Having Direct Body Attachment Patents (Class 63/12)
  • Publication number: 20100307194
    Abstract: A jewelry setting for gemstones, including cabochons, faceted stones, or other stones, pearls, wood cabochons, or other decorative objects, having a mounting ring and multiple rear-mounted retaining arms is disclosed. A method for assembling a jewelry setting is also disclosed. The decorative object may be inserted through the rear of the mounting ring. The mounting ring has a diameter that is slightly smaller than a diameter of the decorative object, thus preventing the decorative object from passing completely through the mounting ring. The retaining arms may be bent inward and tightened against the decorative object, thus securing the decorative object within the setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventor: Alejandra Solomone
  • Publication number: 20100300148
    Abstract: A family of iron-based, phosphor-containing bulk metallic glasses having excellent processibility and toughness, methods for forming such alloys, and processes for manufacturing articles therefrom are provided. The inventive iron-based alloy is based on the observation that by very tightly controlling the composition of the metalloid moiety of the Fe-based, P-containing bulk metallic glass alloys it is possible to obtain highly processable alloys with surprisingly low shear modulus and high toughness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: California Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Marios D. Demetriou, William L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100285283
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fashion accessories designed and made from traffic cone rubber, more particularly related to Bracelets, Key Chains, Necklace Pendants, Earrings, Rings, Wallet, Belts, Zipper Pulls, Belly Button Piercing, Bookmarks, Bra, Door Hanger, Cell phone/Beeper/Pager Holder, Ipod Case, Cell Phone Charm, Wall Mask, Winter Hat/Beanie Hat, Baseball Cap, Tie, Hoodie, Satchel Bag, Sneaker, Decal Snaps, Money Clip, Magnet, Backpack, Watch Band, Relief Carving, Eyeglass Case, Headband, Coaster, Car Decoration, Ornament, Pet Products, Hair Clip, Change Purse, Purse, Pins/Buttons, Anklet, Lanyard, Nose Piercing, Charms, Button, and Cufflinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Nicholas Scot Kingsbury
  • Publication number: 20100269541
    Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Melissa Tyler
  • Publication number: 20100263408
    Abstract: Provided is a method of modifying a size of body jewelry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: James Chae Kim
  • Publication number: 20100257658
    Abstract: The fashion scarf with removable embellishments of the present invention and related disclosure includes a single piece of fabric material that is attached lengthwise forming an inner and outer surface. A series of attachment means are secured to each open end of the scarf and are concealed within the inside surface of the scarf. One set of attachment means is used to accommodate a starter bead assembly which consists of a ribbon with a plurality of decorative embellishments hanging from the bottom edge of the ribbon. The ribbon also contains a series of attachment means so that it can be removably secured to one or both ends of the scarf. A separate set of attachment means accommodates a plurality of single decorative embellishments that may be added and/or removed as necessary. The decorative embellishments may consist of charms, stones, gems or other decorative items. These decorative embellishments may be mixed and matched on either or both ends of the scarf to suit the taste of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2009
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Jennifer A. Schwietz-Flauto
  • Publication number: 20100223954
    Abstract: An ornament for a person comprises: an attachment body having an at least partially closed loop shape and including first and second side wall portions; a guide rail formed of an elongated member, the guide rail including a first end pivotally fixed to or extending from the first side wall portion of the attachment body in a direction inwardly to said at least partially closed loop shape of the attachment body, a second end, and a parallel rail portion extending between the first and second ends of the guide rail; and an decorative element having first and second lateral sides, and including a guide hole formed through the first and second lateral sides, the guide hole configured to insert the second end of the guide rail there-through and having a width the same as or slightly wider than the size of the parallel rail portion of the guide rail to enable a sliding movement of the decorative element along the guide rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventor: Kyung Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 7770413
    Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Melissa Tyler
  • Publication number: 20100192630
    Abstract: A jewelry piece comprising strands made from connected links wherein complementary strands may be interconnected to form double strands or larger strands consisting of multiple interconnected single strands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Sorenson
  • Patent number: 7755099
    Abstract: Provided is a light emitting device package. The light emitting device package comprises a base substrate, a frame, and a light emitting device. The base substrate comprises a plurality of electrode pads. The frame is formed of silicon, attached on the base substrate, and has an opening. The light emitting device is electrically connected to the electrode pad in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yong Seok Choi
  • Publication number: 20100147025
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for attaching an ornamental feature to flesh plugs, flesh tubes, flesh piecing posts and rings, and other piecing jewelry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Shackles, LLC.
    Inventors: Jennifer M. Simpson, Deborah A. Simpson, Philip J. Simpson, Walter Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20100139319
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a platinum alloy comprising (a) 63.01 to 69.99 wt. % of platinum, (b) 1.5 to 10 wt. % of cobalt, and (c) 20.01 to 35.49 wt. % of copper. The platinum alloys have excellent mechanical and optical properties for use in the production of ornamental articles such as rings, necklaces, earrings, watch bands, watch bodies and other jewelry. The disclosure further relates to a method of preparing the platinum alloys and their use in the production of ornamental articles. Still further the disclosure relates to ornamental articles comprising the platinum alloy and a method of production thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Tews
  • Publication number: 20100122554
    Abstract: A jewelry item including a body, a locking bar provided at one end of the body with a locking groove, and a locker provided at the other end with an insert groove and an internal hinge post. A locking release button is mounted within the locker and rotatable around the internal hinge post. The release button has a first end for engagement of the locking groove and a second pressing end protruding out of the locker. A spring is mounted about the internal hinge post. When the first end of the release button is received within the locking groove in a closed position and the pressing end is depressed, the first end of the release button is rotated against the elastic spring force and the locking bar is decoupled from the locker into an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Keyng-Hak BAK
  • Publication number: 20100122553
    Abstract: An application for pierced jewelry for wearing in a hole bored through the skin of a person's body (e.g., an ear lobe, etc) is disclosed. The pierced jewelry includes a support portion with a decorative portion affixed to a first end of the support portion. A bulge is located on the support portion. The bulge is slightly larger in cross section than the hole and the bulge is adapted to pass through the hole and, once through the hole, the bulge holds the pierced jewelry in the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Lornie K. Mueller
  • Publication number: 20100058560
    Abstract: A jewelry clasp for use in connection with a hearing aid (2). The jewelry clasp (10) comprises a hoop (20) sized for captively retaining a hearing aid tube (8), and a retaining ring (24) being permanently affixed to the hoop (20). The retaining ring (24) has an aperture therein which facilitates attachment of a desired jewelry thereto. The hoop (22) and the attachment ring (24) together define and lie in a common plane of the jewelry clasp. The hoop is one of a continuous permanently closed hoop and a hoop which comprises a first member (12) pivotally connected to a second member (14) via a pivot axis (16), and a spring generally biases the first and second members (12, 14) into engagement with one another to captively surround and retain a hearing tube (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventor: Hayleigh SCOTT
  • Patent number: 7617576
    Abstract: A pierced earring fastener 1 has: a pinching member 2 made of three balls 2a, 2a, 2a; a holder 3 that is a rubber-like elastic member; and a ring 5 for tightening the pinching member 2 and the holder 3. The three balls 2a, 2a, 2a are disposed in a ring shape at intervals of 120 degrees in a circumferential direction, as elements that form the pinching member 2. These balls are retained at predetermined positions by means of the holder 3. The holder completely surrounds the circular pinching member 2 formed by the three balls 2a. A through hole 3a penetrating a center of both of end faces 3c, 3c is formed via a gap 2b formed at the center of a ring formed by the pinching member 2 closed inside thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Right Planning Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshiyuki Tanio
  • Publication number: 20090272146
    Abstract: A piece of jewelry to be worn by a wearer, having a spray mechanism mounted on the piece of jewelry, and a reservoir for containing a fluid mounted on the piece of jewelry, to dispense a fluid, such as a fragrance or scent, to the body of the wearer. The manipulation of the reservoir by the wearer actuates the spray mechanism and dispenses fluid from the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Talyn Kazazian
  • Publication number: 20090241599
    Abstract: An earring includes an s-member earring post having a first end that includes a keeper, and a second end for insertion in a pierced ear hole of a user's ear. One or more beads are slideably attached to the s-member earring post, wherein, when the earring is worn on the user's ear, the keeper maintains a stable position of the at least one bead based on a gravitation force on the bead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Marianne Jo Stanke
  • Publication number: 20090235688
    Abstract: This invention is about wearing earring that stimulates the acupoints of the ear and provides easy wearing with beautiful feature. In detail, it is consisted of a pair of parts formed to press a specific part of the ear; a connecting part that links above-mentioned parts together; a decoration for the surfaces of a pair of above-mentioned parts or connecting part; a stimulating protrusion part combined with at least a part of above-mentioned pairs to stimulate acupoints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Kyung Ja Oh
  • Publication number: 20090199592
    Abstract: A tubular protector prevents the tearing and elongation of body piercing holes by heavy jewelry and decorative items which mount using small gauge wire or other sharp mountings. Several configurations of the protector are described as well as installation tools and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Analisa Anastasi, Nicholas Hunter Anastasi
  • Publication number: 20090151394
    Abstract: A disposable, threaded, multi-component body jewelry instrument provides safe and reliable extraction and insertion of body jewelry and stretching of a piercing site. Body jewelry can be inserted and extracted from either end of the piercing site. A piercing site can be stretched from either end of the piercing site. Body jewelry with female and male attachable ends can be accommodated. In an example configuration, the multi-component body jewelry instrument comprises a first component having a female threaded portion, a second component having dual male threaded portions, and a third component having a female threaded portion. Another example embodiment comprises a kit containing the multi-component body jewelry instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Harry J. Ake
  • Patent number: 7530237
    Abstract: In one embodiment an earring includes a stem including a sharp end, external threads at the opposite end, a flange proximate the external threads, and a neck interconnecting the external threads and the flange; and a decorative member including a threaded axial opening adapted to urge its mouth against the flange by threadedly securing to the external threads. In another embodiment, the decorative member is a two-piece member. The decorative element can be implemented as one of a plurality of different shapes. Moreover, the stem can be sterilized effectively by detaching from the decorative element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: Lung Hsing Lei
  • Publication number: 20090100869
    Abstract: An item of jewelry includes a movable or removable setting and a charm coupled to a short chain. The chain carrying the charm can be captured by the movable or removable setting. According to one embodiment, the setting has internal threads which mate with a threaded post. According to another embodiment, the setting is coupled to a slotted basket via a bayonet coupling. The charms are preferably provided in a wide range of designs, including, but not limited to holiday themes, religious themes, astrological signs, varsity letters, graduation year, wedding themes, commercial characters such as Disney characters, TV characters, messages such as “I Love You”, etc. The settings may include different color stones to match different color clothing, birth stones, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Beth Golove, Mark Kaplan, Daniele E. Paglia, Steven Kerner
  • Patent number: 7520144
    Abstract: An earring assembly for doubled pierced ear is provided. The assembly includes a first element comprising a first linkage, a middle element comprising a second linkage and third element comprising a third linkage. The first linkage of the first element has first and second ends. Similarly, the second linkage of the middle element has first and second ends and the third linkage of the third element has first and second ends. Corresponding ends of the linkages are attached utilizing post and back mating connections in order to attach the earring assembly to a wearer's earlobe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Gerald A. Ciccone
  • Publication number: 20090090132
    Abstract: A gemstone arrangement is provided comprising: four gemstones, wherein the four gemstones are arranged in two rows and two columns to form a square having four sides each of the four sides made up of two of the gemstones sides; eight round cut gemstones, wherein two of the eight round cut gemstones abut a first side of the larger square, two of the eight round cut gemstones abut a second side of the larger square, two of the eight round cut gemstones abut a third side of the larger square, two of said eight round cut gemstones abut a fourth side of the larger square.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Hasmukh Dholakiya
  • Publication number: 20090049865
    Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Melissa Tyler
  • Publication number: 20090038339
    Abstract: A structure bonding different metals for valuable ornaments includes a valuable ornament body which consists of at least a metal body and a hard metal element that are coupled together. The metal body and hard metal element have respectively a coupling surface with a latch flange and a latch trough formed thereon that are engageable with each other. Thus the metal body and the hard metal element can be bonded together securely. The valuable ornament body thus formed has a greater hardness. The bonding of different metals also provides a novel design different from the conventional ornaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Shang-Han Chen
  • Publication number: 20090019891
    Abstract: An earring backing that retains the earring frontispiece with an upward tilt. A contact plate that resides in contact with the back of the earlobe of a user is coupled to a support structure that defines a channel for an earring post. The channel defines an acute angle with the contact plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Melecy M. Kent
  • Publication number: 20090013723
    Abstract: Described is a jewelry adapter. The jewelry adapter allows users to wear post earrings with or without pierced ears. The jewelry adapter includes attachment means which permit the jewelry adapter to attach to an ear lobe. A tube member attached to, or formed with, the attachment means accommodates a post of an earring. The post is inserted through the tube member such that a separate earring nut secures the post earring to the tube member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Kristine Coulter, Jeanette Matthews
  • Publication number: 20090013722
    Abstract: An earring (10) for a pierced ear (16) having an ear engaging member (24) securely engaging a lobe (14) of the ear (16), an ornament (12) and a coupling member (42) connecting the ear engaging member (24) to the ornament (12). When the ear engaging member (24) engages the ear (16) the coupling member (24) holds the ornament (12) subjacent to the ear lobe (14) and is substantially hidden from sight from the vantage point forward from the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Walters
  • Publication number: 20080314080
    Abstract: An article of jewelry that includes removably interlocked links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Amit Perle
  • Publication number: 20080221533
    Abstract: An implantable device for use in an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body is disclosed. The implantable device has an elongated member adapted for insertion into the opening. A bioabsorbable material is provided on at least a portion of the elongated member and a pharmaceutical agent is carried by the bioabsorbable material for eluting into the mammalian body when the elongated member is disposed in the opening. An apparatus for use with a supply of bioabsorbable material to prepare an implantable device for use in an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body and a method of delivering a medicament to an externally-accessible pierced opening in a mammalian body are also disclosed. A kit including a container having a bioabsorbable material and medicament for applying to the implantable device prior to insertion into the externally-accessible pierced opening is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: ANTHEM ORTHOPAEDICS LLC
    Inventor: Debra Anne MATITYAHU
  • Publication number: 20080173044
    Abstract: A body modification device including a post base, wherein the post base is configured to be disposed subcutaneously, and one or more retainer posts coupled to the post base for receiving at least one attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Derek S. Crockett
  • Publication number: 20080148772
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cut stone including a top surface and a bottom surface and a girdle. The top surface includes a first facet row having 18 facets, a second facet row having 6 facets, and a third facet row having 6 facets. The bottom surface includes a first facet row having 18 facets, a second facet row having 6 facets, and a third facet row having 6 facets. The girdle is disposed between the first facet row of the top surface and the first facet row of the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald David Bauman, Rhonda Maureen Faber-Green
  • Publication number: 20080134719
    Abstract: Ear jewelry system comprises ear jewelry 1) and an associated gauge (2) for optimal adaptation of the ear jewelry (1) on the ear lobe. The ear jewelry (1) has a U shaped recess (5), which, with its internal width (7) is intended to be pushed from below over the ear lobe (16), which is to be fitted. The recess (5) then takes precisely the thickness of the ear lobe (16) in the condition, in which it is pulled down and stretched. Instead of adapting the recess directly to the measured thickness, an insert can also, with corresponding thickness, be put in the recess. The suitable internal width (7) is determined by means of a gauge (2), appropriate to the system, from multiple number of separate gauges (3). The separate gauges (3) have mouths (8) with graded internal widths (12) and tongues (9) with thickness (13), corresponding with the respective internal widths (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Erich M. Durrer
  • Publication number: 20080092591
    Abstract: Body piercing jewelry for attachment to a body piercing comprises an ornament component and an insertion component attached to the ornament component. The ornament component has a closed peripheral border circumscribing an opening that extends entirely therethrough. The ornament component is of a size to prevent it from entering the body piercing. The insertion component includes a plurality of insertion elements, each comprising a strand of material having an end attached to the ornament component and having an opposite end associated with a tip. The insertion elements are sequentially insertable, tips first, through the body piercing to place the strands to extend entirely through the body piercing in side by side relation and for tail segments of the insertion elements that exit the body piercing to be passed through the opening in the ornament component to form a closed loop engaged with the body piercing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Rosita Benitez, Ohannes Manadjian
  • 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: 7347065
    Abstract: A clasp assembly for jewelry to be worn as a ring or earring. As a ring, the clasp assembly for jewelry allows individuals to wear rings around finger phalanges, by locking the rings below the knuckles of the fingers without having to slide the rings over knuckles of the fingers. As an earring, the clasp assembly for jewelry allows individuals to wear an earring on various parts of the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Inventor: BarbaraJayne DeGolyer
  • Patent number: 7343760
    Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Melissa Tyler
  • Publication number: 20070292468
    Abstract: Skin irritation is a common problem to those who wear potentially skin irritating jewelry such as pierced earrings. The present invention provides a coated-medicated jewelry article that thwarts skin irritation and may provide relief for irritated skin. The coating contains a film-former and optionally a medicament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Joel Studin, Robert Giuliano
  • Patent number: 7275396
    Abstract: An earring support device constructed of a single length of flexible metal wire or plastic line bent back upon itself at both ends and clasped or otherwise fasted so as to form a large loop at one end and one or more smaller loops at the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Karen Hinz MacHock
  • Patent number: 7240517
    Abstract: A flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel, comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein, having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures, the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening, wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh, the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Avital Barak
  • Patent number: 7225638
    Abstract: A jewelry mounting includes a base having front and rear surfaces. The front surface is provided with means permitting the mounting of an article of jewelry or other ornament usable on an earring or pendant. The rear surface includes a pivotable mounting for an ear post. The base also includes side walls to which are pivotably mounted two hoops. When the device is being used as an earring, the hoops lie in opposite directions to one another coplanar with the base. When the device is being used as a jewelry pendant, the hoops are pivoted orthogonal to the base and, in that orientation, comprise bails through which a jewelry chain may be threaded. The piece of jewelry or ornament may include a rear surface including a slot that receives the ear post when the ear post is pivoted down. The slot frictionally retains an end of the ear post to retain the ear post and hoops in the position at which the device may be used as a pendant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventors: Sharon Loeff, Thomas Loeff
  • Patent number: 7219515
    Abstract: An earring assembly is described including an earring and an accessory. The earring includes a fastening mechanism and an ornamental portion. The accessory is removably attached with the earring and is configured to corresponding mate with the ornamental portion to enhance and compliment the ornamental appearance of the earring. The accessory is readily removed and replaced by a system of posts that engage catches and lock the accessory in position with the earring. The back of the ornamental portion has posts that mate with notches defined in the catches positioned on the accessory. The ornamental portion also includes a lip. The accessory further includes biasing means augmenting the system of posts and catches to ensure the secure positioning of the accessory against the lip of the ornamental portion of the earring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Inventor: John Ravenstein
  • Patent number: 7171826
    Abstract: An earring post covering for preventing allergic reaction to earring posts includes an elongated member that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. The elongated member has an aperture extending into the first end such that a tube is defined. The second end is closed and has a rounded outer surface. A plurality of teeth is attached to an interior surface of the peripheral wall. Each of the teeth comprises a resiliently compressible material. An earring post may be removably extended through the elongated member such that the teeth grip the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Ilona Antonyan
  • Patent number: 7155932
    Abstract: A jewelry design for adorning an ear which includes a conically-shaped stud mounting extending conically outward from a conical point to form a conical basket for securing a stone therein, a post with a near end attached to the conical point and a far end, and a nut engagable with the far end of the post for securing the stud mounting to the ear; a dangling element; and an intermediary connecting member which removably engages an exterior surface of the conical basket, and which includes a jump ring extending outward therefrom for flexibly supporting the dangling element so that it is removably suspendable below the stud mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Kwiat, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph G. Renter
  • Patent number: 7111370
    Abstract: A sanitary ear clip display member for trying on a pierced-type earring being substantially U-shaped in configuration and having a pin receiving member attached at one end to a movable clip member and the pin receiving member attached at the other end to a second clip member. The ear clip display member also includes a pivot pin and spring member attached to the one end of the pin receiving member; and to one end of the movable clip member. The movable clip member is movable in a spring biased manner from an opened position to a closed position; and the pin receiving member has a pin receiving passageway for receiving a pin of the pierced-type earring therethrough for displaying the pierced-type earring. The clip members and the pin receiving member form the U-shaped configuration for forming a channel therebetween in order to receive an ear lobe therein allowing the user to try on the pierced-type earrings in a sanitary manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Inventor: Stella Daniel
  • Patent number: 7082788
    Abstract: A secure interchangeable charm earring system, for use with pieced ears, includes an earring body from which a charm hangs. Numerous charms having different ornamental forms can be interchanged on the earring, each having a charm opening. The earring has a body having a free end, a blocked end larger than the charm opening, and an apex portion therebetween. A spiraling middle portion extends between the apex portion and the free end, and a vertical piece extends between the apex portion and the blocked end. When the charm is brought into contact with the blocked end, the charm is not permitted to pass over the blocked end. When the earring is in place within the pieced ear hole, the earring hangs down from the pieced ear, with the apex portion extending through the hole. The charm is then maintained securely on the earring between the blocked end and the pieced ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Inventor: Harry N. Mason
  • Patent number: 7047765
    Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a device for facilitating the setting of the ear attachment method on earrings. The device is comprised of a universal female clipping connector and a variety of male clipping connectors. The universal female connector is attached to the back of the earrings, then the user selects what kind of ear attachment method is desired and chooses a male clipping connector that will provide this method and such male connector is attached to the universal female connector creating earrings which can be then used by the method provided by the male connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Kemango USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Carlos M. Gonzalez
  • 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