Expansible Patents (Class 63/5.1)
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Patent number: 12096829Abstract: Bands for electronic devices, including wearable devices, are designed to dynamically alter their shape (e.g., lengthen) in response to an external force. A band may include one or more interior structures disposed in an exterior structure. The interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension by the exterior structure. When the interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension, an additional force (e.g., by a user) that applies tension to the interior structure(s) may cause a relatively small change in tension to the interior structure(s). As a result, the band may appear to provide the same amount to users, despite users having a different wrist size/diameter. A similar phenomenon may occur to a single user when the user's wrist changes in size. Accordingly, based on the interior structure(s) being placed in tension by the exterior structure(s), the force provided by the band may appear constant to users.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: William Leith, Camille I. Henrot, Donald L. Olmstead, Jessica J. Lu, John S. Camp, Seul Bi Kim, Joseph B. Walker
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Patent number: 11369171Abstract: The innovative product is a joint finger ring, particularly refers to a finger ring capable of being spliced, assembled, bent and adjusted, and relates to the technical field of ornamental finger rings and watchbands. A joint finger ring is composed of a ring setting (1), inlays (2) and connection components (3), wherein the inlays (2) are arranged in the ring setting (1). The left end and the right end of the ring setting (1) are movably connected through the connection components (3). The utility model solves the problem that in the wearing process of the traditional finger ring, the size of the finger ring of a favorite style is appropriately increased to fit the finger, and consequently, it is impossible to achieve the best feeling when people wear the finger ring, and especially for the characteristics of the male finger bones, the finger ring cannot be taken off.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventor: Bowen Tan
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Patent number: 10542795Abstract: An article of jewelry having at least one slider is disclosed. The slider includes a body defining a securing channel and a sliding channel. The slider also includes a securing flap extending from the body and configured to be pressed from a first position to a second position such that the securing flap is pressed at least partially into the securing channel to restrain the band when the band is disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Inventor: Carolyn A. Rafaelian
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Patent number: 9314070Abstract: A piece of jewelry that can be expanded or contracted through the use of linearly interconnected rhombuses where the elements of each rhombus are rotatable with respect to an adjacent rhombus and wherein the various elements are held together by pins of a special design so that the length of the piece of jewelry is easily expanded or contracted at the desire of the wearer but where unintentional expansion or contraction is unlikely.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventors: Yegise Koc, Nerses Kafadar
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Publication number: 20150052943Abstract: A wristband for wear upon the wrist of a wearer includes a band member having a continuous length configured to encircle the wrist of a wearer, the band member having an outer surface oriented away from the wearer's body and an opposed inner surface oriented against the wearer's body. The wristband includes at least a first ornament selectively and interchangeably coupled to an outer surface of the band member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Shaen R. Inglis
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Publication number: 20140318180Abstract: A multi-function bracelet that includes a base member and at least a pair of elastic jewelry members carried by said base member The multi-function bracelet further includes at least one elastic ring member adapted to be stretched over the stretched over and received between the elastic jewelry members. When removed from the bracelet the elastic ring member can be worn in the hair as an elastic hair band. Thus, the multi-function bracelet serves to function as an ornamental piece of jewelry and also as a receptacle and storage device for an elastic hair band when the elastic hair band is not being worn in the hair of the wearer of the multi-function bracelet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Day2Night, LLCInventor: Candice Leigh Cabe
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Publication number: 20140298857Abstract: A wrist-worn bracelet displaying health indicators constructed to ensure correct and optimal fitting on a wrist of user for the effective detection of functioning of human body. The wrist-worn bracelet includes a first wristband portion and a second wristband portion connected to the first wristband portion to form a closed loop. The second wristband portion includes at least one inwardly-bent portion. A contour of the at least one inwardly-bent portion is capable of being changed by heating and bending the inwardly-bent portion so that an inner diameter of the closed loop is adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: MING-SHIUNG CHANG, SHU-CHEN CHUANG, CHIA-HSIN CHANG, HSIN-WEI WANG
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Publication number: 20140174124Abstract: A motivational bracelet for tracking milestones toward long term goals is comprised of a flexible material and featuring one or more detachable buttons.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Baljit Duggal
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Publication number: 20140116086Abstract: Friendship bracelets (10A, 10B, 10C) are provided with undulating edges allowing to them to interlock and create an assemblage (60). The assemblage (60) accommodates bracelet accumulation by an individual and also facilitates bracelet exchange among friends. When an individual is wearing the assemblage (60), a bracelet can be easily removed therefrom for gifting and/or a bracelet can be easily added thereto upon receipt.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Kelly Casaccio, Amy Orlando
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Publication number: 20140020427Abstract: An elastic wristband with an elongate strip of injection molded resilient thermoplastic material and one or more graphic panels. The elongate strip includes a center portion, a left side portion and a right side portion joined by left and right living hinges. The central portion includes recessed areas for receiving the graphic panels which are visable through the molded thermoplastic material. The central portion of the elongate strip also includes end tabs that are welded together to form a continuous circular band. The band is elastic in nature and can fit over a person's hand and onto a person's wrist to form a decorative wristband.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: Brandon Wolf
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Publication number: 20130305781Abstract: Referring to the invention, there is shown an article of body jewelry intended to be worn upon the hand. The body jewelry comprises a length of an elastic material upon which may be threaded one or more decorative elements and an ornamental decoration. A portion of the elastic material is connected to a securement element. The body jewelry is secured to multiple parts of the hand, using the tension within the elastic material stretched between various locations; e.g., from the back of the wrist, over the back of the hand, to a securement element sitting behind two adjacent fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventor: Wendy R. Malamphy
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Patent number: 8505334Abstract: In the context of a personal ornament, e.g., a finger ring, in which decorative member(s) is/are attached to cord loop(s), making size(s) of loop(s) variable creates the impression of a lighter grip and improves fit. A finger ring has cord made of transparent silicone rubber, support member, and decorative member. Cord is coiled in spiral fashion for two revolutions, forming two loops. One end of cord is secured to through-hole of support member. A portion near the middle of cord is inserted through through-hole of support member, and is capable of moving within through-hole. The other end of cord is secured within through-hole of support member. The two loops of the cord are inserted through decorative member, and cord is capable of moving within decorative member. Absolute and relative sizes of the two loops of cord change automatically in correspondence to changes in finger thickness.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Inventor: Masami Niikura
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Patent number: 8474284Abstract: A molded silicone rubber bracelet having a plurality (preferably three) specially-formed receptacles for seating and retaining the same number of play-value tokens in a convenient manner for trading and/or playing games. The tokens bear different graphic indicia but all have a uniform size and circular (or alternately-shaped) two-tier cross-section that allows them to be held captive in three outwardly-disposed and uniformly-spaced receptacles in the bracelet in tongue-in-groove manner. Since the tokens are easily removable/replacable/tradable, they can be traded at will for other tokens and/or used for playing a game. The token-carrying functionality of the bracelet coupled with its ornamental token-displaying appearance capitalizes on the popularity of conventional rubber wristbands as well as social trading interaction, resulting in great appeal to teens and youth.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Inventors: Ryan Rush, Doug Meagher
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Publication number: 20130074545Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a charm strap. More particularly, the invention encompasses a snap charm bolder and charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel method of interchangeably securing charms to an inventive charm strap. The present invention is also directed to a novel securing means for a charm strap having at least one interchangeable charm. The present invention is also directed to a novel jewelry strap with interchangeable snaps and snap charm holders.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Donna Lynn Moloney
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Publication number: 20120304691Abstract: A display band as described herein is a band which displays an indicium perpendicular to the sizable band that wraps around the head, arm, leg or any article that can accommodate a band. The band can be made for many sizes, from a child's head, to an arm, to large adult size leg or head, or an article such as a drill team boot. The band can be manufactured for many purposes of display, according to the desired indicia. This headband can be made of soft, flexible materials which can be easily folded for storage, and is lightweight and can display the indicia in an upright or a downward position perpendicular to the band.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Inventors: Theresa Popp Braun, Gertrude Pfaffenbach, Lainey Richardson
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Publication number: 20120159988Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for displaying an image with multiple circular bands. Two or more circular bands are included and sized to surround a portion of a body part. At least one image is included where each of the two or more circular bands includes a portion of the at least one image disposed on an exterior side of each circular band. The at least one image is formed when the two or more circular bands are positioned to be adjacent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: PUZZLETS, LLCInventors: Anthony J. Baird, Bruce R. Needham
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Patent number: 8061160Abstract: An adjustable fashion mechanism having various combinations of extension and adjuster pieces that can be formed to create a bracelet which allows for size variations to fit any size wrist, arm or ankle. The same or similar configuration may be sized and styled differently for use as a necklace to be worn around a person's neck or as a ring for a person's finger. In yet other uses, the same or similar configuration may be sized and styled for use as an armband to be worn around a person's upper or lower arm. Other applications of the adjustable fashion mechanism may be used for clothing, different types of jewelry and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Inventor: Carissa Stinespring
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Patent number: 8001657Abstract: The present invention discloses a safety device for a bracelet including a system for adjusting the circumferential length of the bracelet. This system comprises; first and second curvilinear elongated elements, each having a slot and a plurality of notches; a clasp comprising a third curvilinear elongated element having a set of grooves, wherein the grooves receive one of the first or second elongated elements for slidably gliding the elements relative to one another, and a fourth curvilinear elongated element; a button slidably secured in each slot of said first and second curvilinear elongated elements to slidably secure said first and second curvilinear elongated elements together; a set of stop reliefs are provided within said grooves for limiting the sliding motion of the first and second curvilinear elongated elements.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Giuseppe Giordano
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Patent number: 7845191Abstract: A size adjustable item of jewelry has a plurality of movable inserts placed within a channel or a groove formed into the inner circumferential surface of body frame of generally a ring shape. The movable inserts are biased towards the radial center of the body frame by an elastic member, and thus can move in a radial direction with respect to the body frame such that inner surfaces facing the radial center of the movable inserts together define another generally ring shape of varying radius, and thereby allows the size of the ring shaped jewelry to be adjusted within a range of sizes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Hearts on Fire Company, LLCInventors: Edward Czajka, Puzant Khatchadourian
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Patent number: 7788947Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet or wristband of adjustable length, including: a first link including two ends defining first and second fixed points of attachment, a stopper including a through hole that allows the link to pass therethrough, releasable means for locking the link in the hole, and means for securing one of the ends of the link, and a securing element associated with the first point of attachment, the link being on one hand secured to the stopper by the second fixed point of attachment using the securing means, and on the other hand engaged in the hole so as to be able to be locked at a variable locking point, by the locking means, or to slide therein when the locking means are released, and the link further comprising, a variable point of attachment located substantially half-way between the second fixed point of attachment and the variable locking point (42).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Service AGInventors: Philippe Loetscher, Clément Meyrat
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Patent number: 7296438Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Inventor: Ronald W. Kolb
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Patent number: 7293429Abstract: A hollow closed loop has two end sections and intermediate sections. Flexible sheet material is located within one of the intermediate sections remote from the end sections. The flexible sheet material is fabricated of a crinkle material.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Inventor: Patricia Reichert
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Patent number: 7287851Abstract: The present invention improves existing eyewear frames to provide a secure and convenient means for storage and transport of eyewear when it is not being worn on the face. The eyewear frames contain rimless or semi-rimless lenses, which may be, for example, prescription lenses, reading lenses, darkened lenses as in sunglasses, or protective lenses, or night-vision lenses. When not in use as eyeglasses, the eyewear can be folded into a band for the wrist, arm or ankle. The eyewear frames may be comprised of a flexible material that allow the earpieces or nosepiece or both to bend or twist.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Inventor: James Minoru Amioka
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Patent number: 7225639Abstract: An expandable jewelry ring. The ring has a split circular spring made of springy metal and having first and second ends separated by a gap. A tongue portion extends from the first end of the spring and into the gap. A mounting is made of metal and has a generally split circular shape with first and second ends separated by a gap and having a spring channel formed therein. The spring channel has a first portion and a second portion. The spring is positioned in the first portion of the spring channel, with the tongue portion being slideably moveable in the second portion of the spring channel. When pressure from a wearer's finger is exerted on the inside of the mounting, it will expand the effective size of the ring, and when pressure is relieved, the ring will spring back to its original size.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2002Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Kobi Katz Inc.Inventor: Callegher Flaviano
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Patent number: 7146793Abstract: A watch chain is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Ecco Watch Co., Ltd.Inventor: Min Kyung Hyun
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Patent number: 7121587Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2004Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Inventor: Julia B. Mark
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Patent number: 7013674Abstract: A jewelry-forming component composing a body member having a first magnetized portion and a female element associated therewith for magnetically attracting and receiving a male element of another jewelry-forming component. The first magnetized portion of the body member provides a minimum magnetic strength that is sufficient to retain the male element within the female element and a maximum magnetic strength that can be overcome by a person's hand strength to separate the male and female elements. The female element defines a cavity having a depth sufficient to receive the male element at different positions therein, and this allows relative movement of the male and female elements to assist in providing the self-sizing nature of the article. The body member also includes a further element that is magnetically responsive for magnetically coupling with another jewelry-forming component, such that a plurality of such components can be magnetically coupled to form an article of jewelry.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Inventor: Steven Kretchmer
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Patent number: 6508079Abstract: An ornamental jewelry kit comprising at least one inner flat base element, a plurality of outer visible elements, wherein the plurality of outer visible elements are comprised of visible elements differing from other visible elements by at least one of color, material and shape, cooperating connection means comprising parts on the flat base element and parts on the visible elements for connecting the base and visible elements together, the cooperating means including at least two partially covered tracks and at least two posts with enlarged heads with the posts insertable into the tracks, the partially covered tracks have an uncovered portion allowing an enlarged head of the posts to enter into the covered tracks, the partially covered track is formed with at least a first passageway portion and a second passageway portion angled to the first passageway, and wherein a selected outer visible element is connected to the base element by aligning the at least two posts with respective uncovered portions of the coType: GrantFiled: January 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 21, 2003Inventor: Natalee Wolff
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Patent number: 6442970Abstract: An expandable bracelet composed of two layers of links placed on top of each other and cover elements which can be placed on and removed from an associated link of the upper layer of the bracelet by elastic deformation. Clip elements at the ends of each cover element cover the ends of the links at least essentially. The mechanical function portion of the bracelet is covered from the direction of the ends by this arrangement of the cover, and a visually closed appearance of the bracelet is achieved. The application of the cover element also assures a blocking effect on the links of the bracelet when lateral forces appear, so that an unintentional separation of the links is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: ROWI Rodi & Wienenberger GmbHInventors: Horst Dangelmayer, Elmar Brenk
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Patent number: 6250107Abstract: An expandable chain construction comprises first and second chain lengths of a monofilament such as nylon fishing line. Each chain length is formed into a series of spaced loops, the loops of the two lengths being of opposite senses. Each loop of each length encircles a portion of the other length lying between a pair of loops. Chain constructions may be interconnected along their lengths to form chains of increased width. The chain constructions are expandable to fit closely but gently about a wearers limb. The construction can simulate the appearance of tatoo designs.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Home & Nature Inc.Inventor: Marianne Lorraine Visser
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Patent number: 6227006Abstract: The links (8) forming the bracelet (6) are articulated one after the other via cylindrical bars (9), these bars and links being held together by a flexible tie (10). The link (8) is made of a mineral material whose hardness is equal to or greater than 7.5 Mohs.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: May 8, 2001Assignee: The Swatch Group Management Services AGInventor: Laurent Pantet
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Patent number: D520396Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: QT, Inc.Inventor: Andrew T. Park