For Jewelry Patents (Class 206/6.1)
  • Publication number: 20090188092
    Abstract: A jewelry mandrel having a tapered shaft with an axial groove in the surface of the shaft. The axial groove is capable of accepting one end of a metal wire at a pre-selected location and the depth and width of the groove are sized, such that the metal wire is not generally displaced axially from the pre-selected location as the wire is wound around the perimeter of a cross-section of the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Maciej A. Teresiak
  • Publication number: 20090145782
    Abstract: A spinning mirrored jewelry box having a plurality of walls defining an inner chamber, at least one wall of the plurality of walls including a rotatable panel having a first side opposite a second side, at least one of the first and second sides including a reflective surface, and at least one of the first and second sides including a compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Umbra LLC
    Inventors: Adin Mumma, Matthew James Carr
  • Publication number: 20090139878
    Abstract: A jewelry box and method of storing jewelry is described herein which affords the user a multi-perspective view of the jewelry. The method and box provide a simple means of placing, retrieving, and replacing the desired jewelry without requiring fine dexterity. Rods of the jewelry box readily accommodate user's having conditions such as arthritic immobility or long ornamental finger nails. The present jewelry box is quick and easy to use, while promoting tangle free necklace storage. Fine jewelry chains are protected from tarnish and readily accommodated next to bulky bead-like strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Laura A. Wejrowski
  • Patent number: 7537109
    Abstract: Packaging is provided that supports rings for display, allows rings to be sampled on a finger of a customer and which are secured to the ring to deter theft. The packaging has a top plate with an opening therein. The opening allows a portion of the ring to pass therethrough. A security stay passes through the ring and is coupled to the top plate with the security stay spanning the opening. A bottom plate is preferably also provided with a complemental form to that of the top plate. The security stay is trapped between the bottom plate and top plate to hold the security stay in place. Saddles are also preferably provided for lateral support of the ring and to allow the packaging to display the ring in an upright fashion while the packaging is resting upon a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Glamour Rings of Hawaii, Inc.
    Inventor: Barry L. Shevick
  • Publication number: 20090127138
    Abstract: A jewelry display and case provides specific mounts for necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings in a tree like arrangement with branches for holding earrings, a trunk for necklaces, a base for rings and a mount secured to the trunk for bracelets. The branches provides holes for pierced earrings and an upward tilt to secure clip-on earrings. The entire arrangement is able to rotate for viewing the jewelry. A transparent cover extends over the tree arrangement and has a door for access. In an alternate embodiment, instead of branches, the jewelry is mounted on one or more rings supported on the trunk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Soraya Allameh
  • Publication number: 20090107856
    Abstract: A unit designed to clean fine jewelry and gemstones in the dishwasher. The unit is manufactured out of a material like plastic to prevent scratching of any metal placed in the unit, to impede tarnishing, and to prevent chipping of any large stones. The unit has holes throughout to allow water to enter the hollow area of the unit and then allowing the water to drain out. The unit has a ring on the top with an opening large enough for a zip tie or other means to attach the unit inside the dishwasher. The unit is threaded around the midway section to allow the unit to twist open, and then closed. The unit is comprised out of a material that can withstand the high temperatures in the dishwasher. The bottom of the unit is concave with grooves that allow the user to attach a rubber band for added security if the user so chooses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Jacquelyn Louise Egnatic
  • Publication number: 20090065374
    Abstract: A fully demountable double-wall display box has a container base and a container cover coupled with each other by a pivot hinge made of two spaced apart fabric flaps. The container cover includes an outer see-through casing and an inner decorative casing which is detachably mounted to the see-through casing in a hidden manner to form a double-wall structure of the container cover for not only providing a rigid structure to protect the display item, but also enhancing aesthetic appearance of the display box. The outer see-through casing, with a predetermined thickness, can be made of either transparent or translucent material to create a three-dimensional visual illustration with respect to the inner decorative casing on which an artistic printing can be seen through the outer see-through casing to create an embedding effect of the artistic printing through the outer see-through casing when the display box is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Kinsen Ka Fai Au
  • Publication number: 20090065373
    Abstract: A jewelry holder and display includes an upstanding elongated stem or post the lower end of which is secured to a circular base which, in turn, is rotatably supported on a larger diameter primary base such that the upstanding stem can readily rotate about its longitudinal axis. The stem supports radially located extending pegs and also supports at its upper end a generally cylindrical cup-shaped receptacle member having a plurality of radially located extending pegs selectively secured to its outer circumference for supporting jewelry items such as necklaces, bracelets, watches and the like. The receptacle member has an internal chamber to receive small items of jewelry, such as rings and cuff links. A cover is provided to releasably cover an upper opening in the receptacle chamber which may be lined with a soft felt and can receive a ring support cushion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Georgica Kornowski
  • Publication number: 20090057166
    Abstract: A jewelry storage apparatus is disclosed that fills these needs by combining the traditional box with a hanger utilizing vertical space in a closet. One embodiment is an apparatus for storing jewelry comprising a hanger and a storage structure affixed to the hanger where the apparatus is suitable for storing in a display-mode a large amount of various types of jewelry including rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets in both a scratch-free mode and a tangle-free mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Chanitya Janet Nelson
  • Patent number: 7490718
    Abstract: A collapsible treasure box is disclosed and includes an enclosure including an enclosed inner layer and an enclosed outer layer formed of soft cloth, the outer layer being in covering relationship with the inner layer wherein top edges of the inner and the outer layers are stitched together, an enclosed upper frame member concealed by passing upper portions of the inner and outer layers through a bore of the frame member to wrap around a bottom of the frame member, and a lower container member having an open top, the container being enclosed by wrapping a lower portion of the outer layer therearound by stitching bottoms of the inner and the outer layers together. Turning a top of the treasure box until a top opening thereof is closed and folding inside of the treasure box toward outside thereof continuously will shape the treasure box as a bun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Synthesis Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wendy Shen
  • Patent number: 7490914
    Abstract: A jewelry organizer for storing jewelry having a plurality of compartments to store jewelry items of various configurations. The jewelry organizer includes pivoting cabinets having earring stands that are slidably received in the cabinets. Drawers are located under the cabinets and have various compartments to hold jewelry items such as bracelets, rings and pins. A pair of doors flanks the drawers and may conceal the drawers when the pair of doors are closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: For Your Ease Only, inc.
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Patent number: 7487870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit for visualising a cutting regime of a rough diamond comprising: (a) a solid, translucent substance into which three dimensional images are marked, said markings indicating: (i) the outer surface of the original rough diamond, (ii) optionally, the internal defects of the rough diamond, said markings indicating the position and shape of said defects with respect of the rough diamond,(iii) optionally, the outer surface of one or more cut diamonds, said markings indicating the position and shape of said cut diamonds with respect of the rough diamond, and (b) solid, physical representations of one or more diamonds indicated by the markings of item (iii), and/or solid, physical representation of the rough diamond, corresponding to the markings of item (i), and/or one or more actual cut diamonds indicated by the markings of item (iii). The present invention further relates to a computer readable medium comprising data regarding the cut stone and the original rough diamond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Tom Ceulemans
  • Publication number: 20080314768
    Abstract: A jewelry display mount and a jewelry display case or showcase are provided. The display mount and display case are configured to display jewelry, including larger pieces of jewelry and earrings, and allow the mount to stand approximately upright or near upright in the case and in the jewelry box. The base of the display mount is designed to be cooperatively received in a slot in the shelf of the display case when displayed, and in a slot provided in or on a jewelry box when sold or transported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: SELECT JEWELRY, INC.
    Inventor: Ronen SELIKTAR
  • Patent number: 7458457
    Abstract: The present invention provides a jewelry holder for a pierced earring. The jewelry holder is generally elongated and is made of a rigid, transparent material. The jewelry holder has a handle portion and a distal tip portion. The distal tip portion has a small hole or bore completely therethrough which a post or hook of a pierced earring may be placed. In use, the post or hook of a pierced earring is inserted in the small hole and the jewelry holder is held by the user (such as a potential purchaser) at the handle portion with one hand. The tip portion with the mounted pierced earring is then held up against the user's earlobe. The user then has a clear, unobscured view of the earring as it will look when actually placed through his or her ear. The invention thus allows the purchaser to “try on” the earrings without the unsanitary side effects of physically placing a new earring in one's ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Diane E. Hiller, Sydney Hiller
  • Publication number: 20080267592
    Abstract: A jewelry presentation apparatus comprises an enclosure, a jewelry retention structure and a digital content presentation system. The enclosure includes a cover that is moveably attached to a main body in a manner whereby the main body and the cover jointly define enclosable interior space of the enclosure. The cover is movable with respect to the main body for allowing access to the interior space. The jewelry retention structure is mounted on the enclosure within the interior space and is configured for retaining a jewelry item in an intended position. The digital content presentation system is mounted on the enclosure. The digital content presentation system is configured for storing digital content information and for audibly outputting an audio component of the digital content information via an audio output device thereof. Audibly outputting the audio component commences in response to the cover being moved to allow access to the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Keith Kevin Fiala, Anna Marie Romano
  • Publication number: 20080251396
    Abstract: An improved jewelry box having electronic display apparatus includes a top section pivotally connected to a bottom section by a hinge. By opening the box, an LCD or other devices display video, audio or photographic data intended for the recipient of the jewelry. A switch is provided which activates the display of the data once the box is opened by the recipient and to turn the display off upon closing the box. The jewelry box includes a light source controlled by the switch so that the light source is illuminated after the box is opened to further enhance the perceived value of the jewelry. A multimedia memory card slot or a USB port is provided for exchanging data between an external memory source, such as MMC/SD cards, and the internal memory of the jewelry box to change, add to or modify the video, audio or photographic data to be displayed. The jewelry box includes a rechargeable battery to provide a power source for the LCD and other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Suk Joon Oh
  • Publication number: 20080197028
    Abstract: Display device for ornamental objects made up of chains with various aesthetic qualities, which comprises a framework, adapted to support a support base in a slanted manner for the display of at least one ornamental object. The support base overlaps a portion concealed in a container compartment provided with a plurality of parallel seats suitable to accommodate a corresponding plurality of ornamental objects. The compartment keeps a visible portion not overlapped by the support base to display the plurality of ornamental objects made up of various chains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: SILMAR S.p.A.
    Inventor: Silverio CERATO
  • Publication number: 20080185299
    Abstract: This invention is designed to provide flexibility of décor options while providing easy access, storage, display and the ability to sample-view the wearing of any jewelry that attaches to a persons body part with a hook. This invention is unique due to the combination of the decorative frame, see-through mesh screen (for jewelry hanging), shadow box and mirror features. This invention is intended for wall mounting similar to a picture or mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Rebecca Margo Thorman
  • Patent number: 7389868
    Abstract: The present invention consists of a jewelry storage and concealment device having rigid frame which is substantially thin and planar and which is suitable for attachment to a standard hanger, over which any ordinary article of clothing may be placed, for concealing the device between clothes in a closet. Or, it may be provided with a mirrored door on its front or a decorative picture and picture frame so that it may be hung on a wall and the device may be obscured from the view of thieves or unauthorized users. The present invention contains a plurality of square or rectangular compartments which are provided with hooks, posts or curtain walls so that the device can easily hold earrings, either pierced or clip on style, bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc. In such a manner, a highly secure jewelry organizing and storage system is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Inventors: Ashley C. Lewand, James Allen Lewand
  • Publication number: 20080135422
    Abstract: A jewelry holder has an elongate body with a top end, an upper region adjacent the top end, and a bottom end. The top end and the upper region have a cylinder dimension sized to receive ring shaped jewelry onto the body. An enlarged portion of the holder near the bottom end of the body has a cylinder dimension sized larger than the top end and the upper region to prevent the ring shaped jewelry from removal from the body at the bottom end. A cap is removable from and attachable to the top end of the body, the cap having a cylinder dimension sized greater than that of the top end and the upper region such that jewelry placed on the body is retained on the body by the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Florencia Martinez, Sarah Rosenbach, Brad Cracchiola
  • Patent number: 7383947
    Abstract: A folder including an item of jewelry securing the folder in a closed position. The item of jewelry can be removed from the presentation device and used as jewelry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Baudville Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph L. Naimo
  • Publication number: 20080129163
    Abstract: An organizer that includes a cabinet with an interior space formed by a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposing the first sidewall, a top wall extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, a bottom wall opposing the top wall and extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, and a back wall extending from the first sidewall to the second sidewall and from the top wall to the bottom wall. A door, for the interior space, extends between the top wall and the bottom wall and from the first sidewall to the second sidewall, opposite the back wall when in a closed position. The storage organizer may further include a base joined to the bottom wall by a swivel joint, the swivel joint allowing the cabinet to rotate 360 degrees about the base. A tri-fold mirror is provided by two panels that may be rotated towards the front of the organizer the panels having mirrors disposed on their front surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Publication number: 20080129171
    Abstract: A jewelry organizer for storing jewelry having a plurality of compartments to store jewelry items of various configurations. The jewelry organizer includes pivoting cabinets having earring stands that are slidably received in the cabinets. Drawers are located under the cabinets and have various compartments to hold jewelry items such as bracelets, rings and pins. A pair of doors flanks the drawers and may conceal the drawers when the pair of doors are closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Patent number: 7367449
    Abstract: A case for carrying and storing flexible objects including elongated and small objects in a manner which prevents or reduces the objects from becoming tangled. The case is a two sided case with a central plate or base with each side having an openable lid. The lids are hinged at one side of the case and the lids and base include a latching mechanism for each lid. The exterior of the lids are rigid while the interior of the base and the lids include flexible materials that secure the objects within the case when the lids are closed and provide ease of access to objects when the a lid is open. The latching mechanism includes cooperating elements that permit opening one lid only when that lid is above the base and prevent opening a lid when another lid is open. A locking system secures the lids in closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventors: Scott T. Kaminski, Curtis L. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20080060951
    Abstract: A pin storage and display apparatus is disclosed having a hanging assembly with a mounting panel constructed to permit a pin post to be inserted therein and retained solely by friction. The hanging assembly includes storage support rods. A container housing is also disclosed having rails spaced to permit the storage support rods to engage therewith and support the hanging assembly in a hanged position within the container housing. The hanging assembly may include a support rod component and a display panel component removably secured to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: John Nicholas Pantelis, Kathryn Demas Pantelis
  • Publication number: 20080041734
    Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a jewelry display apparatus having a jewelry holder with means for grasping a circular object from at least two points along an interior circumferential wall and mechanically connected by an articulation device to a base. The jewelry display base includes an object having a mount for supporting a jewelry holder stand on a planar surface and at least one light source embedded in the object for directing light out away from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Alan P. Bergelson
  • Patent number: 7326452
    Abstract: An artificial flower which contains an integral gift is disclosed. The integral gift enhances the value and appeal of the artificial flower, or likewise enhances the appeal of an arrangement of such artificial flowers. The invention relates to an artificial flower, or an arrangement of a plurality of such flowers, containing an adapter for holding a small gift member, and a gift member. The scope of the invention includes the artificial flower, adapter, and gift member. The gift member may be selected from a number of special, or thematic, items such as miniature beverage bottles, golf balls, cigars, gift boxes, jewelry, or any gift items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventors: Christina Lynn Vargas, Michael James Haas
  • Patent number: 7325940
    Abstract: An illuminated jewelry case comprising a base having a jewelry mounting location adapted for removably mounting a piece of jewelry; a lid pivotally connected to the base and movable between open and closed positions; at least one LED disposed on the lid for illuminating the jewelry mounting location when the lid is in the open position; and a ribbon cable in electrical communication with the at least one LED and a pair of battery contacts disposed on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Inventors: Todd A. Cea, Russell A. Urban, Ron Kovac
  • Publication number: 20080023357
    Abstract: An apparatus to record a user's reaction on a recordable medium. The apparatus includes a container having a top portion hingedly fixed to a bottom portion. An interior section of the container houses a recording device in communication with the bottom portion. At such time as the top portion and bottom portion are separated beyond a defined distance, the recording device becomes activated to record still image, audio, and/or video of a person within range of the recording device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: David Whiteis
  • Publication number: 20080000790
    Abstract: During a visit to the Grand Canyon, my wife and I wanted to purchase a small sculpture of what the Paiutes call Kaibab, or “Mountain Lying Down.” Not finding one available, I was inspired to create this evocative piece of memorabilia for all those who come to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventor: Gerald J. Smith
  • Publication number: 20070295619
    Abstract: A jewelry box includes a base, a top cover pivotally mounted on the base, and a video/audio player mounted in the top cover. Thus, the jewelry box has a storage function and a video/audio playing function so as to attract the consumer's interest, thereby enhancing the amusement effect of the jewelry box. In addition, the user can hear the sound from the video/audio player by the horns or the earphone, thereby enhancing the versatility of the jewelry box, and thereby facilitating the user operating the video/audio player of the jewelry box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: Magnetic Communication Corp.
    Inventor: Chieh-Hsien Lee
  • Patent number: 7303067
    Abstract: A display structure for an article. The display structure includes a base, a gripping member extending from the base and movable into a position for receipt and clasping of an article, and a platform member positioned above the base and coupled to the gripping member such that movement of the platform member moves the gripping member into the position for receipt and clasping of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventor: Ralph Herzog
  • Publication number: 20070227929
    Abstract: A container configured to secure a top section of the container to a bottom section of the container. The container includes a bottom section, including four side panels and a bottom panel, forming an internal cavity therein. The container also includes a top section that is sized in configured to be placed above the bottom section for enclosing the internal cavity of the bottom section. Small openings are included in two opposing side panels of the bottom section so that an elongate length of flexible material, such as a string or ribbon, may be laced through the holes of the opposing side panels and connected above the top section for securing the top section of the container to the bottom section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Applicant: PERFECTLY PRESENTED, LLC
    Inventors: Camille Mauerhan, Peter Mauerhan
  • Publication number: 20070170076
    Abstract: A jewelry box including a drawer and a plurality of removable containers. The drawer includes an horizontal support in which is formed a plurality of openings. The sizes of the openings are configured to correspond to the sizes and shapes of the removable containers so that when a removable container engages a corresponding opening, the removable container is supported by the horizontal support of the drawer. In at least one embodiment, each removable container includes a peripheral flange that is larger than the corresponding opening, to engage the horizontal support of the drawer. In one embodiment, each removable container is tapered between its smaller base and a larger upper extent of the removable container. Optionally, the removable container can be flared at its opening and can include a flange configured to be grasped by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Heidi Saddler
  • Patent number: 7240517
    Abstract: A flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel, comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein, having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures, the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening, wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh, the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Avital Barak
  • Patent number: 7228963
    Abstract: An anti-theft box which displays an article in a manner which allows a consumer to handle the article without removing it from the box, and which deters theft of the article and/or box is disclosed. The anti-theft box includes a base for supporting the article, and a cover which engages and is lockable with the base. The article is visible through the cover, and an opening in the cover allows a consumer to touch the article without opening the cover or removing the article. In addition, the base includes a locking mechanism in order to normally lock the cover to the base so that it cannot be readily disengaged by the consumer. A retailer can readily engage the base, for example with a key plate, in order to easily open the cover. In one embodiment, an EAS marker is also supported within the base, preferably hidden from the consumer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Display Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Feibelman, William A. McAuley
  • Patent number: 7207635
    Abstract: A jewelry display case serves as artwork enabling a jewelry collection to form part of the artwork. The display case includes a cabinet having at least a bottom, sides and a top, and a plurality of jewelry supporting components. At least one of the jewelry supporting components includes a jewelry display assembly having a pair of sidewalls disposed spaced from each other in facing relation, at least one jewelry bar fixed to and extending between the sidewalls, and a supporting axle extending through a center of each of the sidewalls. The sidewalls and at least one jewelry bar are rotatable relative to the supporting axle. Additionally, the supporting axle is fixed to one of the cabinet sides. Other jewelry supporting components provide added functionality and artistic appeal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Inventor: Cindy Dawson Simmons
  • Patent number: 7188493
    Abstract: An improved jewelry provides a body having an enlarged dimension at one end that prevents a ring from sliding off the body and a smaller dimension at a second end that readily receives the ring thereover. A chain is provided at the first end so that the body and chain with the ring forms a bracelet or necklace and the chain simultaneously secures the ring from inadvertent removal over the second end. The body can adopt a wide variety of conformations and configurations such as solid, hollow, tapered, discontinuous, and the chain can be secured through an opening that passes through the body or a separate eyelet or hook that forms an opening is provided at the first end to allow the ring to be advanced over the body before the chain is secured thereto. The body likewise can be formed of various materials such as precious metals, ceramic, plastic, porcelain, gem stone, shell, stone, or wood and/or the body may be unadorned or can be ornamented with etchings, gem stones, engraving, surface texture, color, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Mary Conway
  • Patent number: 7182416
    Abstract: A jewelry organizer for storing a plurality of types of jewelry. The organizer may have pivoting cabinets in which earring, necklace and bracelet stands may be located. Additionally, accessory poles may also be provided. The organizer is versatile because it is configurable to a user's needs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Patent number: 7175019
    Abstract: A device for storing and displaying jewelry having a frame fabricated from a single sheet of resilient material. The frame contains parallel, spaced apart front and rear panels that are co-joined along their upper edges by a top wall. The front panel extends below the rear panel and a base is integrally connected to the lower edge of the front panel and extends rearwardly beneath the rear panel. The front panel includes a window through which access can be gained to a foam pad that is captured between the front and rear panels. Studded hooks are inserted into the pad upon which various items of jewelry can be hung. Pins and studded pieces of jewelry can also be inserted directly into the pad for display and storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Faster-Form Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel C. Beal, John C. Waszkiewicz, III, Lawrence P. Ulrich, Geoffrey J. Thorp, Michael L. Beal
  • Patent number: 7143892
    Abstract: A hanger for jewelry includes a substrate having first and second end portions and first and second interior portions, the first end portion being foldable relative to the first interior portion, the second end portion being foldable relative to the second interior portion, the first and second interior portions being foldable relative to one another. In assembled form, a hanger comprises a substrate having first and second upstanding end portions and first and second upstanding interior portions and defining a first fold line between the first end portion and the first interior portion, a second fold line between the second end portion and the second interior portion and a third fold line between the first and second interior portions, the third fold line being disposed upwardly of the first and second fold lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: B&G Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Chester Kolton, Michael Norman
  • Patent number: 7111726
    Abstract: A protective display and gift package includes a base defining a product support surface, a product support clasp pivotally mounted on the product support surface and operative to releasably support a product, and a cover pivotally connected to the base for movement between a first position mutually cooperable with the base to overlie the product display surface and a product supported by the clasp, and a second position supporting the base in an upstanding position with the product display surface and product support clasp exposed. The clasp enables the product to be selectively rotated relative to the product support surface and enables customers and merchants to view and display the product from various angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Armanent Systems & Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 7059469
    Abstract: A garment-concealable jewelry case having a front opening with a front cover panel portion that can be either moved or configured to reveal a plurality of parallel-running isolated storage compartments each having an interior storage space which is accessible through a front opening revealed when the front cover panel is removed or reconfigured. Through the front opening of each storage compartment, one or more necklaces, pendants, bracelets or other strands of jewelry can be securely hung on a pair of jewelry support posts adapted for spatial separation on the back wall portion of the storage compartment in order to accommodate the length of jewelry strands being supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Gemini Marketing Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Simon, Lisa Simon
  • Patent number: 7055681
    Abstract: A display structure for an article. The display structure includes a base, a gripping member extending from the base and movable into a position for receipt and clasping of an article, and a platform member positioned above the base and coupled to the gripping member such that movement of the platform member moves the gripping member into the position for receipt and clasping of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Ralph Herzog
  • Patent number: 7052098
    Abstract: A jewelry chest and box for storing jewelry having a plurality of compartments to store jewelry items of various configurations. The jewelry chest includes pivoting cabinets having earring stands that are slidably received in the cabinets. Pivoting trays have various compartments to hold jewelry items such as bracelets, rings and pins. The jewelry box has a bottom tray and an upper tray each having divided compartments. The upper tray is slidably mounted in the box and preferably can be removed from the box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Lori Greiner
  • Patent number: 7015815
    Abstract: An anti-theft display hanger includes a body portion having at a first member including at least one recess for supporting an electronic article surveillance sensor, and a second member designed to overlay the first member. The EAS sensor is preferably supported within the recess of the first member such that it is substantially co-planar with or below an inside surface of the first member. The body portion is preferably folded such that the second member at least partially overlays the first member. The first and second members are preferably connected by a bridge for supporting an article. In one embodiment, the bridge forms a planar surface for supporting the article, for example a necklace, when the second member overlays the first. An engagement member may also be provided for supporting the hanger on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Display Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. Feibelman
  • Patent number: 7008029
    Abstract: Invention discloses a wall suspendible cabinet for storing and displaying jewelry items, especially of the type for storing and displaying earrings having a looped hook, or a post and lock. The cabinet comprises a first section and at least a second section hinged thereto, pivotal from an open or jewelry displayed mode, to a closed or storage mode. The respective sections, along the inside faces thereof, includes means for suspending such jewelry items. One such means comprises a pleated mesh having a mesh face lying against a section backing face, and a series of laterally oriented, meshed flaps extending from the mesh face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Faith E. Aclin
  • Patent number: 7000760
    Abstract: A container has a base including a support for an object to be viewed. A container also has a lid on top of the base, the lid having a light-conveying portion for illuminating an object to be viewed and a magnifying viewer for viewing an object to be viewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Anson W. Lau
  • Patent number: 6974023
    Abstract: An earring organizing device for organizing and displaying a plurality of earrings. The earring organizing device includes a plurality of panels. Each of the panels has a side edge that is attached to one of the side edges of another of the panels such that the panels have a generally square cross-section in a plane perpendicular to the side edges. Each of the panels has a plurality of perforations extending therethrough. A brace is provided for keeping each of the panels in a predetermined fixed position with respect to each other. A hanging assembly is provided for hanging the panels from a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: Laura L. Donaldson
  • Patent number: 6959806
    Abstract: A carrying case adapted for organizing and transporting jewelry items is disclosed. The case includes a generally rectangular main body having a plurality of flat, rectangular panels attached to the peripheral side edges thereof. The rectangular panels are foldably positionable between a compact closed configuration wherein the panels are disposed in adjacent overlapping relation within the main body to an open configuration wherein the rectangular panels are outwardly deployed. One of the rectangular panels is detachable and may be rolled into a closed configuration to permit the user to take selected jewelry items while traveling. The main body and each rectangular panel are configured with transparent pockets, ring mounting cylinders, and necklace pouches, for organizing and storing a wide variety of jewelry items including rings, necklaces, pendants, ear rings, bracelets, and other jewelry items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Inventor: Deborah Barker