Multi-Finger Ring

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-finger rings, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof, with variable designs on the top of each ring. Each ring is connected with a small, elastic segment of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof. The standard rings will be shaped in a tubular fashion and will be available in various colors. The multi-finger rings may further comprise a rubber plate placed along the tops of the rings, providing a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments. Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector embedded in the rings. Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top of the ring via “ball and socket” type connector.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a finger ring, and more particularly to a multi-finger ring, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof, with variable designs on the top of each ring.

2. Description of Related Art

Finger rings have long been worn by both men and women as a decorative jewelry. Finger rings are worn primarily for fashion. They may be worn for a symbol of social or marital status, graduation class, championship, or a symbol to express one's own will, etc. These finger rings come in many different shapes and styles. A multi-finger ring is a jewelry consisting of two or more conjoined rings, designed to be worn across two, three, or four fingers. A multi-finger ring is popularized by hip-hop culture as decorative fashion or as a means to express beliefs or attitudes. In recent years, multi-finger rings or multi-ring jewelry has become more and more popular in celebrity community. It may soon start to gain popularity in the young generation including children, pre-teens, and young adults.

Most of finger rings are made of precious metal, such as gold, silver, platinum, etc with gemstones. A multi-finger ring made of metal pieces has several disadvantages. First, it may be expensive because the style of a multi-finger ring needs more quantity of precious metal. Secondly, the metal piece is a hard material and may have sharp edges that could hook to clothing and cause clothing to rip; it may even hurt children or pre-teen by accident. Thirdly, the connection between individual ring and ring is not flexible; the fingers cannot separate from one another. Thus, it is not suitable for children, pre-teens to wear because they are typically involved in more activities (they are more active).

In view of the aforementioned shortcomings, there's a need for a multi-finger ring that is made of environment friendly and less expensive material, which will not damage clothes or hurt children by accident. The ring should also provide elasticity and flexibility so that children, pre-teens, and young adults may wear the multi-finger ring while engaging in daily activities.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One object of the present invention is to provide a multi-finger ring that is made of less expensive material.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-finger ring that is made of environmental friendly material.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-finger ring that will not damage clothing or hurt children by accident.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-finger ring wherein the connection between ring and ring is flexible so that the multi-finger ring will not interfere with daily activity.

Silicone rubber is a rubber-like material composed of silicone—itself a polymer—containing silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Silicone rubber is generally non-reactive, stable, and resistant to extreme environments. Due to these properties and its ease of manufacturing and shaping, silicone rubber can be found in a wide variety of products. Silicone rubber is elastic and flexible. It is softer than metal and does not have sharp edges thus it would not damage clothes or hurt children like metal can. It is less expensive than precious metal. In recent years, silicone rubber is used in rubber novelty jewelry such as Silly Bandz®, which are rubber band made of silicone rubber formed into shapes including animals, numbers, and letters, and are normally worn as bracelets.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention took advantage of silicone rubber's ease of manufacturing and shaping, cost efficiency, elastic flexibility, and softness to overcome the shortcomings of the multi-finger rings existing in the marketplace. The multi-finger ring of the present invention capitalizes on two recent trends in popular culture: rubber novelty jewelry (i.e. Silly Bandz) and multi-ring jewelry in the celebrity community. Other type of material known in the art that has similar properties of silicone rubber may be used for the multi-finger ring for young adults, pre-teens, and children. These silicone rubber multi-rings could be environmentally friendly because they can be made from recycled silicone rubber.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention comprises two or more of conjoined rings, made from silicone, rubber, and a combination thereof. Each ring is connected with one another with a small, elastic segment of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof. The rings may be shaped in a tubular fashion and are available in various colors. The rings may further have engraving on the inner and outer surfaces of the ring.

The multi-finger ring for young adults, pre-teens, and children according to the present invention may further comprise variable ornamental pieces/designs on the top of each ring. The material used to construct the ornamental pieces/designs may include but not limited to silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, a combination thereof, and/or a hard plastic. The ornamental piece/design for girls may include but not limited to anything from flowers to fake jewels. The ornamental piece/design for boys may include but not limited to anything from bugs, miniature cars, and/or movie, cartoon, action characters, etc. The multi-finger rings of the present invention may further comprise a rubber plate. A narrow, rounded-rectangular piece of rubber can be placed along the tops of the rings and provides a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments such as fake rubber claws to model the popular wolverine character from the X-men comics or movies. The rubber plate may be constructed in other shapes.

The rings and the ornaments may be injection molded separately; then, the ornaments may be attached to the top of the rings by welding or gluing. Both the rings and the ornaments may be manufactured together using injection molding. Other methods known in the art may be used to manufacture the rings and the ornaments.

Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to the top of the ring. The ornaments may be attached via magnetic connector that is embedded in the rings. The ornaments may also be detachably attached via “ball and socket” type connector. Other types of connection means known in the art suitable for the intended purpose may be used.

The multi-finger ring of the present invention may also be used for cooperate marketing and promotion. The ornamental piece/design of the multi-finger ring of the present invention may be used as the platform for advertisement. Businesses are always looking for new and exciting opportunities to capitalize on market trends. The multi-finger ring of the present invention would be an optimal vehicle for companies to target the youth segment of the market. It would be like a walking advertisement.

The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention and that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference numerals.

FIG. 1 is the top view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoined rings.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoined rings.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoined rings.

FIG. 4 is a top view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoined rings.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoined rings.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoined rings.

FIG. 7 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornaments is attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector embedded in the rings.

FIG. 8 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornaments is attached to the top of the ring via “ball and socket” type connector.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, there are disclosed a top view, a side view, and a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing four conjoined rings 10 connected with a small section of elastic silicone rubber material 20. On the top of the ring, an ornament piece 30 is glued or welded to the ring.

FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show a top view, a side view, and a bottom view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoined rings 10 connected with a small section of elastic silicone rubber material 20. On the top of the ring, an ornament piece 30 is glued or welded to the ring.

Referring to FIG. 7, there is disclosed a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornaments 30 are detachably attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector 40 embedded in the rings 10.

FIG. 8 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby the ornaments 30 are detachably attached to the top of the ring 10 via “ball and socket” type connector 50.

While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are entitled.

Claims

1. A multi-finger ring comprising at least two conjoined rings, made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof.

2. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further having variable ornamental designs on the top of each ring.

3. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further having engraving on the inner and outer surfaces of the ring.

4. The multi-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each ring is connected with one another with a small, elastic segment made of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof.

5. The multi-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each is shaped in a tubular fashion and in various colors.

6. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a rubber plate placed along the tops of the rings and provides a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments.

7. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 wherein the ornament on the top of each ring may be constructed from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, and/or hard plastic.

8. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a magnetic connector embedded in the rings.

9. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a “ball and socket” type connector.

10. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 may be used for corporate marketing and promotion.

11. A multi-finger ring comprising at least two conjoined rings, made from silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof; wherein each ring is connected to one another with a small elastic segment made of silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, each ring is shaped in a tubular fashion and in various colors, each ring has variable ornamental designs on the top or a rubber plate to provide a platform for attaching larger or more complex ornaments.

12. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 wherein the ornament on the top of each ring may be constructed from silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, and/or hard plastic.

13. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 may be used for corporate marketing and promotion.

14. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 further comprises a magnetic connector embedded in the rings.

15. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 further comprises a “ball and socket” type connector.