Abstract: A jewelry piece having a body or housing that defines a cavity sized and shaped to removably receive an interchangeable ornament and a cover or back connected to the body, such that the jewelry piece may be opened or closed. The body and cover magnetically and mechanically engage when the jewelry piece is closed to secure the ornament without the need for excessive force or an additional tool. The magnetic engagement is accomplished by magnets that are located opposite each other when the jewelry piece is closed. The mechanical engagement is accomplished by interlocking mating elements that combine to define a bail when the jewelry piece is closed.

Abstract: A pendant includes a face plate and back plate for defining an internal chamber. When key portions on the face plate are positioned over key entrances of the back plate, and the face plate rotated with respect to the back plate so that the key portions rest on a top surface of the second portion of the grooves in the back plate, the pendant enters a primary locked position. When the latch of the face plate is positioned between two protruding portions of the back plate and resting on a seat location, the pendant enters a secondary locked position.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic memory device includes a first memory cell and a control circuit. The first memory cell includes a first magnetoresistance effect element and a first switching element coupled in series. The control circuit is configured to repeatedly apply a first voltage to the first memory cell until a first condition is satisfied in a first operation.

Abstract: A medical alert necklace is formed with a container loop wearable around a neck of a user and contains a medical dose as an ingestible for the user. The medical alert necklace includes a personalized pendant that uniquely identifies the user as having a medical condition, and includes a quick response (QR) code accessible to identify an emergency contact person for the user and/or medical information about the user. The medical alert necklace can also include an alert system that receives an alert activation from a smartphone and activates to warn of a hypoglycemic condition of the user. The medical alert necklace has a fastening system to secure the container loop around the user, such as a magnetic clasp. The fastening system includes a plunger press-fit into the container loop. The ingestible is distributable for user consumption through the plunger, and the container loop is refillable through the plunger.

Abstract: A convertible pendant is disclosed in which a link connects to a first ornament. The pendant may have a first configuration in which a second ornament is housed within the first ornament and a second configuration in which the second ornament is deployed from the first ornament. In either configuration, the second ornament may be connected to the first ornament so that the second ornament is not easily lost. In a third configuration, the first and second ornaments may be detached from the link. The different configurations provide a pendant that may be adapted to suit different occasions.

Abstract: A process for producing openable photograph holders by providing a laminar sheet made of metallic material, plastically deforming by molding the laminar sheet to obtain a first semi-finished piece and a second semi-finished piece having a profile substantially equal to the profile of the first semi-finished piece, arranging a pair of shaped bottoms having profiles substantially equal each other and to the profile of the semi-finished pieces, removing material in the first semi-finished piece of rounded shape to form an ornamental pattern. One shaped bottom is coupled to each semi-finished piece to form two half portions of the openable holder, each of which presents an outer surface and an inner surface to house a photo, and constraining together the half portions to form the openable photograph holder in which the inner surface of a first half portion faces the inner surface of a second half portion.

Abstract: The invention is a folding locket which can take the form of an oblong or cylindrical locket, and can be folded into a generally heart shaped locket. Magnet pairs hold the locket parts in position for oblong or heart forms, both of which can open to reveal two separate photos. In either of these configurations, oblong or heart, the locket can be opened by rotating the two halves of the locket apart. When the two halves of the locket are rotated apart, a picture, hidden on each side of the locket becomes visible; thus, opening the locket makes visible two pictures which can be selected by the user. The pictures displayed in the mounting are mounted in the position which spans the fold line of the locket.

Abstract: The invention is a folding locket which can take the form of an oblong or cylindrical locket, and can be folded into a generally heart shaped locket. In either of these configurations, oblong or heart, the locket can be opened by rotating the two halves of the locket apart. When the two halves of the locket are rotated apart, a picture, hidden on each side of the locket becomes visible; thus, opening the locket makes visible two pictures which can be selected by the user. The pictures displayed in the mounting are mounted in the position which spans the fold line of the locket.

Abstract: A locket with an illumination source utilized in combination with a neck chain. The locket includes an upper member containing a battery-operated illumination source such as a LED, a lower member including an open button and a clip receptacle, and a hinge, preferably a ratcheting-type hinge, connecting the upper member and the lower member. The open button disengages a locking clip disposed in the upper member from the clip receptacle to open the locket and can be in operational communication with the light emitting diode to activate the light emitting diode when the locket is in any open position. An aperture in the hinge removably slidably receives a neck chain therethrough. The ratcheting type first hinge selectively temporarily locks the locket in a selected open position. The locket also includes a magnifying glass pivotally disposed between an upper member and a lower member of the locket.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for jewelry, purses and other accessories is provided. The locking mechanism comprises first and second magnetically attracted surfaces and a collar. The second magnetically attracted surface is adapted for magnetic coupling to the first magnetically attracted surface. The collar is hingeably coupled to either the first or second magnetically attracted surfaces and is operable between an open position and a closed position. When the first and second magnetically attracted surface are magnetically coupled one to the other, and the collar is in the closed position, at least a portion of the collar surrounds a perimeter of the first and second magnetically attracted surfaces.

Abstract: Provided is a circular advertising frame for receiving a picture, comprising a main frame, a socket half-frame, an insert half-frame, a hanging ring, a concave-convex locking device, and a diaphragm. The circular advertising frame features convenient hanging, easy picture replacement, good stability, esthetic shape and light weight.

Abstract: A method for producing a pivotal frame assembly for a jewelry locket is provided. The method comprises the steps of stamping out a first frame element from a sheet of metal, including forming the first frame element with an extending lip, and then also stamping out a second frame element from a sheet of metal. Then, a pin is positioned along the lip, and the lip is wrapped about the pin in order to form a tubular element that is rotatable about the pin. Finally, the pin itself is attached to the second frame element, so that the first frame element is pivotally connected to the second frame element.

Abstract: A musical jewelry apparatus is disclosed. The musical jewelry apparatus comprises a front member, a rear member, a hinge member, a musical and a power source. The hinge member is partially disposed on a portion of the front member and a portion of the rear member; and is adapted to hingedly connect the front member and the rear member. The musical member, which is powered by the power source, is disposed in either the front member or the rear member.

Abstract: A mixture of crystals comprising natural ring silicates and natural silica for stimulation of the thymus gland.

Abstract: A jewelry finding is provided as a neck accessory that enables a flexible bracelet to be worn as a necklace. Locket clasps are provided at the ends of the neck accessory to provide secure interconnection of the bracelet clasp ends with the neck accessory, while at the same time enclosing and obscuring from view the connection hardware. According to an alternate embodiment, a universal approach is implemented that uses flexible loops to modify clasp ends of most any flexible bracelet to be connectible to fastening posts in the locket clasps of the neck accessory.

Abstract: A jewelry device having interchangeable ornaments is provided. A main base of the device has a recess adapted to receive a removable ornament. The main base has a flange formed on an interior of the top side within the recess. The flange retains an ornament and prevents it from falling out of the top of the device. A securing door is attached to the bottom side of the main base. The securing door has a top side facing the recess and a bottom side opposite the top side. The securing door is movable between a closed position substantially in contact with the main base and an open position. A leaf spring is attached to the top side of the securing door. The spring is adapted to bias against a removable ornament disposed in the recess when the securing door is in the closed position and thus prevent it from rattling, becoming misaligned, or falling out. The device also contemplates the use of multiple ornamental inserts for disposal within the recess of the main base.

Abstract: A personal emergency information and medication holder which appears like a locket or pocket watch and can be worn on the person. The holder contains an emergency quantity of medication to be taken if necessary. The holder also contains a Universal Product Code, or other scannable code, which can be scanned by medical or emergency personnel in the event of a crisis. A computer database that has retrievable medical information which can be identified by the Universal Product Code contained in the wearer's holder is necessary.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing cremation ashes and displaying a photograph in the same compartment. The apparatus comprises a base which has an outer ridge to contain cremation ashes. The base is of sufficient depth to accept a photograph over the deposited ashes. A cover is pivotally connected to the base and can be closed over the base in order to protect and prevent loss of the contents. The cover has a transparent base which allows the photograph and cremation ashes to be easily viewed by the user. The apparatus can take the form of a locket, a pendant or can be interlocked with other units to form a charm bracelet. The apparatus can be modified to mount on a wall or stand on a countertop.

Abstract: A cylindrical object displaying badge for displaying cylindrical objects known as "pogs" "milk caps" and "slammers" relative to an individual or object. The inventive device includes an inner container having a securing pin coupled to a rear surface thereof for engaging to an object such as an article of clothing. An outer container is pivotally mounted to the inner container and can be opened or closed relative thereto by a snap latch. Each container operates to retain at least one pog or milk cap or slammer therewithin for display through the transparent material of the container. A pair of cover plates close the inner and outer containers to permit displaying of the cylindrical objects with the outer container opened relative to the inner container.

Abstract: A locket comprising a front cover and a back cover shaped to accommodate a leaf interposed between the covers when the locket is closed, wherein the leaf comprises an annular member having a central plane, a radially inner portion and a radially outer portion, the radially inner portion being thicker than the radially outer portion in a direction transverse to the central plane, such that the radially inner portion is thick enough to carry a photograph, picture etc whilst the radially outer portion is relatively thin thereby reducing the overall thickness of the locket.

Abstract: An item of jewelry, specifically a locket, is made from stamped rings or rims (36, 38) of which one has an integral pivot pin (40) and the other has a hinge tongue (52) which are formed during the stamping. To connect the rings (36, 38) the tongue 40 is simply passed behind the pin (40) and then wrapped round it. The rings (36, 38) are soldered to respective locket shells (30, 32) to complete the locket.

Abstract: A pendant locket holder for keys and other articles comprising a casing being a pair of complementary half-sections with each half-section having a recessed chamber. An element flexibly connects the longitudinal edges of the half-sections together. The half-sections may be moved from a substantially coplanar relationship in an open position of the casing to a closed position, wherein the half-sections are in a juxtaposed relationship. An assembly on the opposite longitudinal edges of the half-sections is for releasably holding the same in the juxtaposed relationship, when the casing is in the closed position. A component is formed within each recessed chamber in each half-section of the casing for retaining the keys and other articles therein. A structure is for suspending the casing from about the neck of a person, so that the person will always maintain access to the keys and other articles held within the retaining components in the casing.

Abstract: The process for producing locket-halves where a locket-half shell is formed from a first sheet, an annular groove is stamped into a second sheet, the external diameter of the groove being substantially the same as that of the locket-half shell. The portion of the sheet enclosed by the inner edge of the groove of the second sheet is removed to form a perforated plate, the locket-half shell is soldered to the perforated sheet, and the part of the second sheet extending beyond the outer edge of the groove of the sheet after the groove is stamped on is then separated.

Abstract: A disk holder is provided for a cardboard disk having decorative indicia printed thereon. The holder consists of a circular case having a first aperture therethrough. A structure is for maintaining the disk within the first aperture in the circular case. A bezel is provided having a second aperture therethrough. The bezel extends about the front of the circular case. The decorative indicia on the disk can be viewed through the second aperture in the bezel within the circular case.

Abstract: A miniaturized device adapted to be worn as a piece of jewelry and which contains personal identification and/or medical information about the person wearing the device. The device includes a housing in which first and second panels are hingedly mounted for movement between closed positions stored in the housing and upright exposed positions generally parallel to one another outside the housing at opposite ends thereof. One of the panels carries a piece of microfilm containing the information, and the other panel carries a lens adapted to focus on the microfilm when the panels are in their upright positions outside the housing. The housing includes an openable cover so that the panels are enclosed and protected when the cover is closed. The panels are urged toward their upright positions by spring means when the cover of the housing is opened, and detents formed in the housing engage with the panels to positively hold them in their upright, properly spaced relationship when they are opened for use.

Abstract: A neckwear knot enhancer comprising a detachable display device mounted on the anterior portion of a support. The support is retained on a neckwear knot solely by frictional forces on the posterior portion of the support.

Abstract: A charm in the form of a simulated Christian bible which has both pleasing appearance and conveys a religious message of value from the wearer to the admirer, composed of a book appearing external structure having imprinted thereon the words "The Bible", or the like, and which has, in appearance, the look commonly associated with a Christian bible. The outer cover is preferably flexibly joined with respect to the spine of the charm and may be folded back to reveal one or more internal pages which have writing thereon related to biblical passages. A mounting structure is provided at or adjacent the spine for providing connection to another piece of jewelry, such as a necklace, a bracelet or an earring.

Abstract: A neckwear knot enhancer comprising a detachable display device mounted on the anterior portion of a support. The support is retained on a neckwear knot solely by frictional forces on the posterior portion of the support.

Abstract: A decorative piece of personal jewelry, such as, a locket worn around the neck of the user on a chain or a bracelet worn on the wrist of the user. A compartment within the piece of jewelry contains an attached identification and medical history of the wearer. The attached document is constructed of a water proof paper or the like and when the paper extends beyond the edge of the jewelry, the medical history and identification of the wearer is revealed. The document is fan folded within the compartment and concealed from an observer of the jewelry when the jewelry is worn. A symbol recognizable by medical trained personnel is positioned in a prominent location on the outer surface of the jewelry.

Abstract: An article of jewelry is disclosed having a separable housing positionable into a first open position and a second closed position. A plurality of photo holders are hingeably connected together so as to extend in side-by-side relationship from the housing when the housing is separated and to fold over upon themselves for storage inside the housing when the housing is in its second closed position. A releasable clamp secures the housing together when in its second closed position and a carrying chain is employed from which the housing downwardly depends. Each photo holder is centrally recessed to receive and mount a picture. The article is composed of either metal or plastic.

Abstract: A watch band, or other jewelry band to be worn around the arm, has, at each end, a receptacle connected to a jewelry piece, such as a watch. Each receptacle has a door which is normally locked and can be selectively opened to expose the interior of a storage compartment such for insertion of a photograph, pills or other medicinals, or the like, which are to be carried.

Abstract: A toy jewelry item including a case having front and back portions relatively movable between closed and open conditions. At least one part is movably carried by one of the case portions, the part being movable between an exposed position in which it projects outwardly from the external contour of the case and a hidden position in which it is located completely within the external contour of the case. The case can be closed completely regardless of whether the part is in its exposed or its hidden position. The part or parts may simulate parts, such as the head and extremities, of a living thing. Subparts may be movably carried by the part.

Abstract: An earring having an interchangeable message card on one side of a pad suspended from a chain led by a clip from a wearer's ear.

Abstract: An ornamental design for display of selected articles such as photographs. This design has a bifurcated body with base members connected by a hinge. A recess in the body is formed by overlaying edges on these members. A filigree cover is integrally carried by one member, but it is releasably secured to the other member. As a result, the cover is released and the members fold rearwardly to permit the article to be displayed, to be inserted or to be removed from the recess.

Abstract: A locket assembly utilizes a locket body and a hingeable cover thereto having a disengageable clasp member to secure the cover to the body in a closed position. The locket face may be solid or have a transparent portion so as to permit viewing of an indicia-bearing sheet disposed within the locket. A portion of the locket extends outwardly of the outermost surface of the body and is provided with a threaded hole for engaging a coupling element adapted to couple to other locket bodies in a string-like fashion. Each locket is provided with a plate hingeably secured to the rearmost surface of the locket and having a spring causing the plate to pivot in an outward position relative to the rearmost surface of the locket.

Abstract: A combined decorative and contact lens storage locket is disclosed. The contact lens locket has at least one compartment in which is mounted a sub-housing made of inert material for storing the contact lenses in their normal storage solution. The door to the compartment may also comprise a mirror. In an alternate embodiment, the contact lens locket is comprised of two compartments with the door for each compartment having a cavity. In the cavity of one door the sub-housing for storing the contact lenses is mounted. In the cavity of the other door a holder for receiving a vial of wetting solution for use with the contact lenses is provided. The two doors to the locket, when open, provide a stand for holding the locket in an upright position. The inside of the locket contains a mirror in one or both of the compartments. Alternately, one of the mirrors or both may be magnifying in nature.