Jewelry Organization, Storage, and Transportation Assemblies and Methods
Jewelry support assemblies are provided that can include a substantially planar base portion having a member extending therefrom, the member including a plurality of openings; a plurality of arms extending from the openings, individuals ones of the arms being associated with individual ones of the openings; and a plurality of rods extending from the arms, the rods being staggered along the length of the arms. Other assemblies are also provided that include: a rod extending from a first end to a second end; flexible material at least partially wrapping the rod and extending therefrom, the material including multiple layers of overlapping material; and wherein exposed overlapping portions of material include openings. Jewelry storage assemblies are provided that can include: a case comprising at least two components configured to be coupled when in a closed position; and one of the two components configured to house a jewelry support assembly.
This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/496,361 filed Jul. 1, 2009, entitled “Jewelry Organization, Storage, and Transportation Assemblies and Methods”, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/077,834 entitled “Jewelry Organization, Storage, and Transportation Assemblies and Methods” which was filed on Jul. 2, 2008, the entirety of each of which is incorporated by reference herein.
TECHNICAL FIELDThe present disclosure relates to the field of jewelry organization, storage, and transportation.
BACKGROUNDPeople continually wage a constant battle organizing the numerous pieces of apparel accessories such as jewelry in their possession. Centuries upon centuries of innovations have attempted to provide the answer to this battle, and while some have been successful, others have been difficult or impractical to utilize. Jewelry cases, jewelry boxes, jewelry racks, even jewelry hangers have been provided, yet none to date have been able to solve the problems associated with the organization, transportation and storage of apparel accessories such as jewelry in the form of necklaces, earrings, and rings. The present disclosure provides jewelry storage organization and transportation assemblies and methods.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREJewelry support assemblies are provided. The assemblies can include a substantially planar base portion having a member extending therefrom, the member including a plurality of openings; a plurality of arms extending from the openings, individuals ones of the arms being associated with individual ones of the openings; and a plurality of rods extending from the arms, the rods being staggered along the length of the arms.
Other jewelry support assemblies are also provided, the assemblies can include: a rod extending from a first end to a second end; flexible material at least partially wrapping the rod and extending therefrom, the material including multiple layers of overlapping material; and wherein exposed overlapping portions of material include openings.
Jewelry storage assemblies are provided that can include: a case comprising at least two components configured to be coupled when in a closed position; and one of the two components configured to house a jewelry support assembly.
Embodiments of the disclosure are described below with reference to the following accompanying drawings.
This disclosure is submitted in furtherance of the constitutional purposes of the U.S. Patent Laws “to promote the progress of science and useful arts” (Article 1, Section 8).
The assembly and methods of the present disclosure are described with reference to
Assembly 10 includes a jewelry display storage and transportation assembly 12 that can be removably fixedly coupled to assembly 10 via hooks 14 and rod 16, for example. While displayed as hooks and rods in accordance with the figure, many other removable/fixed attachment methods and devices are contemplated. Assembly 10 can also include organization, storage and display assembly 18 which can be fixedly mounted to assembly 10, for example, utilizing mounting portions 19 and 20. According to example implementations, assembly 12 can include flexible material at least partially wrapping rod 16 and extending therefrom.
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Assembly 12 can also include a border portion 24 surrounding panels 21, and this border portion can be decorative in nature and effect. As also shown at the top portion of assembly 12, a rod or hanging assembly 16 can be provided to allow for the coupling of assembly 12 to stationary portions of storage assemblies, such as storage assembly 10 of
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Assembly 18 can include a plurality of extending arms 42 and a back or continuous arm 44 between the brackets. Arms 42 as well as arm 44 can be pivotally attached to either or both of mounting brackets 19 or 20. As an example, the pivotal attachment configuration can include a shaft 45 within opening 46. Individual ones of the arms can be associated with individual ones of the openings. One or more of arms 42 and/or 44 can include a first end extending to a second end. The first end can be configured to rotatably couple with one or more of the openings 46. The first end of arms 42 and/or 44 can include a shaft 45 that may extend normal to the arm it is associated with. Shaft 45 may be configured to be received within and opening 46. Shaft 45 can include an end distal to the arm and this distal end can define a rib configured to seat the shaft within the opening.
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In compliance with the statute, embodiments of the invention have been described in language more or less specific as to structural and methodical features. It is to be understood, however, that the entire invention is not limited to the specific features and/or embodiments shown and/or described, since the disclosed embodiments comprise forms of putting the invention into effect. The invention is, therefore, claimed in any of its forms or modifications within the proper scope of the appended claims appropriately interpreted in accordance with the doctrine of equivalents.
Claims
1. A jewelry support assembly, the assembly comprising:
- a rod extending from a first end to a second end;
- flexible material at least partially wrapping the rod and extending therefrom, the material including multiple layers of overlapping material; and
- wherein exposed overlapping portions of material include openings.
2. The jewelry support assembly of claim 1 wherein the exposed overlapping portions are configured as decorative doilie material.
3. The jewelry support assembly of claim 1 wherein each of the multiple layers is approximately the length of a dangling earring.
4. A jewelry storage assembly comprising:
- a case comprising at least two components configured to be coupled when in a closed position; and
- one of the two components configured to house a jewelry support assembly.
5. The jewelry storage assembly of claim 4 wherein the jewelry support assembly is as described in claim 1.
6. The jewelry storage assembly of claim 5 wherein the base of the assembly is coupled to an inner portion of one of the components.
7. The jewelry storage assembly of claim 4 wherein the jewelry support assembly is as described in claim 1.
8. The jewelry storage assembly of claim 7 wherein an inner portion of one of the components is configured to couple with the rod of the assembly.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 26, 2012
Publication Date: Jul 19, 2012
Inventor: Jonna Harris-Bowman (Spokane, WA)
Application Number: 13/430,471
International Classification: A45C 11/04 (20060101); A47F 7/02 (20060101);