JEWELRY DISPLAY SYSTEM USING UNIVERSAL ACCESSORY BAR
A jewelry display system for creating decorative assemblies using a universal accessory bar and a body loop member connected thereto. The accessory bars have a housing element having at least one surface, opposed openings extending through the housing element, and at least one interconnecting means coupled to the housing element. The interconnecting means includes a female opening and a male protrusion. The body loop member transversely secures through the opposed openings of the housing element. At least one decorative element is mounted to the surface of the housing element.
This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application entitled “Click Together Hold and Release System for Creating Jewelry Items” (Ser. No. 61/882,902) filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Sep. 26, 2013 the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to jewelry and more particularly to a jewelry display system using a universal accessory bar for enabling a user to selectively engage and disengage accessory bars to create, interchange and transform decorative jewelry pieces for wear by a user.
2. Description of the Related Art
Jewelry is most commonly marketed to consumers in a singular fixed form and completely lacks the ability to be creatively customized, stacked, mixed or matched. Whether it is a bracelet, necklace, ring, anklet or earring, a user cannot easily transform the piece without breaking it apart. Pre-made jewelry sold as part of a jewelry design kit is available, however these kits typically includes small, easy to lose pieces that do not interconnect seamlessly or securely. Currently, there are no alternatives for jewelry display systems, which combine the ability to creatively customize, interchange, mix and match accessories.
It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention to provide a jewelry display system using a universal accessory bar for enabling a user to selectively engage and disengage accessory bars to creatively customize, interchange and seamlessly interconnect decorative jewelry pieces.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an interchangeable linkable accessory bar having interconnecting means for matingly engaging more than one accessory bar together.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a body loop member connected to the interchangeable linkable accessory bar for securing the accessory bar to the body of the wearer.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an interchangeable linkable accessory bar capable of selectively illuminating.
It is another object of the present invention to provide pre-printed decorative labels and jewels for attachment to the interchangeable linkable accessory bar.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an interchangeable linkable accessory bar capable of being decoratively customized by the user using pre-printed labels, markers, glitter, paint, beads, jewels, or other various ornaments.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an interchangeable accessory bar capable of securely storing items therein.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an interchangeable linkable accessory bar is provided having a housing element having at least one surface. The bar includes a decorative element mounted to the surface and means for interconnecting more than one accessory bar. The interconnecting means is substantially visually concealed when the bars are securely interconnected.
The housing element may include a top surface, opposed side walls, opposed ends between the side walls, and a substantially curved bottom surface.
The interconnecting means may include at least one or more of the following, an outwardly extending protrusion affixed to and protruding outwardly from the housing element, and a receiving opening extending through the surface of the housing element. The receiving opening of one accessory bar provides a secure link with the protrusion of another accessory bar to retain the protrusion.
The interchangeable linkable accessory bar may include means coupled to the housing element for displaying the decorative element, means for removably storing items within the housing element, and means for illuminating the decorative element, wherein the illuminating means is stored within the housing element.
The decorative element may be an electronic display.
The interchangeable linkable accessory bar may include a body loop member having means for securing the member to the accessory bar.
The housing element may be secured to any of several different body loop members of jewelry from the group consisting of a ring, necklace, bracelet, anklet or earring.
In accordance with an additional embodiment, a jewelry display system is provided including at least two interchangeable linkable accessory bars. The accessory bars have a housing element having at least one surface, opposed openings within the element, and means for interconnecting more than one bar together. The interconnecting means is substantially visually concealed. At least one decorative element is mounted to the surface of the housing element. A body loop member has means for securing the member to the accessory bar. The securing means transversely connects through the opposed openings of the bar. The interconnecting means includes at least one or more of the following, an outwardly extending protrusion affixed to and protruding outwardly from the housing element, and a receiving opening extending through the surface of the housing element. The receiving opening of one accessory bar provides a secure link with the protrusion of another accessory bar to retain the protrusion.
The jewelry display system may include means coupled to the housing element for displaying the decorative element.
The jewelry display system may include means for removably storing items within the housing element.
The jewelry display system may include means for illuminating the decorative element, wherein the illuminating means is stored within the housing element.
The housing element may be secured to any of several different body loop members of jewelry from the group consisting of a ring, necklace, bracelet, anklet or earring.
In accordance with an additional embodiment, a method for creating jewelry assemblies out of one or more interchangeable linkable accessory bars for wear on a body is provided. The bars have a housing element and at least one interconnecting means coupled to the housing element, wherein the interconnecting means includes a male protrusion and female opening. The steps include selecting more than one accessory bar, then arranging the accessory bars for dynamically creating a decorative element. Next, the user aligns the interconnecting means of each accessory bar and engages the accessory bars by inserting the protrusion of one accessory bar into the opening of another accessory bar, such that each protrusion is inserted securely into an opening and each opening securely receives a protrusion. Finally, the user adorns the assembly by securing the body loop member to the body.
The method may further include removing the assembly from the body, disengaging the accessory bars, rearranging the accessory bars. Next, aligning the interconnecting means of each accessory bar, engaging the accessory bars by inserting the protrusion of one accessory bar within the opening of another accessory bar, such that each protrusions is inserted into an opening and each opening receives a protrusion, and adorning the assembly by securing the body loop member to the body.
The method may further include storing items within the housing element.
The method may further include selectively illuminating the decorative element.
The method may further include decorating the housing element using pre-printed labels, markers, glitter, paint, beads, jewels, or ornaments.
To these and to such other objects that may hereinafter appear, the present invention relates to a jewelry display system using a universal accessory bar as described in detail in the following specification and recited in the annexed claims, taken together with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like parts in which:
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is directed to a jewelry display system 10 having a universal interchangeable linkable accessory bar 12 for creating, interchanging and transforming decorative jewelry pieces 14 for wear by a user.
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A body loop member 70 secures to the housing element 16 at an opening 13. Preferably each opposed end 24A, 24B includes an opening 13, thus creating a passage through the housing element 16 to thread a body loop member 70 therethrough. The body loop member 70 may include, but is not limited to, an elastic band, chain, wire, string, lace or other like means whereby a finger, wrist, neck or ankle may be inserted therethrough for wear on the body. In the embodiment shown in
The opposed side walls 22A, 22B include means for interconnecting more than one accessory bar 12. The interconnecting means is preferably an outwardly extending protrusion 32 or pair of protrusions substantially adjacent a receiving opening 34. The protrusions are preferably substantially round heads 35 coupled to the accessory bar by an outwardly extending neck 37. The protrusions 32A of the first side wall 22A are opposed the receiving opening 34B of the second side wall 22B, while the protrusions 32B of the second side wall 22B are opposed the receiving opening 34A of the first side wall 22A.
The protrusions 32 and openings 34 of each bar 12 are universally configured such that multiple accessory bars may be connected together, interchanged and mixed and matched to form unique designs combinations.
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The user may create jewelry assemblies out of one or more interchangeable linkable accessory bars for wear on the body. The user first selects more than one accessory bar and arranges the accessory bar for dynamically creating a combined decorative element. The user may also decorate the housing element using pre-printed labels, markers, glitter, paint, beads, jewels, or ornaments. Then the user aligns the interconnecting means of each accessory bar and engages the accessory bars by inserting the protrusion of one accessory bar into the opening of another accessory bar, such that each protrusion is inserted securely into an opening and each opening securely receives a protrusion. Finally, the user adorns the assembly by securing the body loop member to the body.
In conclusion, herein is presented a jewelry display system for creating, interchanging and transforming decorative jewelry pieces for wear by a user. The invention is illustrated by example in the drawing figures, and throughout the written description.
It should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention.
While only a limited number of preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for purposes of illustration, it is obvious that many modifications and variations could be made thereto. It is intended to cover all of those modifications and variations, which fall within the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
Claims
1. An interchangeable linkable accessory bar, comprising:
- a housing element having at least one surface;
- a decorative element mounted to said surface; and
- means for interconnecting more than one accessory bar, wherein said interconnecting means is substantially visually concealed when said bars are securely interconnected.
2. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 wherein the housing element has a top surface, opposed side walls, opposed ends between said side walls, and a substantially curved bottom surface.
3. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 wherein the interconnecting means includes at least one or more of the following, an outwardly extending protrusion affixed to and protruding outwardly from the housing element, a receiving opening extending through the surface of the housing element, wherein said receiving opening of one accessory bar provides a secure link with said protrusion of another accessory bar to retain said protrusion.
4. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 further comprising means coupled to the housing element for displaying the decorative element.
5. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 further comprising means for removably storing items within the housing element.
6. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 further comprising means for illuminating the decorative element, wherein said illuminating means is stored within said housing element.
7. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 wherein the decorative element is an electronic display.
8. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 1 further comprising a body loop member having means for securing said member to said accessory bar.
9. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 7 wherein the housing element may be secured to any of several different body loop members of jewelry from the group consisting of a ring, necklace, bracelet, anklet or earring.
10. A jewelry display system, comprising:
- at least two interchangeable linkable accessory bars, said accessory bars having a housing element having at least one surface, opposed openings within said element, and means for interconnecting more than one said bar together, wherein said interconnecting means is substantially visually concealed;
- at least one decorative element mounted to said surface of said housing element; and
- a body loop member having means for securing said member to said accessory bar, wherein said securing means transversely connects through said opposed openings of said bar,
- wherein the interconnecting means includes at least one or more of the following, an outwardly extending protrusion affixed to and protruding outwardly from said housing element, a receiving opening extending through said surface of said housing element, wherein said receiving opening of one said accessory bar provides a secure link with said protrusion of another accessory bar to retain said protrusion.
11. The jewelry display system of claim 10 further comprising means coupled to the housing element for displaying the decorative element.
12. The jewelry display system of claim 10 further comprising means for removably storing items within the housing element.
13. The jewelry display system of claim 10 further comprising means for illuminating the decorative element, wherein said illuminating means is stored within said housing element.
14. The interchangeable linkable accessory bar of claim 10 wherein the decorative element is an electronic display.
15. The jewelry display system of claim 10 wherein the housing element may be secured to any of several different body loop members of jewelry from the group consisting of a ring, necklace, bracelet, anklet or earring.
16. A method for creating jewelry assemblies out of one or more interchangeable linkable accessory bars for wear on a body, said bars having a housing element and at least one interconnecting means coupled to said housing element, wherein said interconnecting means includes a male protrusion and female opening, the steps comprising:
- selecting more than one accessory bar;
- arranging said accessory bars for dynamically creating a decorative element;
- aligning the interconnecting means of each accessory bar;
- engaging the accessory bars by inserting the protrusion of one accessory bar into the opening of another accessory bar, such that each protrusion is inserted securely into an opening and each opening securely receives a protrusion; and
- adorning the assembly by securing the body loop member to the body.
17. The method for creating jewelry assemblies of claim 16, the steps further comprising: removing the assembly from the body; disengaging the accessory bars; rearranging the accessory bars; aligning the interconnecting means of each accessory bar; engaging the accessory bars by inserting the protrusion of one accessory bar within the opening of another accessory bar, such that each protrusions is inserted into an opening and each opening receives a protrusion; and adorning the assembly by securing the body loop member to the body.
18. The method for creating jewelry assemblies of claim 16, the steps further comprising storing items within the housing element.
19. The method for creating jewelry assemblies of claim 16, the steps further comprising illuminating the decorative element.
20. The method for creating jewelry assemblies of claim 16, the steps further comprising decorating the housing element using pre-printed labels, markers, glitter, paint, beads, jewels, or ornaments.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 26, 2014
Publication Date: Mar 26, 2015
Inventors: Fredric Ellman (Tarrytown, NY), Steven Ellman (Brooklyn, NY)
Application Number: 14/497,391
International Classification: A44C 13/00 (20060101); A44C 5/00 (20060101); A44C 27/00 (20060101); A44C 15/00 (20060101); A44C 9/00 (20060101);