Patents Examined by Jack W. Lavinder
  • Patent number: 11399602
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Carmela Max Ciatto Corso
  • Patent number: 11388962
    Abstract: A jewelry piece having a body or housing that defines a cavity sized and shaped to removably receive an interchangeable ornament and a cover or back connected to the body, such that the jewelry piece may be opened or closed. The body and cover magnetically and mechanically engage when the jewelry piece is closed to secure the ornament without the need for excessive force or an additional tool. The magnetic engagement is accomplished by magnets that are located opposite each other when the jewelry piece is closed. The mechanical engagement is accomplished by interlocking mating elements that combine to define a bail when the jewelry piece is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ANDRIA ARIE, LLC
    Inventor: R. Alexandria Roi-Sanginario
  • Patent number: 11388961
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bracelet lengthening device, comprising at least one adjusting assembly (1, 2) that is movable relative to a clasp cover (21), the adjusting assembly (1, 2) and the cover (21) being provided with a first and a second fastening element (23, 35?), respectively, for fastening them respectively in several positions that are able to bring about different bracelet lengths, characterized in that the adjusting assembly (1, 2) and the cover (21) are also provided with a first and a second indexing element (15, 35), respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: ROLEX SA
    Inventors: Benjamin Celant, Martin Christian
  • Patent number: 11382392
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: D. Swarovski KG
    Inventors: Christian Loinger, Günther Blasbichler
  • Patent number: 11382393
    Abstract: A jewelry piece having a body or housing that defines a cavity sized and shaped to removably receive an interchangeable ornament, a cover or back connected to the body, such that the jewelry piece may be opened or closed, and a locking mechanism to secure the ornament in the jewelry piece. The body and cover mechanically engage when the jewelry piece is closed to secure the ornament without the need for excessive force or an additional tool. The mechanical engagement is accomplished by interlocking mating elements and a spring-loaded lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: ANDRIA ARIE, LLC
    Inventor: R. Alexandria Roi-Sanginario
  • Patent number: 11375781
    Abstract: Multicolored flexible wearables include a first portion having a first flexible polymer forming a toroid and including one or more colorants, a first surface, a second surface, and a recess in the first surface not reaching the second surface. A second portion formed of a second flexible polymer fills a majority of the recess and includes one or more colorants. The first and second flexible polymers have different colors and are permanently bonded together. Precious material particles may be disposed within the first and/or second flexible polymers. One or more of the colorants may have a color matching a color of the precious material particles. One method of bonding the portions includes depositing a liquid second portion into the recess and then curing it. Another method includes depositing a solid second portion into the recess and then curing a liquid layer of polymer between the first portion and second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Flexible Jewelry LLC
    Inventors: Brock Zobell, Brighton Jones, Aaron Dalley
  • 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: 11369170
    Abstract: The inventive disclosures described herein pertains to an improved clasp-type device for connecting two ends of a wrap-around personal-adornment/jewelry item, such as a necklace, bracelet, or anklet. The improved jewelry clasp provides for both easy and secure coupling of two ends of a wrap-around jewelry item, while providing a decorative “hiding” of the clasp. In variations, the improved jewelry clasp can appear as just one of several ingots/charms that the wrap-around jewelry item may contain. Various other practical applications of the improved jewelry clasp are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: LXL Group Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Schilling, David Concepcion
  • Patent number: 11357294
    Abstract: A fastener for accessories includes a male part and a female part. The female part is a crocodile clip, which includes a pair of jaw members operable to open/close by a spring force. The fastener for accessories includes a first attraction part and a second attraction part. The first attraction part is located at an inner space in the pair of the jaw members. The second attraction part is located at the front part of the locking part. The first attraction part is located at either one of the jaw members. In addition, a holder, into which the second attraction part of the locking part is inserted, is placed in front of the first attraction part located in the crocodile clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: HOUSEKI-NO-ANGEL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hisaziro Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 11357295
    Abstract: A blemish-concealing toe jewelry system; the blemish-concealing toe jewelry system includes an open-ended, hollow, semi-cylindrical brace including an interior surface and an exterior surface, a padded cushion member positioned on the interior surface, and an ornament affixed to the exterior surface of the brace. The brace is a functionally operative and decorative toe-ring configured to conceal, protect, and adorn blemishes on at least one toe of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Gertrina Avent
  • Patent number: 11357293
    Abstract: A wearable device may include a watchcase defining a mounting slot and a key slot communicating with each other and a watchband. The watchband may include a strap-shaped body; and a clamping part connected to one end of the strap-shaped body and including a rotating part and a stop block arranged in the rotating part; the stop block is capable of moving out of or back into the rotating part; when the stop block moves into the rotating part, the clamping part is configured to be inserted into the mounting slot; after the clamping part is inserted into the mounting slot, the clamping part is configured to be rotated relative to the watchcase by rotating the watchband, and the stop block is configured to move out of the rotating part and is clamped in the key slot, such that the watchband is attached on the watchcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP., LTD.
    Inventors: Jianghua Hu, Yuege Xue
  • Patent number: 11357335
    Abstract: The present application discloses a bedsheet fastening device for fastening bedsheet to a mattress and holding it in place. The device comprises magnets configured to hold the bedsheet to the mattress and prevent it from rumpling. In some embodiments, the device comprises a plurality sets of magnets with each set of magnets comprising a first piece of magnet and a second piece of magnet. The first piece of magnet is affixed to the mattress and the second piece of magnet can be attached to and removed from the first piece of magnet. The plurality sets of magnets are arranged on the mattress and can hold a bedsheet securely in place. The bedsheet can be removed by separating the first piece of magnet from the second piece in each set. In some embodiments, magnets are housed in a protective cover or a holder, for example, an insert or a panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Arnaud Ajamian
  • Patent number: 11357296
    Abstract: A round stone is intended for being inserted contiguously with other similar stones to as to conceal the setting of the stones. Facets are bevel-formed between the girdle and the pavilion. Grooves, open at the two ends thereof, are formed, as by sawing in a plane perpendicular to the axis, in the facets to receive the setting claws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: HAMARD VITAU
    Inventor: Philippe Vitau
  • Patent number: 11351909
    Abstract: A resilient clip can be used for covers for equipment. The resilient clip has a portion that can be inserted into a channel on the equipment, a portion that can be attached to a cover, and a portion that can be used to remove the clip from the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Dowco, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Alexander, Justin Hough
  • Patent number: 11337496
    Abstract: A jewelry combination comprising: a necklace; a pendant hanging from the necklace, wherein: the pendant comprises a body and a necklace guide mounted within the body: the necklace guide has a first side, a second side opposed to the first side, and a bearing surface extending from the first side to the second side; the necklace enters the body of the pendant, passes along the first side of the necklace guide, around the bearing surface of the necklace guide, along the second side of the necklace guide, and exits the body of the pendant; the bearing surface is configured to allow the necklace to freely slide around the necklace guide; a first strand having a first end attached to the pendant at a point along a first axis, wherein the first axis intersects the necklace where the necklace passes along the first side of the necklace guide; a second strand having a first end attached to the pendant at a point along a second axis, wherein the second axis intersects the necklace where the necklace passes along the s
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Xander Jane Ltd.
    Inventor: Alexander Jane
  • Patent number: 11337495
    Abstract: A personal jewelry article includes a light source coupled to a power source and located within a compartment interior of a shank of the personal jewelry article. A stone is connected to the shank above the compartment. The light source emits light through the stone and the stone alters the light emitted by the light source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: VERSI LLC
    Inventor: Daniel C. Buck
  • Patent number: 11317686
    Abstract: A construct (10) is provided having an aesthetic form adapted to please a wearer and to be worn by the wearer. The construct provides a structure on which functional elements are integrated. The functional elements include several elements. A first element is a fluid reservoir. A second element is at least two fluids (12, 14) disposed in the fluid reservoir. A third element is a motion generator (22) having a state in equilibrium with respect to an attraction force and a further attraction or repulsion force when the construct is at rest, the motion generator causing an animation effect when the construct is moved relative to an attraction or repulsion force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventors: Lucien Vouillamoz, Antoine Sandoz, Gregory Dourde, Federica Carpano
  • Patent number: 11315005
    Abstract: The finger-mounted mechanical counter is a numerical counter that may be worn on the finger of a user. First, second and third wheels each have a set of indicia formed thereon, each set of indicia being a circumferentially arrayed set of integers, such as a continuous range from 0 to 9. The first, second and third wheels are rotatably mounted within a housing having corresponding first, second and third slots formed therein for display of the corresponding indicia. The housing defines a central passage which is adapted for receiving the finger of the user. After a full rotation of the first wheel, the second wheel is rotated by a single increment, and after full rotation of the second wheel, the third wheel is rotated by a single increment, allowing for consecutive counting from single digits to double digits to triple digits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: GIFTEDNESS AND CREATIVITY COMPANY
    Inventor: Abduljalil K. H. Habash
  • Patent number: 11304484
    Abstract: A jewelry closure mechanism (e.g., clasp) may include a locking receptacle and a locking pin that operate together to provide a closure mechanism for a piece of jewelry. The closure mechanism may or may not include a hinge. In some implementations, a locking pin may extend from the second arm and be inserted into a locking receptacle formed in a second arm to lock the two components together. The locking receptacle may include one or more wires (e.g., spring and/or precast) that extend transversely to the direction of the locking receptacle. The closure mechanism may be used as a general jewelry closure device and/or to couple segments of jewelry together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: PAJ, INC.
    Inventor: Felix Chen
  • Patent number: 11297912
    Abstract: A jewelry apparatus can include a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member having a first prong and a second prong. The jewelry apparatus can include a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member. The coupling member can include a disk member having a first side and a second side, the first side having a first set of indicia depicting a first partial portion of a word, the second side having a second set of indicia depicting a second partial portion of the word, a first projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the first prong and a second projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the second prong. The coupling member is configured to rotate such that the first set of indicia and the second set of indicia create the visual appearance of the word.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Be Sunny Gifts, LLC
    Inventors: Tammy Rae Nelson, Jake Matthew Nelson