With Separate Connector Patents (Class 63/15.2)
  • Patent number: 8794032
    Abstract: A jewelry set includes a first jewelry item having a band for encircling a chosen part of a wearer's body and a second jewelry item having an attachment area and a decorative hoop, the hoop having a shape such that it can encircle the same chosen part of the wearer's body as the band. The first jewelry item has a connector for accepting and supporting the attachment area so that the hoop is maintained generally concentric with the band. The first jewelry item can be worn on the wearer's body either with both the band and the hoop encircling the chosen body part, or without the second jewelry item being attached, such that the second jewelry item can be worn separately from the first jewelry item. The first and second jewelry items may be, for example, a finger ring and a hoop earring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventor: Dana M. Goldstein
  • Publication number: 20140150496
    Abstract: A multi-use jewelry device is disclosed that provides users with versatile jewelry, including rings, pendants, bracelets, earrings, etc. The multi-use jewelry device comprises at least two finger rings and at least one jump ring that links the at least two finger rings together in series. The multi-use jewelry device can be folded up into a single overall ring configuration. A user would fold the finger rings upon each other, to form a stack. The multi-use jewelry device can then be unfolded for use as a pendant, a bracelet, or an earring. For example, once the finger rings are unfolded to form a strand, a necklace chain can be removably secured to at least one finger ring to form a pendant. Further, multiple strands can be connected together to form a bracelet. Additionally, an ear hook clasp can be removably secured to one of the finger rings to form an earring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Jennifer Briggs-Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20140075988
    Abstract: The present invention is a modular ring apparatus and system solely for creating a specifically identified custom military service ring. The modular ring apparatus includes a circular ring body, an upper indicia display plate, and at least one side indicia display plate. The circular ring body includes a flat upper surface to which a corresponding upper indicia display plate is attached by means of an interconnecting post-and-aperture assembly. The upper indicia display plate is smaller than the flat upper surface. The circular ring body also includes at least one side recess to which at least one corresponding side indicia display plate is attached by means of another interconnecting post-and-aperture assembly. The system may include additional upper indicia display plates and additional side indicia display plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Michael G. Matysik
  • Patent number: 8617683
    Abstract: A decorative assembly and a kit for creating a plurality of decorative assemblies including at least one foundation piece, at least one fanciful element and at least one connector to couple the fanciful element to the foundation piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Aubren M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8448464
    Abstract: A set consisting of several pairs of rings (1, 2), wherein each ring has a single raised pattern (11, 21) enabling it to fit together with one other ring of the set. The raised pattern is, for example, arranged on the edge (10, 20) of each ring. The ring is mounted on an adaptation ring (3, 4) so that it can be adapted to the diameter of the wearer's finger. The individual ring pairs are manufactured with the aid of a cutting program on a digitally controlled machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Lovekey Diffusion SA
    Inventor: Christian Varcin
  • Publication number: 20120222449
    Abstract: A decorative assembly and a kit for creating a plurality of decorative assemblies including at least one foundation piece, at least one fanciful element and at least one connector to couple the fanciful element to the foundation piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Aubren M. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7950251
    Abstract: The piece of jewellery comprises at least two rings (2, 4) that can nest inside each other and have different diameters. These rings are assembled to each other so as to pivot relative to each other. The piece of jewellery can thus pass from a configuration wherein the rings are tilted to a configuration wherein they are nesting, such that the surface of the smaller ring (2) is concealed. The piece of jewellery further comprises indexing means (26, 11c) comprising a stud (26) secured to one of the rings (2, 4) and which is arranged for cooperating with the edge (30) of an elongated aperture (11c) made in another ring (4), so as to immobilize the rings selectively in a plurality of relative positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AG
    Inventor: Olivier Silvant
  • Patent number: 7797964
    Abstract: A kit having a ring sizer and ring joiner. The kit has a plurality of circular bands that fit into and engage with a plurality of adjacent rings, such as a wedding ring and an engagement ring, to secure the plurality rings together. In addition, the bands are made in different thickness so the bands can also be used to adjust the size of the rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: Karin Elizabeth Lynch
  • Patent number: 7533464
    Abstract: A jewelry ring and an associated assembly method involves the ring being assembled with a set of easily fabricated components that allow for mass production, easy custom fabrication, and use in hobby kits. The ring employs a U-shaped shank formed of sheet material and a bezel formed of sheet material that are attached to each other in a manner that imparts the ability for the bezel “float.” The bezel has an upper portion formed with sheet material to provide for ornamentation with designs or gemstones. The bezel further includes a lower portion that has a plurality of parallel ferrules. The shank includes a plurality of holes in each end and the bezel is attached to the shank with bars or wires that are inserted through one end of the shank, through the ferrules and through the other end of the shank and secured with retainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Marthe Roberts/Shea
  • Patent number: 7412757
    Abstract: The Dove-Tail Sizing Stock with Solder Pockets includes the technique of increasing or reducing the size of a circular object, such as a finger ring. The sizing stock includes dovetail shaped ends with pockets of solder on each end. The solder that is inserted into the holes drilled into the dove-tail crevices on each end of the sizing stock is of the same color, karat and hardness as the sizing stock. The sizing stock will be of the same material, color, karat and hardness as the circular object or finger ring to be sized. It will be understood that the foregoing description is for illustration purposes only. Other adaptations and uses of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventors: Charles Edward Corkran, Leamon Cotton, Jr., Thomas David Smith
  • Patent number: 7296438
    Abstract: A bezel having a lumen open to the top and bottom and a recessed center section is used both to mount a stone to a piece of jewelry and to function as a clasp for the jewelry. The recessed center section of the jewelry can be coupled to a hook to secure the jewelry to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Inventor: Ronald W. Kolb
  • Patent number: 7266977
    Abstract: The ring has at least two mutually rotatable parts, with a detent mechanism for respectively one of two mutually rotatable parts, and securing means. For improving the detent mechanism and the substantially play-free retention the detent mechanism is respectively provided in the intersecting plane (S) of two mutually rotatable parts and the mutually rotatable parts are secured by at least one springable element. Furthermore, if marks are provided on the surfaces of the ring, the most varied appearances can be altered and obtained by rotating one of the parts. This applies particularly if the surfaces of the parts are not even but wave-shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Cendres & Metaux SA
    Inventor: Josef Zwyssig
  • Patent number: 7104089
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a ring comprising a plurality first and second annular semi-precious stones, where the stones form a setting for a center precious stone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Pascal LaCroix
  • Patent number: 7073351
    Abstract: An engagement set includes a wedding band and an engagement ring to which the wedding band is removably coupled. The shank of the wedding band when joined together with the engagement ring may be inclined relative to the shank of the engagement ring to form an “X” configuration and thereby to symbolize a “kiss”. The engagement set may be joined by a locking mechanism formed of a locking feature on the wedding band and a corresponding recess on the inner surface of the front of the engagement ring. The locking feature and the recess may have an emotionally symbolic shape such as a heart shape or an “X”. There may be an inclined groove at an inner surface of the back of the engagement ring to accommodate the shank of the wedding band when the rings are coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Samuel Aaron Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Baum, Laura Leoni, Mirash Sinishtay
  • Patent number: 6868697
    Abstract: An engagement set includes a wedding band and an engagement ring to which the wedding band is removably coupled. The shank of the wedding band when joined together with the engagement ring may be inclined relative to the shank of the engagement ring to form an “X” configuration and thereby to symbolize a “kiss”. The engagement set may be joined by a locking mechanism formed of a locking feature on the wedding band and a corresponding recess on the inner surface of the front of the engagement ring. The locking feature and the recess may have an emotionally symbolic shape such as a heart shape or an “X”. There may be an inclined groove at an inner surface of the back of the engagement ring to accommodate the shank of the wedding band when the rings are coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Baum, Laura Leoni, Mirash Sinishtay
  • Publication number: 20040194504
    Abstract: The ring is constructed of metal forming a cylinder. The ring is actually two halves of a cylinder joined by a thin mesh or wires connecting the halves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Melody Jan Edwards
  • Publication number: 20040172968
    Abstract: Ring of the type intended to be arranged on a body part of a wearer and including:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Marco Dominique Hug
  • Patent number: 6526779
    Abstract: An article of jewelry, namely a combination of two wedding rings, wherein the wedding rings are stacked upon each other and fixedly attached. In a preferred embodiment the two wedding rings are oriented concentrically using reverse jeweler's tweezers or cones. The rings are joined together, and in one embodiment gold brazing joins the rings. The wedding rings worn in such a fashion identify that the person is widowed and is a method of signifying widow and widower status without causing confusion, embarrassment or discomfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: Harold R. Foote