Patents by Inventor Sam Facini

Sam Facini 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: 5687586
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interconnectable jewelry setting for connecting with other interconnectable jewelry settings to form a jewelry piece such as a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or other ornamental item. The jewelry setting comprises a frame formed from stamped sheet metal, in which a gemstone is mounted, a ball-link joint, which is connectable to similar jewelry settings to form the desired jewelry piece without the need for soldering or welding. The ball-link joint is held in place by a key-lock clip opening in the setting frame, and a spring insert attached to the internal end of the ball-link joint provides tension against the joint and allows for elasticity and flexibility of the jewelry piece. A snap-on cover on the base of the setting frame provides additional structural support to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Inventor: Sam Facini