BRACELET APPARATUS

Abstract

A bracelet apparatus may include a first ring shaped portion forming an orifice. The first ring shaped portion may be substantially rigid and may include a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion and a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion. The first and second connection portions may be in a fixed relation to each other. The first and second connection portions may form a connection mechanism. The first connection portion may include an external connection device and the second connection portion may include an internal connection device. The first connection portion may include a portion of external thread and the second connection portion may include a portion of internal thread. The ring shaped portion may have a variety of different shapes.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design application No. 29/473,921, titled Bangle Bracelet, filed Nov. 26, 2013, and a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design application No. 29/473,919, titled Bangle Bracelet, filed Nov. 26, 2013, which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND

A bracelet is an ornamental band or chain that can be worn around the wrist, arm, or ankle Bracelets can also be used for identification or medical purposes. Bracelets can be made of metal, leather, cloth, wood, laminated paper, chain, enamel, or plastic and can include jewels, gemstones, precious stones, pearls, ornaments, charms, and trinkets.

Bangles, or bangle bracelets, are rigid bracelets that maintain their shape. Bangles are generally circular in shape and can be made of metal, wood, glass, laminated or compressed paper, or plastic. Two basic styles of bangles are the solid cylinder style and the split cylinder style with a hinged opening and clasp.

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key factors or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one implementation, a bracelet apparatus may include a first ring shaped portion forming an orifice. The first ring shaped portion may be substantially rigid and may include a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion and a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion. The first and second connection portions may be in a fixed relation to each other. The first and second connection portions may form a connection mechanism. The first connection portion may include an external connection device and the second connection portion may include an internal connection device. The first connection portion may include a portion of external thread and the second connection portion may include a portion of internal thread. The ring shaped portion may have a variety of different shapes. The ring shaped portion may form a partial ring having a first end and a second end spaced apart. The ring shaped portion may form a complete ring. The ring shaped portion may include a channel around at least a portion of an outer surface. The ring shaped portion may include one or more ornamental objects positioned within the channel. The ring shaped portion may include one or more ornamental objects on an outer surface. The ornamental objects may include a variety of different shapes. The bracelet apparatus may include a second ring shaped portion forming an orifice. The second ring shaped portion may be substantially rigid and may include a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion and a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion. The first and second connection portions may be in a fixed relation to each other. The first and second connection portions may form a connection mechanism. The first connection portion of the first ring shaped portion may connect to the second connection portion of the second ring shaped portion so that the first ring shaped portion is in a fixed relation to the second ring shaped portion and the orifice of the first ring shaped portion is substantially aligned with the orifice of the second ring shaped portion. The outer surface may include a variety of different patterns, etchings, inlays, designs, engravings, textures, or inscriptions. The outer surface may include gemstones, precious stones, inlays, wood, metal, enamel, or other materials.

In one implementation, a method of positioning a bracelet apparatus may include one or more of the following steps: contacting a first connection portion of a first ring shaped portion with a second connection portion of a second ring shaped portion; moving the first connection portion in relation to the second connection portion so that the first ring shaped portion removably attaches to the second ring shaped portion and a first orifice of the first ring shaped portion substantially aligns with a second orifice of the second ring shaped portion. The method may further include the step of rotating the first ring shaped portion in relation to the second ring shaped portion. The method may further include the step of rotating an ornamental object positioned on an outer surface of the first ring shaped portion in relation to the first ring shaped portion. The method may further include the step of rotating an outer ring portion of the first ring shaped portion in relation to an inner ring portion of the first ring shaped portion.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, the following description and annexed drawings set forth certain illustrative aspects and implementations. These are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which one or more aspects may be employed. Other aspects, advantages and novel features of the disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the annexed drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

What is disclosed herein may take physical form in certain parts and arrangement of parts, and will be described in detail in this specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof and wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 2A is a front view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 2B is a front view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 3A is a side view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 3B is a side view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of section A-A in FIG. 3A illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 5A is a side view of an exemplary implementation of a bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 5B is a side view of an exemplary implementation of a bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of section B-B in FIG. 5B illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of section B-B in FIG. 5B illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of section B-B in FIG. 5B illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 8A is a front view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 8B is a front view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an exemplary implementation of a bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view of section C-C in FIG. 9 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view of section C-C in FIG. 9 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 10C is a cross-sectional view of section C-C in FIG. 9 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 10D is a cross-sectional view of section C-C in FIG. 9 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 11 is a front view of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view of section D-D in FIG. 11 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of section D-D in FIG. 11 illustrating one or more portions of an exemplary bracelet apparatus described herein, according to some implementations.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The claimed subject matter is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are generally used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the claimed subject matter. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, structures and devices may be shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the claimed subject matter.

With reference to FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5A, 5B, 6, 7A, and 7B, an exemplary bracelet apparatus 100 is shown, according to some implementations. The bracelet apparatus 100 may be made of or from a variety of substantially rigid uniform or non-uniform materials. The bracelet apparatus 100 may be made from any metal or alloy, stainless steel, gold, silver, titanium, platinum, any mineral, any precious or non-precious stone, any type of plastic, enamel, wood, any combinations of listed materials, or any other material or combination of materials chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. In addition, different portions or components of the bracelet apparatus 100 may be made of or from a variety of different materials or combinations of materials. The bracelet apparatus 100 may be a variety of different colors. The bracelet apparatus 100 may be one or more colors or combinations of colors. The bracelet apparatus 100 may be worn around a wrist, ankle, arm, finger, or toe. The bracelet apparatus 100 may include one or more bangles or ring shaped portions 110, a first connection portion 120, and a second connection portion 130. The ring shaped portion 110 may have any shape chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. In some implementations, the ring shaped portion 110 may have a variety of shapes including, but not limited to, circular, oval, elliptical, triangular, rectangular, square, pentagonal, hexagonal, or other multi-sided polygon. The ring shaped portion 110 may include a partial or complete ring forming an orifice 111 so that the bracelet apparatus 100 can be worn. The ring shaped portion 110 may include a first side 112, a second side 114, an inner surface 116, and an outer surface 118. One or more of the first side 112, the second side 114, the inner surface 116, and the outer surface 118 may include a variety of different patterns, etchings, inlays, designs, engravings, textures, or inscriptions. The first side 112 may include the first connection 120 and the second side 114 may include the second connection portion 130. The first and second sides 112, 114 may be on opposite sides of the ring shaped portion 110.

The first connection portion 120 and the second connection portion 130 are designed or configured to join, attach, or connect multiple ring shaped portions 110 together. The first and second connection portions 120, 130 may form a connection mechanism. The first connection portion 120 may include an external or male connection device and the second connection portion 130 may include an internal or female connection device. Alternately, the first connection portion 120 may include an internal or female connection device and the second connection portion 130 may include an external or male connection device. The first connection portion 120 of a first ring shaped portion 110 may connect to the second connection portion 130 of a second ring shaped portion 110, thus joining the first and second ring shaped portions 110, 110. The first and second ring shaped portions 110, 110 may connect to each other and disconnect from each other via the first and second connection portions 120, 130. In some implementations, the first and the second ring shaped portions 110, 110 are removably attached to each by the connection formed between the first and second connection portions 120, 130. In other implementations, the first and the second ring shaped portions 110, 110 are fixedly attached to each by the connection formed between the first and second connection portions 120, 130. The first and second connection portions 120, 130 may be one of the following: rivet, clasp, hook and loop fastener, glue, press fit, tongue and groove, slide latch, clip, threaded fastener, bolts, clamps, magnets, bearing locks, snap locks, press release locks, bayonet twist lock, or any other apparatus chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The mechanism or method used to connect two or more bangles or ring shaped portions 110, 110 together may form an entertainment or cognitive tool.

With reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the bracelet apparatus 100 may include an inner dimension or radius 102 between the center of the ring shaped portion 110 and the inner surface 116. The bracelet apparatus 100 may include an outer dimension or radius 104 between the center of the ring shaped portion 110 and the outer surface 118. These dimensions or radii 102, 104 may be any dimension or measurement chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. These dimensions or radii 102, 104 may be sized to fit a wrist, ankle, arm, finger, or toe. The distance between in the inner dimension 102 and the outer dimension 104 establishes the thickness 103 of the ring shaped portion 110, which can vary significantly and may be any thickness chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The ring shaped portion 110 may have a uniform thickness 103 or the thickness 103 may vary at various locations. The ring shaped portion 110 may form a partial ring having a first end 106 spaced apart from a second end 108, as shown in FIG. 2B.

With reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 4, the outer surface 118 may have a variety of shapes. The outer surface 118 may have any shape chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. In some implementations, the outer surface 118 may be level as shown in FIG. 3A or the outer surface 118 may be curved as shown in FIG. 3B. The inner surface 116 may have a variety of shapes including any shape chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. In some implementations, the inner surface 116 may be level or curved. The ring shaped portion 100 may have any width 115 chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The ring shaped portion 110 may have a uniform width 115 or the width 115 may vary at various locations. The first connection portion 120 may include an external or male thread 122 and the second connection portion 130 may include an internal or female thread 132. Alternatively, the first connection portion 120 may include the internal thread 132 and the second connection portion 130 may include external thread 122. The threads 122, 132 may be any type of thread chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The threads 122, 132 may be right-handed or left-handed threads. In some implementations, the threads 122,132 may be one of the many different types of locking threads. The external and internal threads 122, 132 may include any amount of thread chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The external and internal threads 122, 132 may include a quarter turn, half turn, three-quarter turn, full turn, or multiple turns of thread.

With reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 6, the following description illustrates an exemplary implementation of bracelet apparatus 100. A first ring shaped portion 110A may connect or attach to a second ring shaped portion 110B. A first connection portion 120 of the first ring shaped portion 110A may contact and align with a second connection portion 130 of the second ring shaped portion 110B, as shown in FIG. 5A. The first ring shaped portion 110A, the second ring shaped portion 110B, or both, may rotate or otherwise move in relation to each other to connect the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B together, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 6. Together, the first connection portion 120 and the second connection portion 130 may form a connection mechanism 125. The first and second connection portions 120, 130 may secure the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B together. When the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B are connected together, the orifices 111, 111 may substantially align. Similarly, the first ring shaped portion 110A, the second ring shaped portion 110B, or both, may rotate or otherwise move in relation to each other to disconnect the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B.

With reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the following description illustrates an exemplary implementation of bracelet apparatus 100. The first and second connection portions 120, 130 may form connection mechanism 125. The first connection portion 120 may include an external connection device 124 and the second connection portion 130 may include an internal connection device 134. Alternatively, the first connection portion 120 may include the internal connection device 134 and the second connection portion 130 may include the external connection device 124. Together, the external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 may form the connection mechanism 125. The external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 may have any shape, size, and position chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 may have matching sizes, shapes, and positions so that they interlock with each other. The external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 may be substantially mirror images of each other. The external connection device 124 and internal connection device 134 may have a generally rounded shape, as shown in FIG. 7A, or they may have a more pointed shape, as shown in FIG. 7B. The external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 interconnect to attach and secure the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B to each other. The external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 may removably or fixedly attach the first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B to each other. The first and second ring shaped portions 110, 110 may connect to each other by pushing them together until the external connection device 124 and the internal connection device 134 interconnect. The first and second ring shaped portions 110A, 110B may disconnect from each other by pulling them apart until the external connection device 124 and internal connection device 134 disconnect.

With reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B, a bracelet apparatus 200 may include one or more ring shaped portions 210. The ring shaped portion 210 may include a first side 212, a second side 214, and inner surface 216, and an outer surface 218. The outer surface 218 may include various features. The outer surface 218 may include an ornamental object 240 including, but is not limited to, gemstones, precious stones, inlays, wood, metal, enamel, other materials, patterns, designs, images, and shapes. The ornamental object 240 may take any shape including diamonds, pyramids, cubes, cones, cylinders, half-circles, arc-shapes, wave-shapes, domes, teeth, stars, moons, ovals, points, or any other shape chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. One or more ornamental objects 240 may be positioned around at least a portion of the perimeter of the ring shaped portion 210. In some implementations, one or more ornamental objects 240 are positioned around substantially the entire perimeter of the ring shaped portion 210. The outer surface 218 may include all the same objects 240, a mixture of different objects 240, or sections with objects 240 alternating with sections without objects 240. The objects 240 may be equally or unequally spaced around the outer surface 218 or the perimeter of the ring shaped portion 210. The objects 240 may be fixed or integral to the outer surface 218, or the objects 240 may be able to move in relation to the outer surface 218. In some implementations, the objects 240 may be positioned and move within the channel 360 shown in FIG. 9, or the objects 240 may be fixed within the channel 360. The ring shaped portion 210 may include recesses or receptacles 250 in the outer surface 218 for receiving and attaching ornaments, trinkets, decorations, adornments, jewels, gems, charms, or other accessories.

With reference to FIGS. 9, 10A, 10B, 10C, and 10D, an exemplary bracelet apparatus 300 is shown, according to some implementations. The bracelet apparatus 300 may include one or more ring shaped portions 310, a first connection portion 320, and a second connection portion 330. The ring shaped portion 310 may include a first side 312, a second side 314, an inner surface (not shown), and an outer surface 318. The ring shaped portion 310 may include a track or channel 360 in one or more of the first side 312, the second side 314, and the outer surface 318. The channel 360 may be positioned around at least a portion of the perimeter of the ring shaped portion 310. In some implementations, the channel 360 is positioned around substantially the entire perimeter of the ring shaped portion 310. The channel 360 may receive and attach ornaments, trinkets, decorations, adornments, jewels, gems, charms, or other accessories. Any of these articles, including the objects 240 shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, may move within the channel 360. The channel 360 may be substantially straight, as shown in FIG. 9, or the channel 360 may be curvilinear, wavy, angled, or any other layout chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The channel 360 may have an arc-shape, as shown in FIG. 10A, an inverted T-shape, as shown in FIG. 10B, a trapezoidal shape, as shown in FIG. 10C, or any other shape chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. In the implementation shown in FIG. 10D, the ring shaped portion 310 includes a channel 360 in the first side 312 and the second side 314. The channel 360 may contain one or more spheres or other objects 362 as shown in FIG. 10C. These objects 362 may be fixed or movable within the channel 360. In some implementations, the objects 362 may move throughout substantially the entire channel 360. The channel 360 may include a bearing 364 to reduce the sliding friction for the one or more objects 362 within the channel 360. The bearing 364 may be one of the following types of bearings: plain bearing, ball bearing, needle bearing, pin bearing, roller bearing, and any other type of bearing chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art.

With reference to FIGS. 11, 12A, and 12B, an exemplary bracelet apparatus 400 is shown, according to some implementations. The bracelet apparatus 400 may include one or more ring shaped portions 410. The ring shaped portion 410 may include an inner ring 470 and an outer ring 472. The inner ring 470 may have any thickness 471 chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The outer ring 472 may have any thickness 473 chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. The thickness 471 may be larger, smaller, or the same as the thickness 473. The outer ring 472 may be stationary or may move in relation to the inner ring 470. The outer ring 472 may rotate in relation to the inner ring 470. The outer ring 472 may rotate planar or parallel in relation to the inner ring 470, as shown in FIG. 11. The outer ring 472 may rotate in an oscillating, wave, non-linear, or non-planar pattern in relation to the inner ring 470. The outer ring 472 may rotate perpendicular in relation to the inner ring 470. The ring shaped portion 410 may include a locking mechanism 480, which prevents movement or rotation of the outer ring 472 in relation to the inner ring 470 in the locked position and allows movement or rotation of the outer ring 472 in relation to the inner ring 470 in the unlocked position. The locking mechanism 480 may include a sliding mechanism 482 which moves between the locked and unlocked positions within a slot 484. To lock the inner ring 470 and outer ring 472 together, the slot 484 is aligned by moving or rotating the outer ring 472 and then the sliding mechanism 482 is moved within the slot 484 towards the center of the ring shaped portion 410. To unlock the inner and outer rings 470, 472, the sliding mechanism 482 is moved within the slot 484 towards the outside of the ring shaped portion 410. The inner ring 470 may include a contact surface 474 and the outer ring 472 may include a contact surface 476. When the outer ring 472 and the inner ring 470 move in relation to each other, the contact surfaces 474, 476 may slide against each other. The ring shaped portion 410 may include a material 478 positioned between the contact surfaces 474, 476 to reduce the sliding friction between the contact surfaces 474, 476, as shown in FIG. 12B. The material 478 may be float between the contact surfaces 474, 476, or the material 478 may be attached to either the outer ring 472 or the inner ring 470. The ring shaped portion 410 may include a bearing 490 positioned between the contact surfaces 474, 476 to reduce the sliding friction between the contact surfaces 474, 476, as shown in FIG. 12A. The bearing 490 may be float between the contact surfaces 474, 476, or the bearing 490 may be attached to either the outer ring 472 or the inner ring 470. In some implementations, the bearing 490 is connected to either the outer ring 472 or the inner ring 470 by a rod 492. The bearing 490 may rotate on the rod 492, which is fixedly or rotatably attached to the outer ring 472 or the inner ring 470. The bearing 490 may be one of the following types of bearings: plain bearing, ball bearing, needle bearing, pin bearing, roller bearing, and any other type of bearing chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art.

A variety of implementations for the bracelet apparatus may include one or more of the following uses: an adaptable or modifiable piece of jewelry, a decorative interactive piece of jewelry, a toy, an educational tool, a relaxation or therapeutic device, an entertainment or conversational piece, a self-defense device, and any other use or purpose chosen by one of ordinary skill in the art. When the bracelet apparatus includes ornamental objects or articles positioned around the perimeter, a wearer may use the bracelet apparatus a self-defense device by swinging her or his arm toward an assailant or attacker. In the several implementations where one portion of the bracelet apparatus moves in relation to another portion, the bracelet apparatus may function as a relaxation device to help relieve stress or anxiety, a therapeutic device to improve or maintain fine motor skills or cognitive function, an education tool to teach science or engineering concepts, or an entertainment or conversational piece. Many other purposes and uses are complemented and are included within scope or spirit of the disclosed subject matter.

The word “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as advantageous over other aspects or designs. Rather, use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion. As used in this application, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or.” That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, “X employs A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then “X employs A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. Further, at least one of A and B and/or the like generally means A or B or both A and B. In addition, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims may generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form.

Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims. Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize many modifications may be made to this configuration without departing from the scope or spirit of the claimed subject matter.

Also, although the disclosure has been shown and described in relation to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art based upon a reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. The disclosure includes all such modifications and alterations and is limited only by the scope of the following claims. In particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), the terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component which performs the specified function of the described component (e.g., that is functionally equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure which performs the function in the herein illustrated exemplary implementations of the disclosure.

In addition, while a particular feature of the disclosure may have been disclosed in relation to only one of several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “having,” “has,” “with,” or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description or the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising.”

Numerous implementations have been described herein. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the above methods and apparatuses may incorporate changes and modifications without departing from the general scope of what is described herein. It is intended to include all such modifications and alterations in so far as they come within the scope of the appended claims or the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A bracelet apparatus comprising:

a first ring shaped portion forming an orifice, the first ring shaped portion being substantially rigid, the first ring shaped portion comprising: a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion; a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion; the first and second connection portions in a fixed relation to each other; the first and second connection portions forming a connection mechanism.

2. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first connection portion includes a portion of external thread and the second connection portion includes a portion of internal thread.

3. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a second ring shaped portion forming an orifice, the second ring shaped portion being substantially rigid, the second ring shaped portion comprising: a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion; a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion; the first and second connection portions in a fixed relation to each other; the first and second connection portions forming a connection mechanism;

the first connection portion of the first ring shaped portion connected to the second connection portion of the second ring shaped portion so that the first ring shaped portion is in a fixed relation to the second ring shaped portion and the orifice of the first ring shaped portion is substantially aligned with the orifice of the second ring shaped portion.

4. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion is substantially circular.

5. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion is substantially hexagonal.

6. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion forms a partial ring having a first end and a second end spaced apart.

7. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion forms a complete ring.

8. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises a channel around at least a portion of an outer surface.

9. The bracelet apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises one or more ornamental objects positioned within the channel.

10. The bracelet apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises an ornamental object on an outer surface.

11. A bracelet apparatus comprising:

a first ring shaped portion forming an orifice, the first ring shaped portion being substantially rigid, the first ring shaped portion comprising: an inner ring portion and an outer ring portion, the outer ring portion movable in relation to the inner ring portion; a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the ring shaped portion; a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the ring shaped portion.

12. The bracelet apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first connection portion includes a portion of external thread and the second connection portion includes a portion of internal thread.

13. The bracelet apparatus of claim 11, further comprising:

a second ring shaped portion forming an orifice, the second ring shaped portion being substantially rigid, the second ring shaped portion comprising: an inner ring portion and an outer ring portion, the outer ring portion movable in relation to the inner ring portion; a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the ring shaped portion; a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the ring shaped portion;

the first connection portion of the first ring shaped portion connected to the second connection portion of the second ring shaped portion so that the first ring shaped portion is in a fixed relation to the second ring shaped portion.

14. The bracelet apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises a channel around at least a portion of an outer surface.

15. The bracelet apparatus of claim 14, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises one or more ornamental objects positioned within the channel.

16. The bracelet apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first ring shaped portion comprises an ornamental object on an outer surface.

17. A method of positioning a bracelet apparatus comprising the steps of:

contacting a first connection portion of a first ring shaped portion with a second connection portion of a second ring shaped portion;

moving the first connection portion in relation to the second connection portion so that the first ring shaped portion removably attaches to the second ring shaped portion and a first orifice of the first ring shaped portion substantially aligns with a second orifice of the second ring shaped portion.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of:

rotating the first ring shaped portion in relation to the second ring shaped portion.

19. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of:

rotating an ornamental object positioned on an outer surface of the first ring shaped portion in relation to the first ring shaped portion.

20. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of:

rotating an outer ring portion of the first ring shaped portion in relation to an inner ring portion of the first ring shaped portion.