Expansible Patents (Class 63/5.1)
  • Patent number: 11369171
    Abstract: The innovative product is a joint finger ring, particularly refers to a finger ring capable of being spliced, assembled, bent and adjusted, and relates to the technical field of ornamental finger rings and watchbands. A joint finger ring is composed of a ring setting (1), inlays (2) and connection components (3), wherein the inlays (2) are arranged in the ring setting (1). The left end and the right end of the ring setting (1) are movably connected through the connection components (3). The utility model solves the problem that in the wearing process of the traditional finger ring, the size of the finger ring of a favorite style is appropriately increased to fit the finger, and consequently, it is impossible to achieve the best feeling when people wear the finger ring, and especially for the characteristics of the male finger bones, the finger ring cannot be taken off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Inventor: Bowen Tan
  • Patent number: 10542795
    Abstract: An article of jewelry having at least one slider is disclosed. The slider includes a body defining a securing channel and a sliding channel. The slider also includes a securing flap extending from the body and configured to be pressed from a first position to a second position such that the securing flap is pressed at least partially into the securing channel to restrain the band when the band is disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • Patent number: 9314070
    Abstract: A piece of jewelry that can be expanded or contracted through the use of linearly interconnected rhombuses where the elements of each rhombus are rotatable with respect to an adjacent rhombus and wherein the various elements are held together by pins of a special design so that the length of the piece of jewelry is easily expanded or contracted at the desire of the wearer but where unintentional expansion or contraction is unlikely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventors: Yegise Koc, Nerses Kafadar
  • Publication number: 20150052943
    Abstract: A wristband for wear upon the wrist of a wearer includes a band member having a continuous length configured to encircle the wrist of a wearer, the band member having an outer surface oriented away from the wearer's body and an opposed inner surface oriented against the wearer's body. The wristband includes at least a first ornament selectively and interchangeably coupled to an outer surface of the band member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Shaen R. Inglis
  • Publication number: 20140318180
    Abstract: A multi-function bracelet that includes a base member and at least a pair of elastic jewelry members carried by said base member The multi-function bracelet further includes at least one elastic ring member adapted to be stretched over the stretched over and received between the elastic jewelry members. When removed from the bracelet the elastic ring member can be worn in the hair as an elastic hair band. Thus, the multi-function bracelet serves to function as an ornamental piece of jewelry and also as a receptacle and storage device for an elastic hair band when the elastic hair band is not being worn in the hair of the wearer of the multi-function bracelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Day2Night, LLC
    Inventor: Candice Leigh Cabe
  • Publication number: 20140298857
    Abstract: A wrist-worn bracelet displaying health indicators constructed to ensure correct and optimal fitting on a wrist of user for the effective detection of functioning of human body. The wrist-worn bracelet includes a first wristband portion and a second wristband portion connected to the first wristband portion to form a closed loop. The second wristband portion includes at least one inwardly-bent portion. A contour of the at least one inwardly-bent portion is capable of being changed by heating and bending the inwardly-bent portion so that an inner diameter of the closed loop is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: MING-SHIUNG CHANG, SHU-CHEN CHUANG, CHIA-HSIN CHANG, HSIN-WEI WANG
  • Publication number: 20140174124
    Abstract: A motivational bracelet for tracking milestones toward long term goals is comprised of a flexible material and featuring one or more detachable buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: Baljit Duggal
  • Publication number: 20140116086
    Abstract: Friendship bracelets (10A, 10B, 10C) are provided with undulating edges allowing to them to interlock and create an assemblage (60). The assemblage (60) accommodates bracelet accumulation by an individual and also facilitates bracelet exchange among friends. When an individual is wearing the assemblage (60), a bracelet can be easily removed therefrom for gifting and/or a bracelet can be easily added thereto upon receipt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Inventors: Kelly Casaccio, Amy Orlando
  • Publication number: 20140020427
    Abstract: An elastic wristband with an elongate strip of injection molded resilient thermoplastic material and one or more graphic panels. The elongate strip includes a center portion, a left side portion and a right side portion joined by left and right living hinges. The central portion includes recessed areas for receiving the graphic panels which are visable through the molded thermoplastic material. The central portion of the elongate strip also includes end tabs that are welded together to form a continuous circular band. The band is elastic in nature and can fit over a person's hand and onto a person's wrist to form a decorative wristband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Brandon Wolf
  • Publication number: 20130305781
    Abstract: Referring to the invention, there is shown an article of body jewelry intended to be worn upon the hand. The body jewelry comprises a length of an elastic material upon which may be threaded one or more decorative elements and an ornamental decoration. A portion of the elastic material is connected to a securement element. The body jewelry is secured to multiple parts of the hand, using the tension within the elastic material stretched between various locations; e.g., from the back of the wrist, over the back of the hand, to a securement element sitting behind two adjacent fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2012
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventor: Wendy R. Malamphy
  • Patent number: 8505334
    Abstract: In the context of a personal ornament, e.g., a finger ring, in which decorative member(s) is/are attached to cord loop(s), making size(s) of loop(s) variable creates the impression of a lighter grip and improves fit. A finger ring has cord made of transparent silicone rubber, support member, and decorative member. Cord is coiled in spiral fashion for two revolutions, forming two loops. One end of cord is secured to through-hole of support member. A portion near the middle of cord is inserted through through-hole of support member, and is capable of moving within through-hole. The other end of cord is secured within through-hole of support member. The two loops of the cord are inserted through decorative member, and cord is capable of moving within decorative member. Absolute and relative sizes of the two loops of cord change automatically in correspondence to changes in finger thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Masami Niikura
  • Patent number: 8474284
    Abstract: A molded silicone rubber bracelet having a plurality (preferably three) specially-formed receptacles for seating and retaining the same number of play-value tokens in a convenient manner for trading and/or playing games. The tokens bear different graphic indicia but all have a uniform size and circular (or alternately-shaped) two-tier cross-section that allows them to be held captive in three outwardly-disposed and uniformly-spaced receptacles in the bracelet in tongue-in-groove manner. Since the tokens are easily removable/replacable/tradable, they can be traded at will for other tokens and/or used for playing a game. The token-carrying functionality of the bracelet coupled with its ornamental token-displaying appearance capitalizes on the popularity of conventional rubber wristbands as well as social trading interaction, resulting in great appeal to teens and youth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan Rush, Doug Meagher
  • Publication number: 20130074545
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a charm strap. More particularly, the invention encompasses a snap charm bolder and charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel method of interchangeably securing charms to an inventive charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel securing means for a charm strap having at least one interchangeable charm. The present invention is also directed to a novel jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Donna Lynn Moloney
  • Publication number: 20120304691
    Abstract: A display band as described herein is a band which displays an indicium perpendicular to the sizable band that wraps around the head, arm, leg or any article that can accommodate a band. The band can be made for many sizes, from a child's head, to an arm, to large adult size leg or head, or an article such as a drill team boot. The band can be manufactured for many purposes of display, according to the desired indicia. This headband can be made of soft, flexible materials which can be easily folded for storage, and is lightweight and can display the indicia in an upright or a downward position perpendicular to the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: Theresa Popp Braun, Gertrude Pfaffenbach, Lainey Richardson
  • Publication number: 20120159988
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for displaying an image with multiple circular bands. Two or more circular bands are included and sized to surround a portion of a body part. At least one image is included where each of the two or more circular bands includes a portion of the at least one image disposed on an exterior side of each circular band. The at least one image is formed when the two or more circular bands are positioned to be adjacent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: PUZZLETS, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baird, Bruce R. Needham
  • Patent number: 8061160
    Abstract: An adjustable fashion mechanism having various combinations of extension and adjuster pieces that can be formed to create a bracelet which allows for size variations to fit any size wrist, arm or ankle. The same or similar configuration may be sized and styled differently for use as a necklace to be worn around a person's neck or as a ring for a person's finger. In yet other uses, the same or similar configuration may be sized and styled for use as an armband to be worn around a person's upper or lower arm. Other applications of the adjustable fashion mechanism may be used for clothing, different types of jewelry and accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Carissa Stinespring
  • Patent number: 8001657
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a safety device for a bracelet including a system for adjusting the circumferential length of the bracelet. This system comprises; first and second curvilinear elongated elements, each having a slot and a plurality of notches; a clasp comprising a third curvilinear elongated element having a set of grooves, wherein the grooves receive one of the first or second elongated elements for slidably gliding the elements relative to one another, and a fourth curvilinear elongated element; a button slidably secured in each slot of said first and second curvilinear elongated elements to slidably secure said first and second curvilinear elongated elements together; a set of stop reliefs are provided within said grooves for limiting the sliding motion of the first and second curvilinear elongated elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Giuseppe Giordano
  • Patent number: 7845191
    Abstract: A size adjustable item of jewelry has a plurality of movable inserts placed within a channel or a groove formed into the inner circumferential surface of body frame of generally a ring shape. The movable inserts are biased towards the radial center of the body frame by an elastic member, and thus can move in a radial direction with respect to the body frame such that inner surfaces facing the radial center of the movable inserts together define another generally ring shape of varying radius, and thereby allows the size of the ring shaped jewelry to be adjusted within a range of sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Hearts on Fire Company, LLC
    Inventors: Edward Czajka, Puzant Khatchadourian
  • Patent number: 7788947
    Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet or wristband of adjustable length, including: a first link including two ends defining first and second fixed points of attachment, a stopper including a through hole that allows the link to pass therethrough, releasable means for locking the link in the hole, and means for securing one of the ends of the link, and a securing element associated with the first point of attachment, the link being on one hand secured to the stopper by the second fixed point of attachment using the securing means, and on the other hand engaged in the hole so as to be able to be locked at a variable locking point, by the locking means, or to slide therein when the locking means are released, and the link further comprising, a variable point of attachment located substantially half-way between the second fixed point of attachment and the variable locking point (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Service AG
    Inventors: Philippe Loetscher, Clément Meyrat
  • Patent number: 7296438
    Abstract: A bezel having a lumen open to the top and bottom and a recessed center section is used both to mount a stone to a piece of jewelry and to function as a clasp for the jewelry. The recessed center section of the jewelry can be coupled to a hook to secure the jewelry to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald W. Kolb
  • Patent number: 7293429
    Abstract: A hollow closed loop has two end sections and intermediate sections. Flexible sheet material is located within one of the intermediate sections remote from the end sections. The flexible sheet material is fabricated of a crinkle material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Inventor: Patricia Reichert
  • Patent number: 7287851
    Abstract: The present invention improves existing eyewear frames to provide a secure and convenient means for storage and transport of eyewear when it is not being worn on the face. The eyewear frames contain rimless or semi-rimless lenses, which may be, for example, prescription lenses, reading lenses, darkened lenses as in sunglasses, or protective lenses, or night-vision lenses. When not in use as eyeglasses, the eyewear can be folded into a band for the wrist, arm or ankle. The eyewear frames may be comprised of a flexible material that allow the earpieces or nosepiece or both to bend or twist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Inventor: James Minoru Amioka
  • Patent number: 7225639
    Abstract: An expandable jewelry ring. The ring has a split circular spring made of springy metal and having first and second ends separated by a gap. A tongue portion extends from the first end of the spring and into the gap. A mounting is made of metal and has a generally split circular shape with first and second ends separated by a gap and having a spring channel formed therein. The spring channel has a first portion and a second portion. The spring is positioned in the first portion of the spring channel, with the tongue portion being slideably moveable in the second portion of the spring channel. When pressure from a wearer's finger is exerted on the inside of the mounting, it will expand the effective size of the ring, and when pressure is relieved, the ring will spring back to its original size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Kobi Katz Inc.
    Inventor: Callegher Flaviano
  • Patent number: 7146793
    Abstract: A watch chain is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Ecco Watch Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Kyung Hyun
  • Patent number: 7121587
    Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Julia B. Mark
  • Patent number: 7013674
    Abstract: A jewelry-forming component composing a body member having a first magnetized portion and a female element associated therewith for magnetically attracting and receiving a male element of another jewelry-forming component. The first magnetized portion of the body member provides a minimum magnetic strength that is sufficient to retain the male element within the female element and a maximum magnetic strength that can be overcome by a person's hand strength to separate the male and female elements. The female element defines a cavity having a depth sufficient to receive the male element at different positions therein, and this allows relative movement of the male and female elements to assist in providing the self-sizing nature of the article. The body member also includes a further element that is magnetically responsive for magnetically coupling with another jewelry-forming component, such that a plurality of such components can be magnetically coupled to form an article of jewelry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Kretchmer
  • Patent number: 6508079
    Abstract: An ornamental jewelry kit comprising at least one inner flat base element, a plurality of outer visible elements, wherein the plurality of outer visible elements are comprised of visible elements differing from other visible elements by at least one of color, material and shape, cooperating connection means comprising parts on the flat base element and parts on the visible elements for connecting the base and visible elements together, the cooperating means including at least two partially covered tracks and at least two posts with enlarged heads with the posts insertable into the tracks, the partially covered tracks have an uncovered portion allowing an enlarged head of the posts to enter into the covered tracks, the partially covered track is formed with at least a first passageway portion and a second passageway portion angled to the first passageway, and wherein a selected outer visible element is connected to the base element by aligning the at least two posts with respective uncovered portions of the co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Natalee Wolff
  • Patent number: 6442970
    Abstract: An expandable bracelet composed of two layers of links placed on top of each other and cover elements which can be placed on and removed from an associated link of the upper layer of the bracelet by elastic deformation. Clip elements at the ends of each cover element cover the ends of the links at least essentially. The mechanical function portion of the bracelet is covered from the direction of the ends by this arrangement of the cover, and a visually closed appearance of the bracelet is achieved. The application of the cover element also assures a blocking effect on the links of the bracelet when lateral forces appear, so that an unintentional separation of the links is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: ROWI Rodi & Wienenberger GmbH
    Inventors: Horst Dangelmayer, Elmar Brenk
  • Patent number: 6250107
    Abstract: An expandable chain construction comprises first and second chain lengths of a monofilament such as nylon fishing line. Each chain length is formed into a series of spaced loops, the loops of the two lengths being of opposite senses. Each loop of each length encircles a portion of the other length lying between a pair of loops. Chain constructions may be interconnected along their lengths to form chains of increased width. The chain constructions are expandable to fit closely but gently about a wearers limb. The construction can simulate the appearance of tatoo designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Home & Nature Inc.
    Inventor: Marianne Lorraine Visser
  • Patent number: 6227006
    Abstract: The links (8) forming the bracelet (6) are articulated one after the other via cylindrical bars (9), these bars and links being held together by a flexible tie (10). The link (8) is made of a mineral material whose hardness is equal to or greater than 7.5 Mohs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AG
    Inventor: Laurent Pantet
  • Patent number: D520396
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: QT, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew T. Park