at the second end, a light source, and at least one logo disposed along an inner surface of the band. The band may be formed of a polymeric material that allows light from the light source in the buckle to permeate through the band, illuminating the band and the at least one logo of the band. The band may form a closed-loop when a closure member is used to secure the second end of the band to the buckle. Further, the buckle may have a switch that allows a user to control the light source.

Abstract: A jewelry arrangement that is configured to fit on a finger. The arrangement can include a first jewelry portion and a second jewelry portion. The first jewelry portion may be attached to the inner surface of the second jewelry portion. The second jewelry portion may be positioned away from the user's skin. The first jewelry portion may contain at least one element which may contact a user's skin. In one exemplary embodiment, the elements are semi-cylindrical, rounded or arc-shaped. In an other exemplary embodiment, the elements are cylindrical. Another exemplary embodiment may contain a combination of different elements that together create a non-uniform surface. In yet another exemplary embodiment, there may be a ring crown attached to the second jewelry portion. This ring crown may also form part of the non-uniform surface created by the first jewelry portion.

Abstract: A cushioning arrangement for a strap for an equipment retainer, such as for use with a vehicle-mounted bicycle rack or the like, includes a cushion member selectively receivable over the strap. The cushion member defines a cushioned inner surface that prevents damage to the item of equipment when the strap is engaged about the item of equipment. The cushion member includes a series of segments that are coupled to one another and are selectively expandable in an axial direction along a length of the strap, to provide an expandable and contractable adjustable length feature. The series of segments may each include a spacer member extending across a width of the strap, a bridge member coupled to opposing ends of the spacer member; and expandable and contractable connectors between adjacent segments to couple the segments in a selectively expandable and contractable manner.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry that can be expanded or contracted through the use of linearly interconnected rhombuses where the elements of each rhombus are rotatable with respect to an adjacent rhombus and wherein the various elements are held together by pins of a special design so that the length of the piece of jewelry is easily expanded or contracted at the desire of the wearer but where unintentional expansion or contraction is unlikely.

Abstract: The clamping device has a clamping element (9) which can be moved from a starting position into a clamping position. The clamping element (9) is located in a housing (6) and bounds a pressure space in which a pressure medium is accommodated. By actuation of a trigger element (52), the pressure medium acts on the clamping element (9), which as a result is moved out of the starting position and into the clamping position. No tool is required to trigger the clamping element (9), and so the clamping device (9) can be handled easily and without problems. The trigger element (52) is a constituent part of the clamping device (9) and is available whenever the clamping operation is intended to be initiated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding element for use with jewelry including a plate body, a sliding flange extending from a first lateral edge of the plate body, and a crimping flange extending from a second lateral edge of the plate body. The plate body, the sliding flange, and the crimping flange can be stamped from a uniform flat metal sheet.

Abstract: A fastening assembly is configured to secure a first component to a second component through a range of connection angles. The fastening assembly may include a female fastening member having at least one retention stud, and a male fastening member having an internal opening configured to pivotally retain the at least one retention stud. The retention stud(s) is configured to be pivotally adjusted within the internal opening in order to securely connect the female fastening member to the male fastening member through the range of connection angles.

Abstract: A lock system includes a first lock and a second lock each with two profile strips operable for engagement with an at least partially flexible bundle and effective to enable a connection of a first bundle with a second bundle in a closed docking position and for guidance of a flow in a flow direction through lock members from the first bundle into the second bundle in an open docking position. The second bundle provides the lock members facing toward the first bundle, which lock members in the open docking position engage the lock members of the first bundle and jointly with the lock members of the first bundle form a flow channel for flow in the flow direction. Additionally, a slider for connecting and separating such locks is provided.

Abstract: A stackable routing clip for installation on machinery using a weld tool. The stackable routing clip has a body and at least one wing section. A weld projection extends from a lower face of the body. Each wing section may extend from the body and include a routing port that receives the insertion of a cable tie used to secure cables to the stackable routing clip. The stackable routing clip is configured so that a plurality of the stackable routing clips may be grouped together to form a stack. The clips may be stacked together in a dispenser that is used to dispense of individual clips when a clip is to be welded by the weld tool to the machinery. The weld tool may melt the weld projection and plunge the clip into the resultant molten metal for a quick and strong weld.

Abstract: Provided is a fastener, which has advantages over the prior art in that a retaining force is not dependent upon the biasing force of a spring, the fastener hardly comes out, and is less restricted in size than the prior art. The fastener has another important advantage over the prior art in that it forms no hole in plain cloth. A fitting portion (2) and a base portion (3) are assembled to have a clamping unit (1) opened. A stopper (4) is pushed together with the plain cloth into the inside of the clamping unit (1). This clamping unit (1) is closed to hold the plain cloth between the outer circumference of the stopper (4) and the leading ends of holding means (26 and 36). With slide portions (22) being fully fitted in groove portions (32), retaining pawls (23) are fitted in pawl receivers (33b).

Abstract: Hardened cobalt alloys for forming jewelry, including finger rings as well as methods and processes for producing such alloys. In one illustrative embodiment, such an alloy can contain cobalt in an amount of from about 35 wt % to about 65 wt %, in combination with chromium in an amount of from about 16% wt to about 32 wt %, and molybdenum in an amount of from about 8 wt % to about 31 wt %. Aluminum, silicon, boron, titanium, and other hardness enhancing materials may also be present. Hot investment casting may be used to form items from the alloys, which may then be shaped or polished to a final form. Annular finger rings constructed from these materials may have a white appearance similar to white gold or platinum, may have increased resistance to scratching compared to traditional cobalt chromium rings, and may be easily be removed by cracking in an emergency situation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for holding together a stack of sheets which has a good binding quality, is simple, intuitive and quick to attach, offers multiple functionalities, uses sustainable materials and can be used safely. Because of the simple construction the invention can be manufactured cheaply and quickly and offers a good solution for the business market, wherein speed of attachment, good binding quality and a sustainable appearance together with the combined functionalities (joining paper, promotional expression by means of printed logos on the clip, marking possibilities) offers added value in comparison with existing solutions. For the retail market the invention also offers a good alternative to existing solutions. Certain embodiments of the invention are cheap, sustainable, function well and offer numerous possibilities for applications.

Abstract: A bracelet has a pair of substantially annulus shaped members concentrically arranged about a common axis and shaped to define an intermediate cavity therebetween, which is selectively accessible in accordance with the relative positions of the members along the common axis. The intermediate cavity can be used to store personal effects.

Abstract: A band clasp comprises a ratchet assembly at a first end of a band, the ratchet assembly including a plate having a rim that defines an aperture that extends along a length of the first end, the ratchet assembly further including a track that extends along the length of the first end beneath the plate, the track having a first side and a second side, the first side including a first plurality of teeth opposing a second plurality of teeth of the second side. The band clasp further comprises a pawl assembly disposed at a second end of the band opposite the first end, the pawl assembly including opposing pawls having an outward bias, the opposing pawls configured to engage the rim and opposing teeth of the track through the aperture to fasten the first end of the band to the second end of the band.

Abstract: A bracelet includes a plurality of links assembled in an articulated manner using pins. Each pin passes through interlocking parts of links in which a cylindrical passage is arranged where a pin can slide relatively freely. In order to ensure the position of the pin once the links have been assembled, a locking element is arranged in a cavity made in one of the links so as to partially intersect the passage in which the pin is arranged. This pin includes a groove, which is penetrated by an external part of the locking element when the element is in the closed position. Pressing on the locking element, then rotating it by an angle of 90°, releases the external part of the pin groove so that the pin is then released.

Abstract: A gemstone including a substantially rectangular girdle with rounded corners, a crown extending in a first direction from the girdle, and a pavilion extending in a second direction from the girdle opposite the first direction. The gemstone has 69 uniquely arranged and angled facets, 41 of which are in the crown, and 28 of which are in the pavilion. The height of the crown is preferably between 12 to 19½% of the width of the stone, the total depth of the stone is preferably between 58-68% of the width of the stone, and the width of the table is preferably between 55-65% of the width of the stone.

Abstract: Provided is a slide fastener that has a flexible fastener tape, exhibits liquid-tightness, and can prevent a gap from being formed in a coupling portion, and a method of producing the slide fastener. An overlay material is formed on a front surface of a fastener tape so that the overlay material formed on a surface of a core member extends beyond a centerline in a front-rear thickness direction of a tape member. When a pair of fastener element rows engages with each other, a tip of an intermeshing head of a fastener element presses the overlay material formed on the opposite core members.

Abstract: A snap ring having an easily replaceable support reliably supports a purse line and overcome frictional force between the purse line and the snap ring even without having a side roller requiring a complex structure on an end of a main roller. In the snap ring, in lieu of a side roller having a complex structure, the support having a simple structure is provided in at least one of the first and second side parts of a frame such that the support and the main roller can reliably support a purse line and overcome frictional force between the snap ring and the purse line. Furthermore, each of the support and the main roller is configured so as to be separately replaceable with a new one. Thus, even if the support or main roller becomes worn, it can be easily replaced with a new one.

Abstract: A quick-release retaining device for securing a faceguard to a helmet shell. A selectively engageable latch structure maintains the retaining device in a closed condition. When the retaining device is urged to the open condition, the faceguard may be moved away from a wearer's face. The device is biased in the closed condition by a C-shaped clip, and has a sliding-bar feature for additional securement. The sliding bar is further secured by a locking pin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for securing a detachable cover for trimming or decorating at least one part of a button, which has a front side, a back side and, on its periphery, an edge side, said button being arranged on a base, e.g. a shirt.