Patents by Inventor Carolyn A. Rafaelian

Carolyn A. Rafaelian has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • SLIDER ELEMENTS FOR ARTICLES OF JEWELRY
    Publication number: 20170035159
    Abstract: A slider for an article of jewelry 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. Articles of jewelry utilizing such sliders are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • Adjustable jewelry
    Patent number: 9420858
    Abstract: The herein described jewelry article includes, in one aspect, a flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flexible member is fixedly secured to a connector. The flexible member is also slidably secured to the connector at a point along its length so a first portion of the flexible member extends between connection points. The jewelry article also includes an adjustment mechanism that defines a channel through which the first portion of the flexible member and the second end of the flexible member extends thereby allowing a length of the first portion to be selectively adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • Sliding element for adjustable jewelry
    Patent number: 9301580
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding element for use with jewelry including a plate body, a sliding flange extending from a first lateral edge of the plate body, and a crimping flange extending from a second lateral edge of the plate body. The plate body, the sliding flange, and the crimping flange can be stamped from a uniform flat metal sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • ADJUSTABLE JEWELRY
    Publication number: 20150320152
    Abstract: The herein described jewelry article includes, in one aspect, a flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flexible member is fixedly secured to a connector. The flexible member is also slidably secured to the connector at a point along its length so a first portion of the flexible member extends between connection points. The jewelry article also includes an adjustment mechanism that defines a channel through which the first portion of the flexible member and the second end of the flexible member extends thereby allowing a length of the first portion to be selectively adjusted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: ALEX AND ANI, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D658086
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D658087
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D658088
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D658528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D662849
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D663232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D663233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D664466
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D669385
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D678102
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Bracelet
    Patent number: D686520
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Expandable wire bangle bracelet
    Patent number: RE45079
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian Ferlise
  • Expandable bangle with double end-beads
    Patent number: D724470
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Expandable wire bracelet with crimp beads
    Patent number: D729101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn Rafaelian
  • Jewelry band
    Patent number: D738773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
  • Slider for article of jewelry
    Patent number: D781742
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Alex and Ani, LLC
    Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian