With Retainer Patents (Class 63/1.18)
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Patent number: 9301865Abstract: An anchoring system has a brace configured to be worn on a human limb, an accessory configured to be worn on a human digit, and a harness coupling the accessory to the brace by a self-looping length of the harness comprising a portion of the harness most proximal to the brace and a portion of the harness most distal to the brace.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Inventors: Lauren Marie Farco, Joseph Farco
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Patent number: 9089192Abstract: The present invention relates to fashion accessories, particularly wherein the exterior surface appearance may be optionally modified to create an unlimited possibility of looks to be used with a variety of outfits. The purpose of the invention is to provide individuals with an inexpensive piece of jewelry that is adjustable in size and offers a diverse range of appearance options in various colors, fabrics, materials, and ornamental designs.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Brittany Holst
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Patent number: 8887526Abstract: The present invention describes an earring support device for relieving the tension caused by having large earrings hanging from a piercing for an extended amount of time. The support device has a set of clam-shell shaped earlobe guards that are hinged together and clipped onto an earlobe. The earring support device further has apertures that correspond with that of the ear piercing, wherein when the pin of the earring is placed through the earring support device apertures, the earring support device functions to distribute the forces applied by the earring more evenly through the earlobe. The clam-shelled halves of the earring support device cover an area from the piercing to the bottom of the earlobe, and thus further serves to mask the effects of prior extended wearing of heavy jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventor: Angela Maria Wilmer
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Patent number: 8875541Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses for positioning a piece of jewelry and methods of making said apparatuses. The jewelry may include a necklace, bracelet, and/or anklet. The apparatus may be placed over the clasp of a piece of jewelry and then be attached to the skin of the individual wearing the necklace. In this way, the apparatus prevents the movement of the clasp of the piece of jewelry from a desirable location to an undesirable location, where the clasp may detract from the beauty of the piece of jewelry. Further, the apparatus may come in many shapes, sizes, colors, etc., such that the device may provide for a stylish accessory for the individual wearing the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Inventor: Sandra Lynne Swanson
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Patent number: 8769780Abstract: A device for retaining tails of a shirt in a pair of pants is provided including a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component and a third magnetic component. The first magnetic component is attracted to the second magnetic component and the second magnetic component is attracted to the third magnetic component. A first cord is connected to the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component and a second cord is connected to the second magnetic component and the third magnetic component. A method of using the device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Inventor: Alan Segel
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Patent number: 8707731Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile device and method for a secure jewelry ring holder. The improved jewelry ring holder provides a wearable storage device for displaying the jewelry ring from a chain while suspending a jewelry ring in a secure fashion. For securing, the jewelry ring is threaded onto the improved wearable storage device rather than requiring that the wearer remove or unfasten a chain, or open or unlock a clasp. The chain holds in place a wearable storage pendant. When threaded onto the wearable storage pendant the jewelry ring is stored as it rests securely on the wearable storage pendant. Curvatures located on the wearable storage pendant allow the jewelry ring to lie substantially flat against the wearer's body.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Emily Graves Crittenden
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Patent number: 8640266Abstract: Magnetic securing device assemblies and methods for securing a garment away from a breast. The magnetic securing device assembly includes a first and second magnetic element. At least one of the first and second magnetic elements is attached to a cord which is used to carry the magnetic securing device assembly as an ornamental piece of jewelry. In use, the magnetic securing device assembly is positioned around a lifted garment of the wearer. The first magnetic element is separated from the second magnetic element attached to the cord. The first magnetic element is then positioned on an opposite side of the garment, and in alignment with the position of the second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are then magnetically fastened to each other so that the garment is securely held away from the breast.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Elizabeth Best, Clareanne Best
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Publication number: 20140007618Abstract: A wearable jewelry item having a flexible body with a key end and a receiving end; a closure mechanism affixed to the key end and receiving end of the flexible body, the closure mechanism having a first part and a second part that interlock; a key blade affixed to either the first part or the second part of the closure mechanism, the key blade including a flat, rectangular bit adapted to release a handcuff lock; and a receiving space integral with the part of the closure mechanism that is free of the key blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Charles Brown, III
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Patent number: 8621886Abstract: The jewelry safety chain device is a flexible cable which has a first end spaced apart from a second end, a loop disposed on the flexible cable first end, a clasp disposed on the flexible cable second end, a plurality of eye screws, each eye screw having an eyelet, a shaft extended from the eyelet, a point disposed distally on the shaft, a thread disposed on the shaft medially from the point, each eye screw configured to selectively attach to a link of an existing multi-link band of an existing jewelry item, the flexible cable and cable loop configured to attach to one of the eyelets, the flexible cable configured to pass through a remainder of the eyelets and the clasp configured to attach to one of the eyelets, thereby removably securing a chosen pair of links together in preventing inadvertent jewelry item loss.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Terence Wallace
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Patent number: 8484993Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for an earring safety device that can be clipped to an ear enveloping an earring so as to protect the ear and the wearer's head from the earring during fast-paced activities. The earring safety device can enable athletes to participate in contact sports without removing the earring, especially where rules would otherwise preclude the athlete from competing. The earring safety device can also protect the wearer from snagging the earring during high-intensity activities and jobs The protection also protects the athlete from injury due to impacts made to the earring.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: Chris Heffington
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Publication number: 20130174606Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: Kaos Softwear, LLCInventors: Jesse Jarrell, Steve A. Haworth
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Publication number: 20120234042Abstract: A sandal can include a sole, one or more straps each having at least one end that is operationally connected to the sole, and a fastening member for releasably receiving an ornament comprising one or more protruding members. The fastening member can be coupled to at least one of the one or more straps and can include an inner cavity and a housing at least partially enclosing the inner cavity. An opening can be disposed in and through an upper portion of the housing in such a way that the opening leads to the inner cavity. One or more projections can be joined with the housing and can extend into the inner cavity. Each of the one or more projection can be situated at a position along a path of motion of at least one of the one or more protruding member from an unfastened position to a fastened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Inventors: Kathe Chase, Tracy Seckler, Thomas Perrault
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Patent number: 8266768Abstract: Apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile is provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile may include a bottom plate; a plurality of posts coupled to a surface of the bottom plate; and a top plate having at least one connection arm comprising a plurality of hooks moveably coupled thereto, wherein the at least one connection arm and the plurality of hooks are configured to interface with the plurality of posts to removably couple the top plate to the bottom plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Cathyann Sarra
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Publication number: 20120125046Abstract: A piece of magnetic jewelry including a pair of opposing magnet-holding housings containing magnets with opposite facing polarities and having a locking member and a base connected by a flexible elongated member whereby the piece of jewelry can be attached to textile while allowing an article, such as eyeglasses or the like, to be held on the flexible elongated member is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: Stylelcon Solutions LLCInventors: Sarah A. VANDER WAL, Alycia SHAPIRO
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Publication number: 20120037672Abstract: An article carrier has a first member including a top side and a first arch. The first arch optionally is for receiving a first article. The article carrier also has a moveable second member connected to the first member. The second member is moveable from a first position connected to a lateral side of the first member and to a second position where the moveable second member is not connected to the lateral side. The moveable second member may retain a second article on the moveable second member in the second position. The second member may capture a temple bar of a pair of glasses on the second member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventors: Victoria Nazarenko, Anastasia Nazarenko
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Publication number: 20110277502Abstract: A button cover capable of receiving ornamentation having a magnetically held latching system which holds the cover in place over a button easily and reliably. Such a system would allow a user to change button ornamentation quickly and easily with little fear of losing an expensive and decorative pendant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventor: Jay Mark Welikson
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Publication number: 20110271715Abstract: A removable securable interchangeable clothing button system, including, in combination: an object such as a jewel the visibility of which is desired, means for functionally supporting said object in a viewable position, means for holding said supporting means to a clothing button, releasable locking means adapted to be connected to the clothing at a position spaced from the object, and means for connecting said supporting means to said releasable locking means, said supporting means and locking means capable of alternatively attached to and detached from the clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventor: Roberta Stone
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Publication number: 20110254225Abstract: Fashion accessories and entertainment instruments where accessory pieces can be rearranged instantly on a support. Exemplary embodiments include a game board that can be curled up and wrapped around a wrist.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Amanda Doherty, Richard Doherty
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Publication number: 20110239702Abstract: Magnetic securing device assemblies and methods for securing a garment away from a breast. The magnetic securing device assembly includes a first and second magnetic element. At least one of the first and second magnetic elements is attached to a chord which is used to carry the magnetic securing device assembly as an ornamental piece of jewelry. In use, the magnetic securing device assembly is positioned around a lifted garment of the wearer. The first magnetic element is separated from the second magnetic element attached to the chord. The first magnetic element is then positioned on an opposite side of the garment, and in alignment with the position of the second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are then magnetically fastened to each other so that the garment is securely held away from the breast.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Elizabeth Best, Clareanne Best
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Patent number: 7946459Abstract: A simple-to-use adornment device, and method, employed by a user close-at-hand for personal safety enhancement. It contains a personal alarm or remote control device while maintaining a capability for immediate alarm/remote activation to summon assistance. It has a jewelry appearance or comprises a modular casing to which exchangeable decorative elements can be attached. Since it improves the aesthetic look of an associated alarm/remote, users are more likely to wear it habitually and experience enhanced personal safety and well-being as a result thereof. Inner and outer members with asymmetrical keyed guides are in sliding relation to one another to form the casing with one-way assembly, and a cord/chain connected to the members maintains their association with one another even when disassembled. Openings in each member are aligned to provide activation button access. Optional features include an interior resilient spacer, a cover, a clasp, and sheet pockets associated with the outer member.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventor: Edith Anne Cheitman
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Publication number: 20110005274Abstract: A watch bracelet includes two straps (12, 14; 46, 48), designed to be fixed to a watch case (24, 44) at one of the ends thereof, characterised in being provided with a lentiform loop (18, 40, 58) fixed thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2008Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: GFPI S.A.Inventors: Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey
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Publication number: 20100083699Abstract: A jewelry apparatus and process for holding an article to a person's clothing. A rare earth magnet is attached to one side of a piece of jewelry and connected with a chain or cord to a second rare earth magnet. The two magnets are magnetically held together through a person's clothing allowing eyeglasses or another article to be removably hung on the chain or cord.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Aracelis Conigliaro
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Publication number: 20090316107Abstract: The base, on which the main body of a jewel is mounted, and the rear surface magnet are connected to the chain part. By this jewelry article for eyeglasses being mounted on a lens of the pair of eyeglasses, even if the main body of a jewel and the rear surface magnet fall because of their positioning difference on the lens occurred by some contacts to the main body of the jewel, the base and the rear surface magnet are in a state of being hanged down on an eyeglass frame through the chain part joined to the eyeglass frame by the joining part for an eyeglass frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Hidetaka Dobashi
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Publication number: 20090249832Abstract: Disclosed is a device for protecting a portion of an ear of a user. The device includes a pair of casings, a clamping mechanism and a pad. Each casing of the pair of casings includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an inner surface and an outer surface extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The clamping mechanism is adapted to pivotally couple the pair of casings at the first end portion of the each casing of the pair of casings such that the pair of casings pivotally moves to assume an open position and a closed position. The pair of casings is adapted to receive the portion of the ear therebetween in the closed potion of the pair of casings. Moreover, the pad is disposed on the inner surface of the each casing of the pair of casings.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Christine Masciovecchio, Ralph Masciovecchio
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Patent number: 7596966Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Inventor: Timothy Vincent Garvin
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Publication number: 20080110204Abstract: An adornment assembly linked by clasp members is described. The present invention comprises a plurality of basal bodies, each comprising a hook on one end and an extending member. The present invention has a simple structure, allowing easy and convenient assembly and disassembly of basal bodies without use of an additional device such as a specially designed tool or instrument as required for existing products. At the same time, the present invention allows a secure assembly until a user rotates a basal body to dissemble. Therefore, the present invention satisfies customers' desires for versatile designs and for following rapidly changing jewelry trends.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: DongGuan Guoli Metal & Plastic Manufacturer Co., LtdInventor: Chi Hung Suen
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Publication number: 20080072621Abstract: A combination fashion item and adornment for at least one of wearing by a user and carrying by such user. The combination fashion item and adornment includes at least one of an article of clothing and accessory, the at least one of an article of clothing and accessory having at least one aperture of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size at a predetermined location on the at least one of an article of clothing and accessory. The combination fashion item and adornment further includes at least one adornment member for fitting within the at least one aperture, such at least one adornment member being held in place by a fastening mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Emily E. Townsend, Philip N. Townsend, Evelyn K. Townsend, Nancy N. Townsend
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Patent number: 7188493Abstract: An improved jewelry provides a body having an enlarged dimension at one end that prevents a ring from sliding off the body and a smaller dimension at a second end that readily receives the ring thereover. A chain is provided at the first end so that the body and chain with the ring forms a bracelet or necklace and the chain simultaneously secures the ring from inadvertent removal over the second end. The body can adopt a wide variety of conformations and configurations such as solid, hollow, tapered, discontinuous, and the chain can be secured through an opening that passes through the body or a separate eyelet or hook that forms an opening is provided at the first end to allow the ring to be advanced over the body before the chain is secured thereto. The body likewise can be formed of various materials such as precious metals, ceramic, plastic, porcelain, gem stone, shell, stone, or wood and/or the body may be unadorned or can be ornamented with etchings, gem stones, engraving, surface texture, color, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Mary Conway
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Patent number: 7121117Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes an enclosure formed by a frame and by two parallel crystals connected to the frame in a sealed manner. A plurality of independent annular elements are placed inside the enclosure one within another. These annular elements are free to move in rotation and in translation within the enclosure and one within another.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Chopard International SAInventor: Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele
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Patent number: 6938440Abstract: An apparatus for the distribution and display of jewelry includes a plurality of precious or semi-precious gems coupled together in a âTâ shape with at least one horizontalbar and one downbar, the horizontalbar having clasps at both ends and the downnbar having a clasp at one end. The apparatus further includes a clothing article requiring at least one strap for support with a semi-permnanently attached loops being configured to receive a respective attachment device. The apparatus further includes a flexible strand or chain having attached loops at both ends, each of the loops being configured to receive a respective attachment device. The jewelry article is designed in order to be distributed and displayed as an integral structural member of the clothing and jewelry combination or the flexible strand or chain and jewelry combination.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Michele Smith Designs, Inc.Inventor: Michele Smith
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Publication number: 20030126887Abstract: An improved jewelry provides a body having an enlarged dimension at one end that prevents a ring from sliding off the body and a smaller dimension at a second end that readily receives the ring thereover. A chain is provided at the first end so that the body and chain with the ring forms a bracelet or necklace and the chain simultaneously secures the ring from inadvertent removal over the second end. The body can adopt a wide variety of conformations and configurations such as solid, hollow, tapered, discontinuous, and the chain can be secured through an opening that passes through the body or a separate eyelet or hook that forms an opening is provided at the first end to allow the ring to be advanced over the body before the chain is secured thereto. The body likewise can be formed of various materials such as precious metals, ceramic, plastic, porcelain, gem stone, shell, stone, or wood and/or the body may be unadorned or can be ornamented with etchings, gem stones, engraving, surface texture, color, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventor: Mary Conway
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Publication number: 20020092320Abstract: The present invention is an improved method for affixing attachments to a plurality of stones. According to the disclosed method a pin is attached on one side to an attachment which is attached at the other end to the metallic base supporting the plurality of stones.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2001Publication date: July 18, 2002Applicant: PACO JEWELLERY LTDInventor: Eitan Raviv