Patents by Inventor Karin E. Lynch

Karin E. Lynch 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).

  • Jewelry mount with safety catch
    Patent number: 8201417
    Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry mounting system that allows for the attachment and detachment of gems from a jewelry setting. This system is provided with a gem mount that has a gem permanently secured to the mount. This mount contains an internal safety catch that, when engaged secures the gem mount to the jewelry setting. The jewelry setting is provided with latches that engage pins on the gem mount to ensure that the internal safety catch does not disengage prematurely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Karin E. Lynch
  • Jewelry mount with safety catch
    Patent number: 7918108
    Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry mounting system that allows for the attachment and detachment of gems from a jewelry setting. This system is provided with a gem mount that has a gem permanently secured to the mount. This mount contains an internal safety catch that, when engaged secures the gem mount to the jewelry setting. The jewelry setting is provided with latches that engage pins on the gem mount to ensure that the internal safety catch does not disengage prematurely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventors: Karin E. Lynch, Anthony L. Nguonly