Abstract: An earring kit is provided to allow the user to assemble an ornamental earring combination comprising as discrete members and an ear penetrating post, a post clamp and a decorative member. Various decorative members such as buttons are provided for interchangeability in use in combination with the ear penetrating posts and post clamps which are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for gripping various types of earring posts having a friction clutch incorporated with a finger-operated clutch-catch capable of providing a positive stop to a specially designed indented shoulder post as well as providing a semi-positive stop to conventional threaded and indented shoulder posts. The friction clutch acts as a backup securing device if the primary clutch-catch fails.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism for releasably gripping the pin or post of an earring has a circular end that normally confronts a person's ear lobe when the pin or post of the earring is engaged in the clutch mechanism. A load distribution member, preferably of vinyl, has a cylindrical sleeve formed with an inwardly directed lip at one end which expands sufficiently to allow the circular end of the clutch mechanism to be inserted into the interior of the cylindrical sleeve. The cylindrical sleeve has a substantially closed end wall at its other end, having a radially directed flange that provides, together with the end wall, a substantial increase in the surface area as contrasted to that provided only by the circular end of the clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A metal support for a pierced earring comprises an elongated solid member with uniform non-circular cross-section. The cross-section has maximum dimensions in at least two angularly displaced directions to provide substantial resistance to deformation in these two directions, while having relatively small dimensions in directions between these two directions to minimize the weight of the solid member as compared with the weight for a cylindrical member of a diameter equal to the maximum dimensions.

Abstract: A sterile, surgical, unitary fastener having a generally circular shape and with its free ends disposed laterally with respect to each other. Methods and instruments for forming and placing such fasteners to join tissue together.

Abstract: An improved earring for pierced ears including a plastic post and backing is disclosed, which earring has less tendency to irritate the wearer's pierced ear hole than conventional pierced earrings. The post and clutch may be of nylon and the post is pliable so that it tends to bend if its inward end is pressed against the head or neck.

Abstract: A clutch and post for pierced earrings is operative for retaining an earring on an earlobe of a wearer with increased effectiveness. The clutch comprises a base portion having an aperture therethrough for receiving the post, and a pair of rearwardly and inwardly curled resilient leaves which extend from the base portion and have serrations thereon. The serrations are transversely disposed on the leaves, and they are preferably arranged so that they define longitudinally extending ribs of adjacent serrations on the leaves. This structure strengthens the leaves and enables using a metal thickness up to 30% less than that of a similar clutch without the ribs. The post comprises an elongated substantially cylindrical member having a plurality of substantially circumferential grooves therein and it is receivable through the aperture in the base portion of the clutch and between the resilient leaves thereof so that the serrations of the leaves interengage the grooves to more securely retain the clutch on the post.

Abstract: An improved jewelry mounting construction for use in adapting pierced-ear earrings into earrings capable of being clamped on unpierced ears. Also disclosed is a construction for adapting pierced-ear earrings into stickpins. The improved construction comprises a clamping mechanism for securing a medium between opposed surfaces, one of those opposed surfaces being a receptacle for an earring post, with the receptacle having a means for securing the earring post of a pierced-ear earring therein. The mechanism for adapting pierced-ear earrings into stickpins comprises a post receptacle affixed to an elongated pin, with a means for securing an earring post therein.

Abstract: By providing a slender, elongated shaft having the terminating end portion of the shaft pivotally engaged with the main shaft, a unique, one-piece, pierced earring holding system is achieved. The pierced earring holding system of this invention is usable with any desired pierced earring design, and assures secure and easy attachment to the pierced ears of the user, while also completely eliminating potential loss of the earring.

Abstract: A lightweight, rigid, metal product and a process for preparing such a product are disclosed in which a wire metal mesh is formed into a desired three-dimensional shape and is then electroplated to plate a metal thereon to fill the voids of mesh and provide the rigid product in such desired shape. Stone-settings employing the product and process are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fastener for the stud of an ornament for pierced ears includes a gripping member and a latch. The gripping member has a base portion, an aperture means in the base portion through which a stud can pass, and two resilient arms. The first resilient arm is affixed to the base portion such that it can flex to move toward the stud when the latter is positioned through said aperture, and the second resilient arm is also affixed to the base in opposed relation to the first arm, so that it can flex and move toward the first arm. The arms can contact a stud on opposite sides thereof and squeeze it, and the squeezing force is enhanced and secured by a latch which is pivotally connected to the first arm and is adapted to engage the second arm, in order to draw the two arms toward each other, thus squeezing a stud positioned between them.

Abstract: A metal post for a pierced earring is formed of an elongate hollow, tubular member having an open end and a closed rounded end. A disk shaped member having an upper face and a centrally located hole is placed onto the open end portion of the post. The disk further has solder flush applied to an upper face which is directed toward the open end of the post. An ornamental member, provided with a socket, is subsequently placed onto the open end of the post and positioned against the disk. Heat is subsequently applied to the solder flush to effect suitable joining of the post, disk and ornamental member to each other.

Abstract: A clutch for post earrings is disclosed. The clutch comprises a housing which is open at one end thereof and has an aperture therethrough in the opposite end thereof, a cap member which is received on the open end of the housing and also has an aperture therethrough, and a pair of resilient leaves which extend inwardly in the housing from the cap member in integral relation therewith and in converging relation with respect to each other, the leaves preferably meeting in substantially face-to-face relation at a point spaced from the cap member. The clutch is receivable on a post earring so that the post of the earring extends through the aperture in the cap member, between the face-to-face portions of the leaves and through the aperture in the housing. The leaves of the clutch are operative to resiliently embrace the post to retain it in the clutch for releasably securing the clutch on the earring.

Abstract: A kit having components capable of being assembled and permanently attached to an object or animal appendage for identification purposes. The kit comprises a collar, an identification plate having a needle extending therethrough and outward therefrom, and a locking device adapted to permanently receive the needle therein. The locking device comprises a first locking plate and a second locking plate connected to the first locking plate in axial alignment therewith. The first locking plate has a pocket within which to receive a retention plate and the base of a needle guard. The needle guard extends outward through a bore in the plate pocket to permit maximum visibility of the needle guard and covers the point of the needle. A method of assembling and attaching the kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides an earfitting for an earring to be worn on pierced ears. An earring post which in use is positioned in the pierced hole in the ear lobe has a spearhead hingedly mounted on the end thereof. The earring post and spearhead can be temporarily locked in mutual alignment to enable the earfitting to be passed through the ear lobe, whereafter the spearhead can be turned with respect to the earring post to secure the earfitting in place behind the ear lobe.

Abstract: A hollow precious metal earring post that has a notch in the wall thereof to receive a clutch is disclosed, which post has a solid gold solder metal interior from the radiused end to a point beyond the notch to rigify and support the post along the notched area.

Abstract: This invention relates to safety clasp for jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, tie tacks, hat pins and the like, and more particularly, to a clasp for jewelry including releasably connected male and female components, generally flat in one dimension. The male component comprises a flat shaped tongue. The female component comprises a tongue guide provided with a groove in which the tongue is slidably mounted. A spring lock release with a tab projecting through a groove for engagement and disengagement with a notch in the tongue. The foregoing elements are housed in a two-part shell fastened together in final assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process of deposition of a coating of a gold compound on a solid substrate. In a vacuum chamber (1), the substrate is fixed on a first substrate electrode (2). A composite target (5) essentially consists of gold and at least one of the metal compounds, such as nitride, carbide and boride of the metals of group IV b of the periodic classification of elements and tantalum. A high-purity argon atmosphere at pressure ranging between 4.times.10.sup.-4 and 3.times.10.sup.-2 Torr is then established in the chamber. The deposition of the coating is then carried out by ionic deposition or evaporation in vapor phase at a given rate. The invention may find application to coat articles of jewelry or of watch cases.

Abstract: An earnut for use in securing earrings of the type worn on pierced ears is provided with a safety shield for preventing any earring post portion at the posterior side of the wearer's earlobe from coming into contact with the head and neck surfaces adjacent the earlobe to thereby prevent discomfiture or injury to the wearer.

Abstract: A jewellery post has an elongated member with a longitudinally extending passage adjacent one end, and a plug of bonding material within the passage adjacent this end. The bonding plug is a sliding fit in the passage and has a length which is short compared to the length of the tubular member.

Abstract: A pin stem clutch or securing device is disclosed which is particularly adapted to grip and hold a shank, for example a pin, the pin being utilized in an earring device, a hat ornament device or the like.

Abstract: An earring for pierced ears, which earring is less than 360.degree. and the opening bridged by a pivotal post which pierces the ear and at the end of which is latched onto a latchplate which is spring-biased towards the post pivot. The free end of the post is guided by a depression or groove formed in the latchplate until it reaches a hole through which said post will extend so as to lock the earring firmly on the wearer's ear. Various forms of latchplate are illustrated, as well as the spring means for biasing the latchplate. One form involves shaping a spring to serve both as the latchplate and the opening for the post.

Abstract: A medicated ear rod is provided for cleaning the pierced ear hole of the earlobe. A grooved or ruffled rod member containing an absorbent material loaded with a cleaning agent is adapted to be passed into and out of the earlobe hole and then disposed of. In another embodiment, the ear rod is constructed as part of a permanent earring which can be worn to provide a constant supply of cleaning solution to the earlobe to prevent infection of the ear hole.

Abstract: A precious metal post for pierced earrings comprising an elongated hollow tubular member having a gently rounded closed end at one extremity thereof, the opposite extremity being open and adapted for connection to an ornamental member. The outer diameter of the post is approximately 0.035 inches and the wall thickness is approximately 0.004 inches. A thin coating of solder-flux material is provided on the interior surface of the post to facilitate securement of the post to the ornamental member.

Abstract: An improvement in post-type earrings, which are earrings connected to a human ear by a rigid slender short rod or post which extends from an ornament, and is rectilinear and cylindrical. The post is threaded at the end opposite to the ornament, and a clutch having a conical configuration formed by a concave base and a plurality of radial springy fingers is provided. The clutch is pushed onto the post, whereby the tips of the fingers engage the convolutions of the helical threading, and the clutch may only be removed by unscrewing it off of the post. The present clutch configuration features a terminal tip of each springy finger having a terminal lip portion which diverges away from the direction of curvature of the finger, so that the lips define, in combination, an opening from which the springy fingers extend radially, and through which the post is threaded when the earring is mounted to the ear.

Abstract: A combination finger ring and earring comprising an arcuate section of a ring body having first and second ends, an earring stem for a pierced ear attached to the first ring end, an earring fastener removably attached to and mating with the stem when the stem is inserted through a pierced ear for use as an earring, and an extension pivotally attached to the second end for rotation toward the ring body adjacent to the second end when the earring is used and for rotation toward the ring body adjacent to the first end to form a circle when the finger ring is used.

Abstract: An earring for use with pierced earlobes including an ornament having a base. An elongated relatively rigid wire extends from a rear surface of said base, through the earlobe of the user, and curves under and in front of the lobe to obtain a very light and comfortable purchase, sufficient to prevent accidental loss.

Abstract: An improvement in post-type earrings, which are earrings connected to a human ear by a rigid slender short rod or post which extends from an ornament, and is rectilinear and cylindrical. The post is threaded at the end opposite to the ornament, and a clutch having a conical configuration formed by a concave base and a plurality of radial springy fingers is provided. The clutch is pushed onto the post, whereby the tips of the fingers engage the convolutions of the helical threading, and the clutch may only be removed by unscrewing it off of the post. The present clutch configuration features a concave base for self-locating of the post; an octagonal base perimeter for facilitating grip and unscrewing; convex rounded tips on the fingers; a center longitudinal ridge on each finger for increased strength and less weight; lateral end ridges adjacent the finger tips to prevent degradation or bending of the tips; and lateral base ridges on each finger which improve flexibility.

Abstract: An earring stay consisting of two parts resembling in structure a pierced earring and furnishing when mounted a platform at each surface of the ear lobe such that screw-on earrings can be clamped firmly against the platforms and will not exert their pressure on the lobe. The parts include a tube portion and a shaft portion which enter the pierced lobe and which are smooth inside and out. The male shaft fits snugly inside the hollow tube portion of its female counterpart protruding through the aperture in the lobe, and is held thus by vacuum, friction, or the pressure of an attached earring clasp.

Abstract: An improvement in post-type earrings, which are earrings connected to a human ear by a rigid slender short rod or post. One end of the post is attached to an ornament. The post is rectilinear and cylindrical and extends from attachment to the ornament. In service, the other end of the post is pushed through an opening in a person's ear, and a suitable element is attached to the other end of the post to secure the earring on the ear. In the present invention, at least a portion of the outer surface of the post has a helical threading. The element used to secure the post on the ear is a clutch having a central opening about which are radially arrayed a plurality of spaced apart springy fingers. The fingers extend to terminal attachment to a base portion of the clutch. The clutch is engageable by the post by extending the post axially through the opening in the clutch, until the tips of the springy fingers pass over the convolutions of the threading and are held in the threading.

Abstract: An earring for pierced ears has an ornament for display on the outside of the ear and a fastener of unitary construction which is slidable through a pierced opening in the ear lobe for securing the ornament to the ear. The fastener is attached to the ornament and includes a shank portion for insertion into the pierced opening and an ear contact portion coupled to the shank portion by a resilient intermediate portion that positions the ear contact portion transverse to and intersecting the shank portion and is opposite and in spaced relation to the ornament. When on the ear the wearer's ear lobe is compressed between the ornament and the ear contact portion of the fastener under pressure from the intermediate portion so that there is little chance of accidental detachment of the earring from the ear.

Abstract: A post to extend through the pierced hole in an ear lobe. One end of the post has a stop that is positioned against one surface of the ear lobe. The opposite end of the post has a small male snap connector portion. A smooth and flat back with a small female snap connector portion therein is snapped on the post against the other surface of the ear lobe to retain the post in the pierced hole, but if the post or the back is pulled, the back automatically releases from the post to prevent injury to the ear lobe. The back has a barrier that prevents the post from passing completely through the back. The stop has and the back may have a connector portion for attaching interchangeable ornaments. When worn with no ornament attached, the earring is essentially nonsnaggy. Interchangeable ornaments are provided with mating connector portions to hold the ornament to the post during normal activity but whenever an ornament is pulled, to automatically release the ornament from the post to prevent injury to the ear lobe.

Abstract: A safety clutch for an earring has a body member provided with a through hole arranged for receiving a post of an earring or other article to be releasably attached to the body member. Provided on the body member is a suitable resilient biasing arrangement disposed for normally engaging with the post of the earring and holding the post secure with respect to the body member. The retainer includes a clutch pin slidably disposed in a recess provided in the body member and arranged communicating with the hole so as to cause the clutch pin to selectively come into retaining engagement with a groove provided in the post of the associated earring. A coiled helical spring or other suitable biasing device is disposed in the bottom of the recess, beneath the clutch pin, for forcing the pin toward a position in which the pin engagingly holds the post in place in the hole provided in the body member.

Abstract: An improvement in post-type earrings, which are earrings connected to a human ear by a rigid slender short rod or post. One end of the post is attached to an ornament. The post is rectilinear and cylindrical and extends from attachment to the ornament. In service, the other end of the post is pushed through an opening in a person's ear, and a suitable element is attached to the other end of the post to secure the earring on the ear. In the present invention, at least a portion of the outer surface of the post has a helical threading. The element used to secure the post on the ear is a clutch having a terminal first central opening about which are radially arrayed a plurality of spaced apart springy fingers. The fingers extend to terminal attachment to a disc-shaped base portion of the clutch having a second central opening.

Abstract: An earring has two transparent enclosures, each shaped as half a dog bone. Each of the enclosures has a cavity with a colored liquid therein. Caps at the open ends of the enclosures seal the liquids therein. A shank extending from one of the caps has an internally threaded axial bore formed therein and threadedly coupleable with an externally threaded shank extending from the other cap so that the earring is securable to a pierced ear.

Abstract: The Earring Stay is a piece of jewelry similar to an earring in size, shape and composition. It differs from the conventional earring in that the two sections, when inserted into a pierced ear lobe, form a comfortable platform on each side of the ear lobe. Screw-on earrings can then be anchored securely to these platforms. The Earring Stay consists of two parts, one a hollow tube threaded on the inside, and connected to a thin disk, the other a threaded shaft connected to another thin disk. And these disks are the platforms of the Earring Stay. One of the platforms is provided with means, such as a circumferential lip, to prevent the screw-on earring from slipping off the platform.

Abstract: An earring for a pierced ear having a means for attaching an ornament to a pierced ear which means is a resilient device having two parts compressible towards each other as they pass through the piercing in the ear and which, after passing through the piercing in the ear, expands under their own resiliency to hold the device in the lobe of the ear, the positioning of the ornament by means of this device being by merely pushing the device through the piercing in the ear or for detaching from the ear merely pulling on the device to pull it out of the ear.

Abstract: An earring has first and second semiannular parts pivotally affixed to each other at a corresponding end of each whereby when closed the parts form an annular member. A first arm extends inwardly from the opposite end of the first part at approximately 60.degree. therewith and has a pin extending therefrom perpendicularly thereto toward the second part. A notch is formed in the pin in the area of the free end thereof. A second arm extends inwardly from the opposite end of the second part at approximately 60.degree. therewith and has a bore therein for accommodating the pin whereby when the pin is passed into a pierced ear lobe and into the bore of the second arm, the pin is releasably locked to the second arm via the notch of the pin thereby releasably locking the first and second parts together to form an annular member.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an earring having a squared-cross-section post for extending through a pierced earlobe, and having a drainage channel formed in an upper surface thereof extending axially longitudinally of the elongated length of the post, and there being an anchoring structure and mechanism thereof for clamping with a slight twisting pressure onto the fastening-end of the post thereby providing enhanced clamping against accidental disengagement.

Abstract: A pierced earring construction is disclosed having an ornament formed of any suitable material and a post outwardly extending therefrom, which post is formed of or plated with a non-allergenic material and adapted for receipt in a pierced ear opening. A sleeve of generally disc-like configuration having an opening therein is adapted to be received by the post and positionable against the ornamental portion of the earring. The sleeve is also formed of a non-allergenic material and accordingly serves as a shield to prevent or reduce contact between the wearer's ear and adjacent portions of the ornament, and the connection, i.e., solder joint between the post and ornament. Additionally, the sleeve is adapted to frictionally engage the post so as to function as a fastener for connecting the post to the ornament in those cases wherein the post member is not integral with the ornament.

Abstract: An earring structure for use with both pierced and non-pierced ears including a generally U-shaped main body member at one end of which is rotatably attached a pivotal post and at the other end of which is rotatably attached a pressure member. The pivotal post can assume a position which merely extends the one end of the main body member when the earring is being used with a non-pierced earlobe. Both of the pressure member and the one end of the main body member define opposed relatively flat surfaces which hold the earlobe therebetween for non-pierced use and the pressure member defines an aperture for receiving the pivotal post for pierced use of the structure. The pivotal post is rotatable to a position perpendicular to the planar surfaces for pierced use.

Abstract: An earring construction for a pierced ear in which the earring is provided with a gap for receiving the ear lobe. The pin or ear wire which passes through the ear lobe and bridges the gap is provided at one end with a ball. The ball may be integral with the pin or wire. The ball is so mounted in the end of the earring that it allows the pin or ear wire to be swiveled in any direction as in a universal joint. The wearer can then push the pin or wire into the most comfortable position or angle for insertion through the ear lobe. The other end of the earring is provided with a slot at the bottom for receiving the end of the pin or wire. The universal mounting can be incorporated in a small finding consisting of a small socket or round member in which the ball end of the pin is mounted. This provides a ball and joint assembly which can be cast or molded in the end of a cast or molded earring. By embedding the preformed assembly, further assembly operations are eliminated.

Abstract: A securing device is disclosed which is usable for studs of buttons, emblems, earrings or insignia or the like, which comprises two parts, one part having a cylindrical stud extending therefrom, and a second part into which the stud may pass and which includes a resilient clutch that grips a substantial length of the cylindrical stud.

Abstract: A pierced earring construction including a hoop-type earring member having spaced free ends and an earwire that is pivotally mounted on one of the free ends, the earwire including a pivot portion that is formed as an integral part thereof and that extends through the free end on which the earwire is mounted for pivotally locating the earwire on said earring member.