Abstract: The invention thus comprises a hem holding device for the temporary shortening and raising of a hem line of an article of clothing by the wearer of that clothing. The device includes an elongated front panel having a first end, a second end, a front side and a rear side with a thin piercing pin extending off of the rear side of the front panel adjacent the first end thereof. A frame member has a proximal end extending off of the rear side of the front panel at the second end thereof, the frame member also having a distal end with a hinge thereon. A pivotable finger is attached to the hinge on the frame member, the finger having a first end in swingable engagement with the piercing pin, the finger also having a gripping surface defining a first plane.

Abstract: A jewelry device comprises a unitary body having defined therein an aperture, a clamping member disposed within the aperture, and a shaft for displacing the clamping member between an open position and a closed position within the aperture. The aperture is sized to accommodate a part of the body to be decorated, such as the nipple of a breast, when the clamping member is in the open position. Once a nipple has been inserted into the aperture, the shaft is displaced so as to bring the clamping member into contact with the nipple, and thus grip the nipple. The device allows the strength of the grip exerted on the nipple to be varied. The device may be plated with a precious metal, and may be provided with any combination of adornments such as jewels, spikes, and studs, to increase its aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: An attachment useful for a conventional type sports cap which has a fabric dome, a headband surrounding the dome, a pair of straps at the rear of the cap for adjustment of the size of the headband and an opening in the dome of the cap above the straps. The attachment has a planar member having a first surface, a second surface, a top area and an opposite bottom area. An indicia means is provided on the first surface for displaying a trademark and/or logo. At least one fastening means is provided on the top area of the second surface for removably fastening the attachment means to the fabric of the cap. There is at least one fastening member on the bottom area of the second surface for removably fastening the attachment to the strap of the cap. Preferably the fastening member is a hook member which hooks onto the straps.

Abstract: A jewelry ornament for accentuating a pair of breasts is provided. The ornament comprises an elongate stem, a mount and a decoration. The elongate stem has a first end portion and a second end portion. The mount is attached to the second end portion and a decoration is secured by the mount to the second end portion. The ornament may be placed in and retained in the cleavage defined between a pair of breasts with the decoration being visibly displayed. The ornament may include a pair of support arms which cooperatively abut the breasts to assist in positioning the ornament. Also, a fastener may be included in the ornament to affix the ornament to an article of clothing, such as a brassiere. The method includes mounting the ornament in the cleavage formed between a pair of breasts.

Abstract: Dice and craps stick jewelry which includes a dice bracelet, a dice ring, a dice and craps stick belt buckle, a craps stick ring, a single-loop craps stick bracelet or ring, a dice and craps stick pendant, dice and craps stick earrings, a dice and craps stick tie tack, a dice and craps stick barrette, dice and craps stick shirt studs, a ring base charm bracelet, dice and craps stick cuff links, a craps stick offset ring, a dice and craps stick money clip, a dice and craps stick button cover, a dual craps stick pendant, a bezel disc craps stick pendant, a dice and craps stick charm and a craps stick pin. The dice and craps stick jewelry are each characterized by one or more miniature die attached to the dice contact leg of a miniature craps stick, the stick handle of which may be shaped in a spiral, as in the dice bracelet and dice ring or elongated, as in other dice and craps stick jewelry disclosed in the invention.

Abstract: The present invention reaches a wire connection system that includes a wire and two tubes. The wire has one end that is threaded and fits into one of the tubes that is also threaded. The tubes are connected and oriented between 45.degree. and 135.degree. with respect to one another. The second end of the wire can be removably secured in the second tube thereby preventing rotation of the first tube. In the preferred embodiment, the tubes are perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fashionable neckwear ensemble for women. More particularly I have provided a method of creating a fashionable scarf and clip ensemble. The clip being of the type having a ring shaped clip portion that is hingedly connected to an ornamental clip portion, with the hinge and ornamental clip portions being relatively movable from closed to open positions. The steps of forming a length of scarf material into a loop, the scarf material having two ends, attaching the ends to each other to form a ring shaped piece of scarf material with a central opening having a sufficient length and diameter to fit over a woman's head and around a woman's neck.

Abstract: A golf training device comprising a thin plate having at least one protuberance extending therefrom, the plate having a crescent shape which has a length less than the diameter of a golf ball and will fit within a horizontal projection of a golf ball on the ground without touching a golf ball within the projection.

Abstract: A device for button jewelry has a mounting member for releasably engaging a button. The mounting member is adapted for insertion through the eyelet on the rear face of a button and releasably engages the eyelet. One or more upwardly extending elements, or alternatively an indented portion, on the mounting member inhibit movement of the button and mounting member with respect to each other. A clip, pin, or post and backing (as commonly used on pierced earrings) is attached to the mounting member.

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 necklace clasp designed to permit the wearing of multiple necklaces or neck chains without them becoming entangled and having the overall appearance of a butterfly which comprises a two-part holding device with the edge of one part abutting the corresponding edge of the other part; each part having a central tubular core and planar wings extending from said central core; means in each of said wings to provide anchorage for the respective ends of a plurality of necklaces depending therefrom; and means to removeably engage the central tubular cores one from the other.

Abstract: A fiber optic tail for a jewelry clasp is coupled to the light-emitting diode by a piece of stretchable and shrinkable tubing. A symbol or legend is inscribed on the tail ribbon such that light is emitted around an edge of the symbol to illuminate the symbol. In a second embodiment, a backlit symbol in a fiber optic ribbon is seen through a window in a cover, which may be decorated.

Abstract: A convertible jewelry article includes a button cover and a pair of inserts for converting the button cover for use as a pin or a clip-on earring. The button cover includes a cover portion having an open back and a back plate hinged to the cover so that it is hingeably received over the open back. The back plate includes an opening for receiving button attachment means therein, and resilient clip members for releasably maintaining the back plate in closed relation over the open back. The pin insert includes an insert body, a raised surface on one side thereof and a pin projecting outwardly from the raised surface. The earring insert is generally similar but includes a spring loaded earring clamp instead of a pin. Both of the inserts are adapted to be received in the cover portion so that the raised surface is received in interfitting engagement with the opening in the back plate when the back plate is in closed relation over the open back of the button cover.

Abstract: A safe-sex device comprising an ornamental brooch that includes an emblem suggesting a message to a viewer that the wearer of the brooch carries a prophylactic against venereal infection, the emblem being positioned either inside or outside the clothing worn by the wearer. The brooch includes a clasp for removably attaching the emblem to the clothing. A packet having flexible foil walls containing the prophylactic, namely, a condom, is positioned in a packet holder that is removably mounted to the brooch located either behind the clothing out of sight of the viewer or external to the clothing behind the emblem. The packet holder has biasable holding walls that have a recess and a button that are located within the augmented borders of the condom, which is configured as a closed plane curve, so that the packet holder is removably gripped between the biasable holding walls.

Abstract: A badge included a badge plate and multiple and interchangeable means of fastening the badge to clothing or other items that are releasably attached, allowing the means of fastening to be interchanged. The means of fastening the badge includes a clip, a pair of military style pins, an alligator clip, a horizontal pin or a magnet.

Abstract: A device for converting a pin having a needle shaped hasp and a clamp to a pendant is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated rod with a loop at each end with the loops being aligned axially to permit the loops to be slid over the hasp of a pin. The device further has a loop disposed centrally of the rod for enabling a necklace to be slid therethrough.

Abstract: A brooch including a support fixed in a housing, two flaps pivotally coupled to the support, a rod fixed in the housing, a board fixed on the rod, two rotary members pivotally coupled to the board, and a shaft rotatably engaged on the rod and having two cams engaged with the flaps and the rotary members so as to rotate the flaps and the rotary members.

Abstract: An adaptor enables a pierced earring to be converted into a pin that may be worn on an article of clothing. The adaptor consists of a receptacle having a longitudinal bore which is adapted to receive the earring's post. For conversion, the earring post is bent downwardly and slidably inserted into the bore. A U-shaped flange is secured to the receptacle and extends above the upper edge thereof. The flange has a front portion which includes a notch in its upper edge for receiving the bent-over earring post so that when the post is fully inserted into the receptacle the notch prevents the earring from rotating. The flange further has a rear portion which includes a rearwardly extending pin. The pin is adapted to penetrate an article of clothing.

Abstract: A multi-purpose pin which supports jewelry and clothing accessories to the clothing, hat or hair of a wearer. The multi-purpose pin comprises a hoop with fastening means for attaching to the clothing of a wearer. A bar divides the interior portion of the hoop into a plurality of areas, through which a clothing accessory passes to wrap around the bar, thereby securing the clothing accessory to the pin. The bar may include a horizontal and a vertical passage therethrough for supporting jewelry accessories. A plurality of bars may be provided to alter the manner in which the clothing accessory is secured to the pin. A pair of hoops may be provided to define a circumferential groove around the pin for wrapping the clothing accessory. The multi-purpose pin may be used with or without backing, or with a decorative top as an independent jewelry item.

Abstract: A novelty pin that has a photograph of a prominent individual such as sports figure directly printed on a metal plate in the shape of a silhouette of at least the head and upper body portion of the person. The photograph silhouette is slightly smaller than the metal plate body portion silhouette thereby enabling the metal body portion silhouette to outline the photograph silhouette. A coat of clear epoxy is placed over the printed photograph for protection thereof and a fastener is attached to the back of the pin to enable the pin to be attached to an object such as clothing.

Abstract: A clothing pin-type accessory is provided defining an artistic frame of a predetermined shape and design and equipped with rearwardly directed mounting shank portions for penetrating through a layer of thick clothing material and a pair of clutches are removably mountable from the free ends of the mounting shanks for releasably securing the pin to the clothing material. A dangle-type adornment is provided and mounting eye means is further provided and loosely engaged over at least one of the mounting shanks for supporting the adornment in dangle fashion from the frame. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the frame is generally planar, includes a closed periphery and the dangle-type adornment is suspended in generally centered position within the frame.

Abstract: Described herein is a clip ring type ornamental clasp which can be used in various ways for securely gripping thin material like a handkerchief as well as relatively thick material like a belt. A clip ring is pivotally attached on a gripping surface of an ornament body through a ring support member. A rubber sheet with a bulged portion in its center portion is securely bonded on the gripping surface, while an anti-slip cover structure of rubber or other material of a large frictional coefficient is fitted on the clip ring. The anti-slip cover structure is provided with an opening of a larger diameter than a cloth threading hole in the clip ring, so that the marginal edges of the cloth threading hole are exposed at the inner periphery of the opening in the cover structure. The ornamental clasp grips cloth or other article securely between the anti-slip member and the anti-slip cover structure with high gripping force, and can be used in various ways without slip-off.

Abstract: A convertible jewelry article for use by a wearer and including an ornamental member having a holding bracket secured thereto, the holding bracket being formed with a dome portion, the interior of which is shaped to receive a semi-spherical member therein. The semi-spherical member is formed as part of a mounting element such as an earring post, an earring clamp, or a necklace, the dome portion receiving the semi-spherical member therein for mounting a selected ornamental member on the mounting element, whereafter the mounting element is secured in place on the wearer for locating the selected ornamental member in a position of use thereon, and the mounting element being selectable in accordance with the intended use thereof by the wearer.

Abstract: A convertible brooch includes a pair of earring elements, each including an ornament portion, a connecting plate for securing the earring elements together so that the ornament portions thereof cooperate to define an enlarged brooch ornament and a pin assembly for securing the brooch to a garment of a wearer. The earring elements are normally securely retained on the connecting plate but they can be readily disassembled therefrom for use as conventional earrings.

Abstract: A baseplate to which a label may be attached for name tags, signs, and the like which fits in a frame for group identification, and which has an interlocking U-shaped pin for fastening the baseplate to garments. The baseplate has a recess with a step, longitudinal openings, and a stop member in order to fix the pin in place, and a second stop member with a notch in order to close the pin. The baseplate including the recess, openings, step, and stops may be formed from a single piece of plastic during one working stage.

Abstract: A convertible article of jewelry which has a base member which is capable of securely holding a number of studded ornaments arranged in varying fashions by the user thereof. The article has an attachment element so that it may be worn on clothing or as a necklace pendant. Also disclosed is an interchangeable decorative veil with an optional rim.

Abstract: A jewelry pendant device includes a vertical square stem having an open loop at an upper end and a retainer at the lower end. A plurality of decorative beads is threaded on the stem to fill the space between the retainer and the open loop. Releasing the retainer permits interchange of the beads to customize the pendant for the wearer. The beads may be cubical and may have letters or symbols on the faces thereofo. The open loop may be attached to ear hooks or clips, bracelets, necklaces, pins or the like to permit the pendant to be worn.

Abstract: An improved jewelry mounting construction for use in adapting pierced-ear earrings into earrings capable of being clamped on to unpierced ears. 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. Also disclosed is a construction for using pierced-ear earring as lapel pins, having a post receptacle affixed to an apparel pin, with a means for securing an earring post in the receptacle.

Abstract: Snap fastener uses a grommet attached to a first layer of fabric and defining a passage. A unitary button and shank as designed to have the shank attach to the grommet with a snap action and on its free end to attach to a second layer of fabric.

Abstract: A composite jewelry article is made from a selection of radial armed pieces which are stackable and joinable with a pin stud. The pieces offer an interchangeability of different parts to assemble infinite design combinations.

Abstract: A plurality of structures, both alike and disalike, selectively and collectively comprising modular jewelry, may be arranged in various configurations as earrings, a pendant, a bracelet, necklace, belt, or the like. Such modular jewelry elements may be engaged and disengaged with one another without any substantial bending or flexing of attachment features thereof, while still providing a substantial freedom of movement for adjacent interconnected modular jewelry elements. Such modular jewelry is both functional and aesthetically acceptable. The disclosed structure shields from view the modularity of the jewelry, while providing modular elements which are readily reconfigured as desired but which do not become readily disassembled when not desired.

Abstract: A jewelry article for attaching ornaments has a mounting bar with a plurality of apertures, and each ornament has a protruberance extending rearwardly therefrom. The protruberance has a neck portion located thereon a distance remote from the ornament substantially equal to the thickness dimension of the bar and the bar is provided with a single spring wire extending across each aperture and held thereon for minimum deflection so that when an ornament is pressed into place, the spring wire wil firmly engage the neck portion and hold the ornament in place.

Abstract: A brooch comprising two parts (1, 2) is provided with a hinge (4) and a hinge pin (3). Pocket-like cavities (5, 6) are provided in the brooch parts (1, 2) diametrically opposite the hinge (4). A spring pin (7) is soldered in one of the pockets (5) which locks positively in the pocket in the other part of the brooch when it is closed. A pin (10) is affixed to one part of the brooch and extends across the brooch from an area remote from the hinge to an area adjacent the hinge on the other part of the brooch (2) where an eye (11) is provided. As the two parts (1, 2) of the brooch are swung open or shut, the tip of the pin (10) moves into or out of the eye (11). A notch (12) is provided at the joint between the two parts of the brooch (1, 2). The fastener according to the present invention is particularly compact, hardly increases the thickness of the piece of jewelry concerned and makes possible the creation of a number of new designs of jewelry.

Abstract: An improved jewelry mounting construction for use in adapted piered-ear earrings into earrings capable of being clamped on unpierced ears. Also disclosed is a construction for adapting pierced-ear earings 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: A fabricated brooch of rigid sheet material having the general appearance of a man's necktie and comprising a head portion, a tail portion which is attached to the head portion, and releasable fastening means connected to the head portion for releasably attaching the brooch to the collar of a shirt, blouse or other garmet.

Abstract: A device for separating at least two neck chains, each having at least one fixed ring thereon, comprising: a chain separator means including a pair of elongated members and a biasing means urging said elongated members in close substantially parallel relationship to each other; at least one of said elongated members having a plurality of first portions extending toward the other elongated member and a plurality of second portions alternatingly spaced between said first portions, said second portions each extending away from the other elongated member for a distance sufficient to accommodate one of said fixed rings on said neck chains.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry assembly includes a jewelry ornament with a vertically oriented fastening loop affixed to the rear surface thereof. An elongated serpentine fastening structure includes an enlarged outboard end having a dimension greater than the internal dimension of the fastening loop so as to prevent the enlarged outboard end from passing through the fastening loop. The section of the elongated fastening structure proximal to the enlarged end is defined by a U-shaped supporting loop perpendicularly joined to the remaining inboard portion of the elongated structure. The ornament of the jewelry assembly may be used for a variety of different jewelry pieces such as an earring, a brooch, or a necklace ornament.

Abstract: An improved method of making lead or tin based alloy badges or emblems having brilliantly colored closely spaced cloisonned areas into which the desired colors can be introduced. The cloisonned areas separate the differently colored sections from each other by the formation of slight ridges or low fences into which the differently colored paints can be introduced. After the differently colored paints or other colorings have been introduced into the cloisonned areas and dried, the badge or emblem is polished to expose the ridges or fences separating the cloisonned areas and any other raised areas which it is desired to emphasize. The badge or emblem is then plated with an appropriate plating to cover the raised cloisonned areas and any other raised areas which it is desired to highlight. The resulting badges or emblems have clearly defined brilliantly colored sections and embody remarkable detailed structures.

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: A clasp for an ornament including a clasp body connected to one end of the ornament, and an engaging member connected to the other end of the ornament. The engaging member is adapted to be lockingly secured in the clasp body. The clasp body is divided into a housing and a cover having an ornamental portion such as a letter, mark and pattern, for ease of replacement of the cover.

Abstract: A method and an article, produced by the method, of symbols arranged in a group, taken from a plurality of identifiable symbols, and which may be produced in one piece from a plate of metal with the aid of a set of separate master symbols, wherein selected of the master symbols represent the group of arranged symbols, and with the aid of a transfer-and metal-removing mechanism for transferring the contours of the master symbols onto the plate.

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: 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 support for enabling a pinstem, plaque-type article of jewlery to be suspended from a neck encircling chain comprises a body section having four springy, arched arms or legs radiating therefrom. Two opposite arms have fingers provided with pinstem-accommodating openings and the other two arms or legs are adapted to bear on plaque. To enable the pinstem to pass through the openings in the fingers, the arms having the fingers must be flexed in such manner as to reduce their arch. The pinstem then will bear firmly against the body section and be gripped tightly by the edges of the fingers adjacent respective openings.

Abstract: A low-alloy zinc material is disclosed containing a minor amount of titanium, e.g., 0.05 to 1.0 weight percent titanium. The alloy material can be formed into objects which have good cold workability, strength and resistance to corrosion. The zinc alloy materials are tarnish-resistant and can readily be embossed, hollowed, pressed, bent, or the like. They are especially useful as coining material to form coins, coin blanks, plaques, medals, and other useful and/or decorative objects.

Abstract: A medallion or the like for displaying letters or monograms in which the individual letters can be inserted or removed to permit any combination of letters to be displayed. The medallion, which can be used as a belt buckle, pin, clasp or other decorative or ornamental device, utilizes individual flat letters mounted tangentially on tubular members. The tubular members are slidable on a supporting rod. The ends of the rod are removably attached to one side of a slightly bowed metal plate having an elongated opening, the rod extending lengthwise of the opening on the concave side of the plate with the letters bridging the width of the opening on the convex side of the plate. The letters are held in position by the clamping action between the letters and one side of the plate and the anchored ends of the rod on the other side of the plate.

Abstract: A jewelry lockcase in combination with a plurality of hitches pivotally anchored within hollows of the case and protruding therethrough with means of attachment of the case to a chain for the neck, to a band for the wrist of the wearer, to desired jewelry, or as a pin to the wearer's clothing.Means are provided for an easy assembly of the case with the anchor of the hitch.In several embodiments the hitch is a hollow tube including a hollow anchor, with a string knot positioned in the anchor, a spacer sleeve over the hitch abuts the outer wall of the case, followed by a stop-bead threaded over the tube adjacent to the sleeve, the string is threaded through the tube and beads are threaded onto the string extending from the tube.

Abstract: An ornamental article for personal wear comprising a rotatable disc, the periphery of which is divided into a plurality of equal sections, each section having provided therein ornamentation having a horoscopic significance or the like, and fixed indicating means adapted to be aligned with any selected one of the sections, whereby the disc may be rotated until the desired section is aligned with the indicating means.