Apparatus for a cuff bracelet with a storage section
An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section includes an attachment segment, a storage compartment, a lid, at least one printed graphic, and at least one ornamental accessory. The storage compartment is connected to the attachment segment from top where the attachment segment positioned around user's hand. The lid is pivotally connected to the storage compartment from one end and engaged with a locking panel on the storage compartment from the other end. The storage compartment may also position inside the attachment segment without the lid. The at least one ornamental accessory and the at least one printed graphic can be positioned anywhere on the attachment segment and the lid, transforming the cuff bracelet with a storage section into a jewelry item.
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61/543,853 filed on Oct. 6, 2011.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to an apparatus for jewelry. More specifically, the present invention is a bracelet having a storage section for carrying one's cards, such as credit cards or driver's license.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPurses and clutch handbags are typically used by women and wallets are typically used by men to hold personal items such as cash/cards, keys, cosmetics, etc. Many women choose to use a larger bag to contain all of her belongings for everyday use, such as a tote bag, backpack, or shoulder bag, while smaller handbags or clutches are generally preferred as an evening bag. However, a problem with using a smaller handbag or clutch as an evening bag is the possibility of misplacing or neglecting the article at any given social event. Since a small handbag/clutch is often used to carry bare necessities such as credit cards or identification cards, losing sight of the bag can be troublesome and stressful. Since men choose to keep the wallets, they constantly have to pull out the wallets for every occasion which increases the probability of losing the wallet. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a bracelet to be worn on a user's wrist, having a card containing housing for carrying necessities such as credit cards or identification cards.
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is an apparatus for a cuff bracelet with a storage section which allows for a user to conveniently carry different objects, such as bank cards, credit cards, identification cards, store cards, keys, and any other similar objects, without the use of user's hands. As long as the objects securely fit into the storage section, the objects can be carried by the present invention. Three embodiments of the present invention are hereinafter described, a first embodiment, a second embodiment, and third embodiment, where one does not precede the other. Since all of the components in the first embodiment are firmly connected to each other, the first embodiment can be waterproof so that the stored objects can be protected from water.
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The locking mechanism 5 engages the latched end 36 of the lid 3 with locking panel 26. In the first embodiment, a snap locking system with a latch is used as the locking mechanism 5, but the locking mechanism 5 is not limited only to the snap locking system and can be any other locking system such as, mechanical locking systems, pin locking systems, or magnetic locking systems. In order for the locking mechanism to functions 5, the lid 3 needs to be position at the closed position.
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The storage compartment 2 in the second embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment, comprises a compartment recess 31, a barrier 32, a compartment sidewall 33, and a sidewall notch 34. In reference to
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The storage compartment 2 in the third embodiment comprises the compartment recess 31, the barrier 32, and the compartment sidewall 33. In reference to
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section comprises,
- an attachment segment;
- a storage compartment;
- a lid;
- a hinge;
- a locking mechanism;
- at least one ornamental accessory;
- at least one printed graphic;
- the attachment section comprises a first attachment member and a second attachment member;
- the storage compartment comprises a compartment cavity, a base, a first side panel, a second side panel, a connecter panel, a locking panel, and a protrusion;
- the first attachment member and the second attachment member being positioned below the storage compartment; and
- the lid being positioned over the compartment cavity.
2. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1 comprises,
- the first side panel and the second side panel being oppositely positioned from each other;
- the first side panel and the second side panel being perpendicularly connected with the base;
- the connecter panel and the locking panel being oppositely positioned from each other;
- the connecter panel and the locking panel being perpendicularly connected with the first side panel and the second side panel;
- the connecter panel and the locking panel being perpendicularly connected with the base;
- the protrusion being perpendicularly connected with the connecter panel, the first side panel, and the second side panel; and
- the compartment cavity being positioned in between the base, the first side panel, the second side panel, the connector panel, and the locking panel.
3. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1 comprises,
- the first attachment being vertically positioned with the second attachment;
- the first attachment being adjacently connected with the base; and
- the second attachment being adjacently connected with the base.
4. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1 comprises,
- the lid comprises a hinged end and a latched end;
- the hinged end and the latched end being oppositely positioned from each other;
- the hinged end being pivotally connected with the connecter panel by the hinge, wherein the lid pivot in between a closed position and an opened position; and
- the latched end being engaged with the locking panel by the locking mechanism.
5. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 1 comprises,
- the at least one ornamental accessory being connected to the lid; and
- the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the lid.
6. An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section comprises,
- an attachment segment;
- at least one ornamental accessory;
- at least one printed graphic;
- a storage compartment;
- the attachment segment comprises an outer panel and an inner panel;
- the storage compartment comprises a compartment recess, a barrier, a compartment sidewall, and a sidewall notch;
- the storage compartment being adjacently positioned within the attachment segment; and
- the at least one ornamental accessory and the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the attachment segment.
7. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 6 comprises,
- the outer panel and the inner panel being adjacently positioned along the attachment segment; and
- the inner panel being positioned below the outer panel.
8. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 6 comprises,
- the compartment sidewall being positioned below the inner panel;
- the compartment sidewall being concavely connected to the inner panel;
- the compartment recess being positioned in between the inner panel and the compartment sidewall;
- the barrier being positioned within the compartment recess;
- the barrier being perpendicularly connected to the attachment segment and the compartment sidewall; and
- the sidewall notch being oppositely positioned from the barrier and positioned on the compartment sidewall.
9. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 6 comprises,
- the at least one ornamental accessory being connected to the outer panel; and
- the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the outer panel.
10. An apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section comprises,
- an attachment segment;
- at least one ornamental accessory;
- at least one printed graphic;
- a storage compartment;
- the attachment segment comprises an outer panel and an inner panel;
- the storage compartment comprises a compartment recess, a barrier, and a compartment sidewall;
- the storage compartment being adjacently positioned within the attachment segment; and
- the at least one ornamental accessory and the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the attachment segment.
11. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 10 comprises,
- the outer panel and the inner panel being adjacently positioned along the attachment segment; and
- the inner panel being positioned below the outer panel.
12. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 10 comprises,
- the compartment sidewall being positioned below the inner panel;
- the compartment sidewall being adjacently connected to the inner panel, wherein the compartment sidewall is positioned parallel with a horizontal plane of the attachment segment;
- the compartment recess being positioned in between the inner panel and the compartment sidewall;
- the barrier being positioned within the compartment recess;
- the barrier being perpendicularly connected to the attachment segment and the compartment sidewall.
13. The apparatus of a cuff bracelet with a storage section as claimed in claim 10 comprises,
- the at least one ornamental accessory being connected to the outer panel; and
- the at least one printed graphic being positioned on the outer panel.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 24, 2012
Publication Date: Apr 11, 2013
Inventor: Sophia C. Turney (Germantown, TN)
Application Number: 13/625,464