Patents Examined by Jack W. Lavinder
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Patent number: 11284683Abstract: The invention is directed to a decorative connector for forming a jewelry item, said decorative connector comprising: a decorative member having oppositely located sections, said decorative member comprising a loop at one of said oppositely located sections, said decorative member comprising a decorative body, said loop having a first end fixedly attached to the body of said decorative member, a second end of said loop removably connected to the body of said decorative member to open said loop, the connections between said loop and said body of said decorative member being substantially hidden from view, a passageway through the other of said oppositely located sections of said decorative member, said passageway enabling connecting said decorative connector to a jewelry item.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventor: Barbara Bixby
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Patent number: 11284687Abstract: A dual slider mechanism to independently adjust jewelry lengths to maintain the fit and style of a necklace. This is an article of jewelry comprised of two flexible members and two sliding members with sliding ends and fixed ends such that the sliders attach to the flexible members to permit movement along the flexible members therefore providing a functionally independent interplay between fit and style.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Inventor: Elise Clougherty
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Patent number: 11284688Abstract: A personal ornament that includes: a base portion that includes a pair of right-and-left base-side engaging ring portions, and fixes and holds a gemstone; and a frame portion that includes a pair of right-and-left frame-side engaging ring portions to be coupled to the base-side engaging ring portions, and that supports the base portion, the base portion and the gemstone being supported to be swingable with respect to the frame portion. The personal ornament also includes a protective member that protects, from an outside, at least the frame-side engaging ring portions, and coupling parts of the base-side engaging ring portions with respect to the frame-side engaging ring portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: CROSSFOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Hidetaka Dobashi
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Patent number: 11278085Abstract: A wristband with a pocket for safekeeping small items is provided. Also provided herein is a wristband with a watch connector attached to each end of the wristband, as well as an accessory for wearing on the wrist that includes such a wristband.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Sydney P Frietsch
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Patent number: 11278087Abstract: One or more ring re-sizing attachments are appended to the internal circumference of a ring band so that a ring band large enough to pass over a knuckle remains comfortably fit around the finger below the knuckle. Each attachment includes a base defining an internal volume surrounded by a raised wall. A button slidingly engaged in the base internal volume defines an inner volume, and one or more springs are held in the button inner volume. As the one or more springs are compressed, the button moves into the internal volume of the base, increasing the space within the band to move the band beyond a knuckle. Once the band is beyond the knuckle, the spring(s) urge the button upwardly, causing the lips of the button to contact ledges or lips projecting from the sidewall of the base, to tighten the fit of the ring band around the finger.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: John Humbert, Jr.
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Patent number: 11278073Abstract: A magnetic fastener includes a female component and a male component. The female component includes a base, a hooded portion spaced from the base and formed opposite thereto, and a peripheral wall connecting the base to the hooded portion. A pocket is formed between the base and the hooded portion. The hooded portion includes a slot formed therein. A portion of the female component is magnetically attractive. The male component includes an insertion portion and a shaft extending from the insertion portion. A portion of the male component is formed by a magnet. The male component is configured to be coupled to the female component when the magnet is magnetically coupled to the portion of the female component that is magnetically attractive, the insertion portion is received within the pocket, and the shaft is received within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: MAGNAHALTER LLCInventor: Sara Marie Yarger
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Patent number: 11272766Abstract: The present invention refers to the field of precious objects, and in particular to the field of goldsmithing, jewelery, with particular reference to rings. It should be noted that the present invention can also refer to the field of bijoux or the like. Particularly interesting for the present invention are the rings and the problem of their measures.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventor: Adelio Rossini
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Patent number: 11272765Abstract: A jewelry clip has top and bottom non-marring gripping jaws and an adornment covering the top jaw. The jewelry clip is used to construct at least two different jewelry items such as a bracelet, a necklace, a belt, an anklet, or a choker from an elongate flexible item of at least eighteen inches in length such as a string of beads or pearls, a chain, or a piece of fabric by securing the item at two locations in a first format, and at two locations, including at least one different location in a second format.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: C.C.Couture LLCInventors: Dana Corelli, Mary Carr
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Patent number: 11272764Abstract: A buckle assembly has two buckle portions, each having a base body with a fastening hook and a fastening recess, and a magnet connected to the interior surface. The buckle portions are configured such that placing the interior surface of one buckle portion against the interior surface of the other buckle portion causes the magnets to engage each other and the fastening hook of each buckle portion to enter the fastening recess of the other buckle portion, to lock the two buckle portions together and prevent disengagement under tension in opposing directions parallel to a longitudinal extent of the buckle assembly. There is a fastening tenon connected to the base body and extending into the fastening recess on each of the buckle portions. The fastening hooks engage a respective one of the fastening tenons as the fastening hooks enter the fastening recesses to lock the two buckle portions together.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Duraflex Hong Kong LimitedInventor: Ming Yen Tseng
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Patent number: 11266211Abstract: An earring clip for supporting an elongated jewelry item having a substantially planar backing surface. The earring clip includes a top loop that terminates in a spherical member that is for support at a base of the pinna of the ear of the user; an intermediate section that is contiguous with the top loop and that includes at least one contact pad that is secured to the substantially planar backing surface of the elongated jewelry item in order to support the elongated jewelry item from the earring clip; and a lower loop that is contiguous with the intermediate section and that terminates in an end location. The earring clip further includes a pivot leg that is hinged at the end location of the lower loop, and has both an open position wherein the pivot leg is disposed away from the spherical member to enable the earring clip to engage about the ear of the user, and a closed position wherein the pivot leg is closed toward the spherical member in order to hold the earring clip in place.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Inventor: Carmela Max Ciatto Corso
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Patent number: 11259620Abstract: The present invention generally relates to wearable jewelry and storage devices. Specifically, this invention relates to wearable jewelry having the ability to store materials, including cosmetic makeup materials lotions and perfumes.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventors: Maria Morales, Danny N. Concepcion
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Patent number: 11261901Abstract: A fastener includes a connecting member and a handling member. The connecting member has a first axis and an accommodating space extended along the first axis. The handling member having a second axis is movably disposed in the accommodating space and movable between a first position and a second position. When located at the first position, the handling member is disposed in the accommodating space in a way that the second axis is approximately coaxial with the first axis of the connecting member. When located at the second position, the handling member is positioned on the connecting member in a way that an included angle is provided between the second axis and the first axis so that the handling member can be rotated by an external force to drive the connecting member to rotate at a to-be fastened position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Cheng-Hung Yen
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Patent number: 11259607Abstract: A hook comprising a body having a first coil on a first end and a second coil on a second end. The coils may be spirals curving in opposite directions. The body may be constructed of filament, such as metal wire, and may be hypoallergenic. The coils may be disposed on opposite ends of the body. An aperture may be disposed on the lower side of the body, and may be defined by a loop. A base may interface with the aperture, the interfacing base configured to interface on one side with the body and interface with a jewelry on the opposite side.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Eleven Graces, LLCInventor: Lisa Kelley
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Patent number: 11253028Abstract: According to an embodiment, a component for attachment to an article includes an upper component that is made of a thermoplastic material having a first melting temperature and a flange member that is molded onto the upper component and made of a thermoplastic elastomer material having a second melting temperature that is lower than the first melting temperature of the upper component. The flange member extends laterally from a bottom end of the upper component so that a bottom surface of the flange member is flush with or positioned axially below a bottom surface of the upper component. The melting temperature of the thermoplastic elastomer material enables the flange member to be directly coupled to the article via heat welding and the like without substantially affecting the upper component.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Boa Technology Inc.Inventors: Kristopher Lovett, Andrea Cavanagh, Robert Burns, Mark Soderberg, Mark Kerns, Michael Nickel, James Capra, Ilya Minkin, Brett Vladika, Sean Cavanagh, David Dickensheets
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Patent number: 11246386Abstract: Body jewelry, having a neck chain assembly with a neck chain, and a short chain; a torso chain assembly having first and second chest chains, and at least one chain; and a hip chain assembly having a hip chain, whereby the neck chain assembly is worn around a neck of a user, the torso chain assembly extends downwardly along a front torso of the user, and the hip chain assembly is worn around waist and/or hips of the user for facilitating adult activities of a sexual nature, including bondage to achieve a state or practice of being physically led, pulled, or restrained, as by being tied up or chained for sexual gratification.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Laura D. Williams
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Patent number: 11246384Abstract: Article of jewelry includes a main frame defining a cutout in a medial portion thereof, a magnifying glass received within the cutout, and a light source configured to disperse light proximal to the magnifying glass. The main frame comprises a first configuration where the main frame is pivoted inwardly to form a bracelet orientation, and a second configuration in which the main frame is pivoted outwardly to form a magnifying orientation.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Alma Genevieve Berry
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Patent number: 11246385Abstract: A method of manufacturing, tool for manufacturing and an improved ring design and configuration having an improved anatomically correct internal shank with an internal surface having a plurality of spaced apart inwardly projecting internal structures and recessed surfaces configured for enabling the ring to pass over the knuckle at a reduced ring diameter, and having an internal portion of the ring transformed from the standard and long traditional circular shape to one that compliments the shape of the knuckle over which the ring traverses, and having a narrower diameter when placed on the ring bearing back portion of an appendage of a wearer providing an improved fit and comfort of the ring during use by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: JOSEPH AND JACK SOUKENIK PARTNERSHIPInventors: Joseph J. Soukenik, IV, Jack Harrison Soukenik
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Patent number: 11234498Abstract: A jewelry clip is provided for clipping onto an elongated member of a bracelet and/or necklace. The jewelry clip includes first and second parts connected by a hinge and being rotatable between open and closed states. The clip in the closed state is adapted for gripping the elongated member and in the open state is adapted for being released from the elongated member. At least one discrete spring biases the clip toward the closed state when the clip is in the open state. The clip has, in the closed state, a through hole. At least one of the first and second parts includes at least one resilient element defining at least part of an inner surface of the jewelry clip defining the through hole. When the clip is clipped onto the elongated member, the resilient element provides a frictional resistance against movement of the elongated member through the through hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Pandora A/SInventor: Netima Muenmai
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Patent number: 11234497Abstract: A ring system having a first ring and a second ring, each ring having an inner circumferential surface, an outer circumferential surface, a first surface and an opposing second surface. The first ring and the second ring each have a fastener on the respective first surfaces and the first ring and the second ring each releasably fasten to each other causing the first surfaces of the rings to abut. Each outer circumferential surface has an outer diameter, the outer diameter being the largest diameter of the outer circumferential surface. The first ring and the second ring each have an edge where the first surface and the outer circumferential surface intersect. The diameter of the edge of the first ring is equal to the outer diameter of the first ring and the diameter of the edge of the second ring is equal to the outer diameter of the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Collide LLCInventors: Kristen Hinds, Gavin Smith
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Patent number: 11229264Abstract: A decorative piece includes a support made of a material having no usable plastic deformation in which at least one hollow is arranged. The hollow is filled with a first material forming a substrate in which at least one housing is arranged. The housing is arranged so that at least one aesthetic element is housable therein. The substrate further includes a gripper elastically deforming to retain the aesthetic element in the housing. The gripper further includes at least one setting element. A method for setting an aesthetic element on a support includes taking a support provided with at least one hollow, taking at least one aesthetic element, filling the hollow with a first material, making a setting hole and a gripper in the first material, and setting the aesthetic element by placing it in the hole and by deforming the gripper so as to retain the aesthetic element.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: OMEGA SAInventors: Stephane Lauper, Gregory Kissling, Yves Winkler, Alban Dubach, Stewes Bourban, Alexandre Netuschill, Lionel Blaser