Slide Clamp Patents (Class 63/14.7)
  • Patent number: 8122739
    Abstract: An earring is provided in the form of a spring ring with two mounting members and a bead with lock-screw. The first mounting member is stationary. The second mounting member remains in a normally closed position actuated by a spring. When the earring is in place, the mounting members pinch the auricle to keep the earring in place. Mounting gap is adjusted by the bead and can be locked or unlocked by turning the bead ninety degrees. This earring can be made in different diameters so that it can be worn in any part of the auricle without the ear being pierced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Nam W. Jeon
  • Patent number: 7069745
    Abstract: A ear adornment for allowing a user to adorn an ear of the user. The ear adornment includes a frame member being designed for selectively engaging the ear of the user. A sleeve member is selectively coupled to the frame member whereby the sleeve member is designed for being positioned adjacent the ear of the user when the frame member engages the ear of the user. The sleeve member is designed for providing the user with a unique appearance when the sleeve member is coupled to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventor: Henry Earl Finley