Abstract: A fastening closure arrangement is provided for securing loose ends of the elements forming a tattoo-like fashion accessory formed of plastic monofilament line. The accessory article is formed in an artistic pattern of interconnected loops, with a closed loop at one end and two or more ends of the monofilament line at the other end. The ends of the monofilament lines are brought together in side-by-side relation and a locking collar is applied over the loose ends. End extremities of the monofilament elements, projecting beyond the collar, are fused and pressed, preferably with heat, to form a flange, which secures the collar against removal. To particular advantage, a pair of monofilament ends are arranged in straddling relation to a closed loop at the opposite end of the fashion accessory article such that, when the locking collar is applied and secured, the accessory article is secured in a closed ring, suitable for an armband, wristband, necklace or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides a joiner for attaching items together, said joiner including a ring-like member having first and second ends to be linked to one another, said first end having a tubular section for reception therein of said second end, and a latching means to lock said first and second ends together.

Abstract: A jewelry piece 10 includes a light transparent, ornamental element 20 and a light emitting diode 16 positioned near the ornamental element. A battery case 12 has a side wall 12b having a threaded opening 29 therein providing access to a battery being held within the battery case. A mechanical clasp 14 has an outwardly projecting threaded element 14b adapted to be received in the threaded opening 29. There is a first conductive wire 26 having one end connected to one terminal of the battery and another end connected to the diode 16 and a second conductive wire 30 having one end connected to the light source and another end having a clasp 14. The clasp 14, when partially inserted into the opening 29, completes a loop but does not contact the other terminal of the battery, preventing the diode 16 from being energized. When completely inserted into the opening 29, the clasp 14 makes contact with the other terminal of battery to energize the light source.

Abstract: A plate link (1), for attaching a clasp link (5) to the end of an ornamental chain (4), is provided for welding electrically at point (2) to constitute an unopenable ring, at one side of which is attached the end (3) of the ornamental chain (4) and at the other side of the clasp link (5) of a normal type. The novel method of attaching the end of a chain to a clasp link by means of the plate link involves the use of electrically welding the plate link and is carried out in the absence of any weld material.