One-piece Clamp Patents (Class 63/14.8)
  • Patent number: 8418501
    Abstract: An open-ended ring is configured for being secured to the cartilage at the base of the outer ear, above the ear lobe. Means are provided for suspending ornamental pendants from the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michele Harder
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6758061
    Abstract: A wire is fabricated of a semi-rigid material. The wire may be bent by a user. At least three primary sections are formed. A nipple reception circle is located between the primary sections. The circle has a center. Each primary section extends radially outwardly from the center of the circle. A pair of end sections are formed. Two stem sections extend radially from the circle. An interior point is formed. An exterior point is formed. The end sections and the stem sections are oriented in a common plane prior to use. The end and stem sections are movable to an orientation with the end sections overlapped into a locking relationship when the circle encompasses the nipple of a user. The interiors of the primary sections are in holding contact adjacent to at least three spaced points around the nipple of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Inventor: Claudia Croft
  • Patent number: 6662598
    Abstract: A body ornament has first and second positioning arms that are pivotally connected together. The first positioning arm crosses the second positioning arm at first and second crossing points. A generally elongated loop is formed between the crossing points for receiving the body part. The size of the loop is adjustable by pivoting the positioning arms either toward or away from each other. The positioning arms are preferably biased toward each other so that a minimal loop size is initially formed. In one embodiment, the pivot joint between the first and second positioning arms includes a pivot pin. A loop is formed at one end of the pin for receiving a decorative item. In a further embodiment, the pivot joint is in the form of an integral hinge that biases the first and second positioning arms toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Inventor: Theresa Meehan
  • Patent number: 6282921
    Abstract: The ear decoration includes a supporting portion, a securing portion and a generally U-shaped connecting portion connected between the supporting portion and securing portion to grip an ear therebetween. A bracing portion spaced apart from the securing portion limits the displacement of the ear decoration for helping to prevent the ear decoration from becoming dislodged from the ear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Mary J. Carter