Patents by Inventor Jerome D. Butler

Jerome D. Butler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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: 11464302
    Abstract: An interchangeable piece of jewelry including a base and a head mount. The base includes an inner wall that defines a receptacle. The head mount includes a setting and an insert, the setting configured to retain a jewel therein and the insert being dimensioned to sit within the receptacle of the base. When the insert rests within the receptacle, an outer wall of the insert at a distal end contacts the inner wall of the receptacle such that the head mount is releasably secured within the receptacle, and the outer wall of the insert that is adjacent a proximal end and within the receptacle is spaced apart from the inner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: WONDERMENT, INC.
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Publication number: 20190104813
    Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry attachment having a head mount and a base. The base includes a center post extending upward. The head mount includes a center receptacle. The head mount further includes a plurality of prongs extending upward and configured to secure a jewel to the head mount. A pair of posts extend downward from the head mount. A pair of receptacles are defined on the base on either side of the center post. The pair of posts fit within the pair of receptacles and the center post fits within the center receptacle, releasably retaining the head mount to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Patent number: 7478543
    Abstract: A ring or other similar jewelry item includes a base, a plurality of platforms arranged on the base and a plurality of prongs, each prong being disposed on a platform. The prongs extend above the platforms and are arranged to form settings for precious or semi-precious stones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Alfred Butler, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Publication number: 20080104995
    Abstract: A ring or other similar jewelry item includes a base, a plurality of platforms arranged on the base and a plurality of prongs, each prong being disposed on a platform. The prongs extend above the platforms and are arranged to form settings for precious or semi-precious stones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Patent number: 6568213
    Abstract: A bezel setting for a ring or other jewelry item is provided. The bezel setting is mounted along the jewelry item and includes a first bezel element and a facing second bezel element for defining an opening therebetween in which a jewelry stone is received. The bezel elements are movable with respect to one another in order to be able to selectively adjust the distance between the bezel elements, and thus the size of the opening. As a result, the bezel setting can accommodate jewelry stones of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Alfred Butler, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Patent number: 6467308
    Abstract: A prong setting for a ring or other jewelry item is provided. The prong setting is mounted along the jewelry item and includes one or more first prong elements and one or more facing second prong elements for defining an opening therebetween in which a jewelry stone is received. Preferably, each prong element includes a wire or lip portion for selectively engaging the jewelry stone. The wire portion is specially sized and shaped to enhance the strength of the setting in holding the stone therewith. In one embodiment, the prong elements are movable with respect to one another in order to be able to selectively adjust the distance between the prong elements, and thus the size of the opening. As a result, the prong setting can accommodate jewelry stones of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Alfred Butler, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Publication number: 20020078708
    Abstract: A bezel setting for a ring or other jewelry item is provided. The bezel setting is mounted along the jewelry item and includes a first bezel element and a facing second bezel element for defining an opening therebetween in which a jewelry stone is received. The bezel elements are movable with respect to one another in order to be able to selectively adjust the distance between the bezel elements, and thus the size of the opening. As a result, the bezel setting can accommodate jewelry stones of varying size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
  • Publication number: 20020000097
    Abstract: A prong setting for a ring or other jewelry item is provided. The prong setting is mounted along the jewelry item and includes one or more first prong elements and one or more facing second prong elements for defining an opening therebetween in which a jewelry stone is received. Preferably, each prong element includes a wire or lip portion for selectively engaging the jewelry stone. The wire portion is specially sized and shaped to enhance the strength of the setting in holding the stone therewith. In one embodiment, the prong elements are movable with respect to one another in order to be able to selectively adjust the distance between the prong elements, and thus the size of the opening. As a result, the prong setting can accommodate jewelry stones of varying size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventor: Jerome D. Butler