Patents Examined by Jack W. Lavinder
  • Patent number: 11805868
    Abstract: A ring design insert, comprising a ring further comprising an inner surface and an outer surface; a mounting section on the inner surface of the ring; and a design insert configured to fit within the mounting section. The design insert is secured within the mounting section on the inner surface of the ring shank. The design insert further comprises a combination of letters, numbers, and/or symbols. A method for installing a design insert on a ring comprising the steps placing at least one design insert on an inner surface of a ring, wherein the design insert is configured to fit within a mounting section on the inner surface of the ring; and securing the at least one design insert within the mounting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Goel Talasazan
  • Patent number: 11800912
    Abstract: The present invention provides a rotary adjustable watch band comprising a rectangular housing with a rotary gear extending therethrough, a tab extends upwardly from the housing, a fastener extending down from the housing and the fastener being in communication with the rotary gear whereby rotation of the rotary gear incrementally spaces the fastener from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Crayton Caswell
  • Patent number: 11800911
    Abstract: A wristwatch having a watch case that rests against the radial side of a wearer's wrist is provided. The wristwatch includes a radial watch having a rigid band with a first and second end that forms a gap. A watch case is secured between the ends forming a closed loop. The rigid band is monolithic and sized in such a way that the watch case is disposed on the radial side of the wrist when worn. The watch case includes a face that can be oriented towards the wearer for convenient viewing. In one embodiment, the band includes padding on an interior side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Inventor: Steve Govea Suarez
  • Patent number: 11793282
    Abstract: A jewelry article (10, 110, 210) with an ornamental element (11) comprises a ring nut (12) with an internal seat (13) provided at one end of the ring nut with a first opening (14) for introduction of the ornamental element (11) and at an opposite end with a second opening (15) from which the ornamental element (11) emerges. A closing cap (16) closes the first opening (14) after the introduction of the ornamental element (11) into the seat (13). The closing cap (16) comprises a first peripherally threaded disk (18) and a second disk (19) with a face (24) which is intended to form an external closing surface of the first opening (14) of the ring nut. The two disks (18, 19) are fixed to each other. Fixing may be performed by means of fastening pins (26).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventors: Roberto Nalon, Armando Pino
  • Patent number: 11779088
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pad to be applied to an inner surface of a finger-ring, comprising an elastically compressible pad body and an adhesive layer adapted to adhere to the inner surface of the finger-ring, wherein, upon the finger-ring being worn upon a finger, the pad body is compressed, and the compressed pad body urges against the finger, such that rotation or movement of the finger-ring about or along the finger is inhibited. The present invention further relates to a method of use thereof, a method of formation thereof and a kit comprising an embodiment of the pad of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: CALLEIJA INVESTMENTS (QLD) PTY LTD
    Inventor: John Calleija
  • Patent number: 11779083
    Abstract: A lacing system configured to selectively adjust the size of an opening on an object and allow for the incremental release of the lace within the lacing system. The lacing system can have a reel comprising a housing, a spool supported by the housing, and a knob supported by the housing. The reel can be configured so that cable is gathered in the channel formed in the spool when the spool is rotated in a first direction relative to the housing, and so that cable can be incrementally released from the spool when the spool is rotated in a second direction relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the reel can include a rotation limiter which can be configured to prevent over-tightening of the lacing system and/or to prevent rotation past the substantially fully loosened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: BOA Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Soderberg, Michael Joseph Nickel, Sean Cavanagh, James Paul Goodman
  • Patent number: 11771182
    Abstract: A buckle according to the present invention has two opposing ends that are removably attached to each other using a locking system. On one end of the buckle, the locking system includes two opposing locking pins coupled to a spring that is fully enclosed and protected from external elements. On the other end, corresponding rivets or pin casings with plungers are operable to receive the locking pins and lock the two ends together or push the pins out of the casings to release the buckle. The buckle may also include a plug that is removably attached to the adjustable loop end and allows the central bar of the adjustable loop end to be removed without deforming the central bar. Alternatively, each end of the buckle may include self-aligning tabs that guide the ends of the buckle for fastening and aid in the stability of the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Scott V. Evans, Nicholas R. Tomczak
  • Patent number: 11766100
    Abstract: An interchangeable piece of jewelry including a base and a head mount. The base can include a post extending therefrom and the head mount can include a receptacle. The post has an outer wall defining a first circumferential groove. The receptacle is defined by an inner wall that further defines a second circumferential groove. A spring is disposed within the first circumferential groove. A spring retaining wall contains the spring within the first circumferential groove. When the post is placed within the receptacle, the circular spring extends from the first circumferential groove into the second circumferential groove, releasably securing the head mount to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: WONDERMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Patent number: 11766099
    Abstract: The disclosed wedding ring necklace pendant includes the necklace, a retainer ring, the wedding ring the ring holder pendant, the pendant attachments, the retaining rod and the retaining rod rings. The retainer ring rotates 360 degrees to accommodate a flat and a perpendicular orientation to a wearer's chest. The retaining rod slides in and out of the retaining rod rings to hold the wedding ring between the retaining rod rings. A love bird pendant is slidingly attached to the necklace to move along its length. The love bird pendant is also attached to the necklace permanently and semi-permanently via crimped pendant attachments. Other ornamental designs include two heart halves, the letters “LOVE,” and other romantic and endearing symbols and words. Various designs also prevent an escape of the wedding ring from the pendant retainers including multiple loop retainers, hinges, rod bumps and enlargements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Jean Russel
  • Patent number: 11766098
    Abstract: A fashion item (100) including a thin wall with locally and selectively expandable areas including: an internal core (30) made of a lining material which can expand in contact with a liquid; a support layer (10) having an external face (11) opposite an internal face (12) on which the internal core (30) is arranged, the support layer (10) being configured so that the expansion of the lining material does not substantially cause its deformation; and an impermeable covering layer (20) attached to the support layer (10) so as to tightly enclose the internal core (30), the layer including one or a plurality of through holes (21) opening onto the internal core (30) and arranged relative to each other so as to form a predefined matrix, the covering layer (20) being configured such that the expansion of the lining material substantially causes its deformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd
    Inventors: Nicolas François, Sophie Napoli
  • Patent number: 11751647
    Abstract: Portable jewellery piece comprising a mechanism for animating an object, said mechanism comprising: —a motive source arranged to drive a transmission; —a regulating system arranged to regulate the speed of rotation of said transmission; —a support system bearing an object that is intended to be animated according to a rotation about a first axis of rotation under the effect of said motive source via a power take-off forming part of said transmission. According to the invention, said support system comprises a first frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot on a frame element about said first axis of rotation, and an inner frame that is mounted so as to be able to pivot in said first frame about a second pivot axis that is substantially orthogonal with respect to said first pivot axis, said object being moreover arranged so as to be driven by an eccentric driving element that is secured in rotation with a driving wheel arranged to be driven by said power take-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: GREUBEL FORSEY S.A.
    Inventors: Stephen Forsey, Anaïs Hamel
  • Patent number: 11751634
    Abstract: A fastening device is provided. The fastening device includes a case, a spool, a knob and a locking unit. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a fastening direction, the spool is not affected by the locking unit and is allowed to rotate in the fastening direction for fastening the lace. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a loosening direction, the spool is allowed to freely rotate in the loosening direction to release the lace. As the knob is engaged with the housing via an engagement between the mounted portion and the engaged portion, the housing, the locking unit, the knob and the spool are combined and restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Chin-Chu Chen
  • Patent number: 11751644
    Abstract: A medical alert necklace is formed with a container loop wearable around a neck of a user and contains a medical dose as an ingestible for the user. The medical alert necklace includes a personalized pendant that uniquely identifies the user as having a medical condition, and includes a quick response (QR) code accessible to identify an emergency contact person for the user and/or medical information about the user. The medical alert necklace can also include an alert system that receives an alert activation from a smartphone and activates to warn of a hypoglycemic condition of the user. The medical alert necklace has a fastening system to secure the container loop around the user, such as a magnetic clasp. The fastening system includes a plunger press-fit into the container loop. The ingestible is distributable for user consumption through the plunger, and the container loop is refillable through the plunger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Kristofer M. Maynard
  • Patent number: 11751645
    Abstract: An adaptable customizable wristband including a flexible segmented adjustable support band onto which different design charms and dividers are positioned. Support band segments can be selectively removed to vary the wristband's length with an end clasp for securing the assembled wristband together. The design elements allow the user to combine different image charms with the ability to change the number, position and variety of decorative elements on a wristband for custom personalized look.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventor: Brandon Wolf
  • Patent number: 11744335
    Abstract: A ring accessory comprises an outer loop and an elastic piece placed in the outer loop. The outer loop comprises a lateral loop and a top cover located above the lateral loop. The top cover has a hole for a ring head passing through. An inner side of the top cover at an edge of the hole comprises at least three deep recesses, and a shallow recess between every two adjacent deep recesses. A distance from the deep recess to hole center is greater than a distance from the shallow recess to the hole center. The elastic piece has recesses corresponding to the deep recesses and shallow recesses on the top cover. The elastic piece is an annulus with a wave shape, the elastic piece deep recesses are located at the bottom of the wave, and the elastic piece shallow recesses are located at the top of the wave.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Shenzhen Aimeng Technology, LTD
    Inventor: Huabin Yao
  • Patent number: 11737552
    Abstract: A tensioning device includes a first slot located on a first end of the tensioning device, the first slot being closed on all four sides. The tensioning device further includes a second slot and a third slot, the third slot located on a second end of the tensioning device, the second end opposite the first end, the second slot located between the first and third slot, the second and the third slot being having an open side on one of four sides and closed on three of four sides. The tensioning device further includes a lever arm, the lever arm located on the second end of the tensioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Dedric Michal Derr
  • Patent number: 11738910
    Abstract: In one aspect, an article is configured to close a first product and attach to a second product. The article includes a tag and a fastener. The tag has a perimeter. The tag includes an aperture and a first cut connecting the aperture and the perimeter. The aperture and first cut are configured to accept a portion of the first product. The fastener is connected to the tag at a joint, wherein the fastener is configured to attach to the second product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jay Milbrandt, David Schiller, Trevor Wintz, Jeffrey Tschetter, Colin O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 11737527
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp is disclosed and includes a first part including a first magnet, a first groove and a first catch and a second part including a second magnet, a second groove and a second catch. The first and second magnets generate an attractive force holding the first part to the second part, the first catch is received in the second groove and the second catch is received in the first groove. A relief disposed on at least one of the first part and the second part at an interface between the first part and the second part is provided to aid in releasing the first part from the second part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Inventors: William Stuart Duncan, Beeman E. Burgoon, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11737519
    Abstract: A lacing system configured to selectively adjust the size of an opening on an object and allow for the incremental release of the lace within the lacing system. The lacing system can have a reel comprising a housing, a spool supported by the housing, and a knob supported by the housing. The reel can be configured so that cable is gathered in the channel formed in the spool when the spool is rotated in a first direction relative to the housing, and so that cable can be incrementally released from the spool when the spool is rotated in a second direction relative to the housing. In some embodiments, the reel can include a rotation limiter which can be configured to prevent over-tightening of the lacing system and/or to prevent rotation past the substantially fully loosened state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: BOA Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Soderberg, Michael Joseph Nickel, Sean Cavanagh, James Paul Goodman
  • Patent number: 11723443
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Perkins, Michael J. Webb, Hsiang Hung Chen, Motohide Hatanaka