Composite Ornament Patents (Class 63/1.16)
  • Patent number: 9610887
    Abstract: A cargo tie-down assembly is provided. The cargo tie-down assembly includes a base, a tie-down loop carried by the base, and a clip carried on the base. The clip engages a portion of the tie-down loop held in the base to limit free play and vibration of the tie-down loop with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Santiago Manuel Parra Becerra
  • Patent number: 9173459
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clip for attaching an ornamental item to an article. The clip includes a base having an ornamental surface and an attachment device secured to said base for movement between a first position and a second position relative to said base to open and close the clip to engage a portion of an article therebetween. A plurality of projections are secured to said base, wherein each projection projects toward said attachment device to engage a portion of the article therebetween. At least one of the projections has a layer of relatively soft, elastomeric friction engaging material to enhance the grasping capabilities of the clip, without damaging the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Inventors: Laura Jane Gisser, Roxana Adrienne Surrey
  • Patent number: 9119446
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of my pin is a simple two part pin that consists of a pin assembly and a decorative cover plate. The pin assembly consists of a pin having a loop on top of the pin and a stabilizing post that intersects the upper region of the leg of the pin away from the point or bottom of the pin. Two bumps placed at the ends of the post for alignment and slippage. The decorative cover plate being any non-solid or solid shape, and having two snap-in clamps and a guard that directly correspond with both arms of the post and the point of the pin. Thus by creating 3 points of contact the back of the cover plate and supporting more of the cover plate when attached than a pin alone will support and creating more stability for both pin and material. The pin supports other jewelry ornamentation and fabrics to give a designer look to any fabric or like material whether that is clothing, arts crafts or home décor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Kimberly Suzanne Dryden
  • Patent number: 8904820
    Abstract: A wearable dining utensil comprises a rigid function portion for engaging food, a holder for holding the dining utensil, a shapeable connector having a third linking part and a fourth linking part for fixing a bendable portion, and a fifth linking part having an outlet for linking with the fourth linking part. One end of the rigid function portion also serves as a male linker and the opposite end has a first linking part. One end of the holder serves as a female linker for linking with the male linker, and the opposite end has a second linking part. When the female linker is linked with the male linker, the dining utensil forms a loop, and when the outlet is linked with the fourth linking part, the dining utensil forms a regular utensil. According to various connecting profiles, the dining utensils can form a bracelet, necklace or an ornament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Yu-Chiuan Chen
  • Patent number: 8833104
    Abstract: Methods of providing jewelry apparatus may include providing a sheet of magnetic material and a receiving portion. The sheet of magnetic material may include a plurality of decorative insert bodies, and the receiving portion may be configured to receive a decorative insert body of the plurality of decorative insert bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Magnet House Jewelry, LLC
    Inventor: Marianne R. Richmond
  • Patent number: 8794032
    Abstract: A jewelry set includes a first jewelry item having a band for encircling a chosen part of a wearer's body and a second jewelry item having an attachment area and a decorative hoop, the hoop having a shape such that it can encircle the same chosen part of the wearer's body as the band. The first jewelry item has a connector for accepting and supporting the attachment area so that the hoop is maintained generally concentric with the band. The first jewelry item can be worn on the wearer's body either with both the band and the hoop encircling the chosen body part, or without the second jewelry item being attached, such that the second jewelry item can be worn separately from the first jewelry item. The first and second jewelry items may be, for example, a finger ring and a hoop earring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Dana M. Goldstein
  • Patent number: 8479536
    Abstract: A method and system providing for customizable jewelry is disclosed. The customizable jewelry system comprises a plurality of jewelry strands with releasable clasps at each end and multi-connector findings. The multi-connector findings are connectors with multiple loops capable of being a connecting joint to the jewelry strands. The multi-connector findings are especially suitable for multiple layer necklaces and belts. The opposing ends of each jewelry strand can be releasably secured to one another and to multi-connector findings to form various structures suitable for use as necklace, bracelet, chain belt, or other component jewelry accessory. Each strand can be repeatedly utilized in multiple jewelry item combinations. Each strand within a jewelry structure can also be removed or substituted with another strand to achieve any configuration that is desirable for a particular outfit and setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Sheila A. Masterson
  • Patent number: 8371141
    Abstract: Jewelry apparatus includes a decorative insert body and a receiving portion that includes an opening for receiving the decorative insert body. For example, the decorative insert body includes magnetic material and the receiving portion includes a rear portion including ferromagnetic material. Further, for example, the decorative insert body includes a front surface having ornamentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Magnet House Jewelry, LLC
    Inventor: Marianne R. Richmond
  • Patent number: 8176751
    Abstract: A loopable and wearable dining utensil comprises a rigid function portion for engaging food, a holder for holding the dining utensil, and a flexible connector for connecting the rigid function portion and the holder. One end of the rigid function portion also serves as a male linker and the opposite end has a first linking part. One end of the holder serves as a female linker for linking with the male linker, and the opposite end has a second linking part for linking with the first linking part. When the female linker is linked with the male linker, the dining utensil forms a loop, and when the second linking part is linked with the first linking part, the dining utensil forms a regular utensil. According to various connecting profiles, the multiple dining utensils can form a bracelet, necklace, belt or an ornament of handbag or hand-held mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Yu-Chiuan Chen
  • Publication number: 20110203316
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a jewellery assembly made up of at least three parts, especially a ring and a pair of earrings, which can be connected together to create, for example, a single stable geometrical shape using separate connection means. For this purpose, a jewellery assembly (1) according to the invention is of the type that comprises at least three parts forming a matching set, in which a ring (10) has a body (14) with a through hole (11) and two earrings (20, 30) both have ornamental portions (21), means of attachment (23) to the earlobes and cylindrical intermediate portions (22) between said attachment means (23) and said ornamental portions (22) to allow insertion into the hole (11) in said ring (10), said assembly being characterized in that it comprises a joining means comprising at least one annulus for connecting the earrings (20, 30) to said ring (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Frédéric Aymes
  • Publication number: 20110120187
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward jewelry, and more particularly, some embodiments of the disclosure are directed to jewelry kits having a plurality of jewelry articles capable of being worn separately, or two or more assembled together to form a combined jewelry article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Lisa Carol Broder, Karen L. Edbril
  • Patent number: 7810354
    Abstract: Multi-piece charm includes at least one edge puzzle piece charm each having at least one smooth edge and at least one edge having at least one tab or blank, and at least one additional puzzle piece charm having a tab or blank and arranged to interlock with an edge puzzle piece charm. Each puzzle piece charm includes an aperture to enable a strand of material to be passed therethrough and enable the puzzle piece charms to be worn on a part of the body. The additional puzzle piece charm may be another edge puzzle piece or a middle puzzle piece charm which has one or more tabs or blanks, either on a single edge, on a plurality of edges or on all of its edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Cindy Mpasiakos
  • Publication number: 20100212355
    Abstract: A complementary pair of broken heart shaped urn pendants, each having an access port, magnet, jagged inner surface, curved outer surface, clasp, front vertical wall, and rear vertical wall, and means for removably securing the pair together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Antoine Elhaj
  • Patent number: 7721570
    Abstract: An ornamental device comprising a primary rigid plate with a space between the primary rigid plate and the surface of an object such as an article of clothing or cap, the space providing a receptacle to releasably hold a secondary rigid ball marker either frictionally or magnetically held, the device further being able to accommodate a secondary ball marker on top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Lonnie L. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7611599
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for production of a decorative article comprising a body having at least one engagement stage, and a decorative member made of a decoration material capable of being thermally softened and having at least one surface which is engageable with the engagement stage of the body. The said method comprises the steps by placing softened decoration material into a mold shaped and sized to correspond to the decorative member to be produced and having at least one surface that is brought into surface-contact with the engagement stage of the body and then press-molding; taking the semi-finished decorative member out of the mold to cool down slowly to room temperature; and placing the surface of the cooled semi-finished decorative member over the engagement stage of the body and splicing them together. By using the method of the present invention, a decorative article can be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Duty Free Group (China) Limited
    Inventor: Kwok Hung Aeneas Ho
  • Patent number: 7596966
    Abstract: A jewelry device for displaying decorative ornamentation comprising a single spring tension member made of any lightweight metal or plastic frame and folded to form a spring tension clip. The clip is capable of securing an ornament. One end of the clip may be an enlarged first end with an aperture capable of showing an ornament by allowing it to protrude through the aperture from the back and through the front of the enlarged first end, where the ornament has a backing portion preventing it from falling through the aperture. The ornament and backing portion are secured between the first and second ends through the spring tension of the clip formed from the folding of the frame. Further, the clip may incorporate earring posts, holes, pin, or cuff links, or other attachment mechanisms for creating various types of jewelry using the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Inventor: Timothy Vincent Garvin
  • Publication number: 20080289363
    Abstract: A selectable component jewelry system comprises a wearable jewelry base such as a finger band, pendant, or bracelet having a post for receiving interchangeable components concentrically thereon and secured thereto by an ornamental threaded cap enabling persons to create and wear unique pieces or jewelry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Molly M. Langford
  • Patent number: 7347066
    Abstract: A jewelry item has dual functions, such as an earring and a ring or bracelet. The item includes a main loop-like main body portion having opposed first and second ends. First and second hinge elements are pivotally joined to the ends, and are independently pivotable. With the first and second hinge elements in a closed position, joining the ends, the jewelry item serves a first function, such as a ring. With the first hinge element in an open position and the second hinge element in the closed position, the item serves a second function, such as an earring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: Jeffrey Feuer
  • Patent number: 7322213
    Abstract: A modifiable piece of jewelry has at least two ornamental display components. The first display component has opposite front and back sides which are finished as jeweled, gemstone, precious metal exterior or other finished ornamental display surface. The display surfaces are different and, in most cases, contrasting in ornamentation, color, jewelry setting, gemstone design, or precious metal exterior surface. A second ornamental display component also has opposite front and back sides with jeweled, gemstone, precious metal exterior or other finished ornamental display surfaces. The second ornamental component fits snugly within a cut-out of the first ornamental component. Internal surfaces of the first component and external surfaces of the second component form tight surfaces-to-surfaces connections, in order to maintain the components one within another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Inventors: Alon Tamir, Ran Tamir, Nobuhiro Mizushima
  • Patent number: 7036339
    Abstract: A decorative jewelry item comprises a base member (2) with a hollow interior and a decorative top (7), a cap (19) brought down over the decorative top, and a fastener arrangement (21) for fixing the cap to the base member after the cap is brought into contact with the decorative top. The cap has an opening (23, 25) therein through which the decorative top (7, 9) of the base member can be observed. All exposed surfaces of the base member (2) and cap (19) may have surface finishing features and/or graphic representations or designs to make the jewelry item more attractive. In an alternative construction, a decorative insert is inserted, through an opening in the top of a hollow base member, and is fixed within the base member with the insert below the base member top and viewable through the top opening. The jewelry item may be designed to have the appearance of a single decorative unit, or to have the appearance of a double (or greater) decorative unit. Such units have application in many jewelry items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Inventors: Meang K. Chia, Cheo K. Chia, Huy K. Chia
  • Patent number: 7013675
    Abstract: The present invention is an earring for a pierced ear comprising a shaft mounted on a base; a connector having a cavity for engaging the shaft and an adapter on the obverse; and a cap able to be affixed to the adapter on one side and a decorative aspect of the earring attached on the obverse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Inventor: Terri Marquez-Pickering
  • Patent number: 6993841
    Abstract: A ribbon of color A metal is combined with a thin layer of soldering alloy, bent and soldered to form a tube, it is then filled with a core of color B metal. The compound is then drawn and/or laminated until it is transformed into a long ribbon or into a wire, externally of color A and internally of color B. The filled ribbon or wire is wrapped like a solenoid around a deformable support, like a metal mesh and stamped into the desired shape. The resulting two faced element is then ground in order to remove, all along a strip and following a line or in dots, the superficial part of color A until the core of color B is revealed. The bi-colored long element is then treated like a single body and allows the realization of precious bi-colored ornamental items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Orocinque S.p.A.
    Inventor: Rodolfo Grotti
  • Patent number: 6898950
    Abstract: The set of jewelry contains at least one ring and a plurality of stud earrings as well as other pieces of jewelry, such as a necklace and a bangle. The ring as well as the necklace and the bangle are each formed with one or more bores into which one of the stud earrings can be inserted and is retained releasably therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventors: Claire Masina, Roberto Masina
  • Publication number: 20040206113
    Abstract: A method of making jewelry (10) incorporating a used part (12) of a musical instrument (14). The method broadly includes the steps of: obtaining a used part (12) of a musical instrument (14); and making at least one item of jewelry (10) making the used part (12). The performance is preferably by a famous musician, such that association of the used part (12) of the musical instrument (14) with the musician increases the value of the resulting jewelry (10) incorporating the used part (12). In a first preferred embodiment, the musical instrument (14) is a string instrument (14), and the used part (12) is a used string (12). In a second preferred embodiment, the used part (12) is a used pick (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Molly M. Coughlin
  • Patent number: 6789395
    Abstract: A pendant necklace having a chain and a pendant. The pendant can convert from a first closed configuration, such as a Star of David, heart, or cross, to at least one open configuration such that multiple decorative looks are available. The pendant comprises at least three elements which are pivotably connected, and the pendant elements are prevented from pivoting about each other to a predetermined angle by pivot stops so that the open configuration does not inadvertently go to the closed configuration when in the open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Molino Jewellers
    Inventors: William Molino, Igor Dranovsky, Mikhail Buryakov
  • Patent number: 6790513
    Abstract: An apparatus is used to apply glass elements with a non-mirrored rear side to, in particular, a textile substrate. The predominant proportion of the glass elements is in the form of balls (1). At least 5% of the glass elements comprise flat boundary surfaces, and the glass elements are applied to the front side (3) of a foil (5) to form a surface. At least a portion of the glass elements comprises balls (1) provided with facets (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: D. Swarovski & Co.
    Inventors: Peter Messner, Johannes Graf, Matthias Gander, Herbert Oefner, Bernhard Hofer
  • Patent number: 6763681
    Abstract: A combination ring and object holder with an integral spring is designed to secure and retain an object, such as a lollipop. The combination ring and object holder includes a ring, preferably fabricated from plastic, with a substantially flat upper surface to which a spring is secured, and further includes a coupling member secured to the opposite end of the spring which preferably defines a central opening in the upper surface thereof for receiving and retaining an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: K & A Design, LLC
    Inventor: Kalvin Klundt
  • Patent number: 6715314
    Abstract: Interchangeable Ring System for creating custom ring assemblies (20). Custom ring assemblies (20) are comprised of an interchangeable ring shank assembly (22) and an interchangeable ring ornament assembly (24). Interchangeability is achieved through the connection of a male interchangeable mechanism (46) comprising a hinge (52), projection (54), and locking notch (56), to a female interchangeable mechanism (34) comprising a slot (38) and a slot enclosure (36 and 40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventor: Laura Jeanene Rose
  • Patent number: 6675611
    Abstract: A mount for retaining one or more necklaces is provided. The mount effectively retains two or more necklaces to keep them from becoming entangled together. The mount includes a loop of material to which the ends of the necklaces are mounted in turn. The ends of the necklaces may be mounted directly to the loop, but they are preferably mounted to loop connectors to extend away from the loop. Further, each of the loop connectors is preferably separated from its adjacent loop connector by a spacer. The spacer may be a decorative bead, for example, or an arced cylinder, to suit the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca Kay Hunter
  • Publication number: 20030221449
    Abstract: An article of jewelry, namely a cuff-style molded bracelet of transparent plastic material, comprised of two parts—a band body and a removable transparent lens whereby one could display and change photographs, pictures, i-Zone™ mini photos, or other decorative items. This invention constitutes an easily customized, attractive piece of jewelry for displaying your favorite picture on the wrist. ™ “i-Zone” and the other names of products of Polaroid Corporation, are trademarks of Polaroid Corporation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventors: Paige H. DeShong, Janet J. DeShong
  • Patent number: 6595025
    Abstract: A jewelry piece to hold the ends of a plurality of parallel beaded jewelry strings has two interdigitated U shaped bodies. Each body has a slot along at least one edge in which to slide the end pieces of each bead string. This jewelry piece can be used as a coupling for a necklace or bracelet or for an earring with hanging beaded strings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Createch, Inc.
    Inventor: Tak Choi Lau
  • Patent number: 6553785
    Abstract: A jewelry piece that includes a chain or necklace with one or more decorative jewelry pieces removably mounted thereon by way of a narrow necked down minor length portion of the necklace adjacent the necklace clasp. The decorative jewelry pieces have an open ended channel in the rear face thereof slidably receiving therein the necklace. A gap in the channel is wider than the narrow necked down portion but narrower than the remainder of the necklace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Michael D. Mount
  • Patent number: 6546750
    Abstract: A necklace assembly is constructed to be either worn as a necklace or releasably attached to a display stand. The necklace assembly is comprised of a pendant having at least one passage and at three openings with each opening communicated with at least one other opening through at least one passage with a continuous cord slidably received therein to form at least three adjustable loops external to the pendant. The loops of cord are accessible at the openings in the pendant and can be either adjusted to be worn as a necklace or to be releasably attached to a display stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventors: Peter J. Bolster, Amy B. Bolster
  • Patent number: 6539749
    Abstract: A combination earrings and nape chain and method therefor comprising a set of earrings and a chain coupled thereto. One embodiment of the combination earrings and nape chain comprises a chain dimensioned to restrict the movement of hair proximate the nape. Another embodiment of the combination earrings and nape chain comprises a chain dimensioned to adorn the nape. In all embodiments, the length of the chain varies in proportion to the size of the nape, the amount and type of hair, and the personal preference of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Inventor: Lawrence Gibbs, III
  • Patent number: 6526779
    Abstract: An article of jewelry, namely a combination of two wedding rings, wherein the wedding rings are stacked upon each other and fixedly attached. In a preferred embodiment the two wedding rings are oriented concentrically using reverse jeweler's tweezers or cones. The rings are joined together, and in one embodiment gold brazing joins the rings. The wedding rings worn in such a fashion identify that the person is widowed and is a method of signifying widow and widower status without causing confusion, embarrassment or discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Harold R. Foote
  • Patent number: 6508079
    Abstract: An ornamental jewelry kit comprising at least one inner flat base element, a plurality of outer visible elements, wherein the plurality of outer visible elements are comprised of visible elements differing from other visible elements by at least one of color, material and shape, cooperating connection means comprising parts on the flat base element and parts on the visible elements for connecting the base and visible elements together, the cooperating means including at least two partially covered tracks and at least two posts with enlarged heads with the posts insertable into the tracks, the partially covered tracks have an uncovered portion allowing an enlarged head of the posts to enter into the covered tracks, the partially covered track is formed with at least a first passageway portion and a second passageway portion angled to the first passageway, and wherein a selected outer visible element is connected to the base element by aligning the at least two posts with respective uncovered portions of the co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Natalee Wolff
  • Patent number: 6497117
    Abstract: A jewelry ring assembly includes a base ring having an annular channel on its outer surface and a retained ring disposed in that channel to be freely rotatable about the base ring and capable of wobbling in the channel. The base ring is a single piece of metal and its retaining channel is smoothly concave in width between raised annular edges. The base ring is formed from a cylindrical blank initially having a constant outside diameter across its width, which diameter is smaller than the retained ring inside diameter. The method of fabricating the ring assembly begins with flaring one edge radially outward to a final diameter larger than the retained ring inside diameter. The retained ring is moved over the unflared edge, after which that edge is also flared to the final diameter. Enlarging the annular edges in separate steps permits the base ring to be formed from a single piece of metal while presenting a retaining channel having a smooth concave width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Gabriel D. Ofiesh, II
  • Patent number: 6401488
    Abstract: Jewelry items such as rings, bracelets and necklaces are made of pop beads of novel construction. The structure includes a spherical body from which extends in a radial direction an elongate, flexible neck having a ball formed on its distal free end. The neck is sufficiently long to enable it to be formed into a loop so that it can be press fit into a socket formed on the opposite side of the same spherical body, and the neck is adapted to receive a plurality of strung beads to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the item. In a second embodiment, the neck is not long enough to enable it to be formed into a loop, but is sufficiently long to receive at least one strung bead so that bracelets and similar items are made by connecting a plurality of the pop beads together with strung beads being positioned between the respective spherical bodies of the pop beads. Additional embodiments include pop beads that depend from barrettes, eyeglass holders, lanyard hooks, and similar articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Cousin Corporation of America
    Inventors: Michael G. Cousin, Jeffrey Cousin, Michelle Marcott, Deborah Campbell, Mark Pezzuti, John Johnston
  • Patent number: 6263702
    Abstract: An ornamental accessory includes a face plate, a trigger plate, and a movable clamp plate. The face plate has a rear side provided with a plate groove with plate wings projecting from both sides of the plate groove. The trigger plate is pivotally connected to the plate wings and has an L-shaped rod neck with trigger pieces extending from an end portion. The movable clamp plate has a clamp body having a top portion with two inverted L-shaped plate hooks and is pivotally connected to the plate wings. Each plate hook has an inner portion forming a rod recess, with a stop boss projecting from one end. When the trigger plate is pulled, the rods advance along inner walls of the plate hooks into said rod recesses to move the clamp plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Tien Chung Ent. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Tien Lo
  • Patent number: 6209351
    Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry accessory for accessorizing a setting-mounted gemstone includes an ornament support base having an ornament support section and a setting-engaging clip section projecting from the ornament support section. The ornament support section includes an ornament mount and at least one ornament mounted on the ornament mount. The setting-engaging clip section includes at least one projecting arm having a releasable securement device thereon, the releasable securement device operative to releasably secure the projecting arm on the gemstone setting such that the ornament support section is supported generally adjacent to the gemstone for accessorizing the gemstone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Christine L. Zeleny
  • Patent number: 6205816
    Abstract: A twin-heart commemorative coin comprising a coin body with a twin-heart shaped opening at the center, a connecting element with two fixing holes extended from the coin body to the opening. Two heart-shaped components of the same shape and structure, having a recess with a column and a hole at the recess. The two heart-shaped components can be overlapped at the twin-heart opening in a manner that the recesses are aligned with the connecting element so that the respective columns pass through the fixing holes at the connecting element for fitting to the respective holes of the other component to form a twin-heart commemorative coin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Li-Hua Lu
  • Patent number: 6196025
    Abstract: An item of jewelry includes a first generally planar element having engraving thereon, and a second generally planar element joined to the first generally planar element and including a peripheral portion overlying a peripheral portion of the first generally planar element and having a stone setting mounted thereon and extending inwardly thereof so as to overlie part of the first generally planar element inwardly of the peripheral portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Isac M. Moshkovitz