Ornamental Patents (Class 59/80)
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Patent number: 5353584Abstract: By means of having taken advantage of certain physical properties of solids with a manufacturing process of incrementally deforming hollow links, there is produced new hollow simulated diamond cut multifaceted jewelry rope chain, which results in a product weighing up to 60% less than its solid counterpart, but which in its aesthetic looks is similar to solid diamond cut jewelry chains, and furthermore, with a hardness greater than the same hollow chain that has not gone through the process. This invention presents a new diamond cut chain, which costs a fraction of the price of a solid chain aesthetically similar, and in which the chain may vary in cross-section, such as forming a square or a hexagon.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: Oroamerica, Inc.Inventors: Kalman Strobel, Godofredo M. Briceno
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Patent number: 5347498Abstract: The links, which are hinged together constituting the bracelet, comprise a core (2) formed from machinable metal and provided with hinges (14), sandwiched between two protection parts (4, 6). The protection parts are maintained in place by at least one stud (10) fixed to one of the protection parts (6) and extending through piercings (12, 13) formed respectively in the core (2) and in the other protection part (4), the stud (10) being retained in said piercings by a swaged rivet head at its distal end (10a). Two lateral portions (8) of one of the protection parts (6) extend opposite the lateral faces of the link.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1993Date of Patent: September 13, 1994Assignee: Montres Rado S.A.Inventors: Eric Loth, Joseph Fray
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Patent number: 5341634Abstract: An interlocking link chain for use in jewelry and other decorative items. The interlocking links can be assembled and disassembled by the wearer without special tools and without an unusual degree of dexterity. The wearer can assemble a chain of any length for use as a bracelet, a necklace, a belt, or other decorative items. Each link has a tab portion and a slot portion. Each link may also have a body portion which expresses an artistic or decorative motif. In some embodiments, the tab and the slot may be made an integral part of the decorative motif. The links are arranged in a linear chain so that the tab portion of each link interlocks with the slot portion of the adjacent link. The links are made in a generally planar configuration that lends itself to low cost manufacturing methods, such as sheet metal forming techniques or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1993Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Inventor: Christian L. Straight
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Patent number: 5339655Abstract: A gem setting comprised of a plurality of interconnected links. Each link has a male end at each end, an opening for receiving and holding a gem stone therein, and an apertured raised portion forming a platform for setting the base of the gem stone when assembled. A rimmed embossment presses over the top edge of the gem stone holding it securely in place. The embossment, along with a plurality of prongs, secures the gem stone in place. A female opening is provided in each link between the gem opening and the raised portion. In assembling, the male ends of one link are grasped together, the gem stone being disposed in the opening with the raised portion abutting against the base thereof, the base of the stone entering the aperture in the raised portion, and inserted into the female opening, then turned to lock one link to another forming the setting.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1993Date of Patent: August 23, 1994Inventor: Stefano Grando
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Patent number: 5303540Abstract: A fine jewelry diamond cut rope chain comprising a double helix rope chain made from tightly interfitting links of precious metal, each link having a small gap formed therein so as to enable one of said links to pass through the gap of a second link, said links being intertwined to fit tightly one against another, characterized in that at least some of the links of the chain comprise a high luster diamond cut shallow band or strip extending along the surface of at least part of their outer perimeter. Precious metal wire chain links and methods of manufacture are also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 1992Date of Patent: April 19, 1994Assignee: Avraham Moshe RozenwasserInventor: David Rozenwasser
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Patent number: 5301498Abstract: The invention is a unitary component that may be substituted intermittently for portions of a jewelry rope chain. The unitary component has connecting means that promotes the integration of the component with the conventional rope chain by receiving onto the component the individual links of the rope chain in their ordinary sequence and position as those links are sequentially and positionally comprised on a conventional rope chain. The use of the component with conventional rope chain segments results in savings of precious metal and labor costs while retaining many of the flexibility and aesthetic advantages of the conventional rope chain. The preferred embodiment of the rope chain is spiral in shape but may take on various other configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1992Date of Patent: April 12, 1994Inventors: Meang Chia, Cheo Chia
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Patent number: 5285625Abstract: A rope chain formed with "diamond cut" facets which extend spirally around the longitudinal center of the chain. The chain can be formed of solid or hollow links, or of non-standard links not having a circular cross-section.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: G.O.V. Jewelry, Inc.Inventors: Aviad Ofrat, Eitan Weinberg, Arie Gur
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Patent number: 5285659Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting precious or semi-precious stones comprises a casting of pliable metal. The housing is formed into a pair of opposed channel-shaped legs which can be squeezed together to encircle and hold the girdle portion of the stone. To facilitate linking of two or more stones, one end of the mounting is provided with an ear having an aperture pass therethrough. The other end of the mounting is provided with a post. The post is securable to the free end of the opposed leg of the first mounting. If linking two mountings is desired, the post of a first housing passes through an aperture of an adjacent housing before the post is welded to the free end of the opposed leg.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1992Date of Patent: February 15, 1994Assignee: Marquesa, Inc.Inventor: Vahran Bardisbanyan
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Patent number: 5201789Abstract: The band consists of a plurality of links (20), (22) formed by bringing together four turns (12a), (12b), (12c) and (12d) constrained together by means of pins or equivalent elements inserted in the substantially cylindrical seat which said turns create by partial reciprocal penetration. At least one of said turns and preferably the fourth turn of each link is provided on one side with internal threading into which screws the end (18') of the screw (18) constituting the means of connection between two links (20), (22) and is arranged between the side blocks (30). An alternative form of execution provides that to the branches (42) and/or (44) of the band (40) are connected one or more segments (52) made of metal fabric similarly to the band itself. Said connection is provided by pins inserted in the tubes (54) formed by tube sections (54'), (54"), (54"').Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1992Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Assignee: G.T.F. S.r.l.Inventor: Fernando Fontana
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Patent number: 5197274Abstract: A link assembly for a watch or other type of link bracelet is described. The link assembly includes a first link member having a first bore running therethrough and a second link member having a second bore running therethrough axially aligned with the first bore. A longitudinal pin having a non-threaded portion is extended through the first bore and a portion of the second bore for enabling the first link member to pivotally rotate with respect to the second link member. A threaded screw is used to occupy at least some of the remaining portion of the second bore for maintaining the non-threaded pin within the two bores.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Assignee: E. Gluck CorporationInventor: Refael Braun
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Patent number: 5185995Abstract: Precious metal link wire for forming into individual links members having an outer periphery and an inner periphery. The individual link members are then joined into the jewelry rope chain. The link wires have a majority of their weight of precious metal lying in the outer peripheral volume of the link members. The links made from such link wire save precious metal without requiring a greater number of links to be assembled to form a given unit length of jewelry rope chain having a desired diameter, and jewelry rope chain made from such links have a smooth, tight, and non-corrugated appearance.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 1991Date of Patent: February 16, 1993Assignee: OroAmerica, Inc.Inventor: Giuseppe A. Dal Monte
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Patent number: 5169149Abstract: This invention concerns a "puzzle" whose pieces consist of a plastic colored bracket which hooks to identical brackets to form a chain, which is then placed adjacent to other chains of the same shape to form a screen on which any drawing representing the result of a pre-established assembly order of the various multi-colored brackets can be reproduced.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1992Date of Patent: December 8, 1992Assignee: Marplay - S.r.l.Inventor: Silvia Pepa
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Patent number: 5155990Abstract: The invention relates to a metal platelet component comprising metal platelets disposed side by side and connected by linking members. This metal platelet component is characterized by having applied to its underside, i.e. application side, a hot-melt adhesive layer which increases the stability of the metal platelet component and simplifies its handling.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1991Date of Patent: October 20, 1992Assignee: Swarovski & Co.Inventor: Martin Poll
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Patent number: 5154047Abstract: A watch band has a plurality of link units connected with each other by connecting pins. Each of the link units comprises a link and a connecting member in the form of a projection. The connecting member is engaged with a recess formed on one side of an adjacent link and connected thereto. An ornamental plate having a different color from the link is mounted on the connecting member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventor: Akiyoshi Takagi
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Patent number: 5129220Abstract: By means of having taken advantage of certain physical properties of solids with a manufacturing process of incrementally deforming hollow links, there is produced new hollow diamond cut jewelry rope chain, which results in a product weighing up to 60% less than its solid counterpart, but which in its aesthetic looks is similar to solid diamond cut jewelry chains, and furthermore, with a hardness greater than the same hollow chain that has not gone through the process. This invention presents a new diamond cut chain, which costs a fraction of the price of a solid chain aesthetically similar.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1991Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: A.K.S. Jewelry, Inc.Inventor: Kalman Strobel
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Patent number: 5125225Abstract: By means of having taken advantage of certain physical properties of solids with a manufacturing process of incrementally deforming hollow links, there is produced new hollow diamond cut jewelry rope chain, which results in a product weighing up to 60% less than its solid counterpart, but which in its aesthetic looks is similar to solid diamond cut jewelry chains, and furthermore, with a hardness greater than the same hollow chain that has not gone through the process. This invention presents a new diamond cut chain, which costs a fraction of the price of a solid chain aesthetically similar.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1991Date of Patent: June 30, 1992Assignee: A.K.S. Jewelry, Inc.Inventor: Kalman Strobel
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Patent number: 5092120Abstract: A machine for the formation of ornamental chains with cylindrical helix-shaped links, comprising: a first section (A) for handling each loose link up to the connection thereof with the corresponding link, of the chain being in the process of formation, which has been last connected, with a handled vertical shaft (12) carrying a horizontal guide support (15) for a slide (16) of a collet-holder unit horizontally sliding between an inoperative retracted position and two advanced positions for seizing a loose link from a link-forming machine and for positioning the loose link in connection position, respectively; with a collet (35) for the hold of the loose link, which is subjected to a helicoidal feeding motion along its longitudinal axis to carry out the connection with the corresponding last link of the chain in the process of formation; a second section (B) for blocking the last link but one of the chain in the process of formation, with a hollow vertical motorized axially sliding shaft (42) carrying a horizoType: GrantFiled: January 23, 1990Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Inventor: Maruffi Pierino
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Patent number: 5069028Abstract: Each of the links consists of a lamina (1) in the form of a strip which, by way of transverse bends (P1, P2), forms a flat link which is closed by way of pairs of tongues (10) abutting halfway through the thickness of the link, said pairs of tongues being spaced apart; the strip has two openings (3) centrally which border an articulation crosspiece (5) which they themselves form, as well as a lateral articulation extension (7) which is aligned with said articulation crosspiece (5), and each link is articulated to that adjacent to it by means of the pairs of abutting tongues (10) which engage on said articulation crosspiece (5) and on said lateral articulation extension (7), in order that each link is thus staggered in relation to those adjacent to it.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1990Date of Patent: December 3, 1991Assignee: Uno-A-Erre Italia S.r.l.Inventor: Domenico Fornaini
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Patent number: 5038557Abstract: A watch band having length adjusting function is disclosed. The band is formed by connecting a plurality of link units (14). Each of the link units comprises a first link (10) and a second link (11). The first and second links (10, 11) have bodies (10b, 11b) and projections (10c, 11c) projecting from inner portions of the bodies. The bodies have holes (10a, 11a) extending in the lateral direction, and the projections have perforated holes (15) extending in the lateral direction. Adjacent link units are connected by engaging a pin with the holes. Structure (12a, 13) is provided for preventing the first and second links from moving in the lateral direction in an approximately flat state, and for allowing the lateral movement of the links when both the links are relatively angularly displaced about the pin.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1990Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Assignee: Citizen Watch Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shigeru Otsuki, Kouji Ushikubo
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Patent number: 4996835Abstract: A jewelry rope chain having tightly interfitting links made of wire of a given cross-section, each link having a small gap formed therein slightly larger than the cross-section of said wire, so as to enable one of said links to pass through the gap of a second such link, said links being intertwined to fit tightly one against the other and form in outward appearance a double helix, the improvement being that each link comprises a non-circular geometric shape, said shape comprising a major axis defining long outer and inner diameters and a minor axis defining shorter outer and inner diameters, said gap lying in a link section parallel to the major axis and said shorter inner diameter being just over X times greater than the cross-section of the link wire, where X is a number equal to or greater than 3.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1990Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Inventor: David Rozenwasser
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Patent number: 4986067Abstract: A process for the production of an elongated composite member of circular cross section, comprising producing a hollow metal tube having an inside diameter, inserting in the hollow tube an elongated core of circular cross section of a light-weight, tough and ductile material having an outer diameter substantially smaller than the internal diameter of the tube, and reducing the diameter of the tube until said tube is firmly bonded to the outer surface of the core. Thereafter, the diameter of the tube and core together is reduced. The core is of aluminum and the tube is of copper alloy. The composite thus produced is formed into a jewelry chain and then gold plated.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1989Date of Patent: January 22, 1991Inventor: Gianfranco Caccialupi
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Patent number: 4972670Abstract: A method for rendering automatic the production of ornamental chains of the kind known as "partridge's eye" and the like, wherein two link elements shaped as a turn are linked to form a link of the chain so that the free ends of one are roughly at the center of the other. Then the link is compressed transversally and axially to cross said end portions of the two link elements, so that the free ends of one element come into contact with the internal contour of the other. The link formed in this way is twisted, at its ends, welded in correspondence with the overlap points of the two link elements, and then linked to a link element suitable to form the subsequent links.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1989Date of Patent: November 27, 1990Assignee: C.M.S. S.p.A. Costruzione Macchine SpecialiInventors: Corrado Lapini, Franco Esposito
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Patent number: 4934135Abstract: A rope chain made from precious metals, having tightly interfitting rings of a given cross-section diameter, each ring having a small gap slightly larger than its cross-section diameter to permit one ring to pass through the gap of a second ring, each of said rings having an inner diameter equal to just over X times greater than the ring cross-section diameter, where X is a number equal to or greater than 3, said rope chain being formed by a plurality of assemblies of said rings, in series, each assembly comprising X+1 rings, each ring of said assembly being angularly intertwined with an adjacent ring, each said assembly of rings comprising at least one ring oriented with its gap about 180.degree.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 1988Date of Patent: June 19, 1990Inventor: David Rozenwasser
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Patent number: 4930304Abstract: The bracelet of this invention includes an inner chain (1) formed from links (2,3) articulated in succession to one another by means of connecting pins (10). The chain is at least partially surrounded by decorative elements (11) formed for example of ceramic. The connecting pins exhibit projections (19, 20) from both lateral sides (13,14) of the inner chain and serve as retaining means for the decorative elements on the inner chain. In one embodiment of the invention the pin projections penetrate into slideways (17, 18) formed in the lateral portions (15,16) of the decorative element. Such bracelet is intended for horological applications.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1989Date of Patent: June 5, 1990Assignee: Montres Rado S.A.Inventor: Leonhard Meister
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Patent number: 4858425Abstract: A suspended decoration ornament, comprising a chain of several decorative members. The decorative members are reflecting members and are connected with a thin cord so as to permit free rotation of each member relative to the others.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1987Date of Patent: August 22, 1989Inventors: Lorne Cheredaryk, Wilfred Cheredaryk
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Patent number: 4840044Abstract: An articulated wristlet has a plurality of decorative elements, an equal number of elements articulated by hinges capable of being unhooked and sliding type fittings. Adjacent lateral faces of two juxtaposed decorative elements hold the decorative elements to each other when the wristlet is worn normally. The lateral faces are shaped to permit the releasing of two adjacent decorative elements when the wristlet is folded beyond a predetermined angle, this releasing permitting the removal of one decorative element of the wristlet and then the unhooking of the corresponding linking element.The arrangement permits adjustment in the length of the wristlet without the use of tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1988Date of Patent: June 20, 1989Assignee: Montres Rado S.A.Inventor: Werner Scholpp
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Patent number: 4781038Abstract: A linkable gem setting includes a base element, a plurality of upstanding fingers on the base element, and an apertured tab which extends outwardly from the base element for interlinking the setting with another setting of the similar configuration. In one embodiment of the gem setting, the apertured tab of a first setting is receivable on one of the fingers of a second setting of similar configuration for linking the two settings together so that when a gem is assembled in the fingers of the second setting, the gem retains the two settings in linked relation. In another embodiment of the setting, a connector arm is provided on the base element so that the apertured tab of a first setting is receivable in interlinked engagement with the connector arm of a second setting to secure the two settings together.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1987Date of Patent: November 1, 1988Assignee: Hab Tool, Inc.Inventors: Robert G. Branca, Robert H. Goretti, Nicholas A. Cambio
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Patent number: 4770008Abstract: A plastic watchband made of individual links, having greater variety in design and secureness of fit is provided. The plastic watch band is joined of a plurality of separate links, each link having an engagement projection on one platform for engaging an enjoining link through an engagement opening on another platform of an adjacent link. A flexible intermediate member is provided between the platforms. The intermediate region is angled relative to the platforms so that the engagement opening is offset relative to the engagement projection.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1987Date of Patent: September 13, 1988Assignee: Hattori Seiko Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Junichi Yamaura
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Patent number: 4763489Abstract: A plurality of structures, both alike and disalike, selectively and collectively comprising modular jewelry, may be arranged in various configurations as earrings, a pendant, a bracelet, necklace, belt, or the like. Such modular jewelry elements may be engaged and disengaged with one another without any substantial bending or flexing of attachment features thereof, while still providing a substantial freedom of movement for adjacent interconnected modular jewelry elements. Such modular jewelry is both functional and aesthetically acceptable. The disclosed structure shields from view the modularity of the jewelry, while providing modular elements which are readily reconfigured as desired but which do not become readily disassembled when not desired.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 1986Date of Patent: August 16, 1988Inventor: Llyn Strong
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Patent number: 4679392Abstract: A method for forming a garland chain is disclosed, wherein an original chain formed of either long links or of long and short links is worked to produce a garland chain. The garland chain is formed by sliding one link on another so that two attached links are positioned at one end of a long link, and deforming the long link to constrict the central or medial portion, thereby retaining the two attached links at the same end of the long link. Deformation may be applied in the form of crimping, bending or twisting of the links, or combinations of these methods. The deforming methods can be applied to every long link in a chain, or to selected sequences of long links, to create different garland chain effect.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 1986Date of Patent: July 14, 1987Assignee: Nakagawa CorporationInventor: Shigesaburo Nakagawa
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Patent number: 4676076Abstract: A flexible bracelet construction comprises at least one longitudinally extending row of transversely extending tubular link elements and a plurality of staple elements which extend inwardly into the link elements from the side edge portions of the bracelet for flexibly interconnecting the link elements in aligned side-by-side relation. The staple elements each comprise a head portion and a pair of leg portions which extend in spaced, substantially parallel relation from the head portion thereof. The head portions of the staple elements are positioned adjacent and end edges of the tubular link elements when the staple elements are assembled in the bracelet and the head portions are formed in enlarged dimensions to conceal the end edges of the link elements and to better retain the link elements on the bracelet when the bracelet is constructed with a plurality of rows of link elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1985Date of Patent: June 30, 1987Assignee: Textron, Inc.Inventors: Sumner S. Kestenman, Louis P. Macedonio
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Patent number: 4671055Abstract: A bracelet for the jewelry and watch making industry, includes rectangular elements connected in a flexible manner by oval links to form several parallel rows adjacent each other. The elements of adjacent rows are also connected with each other by oval links. Each element includes an upper plate and a bottom plate having cutouts that receive the free ends of pillars protruding from the upper plate. The links are of a sufficient dimension to embrace one pillar each of adjacent elements with sufficient play in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the plate, a vertical play being assured by the height of an abutment that keeps the upper plate and the bottom plate at an appropriate distance from each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1985Date of Patent: June 9, 1987Inventors: Pierre Tschanz, Jean-Pierre Hagmann
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Patent number: 4651517Abstract: The disclosure sets forth a different annular link as the building element; instead of using a split annular link of a 3:1 ratio of link inner diameter to major wire diameter, the link has substantially thinner annulus for forming the rope chain, an annulus that requires an over 5:1 ratio of inner annulus diameter to major wire diameter. The presently preferred ratio is between 5.2 and 5.7:1. It is possible to use even thinner annuluses, i.e. having greater ratios, e.g., 7.2-7.7:1 with even greater weight savings (approximately 35%), or other even greater odd-numbered ratios of inner annulus diameter to major wire diameter (e.g. 9.4-9.9:1). Thus, while there is no theoretical limit, there is probably a maximum practical upper limit to the ratio of inner annulus diameter to major wire diamater.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1985Date of Patent: March 24, 1987Assignee: Oroamerica, Inc.Inventors: Guy S. Benhamou, Gianfranco A. Proia
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Patent number: 4638627Abstract: The wristlet is primarily intended for watches and comprises a succession of links (10) hingedly connected to each other by connection elements (12) such as to enable the links (10) to pivot about the hinge axis (14). Each connecting element (12) comprises two parts (16, 18) secured, respectively, to two adjacent links, with each part having a pair of male members (22, 24; 34, 36) and a pair of female members (26, 28; 30, 32), said male and female members being interengaged with each other. The male members (22, 24) of one of the parts are generally cylindrical with their axis providing the hinge axis (14), while the male members (34, 36) of the other part are generally parallelepipedic. The bordering region between adjacent links is substantially co-planar with a line of contact between the male members of their connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1985Date of Patent: January 27, 1987Assignee: ETA SA Fabriques d'EbauchesInventors: Andreas Wullsehleger, Othmar Brunner
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Patent number: 4627231Abstract: A mesh band includes a plurality of juxtaposed helical members, each of the helical members having end faces, and connecting pin members for connecting the helical members to form a mesh band, each of the pin members having a head and at least one pin body, the pin bodies being disposed within the helical members, the heads of the pin members being disposed juxtaposed to the end faces of the helical members, the pin members thereby connecting the helical members to form a unitary mesh band while the heads cover the ends of the helical coils as a protection when the mesh band is used.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 1984Date of Patent: December 9, 1986Inventor: Manabu Kiuchi
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Patent number: 4625508Abstract: A bracelet comprises a plurality of interengaging pivotally-connected flat links. Each link has an elliptical contour and a central diamond-shaped opening, a first channel in the upper face and a second channel in the lower face, the channels crossing each other so that the sides of the channels coincide with the pairs of opposed edges of the opening. One end of the first channel has a slot extending from the edge to the opening for the passage of another link during assembly. This other link is turned through 90.degree. to lie in the same plane after passing through the slot and the links are pivotally connected by pivot pins which pass through apexes of the diamond-shaped opening lying on the center line of the bracelet and are received in holes extending within the thickness of the links.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1985Date of Patent: December 2, 1986Assignee: Omega SAInventor: Fernando Fontana
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Patent number: 4617001Abstract: Detachable links are formed by a first link having a part-spherical end joined to a cylindrical first intermediate portion and a second link having a receiving end with spaced, generally U-shaped arms defining a slot. The arms resiliently spread apart to receive and then snap back to capture the part-spherical portion, leaving the cylindrical portion in the slot. The joined links may be freely relatively pivoted through substantially 180 degrees and may be freely relatively rotated through a full 360 degrees about the axis of the cylindrical portion. The part-spherical portion may have one upstanding cylindrical stub or a diametrically opposed pair which are positionable either between the legs of the arms or in the slot between arms. These stubs limit the free rotation between links by resisting same except as permitted by forcible rotation in 90 degree steps due to spreading apart and snapping back of the arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1983Date of Patent: October 14, 1986Inventor: Eric W. Parein
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Patent number: 4606732Abstract: A toy building block system includes a plurality of blocks, each having an array of cylindrical projections extending from one surface thereof and a like array of socket-like receptacles in the opposite surface for stackable interconnection. In addition, one end of each block includes a pair of hinge arms extending therefrom, with a pair of detent knobs formed on the confronting interior surfaces of the arms. The opposed end of each block includes opposed recessed surface portions, each having a detent recess to receive the knob of a hinge arm of an adjacent block in snap-engaging, pivotting fashion. The blocks thus may be joined end-to-end in pivotting fashion by the hinge arms, as well as stackably in column fashion by the projections and receptacles, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 1984Date of Patent: August 19, 1986Inventor: Ronald Lyman
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Patent number: 4594847Abstract: A detachably interconnectable chain link and a chain comprising a plurality of the links in interconnected relation. The links are preferably of substantially figure 8-shaped configuration and comprise slightly resilient first and second substantially S-shaped link elements secured to each other in crossing relation so that they cooperate to define first and second substantially closed loops at the opposite extremities of the link with the adjacent terminal ends of the link elements in closely adjacent, but disconnected laterally offset relation. The links are interconnectable to form the chain by forcing the terminal ends of one link into interlocking engagement with the terminal ends of an adjacent link.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 1984Date of Patent: June 17, 1986Assignee: E.H. Ashley & Company, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Klier, Heinz Klier
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Patent number: 4543803Abstract: A lightweight, rigid, metal product and a process for preparing such a product are disclosed in which a wire metal mesh is formed into a desired three-dimensional shape and is then electroplated to plate a metal thereon to fill the voids of mesh and provide the rigid product in such desired shape. Stone-settings employing the product and process are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1983Date of Patent: October 1, 1985Inventor: Mark Keyasko
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Patent number: 4510746Abstract: A flexible band, in particular a wrist-watch strap, has an upper and a lower layer of link members which are connected to each other by U-shaped clips. The clips cooperate with leaf springs located in the link members in such a manner that the flexures of the clips are in engagement with the flexures of the leaf springs provided at the respective ends. The inner sides of the link members are provided in addition to a recess arranged at each end face thereof with cut-outs through which the flexures of the leaf springs can protrude during stretching of the band.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1983Date of Patent: April 16, 1985Assignee: Rodi & WienenbergerInventor: Gerhard Ratz
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Patent number: 4452036Abstract: The bracelet is constituted by members of general U shape (1 to 5), with the same internal profile, engaged in staggered manner one in the other, the sides (2a,5a) comprising, on their inner face, a groove (6a,7b) together defining a passage for a pin (10) of corresponding shape, in particular circular shape. The clearance (13,18) between two adjacent members of the same row is less than the necessary movement of the members perpendicular to the pins for releasing it from the pin and from the associated member. Means such as a head or stud are provided for retaining the members transversely with respect to the bracelet. The members may be of uniform thickness, the grooves being formed by the curvature of the sides of these members.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1982Date of Patent: June 5, 1984Assignee: Gay Freres, S.A.Inventor: Jean-Pierre Gay
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Patent number: 4448017Abstract: An improved jewelry chain loop element and method of assembly into single, double, triple, etc., chains in which the links are formed from soldered wire rings. One segment of each ring is crimped together so that the ring is formed into an approximate teardrop shape with one end having parallel wires and the other a loop. The loop may be flattened. Then an ornament, such as a bead, tube bezel, cup bezel or other ornament is formed or secured on the crimped end to form a combined fastening means and tip ornament. The crimped segment is bent upward at a 15-60 degree angle either before or after the bead or ornament is formed. The individual links are then assembled into the chain by placing the ornament of one link through the remaining loop of the next adjacent link and the loop crimped about the adjacent link's ornament. Alternatively, teardrop-shaped links may be cast as single links or as tandem (double, triple, etc.) links. A number of completed chains or single teardrop link elements may be connected (e.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1982Date of Patent: May 15, 1984Inventor: Jean R. Stark
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Patent number: 4423591Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a link for a bracelet, wrist watchband or the like which is formed of one or more elements defining a body having opposite longitudinal and transverse edge portions, one of the longitudinal edge portions defining a transversely outwardly directed projection and the other of the longitudinal edge portions defining a recess generally aligned with and contour to the configuration of the projection. A slider is mounted for reciprocal sliding movement in a guide channel disposed transversely of the body and opening outwardly through one or both of the opposite longitudinal edge portions. A spring biases the slider in an outward direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1982Date of Patent: January 3, 1984Assignees: Zwyro A.G., Tesch A.G.Inventor: Bernhard Tesch
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Patent number: 4417437Abstract: A watchband is comprised of a plurality of interconnected segments of generally helical shape. The segments are formed of tubular metal rods which may be composed of a noble metal alloy, a copper alloy or stainless steel. The use of tubular metal rods as opposed to solid metal rods results in a reduction in materials costs and a lighter weight watchband. The watchband is manufactured by winding a tubular metal rod on a mandrel into a generally helical shape, cutting the helically-wound tubular metal rod to predetermined lengths, and connecting together the lengths in lengthwise juxtaposition so that the coils of one length partly overlie the coils of adjoining lengths to thereby form a watchband comprised of interconnected tubular metal rod segments. By using tubular as opposed to solid metal rods, the annealing process normally required in order to wind the rod into helical shape can be eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1981Date of Patent: November 29, 1983Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Daini SeikoshaInventor: Katsuo Museki
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Patent number: 4361303Abstract: A structural column or beam having a straight geometrical axis is assembled from rigid, link-like sections. Each section has parallel spaced leg elements interconnected by spaced bridging elements intersected by the axis. The bridging elements also serve to interlock and rigidify the assembled link-like sections which are dimensioned for interchangeability and interfitting of cross connected columns and beams.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1980Date of Patent: November 30, 1982Inventor: Marvin P. Lanphear
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Patent number: 4280257Abstract: An improved clasp is provided for an adjustable watch band having overlapping strands, each comprising transversely abutting links, to releasably connect the strands together on the wrist of the wearer. The clasp includes a decorative cover member attached to the free end of the first strand with the cover member having one or more transversely oriented, preferably C-shaped hooks projecting therefrom to effect releasable engagement around links of the second strand.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1979Date of Patent: July 28, 1981Assignee: Timex CorporationInventor: Andrew T. Kostanecki
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Patent number: 4238935Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a chain or the like, particularly for ornamental use, wherein modules are made from one or more vertebrae taken from the vertebral column of an animal, presenting the same type of articulation as the original vertebra and these modules are fitted in one another in the manner of the natural vertebral column with the aid of assembly means. The modules may be strung on a supple cord, or may be formed to be connectable by integral means. The cire perdue method may be used to produce any desired number of modules from a vertebra. Vertebrae of different sizes may be used to produce a chain of links of varying size.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1978Date of Patent: December 16, 1980Inventors: Paul-Marie B. Oudet, Jean-Marie P. Oudet
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Patent number: D331725Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 1990Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Assignee: Frank Mastoloni & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Edward J. Mastoloni
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Patent number: D334151Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1990Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: MGZ S.p.AInventor: Pasquale Bichi