Patents by Inventor Masami Niikura

Masami Niikura 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).

  • Patent number: 8505334
    Abstract: In the context of a personal ornament, e.g., a finger ring, in which decorative member(s) is/are attached to cord loop(s), making size(s) of loop(s) variable creates the impression of a lighter grip and improves fit. A finger ring has cord made of transparent silicone rubber, support member, and decorative member. Cord is coiled in spiral fashion for two revolutions, forming two loops. One end of cord is secured to through-hole of support member. A portion near the middle of cord is inserted through through-hole of support member, and is capable of moving within through-hole. The other end of cord is secured within through-hole of support member. The two loops of the cord are inserted through decorative member, and cord is capable of moving within decorative member. Absolute and relative sizes of the two loops of cord change automatically in correspondence to changes in finger thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: Masami Niikura
  • Publication number: 20110314866
    Abstract: In the context of a personal ornament, e.g., a finger ring, in which decorative member(s) is/are attached to cord loop(s), making size(s) of loop(s) variable creates the impression of a lighter grip and improves fit. Finger ring 10 has a cord 11 made of transparent silicone rubber, support member 12, and decorative member 13. Cord 11 is coiled in spiral fashion for two revolutions, forming two loops 11A and 11B. One end 11C of cord 11 is secured to through-hole 12AB of support member 12. A portion near the middle of cord 11 is inserted through through-hole 12CD of support member 12, and is capable of moving within through-hole 12CD. The other end 11D of cord 11 is secured within through-hole 12EF of support member 12. The two loops 11A and 11B of the cord are inserted through decorative member 13, and cord 11 is capable of moving within decorative member 13. Absolute and relative sizes of the two loops 11A and 11B of cord 11 change automatically in correspondence to changes in finger thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Masami Niikura