Patents Examined by Jack W. Lavinder
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Patent number: 11517084Abstract: Jewelry bezel settings have a band defining an aperture shaped to receive a stone. The band has a flange defining an upper opening and a pavilion-facing interior surface defining a lower opening. The flange extends radially inward a pre-selected distance to sit on a top edge of a girdle of the stone, and the pavilion-facing interior surface is angled to seat against facets of the stone. A channel is formed in and extends around an interior perimeter of the band between the flange and the pavilion-facing interior surface, and a cured material fills the channel and defines a plurality of pavilion facet-mating surfaces. The cured material defines a layer having a preselected color selected to enhance a brilliance of the stone.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Krainz Creations, Inc.Inventor: Roland Krainz
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Patent number: 11503884Abstract: A mounting and locking mechanism, a casing, and a wearable device are provided. The mounting and locking mechanism includes a mounting bracket and a locking assembly. The mounting bracket is provided with a mounting space including a first insertion slot and an accommodation slot. The accommodation slot has a first slot wall provided with a first opening communicating with the first insertion slot. The locking assembly includes a movable member and a first locking member. The movable member is received in the accommodation slot. The movable member is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable member abuts the first locking member to drive part of the first locking member to pass through the first opening to be positioned in the first insertion slot. In the second position, the first locking member can be withdrawn from the first insertion slot.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Yuege Xue, Jianghua Hu
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Patent number: 11490694Abstract: A clip (100) for being strung on a bracelet and/or a necklace, said bracelet or necklace comprising an elongate member with a flat cross-sectional shape and with a first substantially flat major surface and a second substantially flat major surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Pandora A/SInventor: Netima Muenmai
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Patent number: 11490698Abstract: In an under component having a proximal end and a distal end, the under component comprising a cylindrical portion extending from the proximal end to the distal end; wherein the proximal end includes a rim that extends laterally from the cylindrical portion and that is flush with the proximal end; the rim extending from the cylindrical portion, wherein the rim includes a proximal edge and a distal edge. An over component having a proximal end and a distal end and a rim having a proximal edge and a distal edge, wherein the distal end of the under component extending to a position flush with a proximal edge of the rim of the over component, wherein the distal end of the over component extending to a position flush with a distal edge of the rim of the under component.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Frederick Goldman, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Derrig
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Patent number: 11484100Abstract: A bracelet is described including a first compartment configured to store a mask and second compartment configured to store a flask for dispensing a solution, such as for example an antibacterial gel. In one embodiment, the flask compartment may be worn on the side of the wrist adjacent the palm, so that pressing on the compartment can dispense solution directly into the palm of the wearer. The bracelet may have a variety fashionable and ornamental appearances with the first and/or second compartments built into a front or rear of the bracelet.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Pacific Capital Partners, Unipessoal, LdaInventor: Ini Ghidirmic
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Patent number: 11470924Abstract: Implementations of an expandable link are provided. In some implementations, the expandable link comprises a first piece and a second piece moveably connected in an adjustable length configuration. In some implementations, a method of using the expandable link comprises adjusting the expandable link to increase or reduce the length of the expandable link. In some implementations, a method of using the expandable link comprises connecting one or more of the expandable links to form an adjustable portion of a piece of jewelry or to form a piece of adjustable jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Sheila Laroussini
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Patent number: 11470926Abstract: Jewelry items having at least one rotating ornament to capture a wearer's or viewer's attention are disclosed. The jewelry item may be a ring or pendant having at least one axle. At least one ornament may be coupled about the axle and the ornament may be configured to spin or rotate around the axle as well as slide along the length of the axle. At least one prong may be coupled to the body of the jewelry item to hold a stone in a position above the axle and rotating ornaments.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Maurice Kraiem & CompanyInventors: Dmitry Marmershteyn, Desi Kraiem
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Patent number: 11470927Abstract: Innovative jewelry articles are contemplated. The jewelry articles include a band and a link that is movable with respect to the band based on hand or finger movement. The band includes two disconnecting ends with a through hole provided at each end. The link includes two prongs with each inserted through the corresponding hole to connect the two ends. The link also includes two jewelry settings with each connected to the respective prong inserted through the hole. The settings on the band keeps the link hanging on the band. The link further includes a body that extends toward the center of the band. The body contacts the finger when the jewelry article is worn. With this contact, finger or hand movement can cause the tubular link to move up and down with respect to the band.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Nouvel Heritage, Inc.Inventors: Marie Christine Grocq Parruitte, Camille Parruitte
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Patent number: 11464301Abstract: A device for attaching a bracelet to a watch case, the device including, on the one hand, a bar secured to the watch case by a horn, and on the other hand, an insert integral with the end of a bracelet, wherein the bar and the insert are complementary in order to cooperate by interlocking to form removable assembly to make the bracelet interchangeable. The bar is formed by a cylindrical hollow body provided with two retractable pivots, and having at least one housing arranged to cooperate by interlocking with an insert, the bar including a device for holding the insert, and being arranged so as to pivot from a first position, in which the insert is capable of being positioned on the bar, into a second position in which the insert is locked onto the bar by locking device cooperating with the holding device.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Montres Brennet S.A.Inventor: Jean-François Pesenti
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Patent number: 11464302Abstract: An interchangeable piece of jewelry including a base and a head mount. The base includes an inner wall that defines a receptacle. The head mount includes a setting and an insert, the setting configured to retain a jewel therein and the insert being dimensioned to sit within the receptacle of the base. When the insert rests within the receptacle, an outer wall of the insert at a distal end contacts the inner wall of the receptacle such that the head mount is releasably secured within the receptacle, and the outer wall of the insert that is adjacent a proximal end and within the receptacle is spaced apart from the inner wall.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: WONDERMENT, INC.Inventor: Jerome D. Butler
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Patent number: 11457702Abstract: An earring post construction that includes an elongated earring post and a cup that is for the support of a decorative piece. The elongated earring post and cup are integrally formed in a single piece construction so as to eliminate the use of any attachment means between the elongated earring post and the cup; in combination with a securing stud that engages with the elongated earring post, and wherein there is provided an elongated passage in the elongated earring post so as to minimize the amount of precious metal used in constructing at least the elongated earring post.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: National Chain CompanyInventor: Steven A. Cipolla
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Patent number: 11452346Abstract: The invention relates to a gemstone cut, comprising a crown having a flat table and main crown facets (10-12) being arranged around the table (1) and being inclined relative to the table, a girdle (5) at which the gemstone has its largest transverse dimension, and a pavilion adjoining the girdle from below the girdle and having main pavilion facets (7) around the girdle, whereby the number of the main pavilion facets is odd. The invention also relates to an article comprising a gemstone according to the invention and a method for improving the optical properties of a gemstone.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: D. Swarovski KGInventors: Christian Loinger, Günther Blasbichler
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Patent number: 11445789Abstract: A necklace accessory, the necklace accessory comprising: a folded strap, the folded strap comprising: an inner portion located on one side of a fold of the folded strap; an outer portion located on the opposite side of the fold of the folded strap; an inner internal volume located inside the inner portion; an outer internal volume located inside the outer portion; a first magnet located inside the inner internal volume; a second magnet located inside the outer internal volume, and configured to be magnetically attracted to the first magnet; where the folded strap is configured to removeably attach to a necklace, and the first magnet is configured to magnetically attach to the second magnet with a shirt between the first magnet and second magnet whereby when attached to the necklace and shirt, the necklace accessory prevents the necklace from rotating about a user's neck.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventors: Jaclyn Dorsey, Joshua Dorsey
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Patent number: 11439212Abstract: An earring back for a pierced ear earring includes a first receiver having a first recessed, concave surface which has a first opening defined through a center, most recessed position thereof, which opening is configured to securely receive a post of a pierced-ear earring therein, and a second receiver with a second recessed, concave surface having a second opening defined through a center, most recessed position thereof which is configured to securely receive the post of the pierced-ear earring therein after the post extends through the opening of the first receiver. The second receiver is fixed in spaced relation to the first receiver such that the first and second openings are coaxially aligned.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventor: Garabed Takessian
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Patent number: 11439211Abstract: A wearable device is disclosed. The wearable device includes a first section and a second section with a latch there between. First grooves are provided in the first section and second grooves in the second section. At least one guide path is provided to the first grooves to enable guiding of a plurality of design members into or out of the first grooves and the second grooves. A locking pin allows locking the design members within the first grooves and the second grooves. At least one protruding member is provided adjacent to the first grooves or the second grooves to receive the latch and to releasably lock the first section to the second section when the wearable device is worn.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Inventor: Wilson Eduardo Barros
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Patent number: 11425974Abstract: The present disclosure provides a ring adjuster. The ring adjuster includes an adjuster main body, at least one locking structure, a first side wall and a second side wall. The adjuster main body is arc-shaped, the first side wall and the second side wall are connected with two opposite sides of the adjuster main body respectively. The adjuster main body includes an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface is configured to contact with a user's finger, the outer surface is configured to contact with a ring. The locking structure crosses the first side wall and the second side wall such that a locking chamber is formed between the outer surface and the locking structure to contain the ring.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Inventors: Yuhui Liu, Tianshu Zhang
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Patent number: 11419396Abstract: The present application relates to a wearable device, which includes a watchcase, a button, and a watchband. The watchcase is provided with a groove. The button is provided in the groove and can be moved to a first position and a second position relative to the watchcase. An end portion of the watchband is provided with a clamping groove extending to an edge of the watchband, the end portion can be received in the groove, and in the first position, the button passes through the clamping groove and engages the watchband with the watchcase, and in the second position, the button can be withdrawn from the clamping groove to enable the watchband to be detached from the watchcase.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.Inventors: Yuege Xue, Jianghua Hu
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Patent number: 11412819Abstract: A clasp includes a first clasp member and a second clasp member that are separable. The first clasp member includes a first connecting portion to which a linear member is connected, and a first coupling portion that is formed with the first connecting portion. The second clasp member includes a second connecting portion to which the linear member is connected, a second body portion that is continuous from the second connecting portion, a second coupling portion that extends from the second body portion in a direction away from the second connecting portion, and that has a hook shape to be coupled to the first coupling portion, an opening-and-closing portion that is pivotally supported by the second body portion, and that includes an abutment portion, and which is brought into abutment against the second coupling portion, and a locking portion that maintains a state of the abutment of the opening-and-closing portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Crossfor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hidetaka Dobashi
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Patent number: 11399621Abstract: An adjustable securement device which retains and secures items of personal property without slippage. The device includes an elastic band, an at least one sliding cinch, and a lanyard attachment mechanism. The elastic band is used to firmly secure and hold the item. The sliding cinch includes a constricting body and a strap-receiving hole. The strap-receiving hole traverses through the constricting body. The elastic band is slidably positioned within the strap-receiving hole to position the body of the elastic band adjacent to itself in order to create two separate loops. The first loop is positioned around the item and constricted tightly by sliding the sliding cinch adjacent to the item, thus securing and holding the item. The second loop is used to attach the lanyard attachment mechanism to the elastic band. The lanyard attachment mechanism is coupled to the elastic band and allows the device to attach to external structures.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.Inventor: Dedric Michal Derr
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Patent number: 11399602Abstract: A decorative earring structure in the form of an elongated wire piece having contiguous wire piece sections including at least a proximal top wire piece section that is in the form of a wire piece arcuate loop that is constructed and arranged to extend over, about and behind the ear of a wearer, and a distal turned wire piece section that is constructed and arranged for positioning behind the ear lobe. A support receptacle is disposed at a free end of the distal turned wire piece and disposed at a back side of the ear lobe, and a support post is disposed at a front side of the ear lobe, engageable with the support receptacle and for retaining the decorative earring structure in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Inventor: Carmela Max Ciatto Corso