Abstract: A convertible, closeable-loop earring enables an additional gemstone or component to be selectively attached or removed. The earring includes a permanent setting with a stem-receiving gap to receive a stem attached to the selectively removable and attachable gemstone or component in order to prevent relative rotation with the earring wire.

Abstract: A media scroll, and an associated method, formed of a plurality of media frames, in which the media scroll is formed of any selected number of media frames. A media display assembly of which the media scroll forms a portions supportively displays a media frame, or a sequence of media frames, at a display position. The media scroll is formed in a manner permitting substitution of media frames and permits addition of additional media frames thereto.

Abstract: A large poster mounting frame is provided for displaying a poster along the wall of a building structure. The poster mounting frame comprises a pair of vertical side guide rails and a support rail extending between and connecting the two side guide rails. The frame can be mounted directly on the side of the building structure. The rails have a U-shaped cross-section with the open portion facing inwardly to form a continuous channel. A pair of grooved wheels are rotatably mounted on the support rail and hoist lines are directed over the grooved wheels and are connected to an upper poster carrying rail attached to the upper edge of a large poster. The lower edge of the poster includes a lower carrying rail. The hoist lines are used to raise the poster along with the upper and lower carrying rail into sliding contact with the side guide rails of the frame until the poster is securely mounted and displayed within the frame.

Abstract: An ear tag is provided which includes a locking member for multi-purpose storage of desired articles. In the first embodiment, the locking member is a transverse portion including a cutting tip for engaging a visual display panel of the ear tag. In another embodiment, the cutting tip may be formed integral with the panel and the transverse portion may include an opening for receiving the cutting tip. In another embodiment, the locking member may be of a conical shape. In yet another embodiment, a two-piece locking assembly is characterized by a retaining section and a cutting tip attached thereto, and a transverse portion which is engaged by the retaining section. Various types of cutting tips are disclosed and additional transverse portions may be provided for additional storage for desired articles. The ear tag is compatible for installation by standard ear tag installation tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for joining elements forming jeweller articles, such as precious metals and pearls, which device comprises: a pair of pin arranged at respective cross sections of a metal half-ring shaped link, made of a precious material; a pair of opposite holes arranged on the outer surface of a pearl so that the pair of pins can be housed in the holes to form a coupling element between the pearl and the metal ring-shaped link.

Abstract: A picture framing system is disclosed for mounting, displaying and protecting a photograph or work of art on a vertical surface of ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, or a non-metallic surface without using nails. The picture framing system includes a sleeve or pocket-type photograph holder which can be used with various styles of mats and picture frames for mounting, displaying, and protecting the photograph against the flat vertical surface, such as a refrigerator door or dining room wall. The picture framing system includes a flexible sheet having an adhesive front surface for attachment to the photograph holder and a magnetized rear surface for permitting the attachment of either type of photograph holder to a ferrous metal surface.

Abstract: A lock of hair displayed in a vertical orientation that is attached to a string-like depending component of an earring using a slipknot in the string to engage the lock of hair, wherein the knot both holds the lock of hair in place and also compresses its girth so that the non-compressed girth above the knot prevents inadvertent disengaging descending movement through the knot.

Abstract: A display/screen system which is positionable upon a floor and is cooperable with a vertical support surface, such as a wall, includes a sheet of flexible material having an edge and a collapsible frame from which the sheet of material is suspended in a spread condition for use. The frame includes a horizontally-disposable section having two opposite ends and a pair of leg sections which are connectable to the horizontally-disposable section at the opposite ends thereof so as to depend generally downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A connector, a connector unit, and a connected connector unit made by connecting together the connector units; all capable of providing versatility in size and strength, facilitating low cost jig fabrication and well-suited for mass production, by using a tubular member of a multiple layer structure made by laminating two or more different materials selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or the like. The device comprises; a hollow tubular member 2 of a multiple layer structure made by laminating two or more materials, and open on at least one end thereof, an adhesive injection portion formed to make connection between the end or side and the hollow part 7 of the tubular member 2; an engage part 9 for a branch pipe formed in the adhesive injection portion; and a hollow branch pipe 10 with its one end provided with an engage part 12 capable of attaching or detaching from the engage part 9 for the branch pipe.

Abstract: A calendar display includes a flat support defining a plurality of lines of structural weakness. A plurality of stacked sheets bearing weekly and monthly time indicia are removably connected to a front surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge of the support. An adhesive strip is located adjacent to a second, lower edge on a back surface of the support, and a magnet is connected to a back surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge thereof. Manipulation of the support by bending the support in predetermined directions about the lines of structural weakness and contacting the adhesive strip with the back surface of the support permits the support to be configured as a self-supporting stand for displaying the sheets on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry, like a ring, bracelet, or necklace containing a center opening, consists of a main body section which takes the shape of the piece. This section has a channel extending around its side walls into which arms from covers are inserted. The covers overlay the main body section and slidably move over the main body section by means of the arms in the channels. In the preferred embodiment, two covers are provided on the main body section, although one or more than two covers are contemplated. The two covers slidably move in opposite directions on the main body section. The covers may have decorative ornamentation on their outer surfaces. When they are placed together and locked into position by a spring detent, the jewelry has one appearance. When the covers are together, they also conceal and protect the gem, inscription, or other decorative ornamentation on the top surface of the main body section.

Abstract: A gemstone, on which respectively at least four facets of equal size have been cut in the upper part and the lower part above and below the girdle plane, which have a parallel base edge, wherein the angle (.alpha.) between an upper part facet (20 . . . 23) and the girdle plane is less than the angle (.beta.) between a lower part facet (10 . . . 13) and the girdle plane. Between the lateral edges of the lower part facets (10, 11, 12, 13) one group (40 . . . 43) of narrow, triangular additional facets, which extend fan-like from a girdle plane, is provided. The narrow sides of the one group of additional facets meet in the connecting lines between the tips of the lower part facets (10, 11, 12, 13) and the narrow sides of the additional facets of a respectively neighboring group.

Abstract: An article of jewelry attaches to a garment which has a belt loop and a fly closure. The article includes a fly closure fastener adapted to be secured to the fly closure of the garment, a belt loop fastener having an opening and adapted to be positioned over the belt loop of the garment, a first elongate flexible member connecting the fly closure fastener and the belt loop fastener together, and a second elongate flexible member connecting an ornamental body or pouch to the belt loop fastener. The fly closure fastener is typically a closed loop, and may have an openable portion. The belt loop fastener may have a flat base portion and depending branches. In addition, the branches may converge to define a narrower opening to secure the fastener to the belt loop. The elongate flexible members may be provided by chains or strands.

Abstract: A jewelry article is adapted for attachment as an extension of the temple arm on conventional eyeglasses. The jewelry extension, or "glasstension", grips the temple arm with an elastic loop portion of a gripping member, and the gripping member in turn supports one or more elongated strands of jewelry type decorations, such as beads and charms. Each glasstension is a unitary piece, with the elongated decorative strands being securely affixed onto the gripping member. In one particular embodiment, the glasstension includes two or more decorative strands, and two additional gripping members attached at or near the ends of two of the decorative strands, allowing the glasstension to be converted from a single sided glasstension to a combined double sided glasstension and eyeglass retainer.

Abstract: The body jewelry device has a post part and cap part with the cap part having an integral and threaded stub. The post part has an integrally formed and complementary threaded bore for receiving the threaded stud. The cap part post is thereby securely, but releasably, coupled to the post part. In a preferred embodiment, the cap has a counter sink for receiving an end of the post. The cap for the body jewelry may be formed by shaping a stock material into a generally enlarged ornamental piece. A stub is integrally formed on the generally enlarged shape and threads formed on the stub. A counter sink may be formed around the stub for receiving an end of the post. The stub threads are constructed to threadably mate with an opposing and complementary bore on a post.

Abstract: A convertible jewelry article including a mounting wand and clip assembly releasably secured to an ornamental jewelry button. The mounting clip is releasably snap received with the back side of the jewelry button. The convertible jewelry article further includes a variety of different mounting wand and clip assemblies as well as a variety of differently styled ornamental jewelry buttons. The combination of different mounting wand and clip assemblies and different ornamental jewelry buttons provides the user with a wide range of different jewelry options. The mounting wand cooperates with a selected ornamental button to be worn on the person as an article of jewelry in a variety of different ways.

Abstract: A setting for retaining at least one grooveless precious stone and a method for providing such setting. A first portion of the setting includes a first surface, with the first surface contacting a facet portion of the grooveless precious stone at a first contacting location of the at least one grooveless precious stone. A second portion of the setting cooperates with the first portion and includes a second surface. The second surface contacts a pavilion portion of the grooveless precious stone at a second contacting location of the grooveless precious stone. The pavilion portion is situated below the facet portion. The grooveless precious stone is situated between the first portion and the second portion, with the second portion being wax-molded with the grooveless precious stone to provide a first pressure on the at least one pavilion portion at the second contacting position. The first portion provides a second pressure on the facet portion at the first contacting position in response to the first pressure.

Abstract: The jewel holding device of the present invention comprises a claw section 4 for engaging with the crown 17 and the table 16 of a facet-cut jewel 14, an engaging, section 11 for engaging with the pavilion 21, a support seat 9 for supporting the region near the culet 20, and a contact avoiding section 7 for avoiding contact with the girdle 22; and these elements are integrally formed. The contact avoiding section 7 is formed into an arc or arcuate shape and is capable of being elastically deformed when holding the jewel 14. Viewed from the direction looking into the table 16, the end 5 of the claw section 4 engaging with the table 16 is positioned at the outer side of the support seat 9 at the lower conical section of the jewel 14.

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises a photoconductive plate and a series of light-emitting diodes of a type having a centerline and having a viewing angle of approximately 8.degree.. Being made from polycarbonate in a single piece, the photoconductive plate is inset from its back face, toward its front face but not through it, so as to define a series of indicia, each having a boundary. Each light-emitting diode is pressed into a recess opening at an outer periphery of the photoconductive plate, between the front and back faces. The recesses orient the light-emitting diodes so that a part of the boundary of each of the indicia is disposed within the viewing angle of at least one of the light-emitting diodes and so that another part thereof is not disposed within the viewing angle of any of the light-emitting diodes.

Abstract: A educational and play kit allows the user to place panel strips in staggered array so that different pictures are seen from different angles. The panels are attached in a sheet and can be colored or drawn on; then they are separated; then they are mounted in sequential order (1A, 2A, . . . ; 2A, 2B . . . ) in slots (125) in side (120) of a box frame (100). There are two panel sets (B and C), so when viewed at an angle from the left or right different pictures are seen. In addition, the base (110) of the box frame can have its own picture drawn or mounted under the panels. Assembly markings may be placed on the panels and sides to aid children in placing the panels in order, and the markings may be color-coded for the two panel sets.