Abstract: A normally upright generally rectangular frame surrounded backboard having a front surface overlaid by a coextensive section of fabric is provided with a monofilament line tautly stretched across the fabric and backboard front surface within the frame from opposing sides thereof and defining a series of back-board longitudinally spaced parallel sections of the line which support a plurality of jewelry pricks when placed thereon and prevents sagging of the fabric relative to the backboard when supporting relatively heavy items of jewelry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magazine strip for gems. The magazine strip has a sandwich structure, comprising in particular a middle soft layer, a reversibly deformable layer disposed thereabove and optionally a reversibly deformable layer disposed under the middle layer. The magazine strip has at least in its upper layer holes into which the gems can be pressed and out of which they can be pressed with equal ease.

Abstract: A package for supporting and displaying a strap-type wristwatch includes a substantially C-shaped wristwatch support element having a pair of integral clips disposed adjacent opposite end portions of the support element. A strap-type wristwatch is mounted on the support element by slipping the straps of the watch into the clips to retain and support the wristwatch in place without buckling the straps together.

Abstract: An improved gravity feed display system and display card for the display of jewelry articles and the like. The gravity feed display system comprises pairs of inclined slots spaced apart to slidably receive the display cards in such manner that when a lower card is pulled out, a card situated adjacently above slides down to occupy the position of the card being removed. Each display card comprises a generally flat panel and a top flange, and means to prevent the overlapping of an adjacent card while in the display system.

Abstract: A jewel box includes a housing which has a base provided on a bottom and which has an opening formed in an upper portion. A telescopic tube has a lower end fixed on the base of the housing. A hanger and a cover are fixed on an upper end of the telescopic tube. The cover is provided for enclosing the opening. A number of hooks are distributed around the hanger. A loop member is fixed on top of the telescopic tube so that the hanger and the cover can be pulled upward and so that jewels hung on the hooks of the hanger can be easily reached.

Abstract: An earring frame is provided which consists of a back panel having a front recessed area. A central panel is sized to fit into the front recessed area in the back panel. A plurality of support bars are for holding various types of earrings thereon. A mechanism is for attaching the support bars in parallel adjustable relationships onto the central panel. A front frame panel is of the same size as the back panel, while a plurality of fasteners are for removably securing the front frame panel onto the back pane. A mechanism is for supporting the earring frame in a stationary upright position for viewing.

Abstract: A wall-mounted jewelry cabinet assembly designed for the receipt of chains, necklaces, and the like as well as their accessories. The cabinet assembly (10) is formed of a base cabinet subassembly (12) and a cover subassembly (14), the cover subassembly being mounted on the base subassembly by hinge means (16) and which is adapted to be latched in a closed position by means of magnets (80, 82) which engage magnetic material (84, 86). The base cabinet subassembly is formed of a generally rectangular frame work (20, 22, 24, 26) and further includes a back, border boards, and a pocket forming board all of which are covered by a fabric-like material (42) of pleasing appearance. A plurality of hooks (44) are provided on an upper portion of the back for the receipt of chains and the like. A pocket forming board extends across the lower forward portion of the base cabinet assembly and forms a pocket for the receipt of accessories.

Abstract: A necklace support apparatus (10) for supporting a necklace (50) in a mildly tensioned state; wherein, the apparatus (10) comprises a housing member (20) having first (30) and second (40) support members; wherein, at least one of the support members (40) is moveable relative to the other support member (30); so that the necklace can be looped over and be captively engaged between the two support members (30) and (40).

Abstract: A device for easing selection of, securely storing, protecting, displaying, and transporting items that can be attached to its woven face, loops, fastener ended straps, or contained within its compartment. The device is flexible, rectangular, and planar when unrolled and hangs suspended from a cord and a stiff bar with end caps. It has a front piece with a surface with a plurality of apertures and is interspersed with various attachments for articles such as jewelry, and including a detachable mirror and a detachable timepiece. Behind this layer is the back piece composed of fabric enclosing padding. The facing surfaces between the pieces of the front and back are coated with a frictionable substance that will contribute to holding the items fastened to the device and prevent them from moving around. When items are attached to the device, those not contained within a compartment will be displayed in an attractive manner that will be enhanced by the design of the device.

Abstract: A jewelry display box which incorporates a completely transparent structure, a removable top, and a plurality of sliding mouting plates each preferably with cut-out portions to serve to visibly, effectively, and efficiently store and inspect a varied collection of jewelry including wide jewelry items such as hoop earrings using the cut-out portions of each mounting plate to enable attaching the hoop earrings to each of the mounting plates.

Abstract: An improved earring rack is provided and consists of a grid frame for removably holding the hook earrings thereon and two shutters, each having a plurality of small holes for removably holding post earrings with their respective friction nuts thereon. Each shutter is hinged to one side of the grid frame so that the shutters can be swung centerwards for the post earrings to be removed easily. The grid frame is mounted in a stationary vertical position to prevent the rack from falling over when the earrings are being removed therefrom.

Abstract: A method of making a jewelry display card includes the steps of welding a plastic hanger member on the rear side of a plastic card member so that the hanger member is spaced inwardly by at least approximately one-sixteenth of an inch from the perimeter of the card member, overlaying a foam pad on the front side of the card member, overlaying a flexible, plastic sheet on the foam pad and welding the flexible, plastic sheet to the card member along a welded seam which extends around substantially the entire perimeter of the card member.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying or storing jewelry of the type having at least one pin-like shaft, such as pierced earrings, comprises a frame having two frame support members and at least one frame spacer member. A fabric panel is stretched across the frame, the fabric being directly attached to the support member but not the spacer member or members. To display or store the jewelry, the pin-like shaft is inserted through the fabric panel. The frame can be quickly disassembled by detaching the frame spacer member or members from the frame support members. Once the frame is disassembled, the fabric panel may be scrolled about the frame support members to create a compact package for easy transportability or storage.

Abstract: A jewelry box has plural racks, plural covers and retaining bands. Each rack has a board with openings formed therethrough. The openings receive jewelry. A variety of opening sizes are provided. Each rack also has a standoff wall projecting out in front and in back of the board. The racks are pivotally coupled together with hinges in an accordion manner so as to allow the opening and closing of the box by opening and closing the racks. The standoff walls provide gaps between the boards when the box is closed. The covers cover the endmost racks. The covers have projections for receiving the retaining bands, which maintain the box in a closed condition.

Abstract: A display device for rings and similar items of jewelry includes a rigid unitary body having a wedge-shaped notch formed in the upper surface thereof, which notch is defined by an opposed pair of upwardly divergent surfaces between which rings having bands of varying width may be inserted and held for display purposes. The device may be formed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, including embodiments having notches of different shapes and sizes formed in opposite sides to accommodate an even wider range of ring sizes. The display device may be formed from a variety of molding processes, preferably utilizing an acrylic resin or other clear plastic material, in either small individual ring sizes or elongated multi-ring displays.

Abstract: A storage strip for gems and other small pieces, comprising a plastic sheet having depressions for receiving the gems, the depressions conforming in shape with at least part of the profile of the gems to be positioned therein and being disposed in rows, and elastically deformable holding lips being provided adjacent the depressions. The gems or other pieces can be removed in simple fashion and using automated means after spreading apart the holding lips.

Abstract: A jewelry case capable of holding large and/or small jewelry in an organized manner. The base receptacle is provided with at least one upwardly extending wall which forms a closed area for holding jewelry.

Abstract: A ring display system for showing rings on a shelf of a showcase. The display system comprises a support structure, which includes a first flat surface having a first plurality of ring slots for mounting a first plurality of the rings and a second flat surface angled relative to the first flat surface and having a second plurality of ring slots for mounting a second plurality of the rings. The support structure is movable between first and second display positions, the first display position being when the first flat surface is oriented facing upward and angled toward customers for viewing and the second flat surface is oriented facing downward. The second display position is when the second flat surface is oriented facing upward and angled toward customers for viewing and the first flat surface is oriented facing downward.

Abstract: An earring and display card assembly includes a display card having at least one aperture therein and a plurality of resilient fingers which are defined by slits which radiate outwardly from the aperture and an earring assembly including an ornament member, a post extending rearwardly from the ornament member and a clutch on the post. The earring and display card assembly is formed by inserting the post of the earring assembly into the aperture in the display card with the clutch thereon, and advancing the post rearwardly so that the resilient fingers are deflected rearwardly to receive the clutch.

Abstract: A holder for jewelry items and watches that includes illumination and upwardly mounted support member for storing and displaying these items. A base with a flat surface is provided to provide structural integrity to the structure while at the same time houses the batteries and/or wires that provide the electrical energy to the holder's illuminating device. A horizontal support member is disposed so that it includes a bend where the watches' straps are positioned thereby securing them in place. Also, a hook member is rigidly mounted to the underside of the horizontal member so that other jewelry items can be suspended from it. One or more frustoconical members are rigidly mounted to the vertical support members thereby providing the member for receiving and holding in place rings and other cooperating jewelry items.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying or storing jewelery, comprising in combination a support means and successive layers of spacing means, a backing and a retention medium.

Abstract: A viewing and display device includes a base with an upright frame projecting from at least some edge surfaces thereof. Light means are mounted on the frame in overlying relationship with the base and magnifying means are also mounted on the frame and project in overlying relationship with the base. Mirrors or other reflecting means are carried on one surface of the frame facing the base and carrying handles are mounted on the opposed surface of the frame. Power supply means are provided so that the light is battery operated and also activated by pressure on the base.

Abstract: A ring display system for showing rings on a shelf of a showcase including a support structure having a first platform defining a plurality of ring slots for positioning a plurality of rings and a second platform opposed to the first platform for displaying a second plurality of rings. The support structure is movable to either a first ring display position or a second ring display position, the first ring display position being when the first platform is oriented facing upward and the second platform is oriented facing downward, and the second ring display position being when the second platform is oriented facing upward and platform is oriented facing downward so that the support structure can be selectively reversed. The ring display system optionally includes a housing for removably holding the support structure in either the first or the second ring display position. The housing is hollow and has an inner shelf for holding the support structure.

Abstract: A display system for showing watches on a shelf of a showcase including a support structure having a first platform for positioning a plurality of watch collars mounting watches over a substantial area of the first platform and a second platform opposed to the first platform for supporting a plurality of independent watch displays mounting watch collars in turn mounting watches on selected areas of the second platform. The support structure is movable to either a full watch display position or a reduced watch display position, the full watch display position being when the first platform is oriented facing upward and the second platform is oriented facing downward, and the partial watch display position being when the second platform is oriented facing upward and the first platform is oriented facing downward so that the support structure can be selectively reversed in accordance with either high or low merchandise levels.

Abstract: A device for displaying or storing jewelry such as pierced earrings, medals, nametags and like items having a decorative front portion and a back portion having at least one pin-like shaft, post or hook which may cooperate with a clamp to hold such items in place on the user's clothing or body. The device provides a virtually infinite number of positions and relationships in which such times can be displayed. It consists of a panel of woven material or mesh stretched and mounted to an inner frame which is fitted into a recess or groove (rabbet) in an outer frame and whereby the rough edges of mesh are hidden from view. The post or hook of an item such as a pierced earring is inserted through the mesh, and the clamp, if provided, is attached from the back of the frame to hold the item in place. Optionally, means may be provided to hold the device in an upright position and/or suspend it from a vertical surface such as a wall.

Abstract: An earring storage device with a rectangular boxlike base with a chamber extending from the top surface of the base. A half-section of a circular rigid disk is attached and normal to the top surface. The device has a plurality of quarter-sections of a circular rigid disk that revolve around a shaft affixed to the half-section. Attached to the top surface and extending over the quarter-sections is a semicircular cover that guides and axially space the quarter-sections. At least one of the quarter-sections has a magnetic surface and at least one of the quarter-sections may be made out of compressed fiber or cork. The half-section has a surface to which a plurality of pins are attached. The pins are attached at an upward angle so that the earrings have a tendency to slide down toward the base of the pins. The device provides easy access and viewing of the earrings.

Abstract: The present invention provides a musical jewelry box that includes a box formed by a pair of sections, each having an open cavity and a rim defining an opening to the cavity, said sections being joined along a hinge. Preferably, the rim of the second section has an inwardly stepped configuration that is designed to be inserted into the rim of the first section when the box is closed. A push button switch, activated by a lever arm connected to the switch, is mounted on the inner surface of the first section with the end of the lever extending from the rim. When the box is closed, the lever is depressed by the edge of the rim of the second section. The opening of the box releases pressure from the lever to reset the switch. An electronic musical tone generating device, located within the first section, is connected to the switch and is activated by the switch when the box is open and deactivated by the switch when the box is closed.

Abstract: A method of making a jewelry display card includes the steps of welding a plastic hanger member on the rear side of a plastic card member so that the hanger member is spaced inwardly by at least approximately one-sixteenth of an inch from the perimeter of the card member, overlaying a foam pad on the front side of the card member, overlaying a flexible, plastic sheet on the foam pad and welding the flexible, plastic sheet to the card member along a welded seam which extends around substantially the entire perimeter of the card member.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device for holding, displaying, and carrying jewelry, particularly in the form of earrings for pierced ears. The device includes a support member connected to a rigid foam member. The support member includes a recess for holding the separate retainer of each earring, while the foam member is adapted to be pierced by the post of each earring and to retain them in that position embedded in the foam member. The foam member may have a cover sheet connected over its exposed, useful surface to prevent deterioration of the foam material. Various forms of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A jewelry storage case includes three jewelry containing trays for holding a plurality of jewelry items, each tray including a plurality of apertures in the base thereof and at least one tray including a plurality of hooks in the base thereof for removably securing a plurality of jewelry items to the tray; a first cover for covering one outermost tray; a second cover for covering the other outermost tray; upper and lower hinge sections for hingedly securing the three jewelry containing trays together; and hubs on the covers for hingedly securing the covers to the hinge sections and thereby to the trays such that each tray and the first and second covers can pivot with respect to each other.

Abstract: A soft, flexible bag for carrying and displaying collectible items such as pins. The bag contains soft fabric panels for displaying the pins with interleaved soft pouches for storing pins not on display.

Abstract: A foldable apparatus for holding post-type earrings, medals and any other jewelry equipped with a post-type connecting means. The apparatus having a sheet of aida cloth and a sheet of craft foam bonded together and in which said aida cloth approximates a mesh screen containing a plurality of apertures. Said post earrings and the like are inserted through the combination of the aida cloth and craft foam and are held in place.

Abstract: A decorative display and storage case for attractively displaying and protectively storing earrings of the type for pierced ears has a base and an enclosure formed by four upstanding walls with at least one of the walls being transparent for permitting viewing of the contents of the enclosure. A plurality of display frames having plastic mesh screens positioned therein which screens have openings adapted to accommodate the wire prong element of earrings for pierced ears are mounted in the enclosure in aligned slots in two of the walls which are in a face-to-face relationship. The slots slidably receive and retain the display frames until the frames are slidably removed therefrom. A cover is positioned on top of the walls for closing the case. A mirror may be mounted on the inside surface of the cover which when held at an angle provides the viewer with a different view of the frames in the case to aid the selection of the frame carrying the set of earrings desired.

Abstract: Proposed is a presentation tableau (100) to take in particular wrist watches each encompassing on a display holder (102) which in turn, to a desired extent, can be locked by means of sliding element (126) in a recess (14) in the presentation tableau (100). The display holder (12) itself is additionally protected against displacement by a projection (150) extending therefrom, and which interacts with an opening (152) provided in a surface (20, 22) forming the side wall of the said recess (14).

Abstract: A storage and display device particularly adapted for use in storing pierced earrings, but also useful for display purposes such as bulletin boards, includes an article-supporting panel formed of sheet or board stock elastomeric, self-sealing material having a characteristic resilience which provides for the insertion of a piercing component into the panel and for the closure of the resulting puncture when the piercing component is removed from the panel. In one embodiment for earring storage, an antimicrobial compound is added to the elastomeric material to provide means for disinfecting the earring wires during storage.

Abstract: A container, typically for a watch, has a chamber defined by its bottom and a parallel member extending between the side walls adjacent the bottom and one of the side walls provides access to the chamber, which is intended to receive a booklet or folder having indicia and/or graphics pertinent to the contents of the container. The parallel member is provided with an opening permitting contact with the booklet or folder by thumb or finger.

Abstract: An enclosed frame with a loosely stretched flexible mesh material across the frame opening for attaching earrings thereto.

Abstract: A display and packaging box formed from a blank includes a bottom wall; first and second end walls extending upward from the bottom wall and defining with the bottom wall an upwardly open container, each end wall having an upper edge; a cover flap pivotally connected to one of the upper edges for movement between a closed position in covering relation to the open container and an open position to permit access to the open container; a display flap pivotally connected to the other of the upper edges for movement between a display position extending above the cover flap when the latter is in the closed position and a packaging position between the bottom wall and the cover flap; the display flap including mounting formations for securely mounting an object thereto such that the object is displayed when the display flap is in the display position and is safely contained in the box when the display flap is in the packaging position; side walls pivotally connected with the end walls for maintaining the display fla

Abstract: A composite sheet of jewelry display cards comprises a plurality of display cards which are integrally struck in a sheet of cardboard material so that the cards are removably secured in the composite sheet by score lines. The display cards in the sheet comprise integrally struck card and hanger portions wherein the card portions are adapted for receiving jewelry items such as earrings or the like thereon, and the hanger portions are rearwardly bendable for suspending the display cards from display racks.

Abstract: A display box for an ornamental article including pivotally interconnected top and bottom members, the bottom member having an insert panel removably mounted therein and to which a display panel for receiving an ornamental article for display thereon is pivotally interconnected, the insert panel including a resilient pad with which the display panel engages, the resilient pad urging the display panel in an upwardly inclined direction to a display position upon location of the top member in the open position thereof.

Abstract: A portable organizer case for jewelry or cosmetics is disclosed comprising a semi-circular dome shaped lid hinged to a receptacle. Within said receptacle is stored a pair of unattached, removeable trays, each fitted with a mounting bracket. When the case is opened, the trays may be removed from the receptacle and may be mounted outwardly astride the end walls of the receptacle to form a dressing table. Within the hollow of the lid is mounted a mirror pivotably rotateable. Lower and upper rails are molded onto the receptacle and lid. When the case is closed, upper and lower rails nest allowing a pair of catches to sealably slide over both rails.

Abstract: A display device for jewelry articles in the form of a card has a plurality of compartments formed therein, one compartment containing the hardware for the jewelry article and the other compartment containing a resilient material. For decorative purposes, the face of the card that covers the open compartment is covered with a flock-like material.

Abstract: A device for displaying or storing jewelry such as pierced earrings, medals, nametags and like items having a decorative front portion and a back portion having at least one pin-like shaft which cooperates with a clamp to hold such items in place on the user's clothing or body. The device provides a virtually infinite number of positions and relationships in which such items can be displayed. It consists of a cloth panel mounted to a first frame which is mounted to a second frame of equal or larger size. Optionally, either frame may be provided with means for holding the device in an upright position and/or suspending it from a vertical surface such as a wall.

Abstract: A display tray has a tray bed in which removable and reversible inserts are placed. A first side of each insert is adapted to hold an article for display and a second side is blank, has a label thereon or has some decorative appearance. To display an article, it is affixed to the side of the insert adapted to hold it. The insert is placed in the tray bed with the first side showing. When the article is removed from the insert, the insert is removed from the tray bed, reversed and placed back in the tray bed with its second side showing thus presenting a more pleasing appearance. The tray bed can be filled with inserts which are shaped such that they cooperate to substantially fill the tray bed.

Abstract: This display case includes a base on which may be arranged a tray of elastic material sufficiently rigid to define, by means of ribs, cells for the storage of the articles to be displayed. When the tray is within the base and the ribs upwardly disposed the display case is set up for transporting the articles. Following inverting of the tray, display elements provided with fastening means in the form of the tongue may be fastened to the tray by insertion of the tongue into a slot which each rib defines on the opposite surface of the tray. Under these conditions the display case is set up for showing the articles. The tray display elements which are readily moved may be stored in a compartment forseen to this purpose. According to a variant the tray may be independent and provided with stiffening elements associated with at least two opposed edges thereof.

Abstract: A jewelry display stand formed of transparent material and comprising a base member having a tab member for holding a ring or the like and a tag retainer removeably affixed to the base member so that the stand can be used with or without the tag retainer.

Abstract: A finger ring retainer for safe storage of such rings when temporarily removed from the finger for bathing, dishwashing or the like. The device comprises a base mounted stem with retractable reeds which retain the ring in safe storage position about the stem, a spring loaded plunger being depressed to retract the reeds as the ring is slipped from the finger onto the stem and vice versa.

Abstract: A gift package is disclosed having a box portion cut from a blank of paperboard, or other suitable material, to be formed with a bottom wall and side walls connected thereto along respective fold lines to extend upwardly and, preferably, diverge outwardly to a small degree toward the top. The side walls are not joined to one another, but may be maintained in the upright position by a close-fitting cover comprising a top wall with depending, joined sides to enclose the upper portions of the box side walls. When the cover is removed, the box side walls fall open to a flat position, thereby exposing the box contents and activating a sound-producing micro-chip containing an electronically encoded melody which thus automatically "plays" when the cover is removed. An attractive inner lining covering the bottom and side walls is also preferably provided.

Abstract: A jewelry holding device is disclosed for holding jewelry having a post configuration, such as earrings and the like. The device has a frame with a mesh or woven cloth stretched thereacross providing a relatively large surface area in which the jewelry posts are inserted and held by the relative friction between the post and the mesh covering.

Abstract: The self-service jewelry container includes a relatively rigid cup-shaped base, a relatively resilient pedestal and a relatively rigid transparent cylindrical cover having a slant top. The base and cover can be taped together to render the container more pilfer-resistant. A predetermined angular relationship is established between the base and pedestal by means of an interfitting rib and groove configuration, and a predetermined angular relationship is established between the base and cover by means of a notch and tab. Lips on the base and cover telescopically interfit. In this way, when the several parts constituting the container are assembled, the slant top is properly oriented with the pedestal for the display of the jewelry mounted on the pedestal within the transparent cover. Two pedestal embodiments are disclosed, one for holding a flexible necklace and the other for holding a bangle.