Transferable Clothing Jewelry

Jewelry/ornamental pieces adapted for use on clothing and fabric applications. An ornamental piece used to accessorize existing clothing and/or fabrics to enhance in a decorative manor as one would accessorize and decorate ones ears and body with jewelry, allowing change and variety because of its non-permanent application. This jewelry/decorative clothing items are transferable as standard jewelry is to the body and can be easily removed and transferred without harm to the buttons or clothing. This application is made to slide through existing standard button holes and can additionally be used with no button holes. The original buttons remain unchanged and if no decoration is wanted they can be used in their original function, however they can easily be accessorized to customize/accessorize an outfit. This application is not limited to clothing items (shirts, pants, jackets, scarfs, etc.) but can be used on any fabric based item wanted a non-permanent decorative look.

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Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

This invention generally relates to an article of jewelry whether real or costume, jewel, gemstone, cubic zirconia, wood, glass, or any ornamental item in which it is used for ornamental, transferable purposes on clothing or apparel (shirts, shirt sleeves pants, jackets, hats, ties, scarfs, etc.) or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support

Typical jewelry is used and intended for attachment to a person's body (ear, finger, neck, etc.) however this intended use is for decorative and transferable ornamental display and wearing of this such application of jewelry , gemstones, or any ornamental item on clothing to enhance the look of everyday clothing and apparel items.

Similarly, jewelry pins are used to accent clothing; however the pins pierce through the clothing, not in the button area and cause damage to the clothing item. In addition, the application has one pin attachment that inserts through and then is clasped with a backing to hold the pin in place.

This application is also designed as to cover the existing button easily and create a whole new ornamental look to the clothing item, yet allowing the buttons to remain and be used. This application allows no damage to the button or to the clothing item and is removable.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

Similarly, jewelry pins have been used to pierce through the fabric generally on the lapel area of clothing whereas this article will have a jewel/ornamental front varying in size and shape with a 2 to 4 pins attached to the back of the jewel which will pierce directly through the buttons or button area on an existing shirt, pants, jacket, or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support ,etc. to create an ornamental temporary display and enhance the clothing item without damage to the item while also having the ability to be removed simply. The transferable clothing jewelry will have a metal, plastic, magnetic, etc. 2-4 pins fused or un-fused back to enable the jewel/ornamental piece to attach or to insert directly into the back fastener piece securing it on the inside of the apparel item. It is not limited to an ornamental item to be inserted through the button holes since its application does not require a button. It can also be used without an existing button by inserting the pin prongs through the existing button opening and entering the pins on the back side of the apparel item in the same said way and inserting the pins into the back fastening piece securing it in place.

This idea enhances and customizes the clothing item or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support simply and without damage to the clothing item itself. It will also take the place and improve upon permanent clothing ornamental buttons by allowing the removal of the transferable ornamental/jewelry item. This will enable the transferable jewelry to be used on another article of clothing or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support instantly. It will also allow for the transferable jewelry items to be removed for cleaning the apparel item without causing damage to the clothing or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support, washer, dryer as permanent ornamental buttons and clothing jewelry generally does.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top/front view of articles of jewelry whether real or costume, jewel, gemstone, cubic zirconia, wood, glass, or any ornamental item as they relate to the transferable clothing jewelry.

FIG. 2 is a side view of a jewel with a 2 pin back fused to the jewel. This drawing can have from 2-4 pins and holes for entry. This figure shows with a metal backed pinch pin fastening device. Drawing shows 2 pin application.

FIG. 3 is a side view of a single unit un-fused pin back with 2 pins to attach to jewel with a rubber backed fastening device.

FIG. 4 is an example front and back side pinch pins with a metal 2 hole fastening device.

FIG. 5 is an example of the final product shown on a woman's button down shirt. On top showing the button without the ornamental jewelry. (According to the drawing description 9). The other 3 buttons with the ornamental jewelry fastened through the button holes. (According to the drawing description 10.)

According to the drawings:

  • 1 indicates a pearl face
  • 2 indicates cubic zirconia face
  • 3 indicates wood decorative face
  • 4 indicates crystal/glass face
  • 5 indicates gemstone face
  • 6 indicates metal pins & insert into to fasten attached & separate. 2 and 4 hole application
  • 7 indicates rubber or metal back/fasteners with 2-4 openings
  • 8 indicates metal pinch pin backs/fasteners front and back
  • 9 indicated standard existing button
  • 10 indicates inserted ornamental jewelry in a final application

Claims

1. Transferable/removable ornamental clothing jewelry for apparel or any such items wanting transferable ornamental support comprising of:

An ornamental front portion will have jewel(s) (real and costume), bead, gem, wood, glass, metal, etc. as a front decoration, varying in size and shape. FIG. 1
The ornamental jewel(s), bead gem, etc. will temporarily go through the existing button holes to enhance the look of the clothing, apparel or any such item wanting transferable ornamental support. FIG. 5
The ornamental jewel(s), bead gem, etc. will temporarily go through a button hole(s) without an existing button to enhance the look of the clothing, apparel or any such item wanting transferable ornamental support.
The ornamental jewel(s), bead gem, etc. will temporarily go through any apparel item to enhance the look of the clothing, apparel or any such item wanting transferable ornamental support.
The front jewel will enhance and customize apparel items, shirt, shirt sleeves, pants, jacket, ties, etc. in a temporary and in a transferable providing multiple/endless uses for the clothing jewelry.
The ornamental front will act as jewelry which is commonly used for the body, ears, neck, etc.

2. A jewel back fused and comprising of 2-4 pins attached as one behind the ornamental clothing jewelry:

The pin backs fused and un-fused, FIG. 2&3, to the transferable, ornamental clothing jewelry as in claim 1 will be made of metal, plastic, glass, magnets, etc.
The backing for claim 1 will consist of 2-4 pins measuring the size of standard and/or varied button configurations and sizes to accommodate a variety of button openings.
The diameter/size length of the pins backs for claim 1 will vary based on thickness of apparel item or any such items wanting transferable support.
The single unit pin back will either be molded into the back as one piece of the jewel, bead, gems, etc. as stated in claim 1 or be a separate unit adhered to the back of the jewel, FIG. 2&3.
The single unit pin back will provide for a secure jewel as stated in claim 1 so as to provide a stable and temporary source for threading the clothing jewelry in place. The single unit pin threading will be inserted into a single unit clasp/backing/and or stopper.

3. A single unit clasp/backing/and or stopper that comprises of:

A 2-4 pin opening or method for inserting the single unit back as in claim 2. Made of Rubber, metal, foam, magnets, etc. for holding the unit stated in claim 2. FIGS. 4.
The clasp/backing/and or stopper will secure item in said claim 2 in a temporary way to allow removability and transferability quickly and easily.
The clasp/backing/and or stopper will provide a way to secure the jewel in claim 1 attached to the pin threading in claim 2 minimally compromising the integrity of the existing apparel item.

4. A jewelry item made specifically for the apparel to allow a secure, transferability, with minimal damage in any to the existing apparel item.

A jewelry item to be inserted primarily through existing button holes to enhance the looks of that item.
A jewelry item for the apparel that is not limited to items with button holes or existing button as the mechanism allows for a transferable and secure placement without.
A transferable jewelry item not limited to clothing and apparel but allowing the ornamental front the same multi-uses and removability of the items such as body earring and jewelry.
Patent History
Publication number: 20140318181
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 29, 2013
Publication Date: Oct 30, 2014
Inventor: Debora Malvar (Orlando, FL)
Application Number: 13/872,278
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ornamental Pin (63/20)
International Classification: A44C 1/00 (20060101);