With Indicator Or Alarm, E.g., Gage, Whistle, Clock, Etc. Patents (Class 63/1.13)
  • Patent number: 11627676
    Abstract: A support frame for a bendable display screen includes: a fixed part; a bendable part connected with the fixed part; and an end part arranged at an end of the support frame. The bendable part includes a first bendable part and a second bendable part. The first bendable part includes a plurality of first frame members connected with one another, and the plurality of first frame members have a gap therebetween. The second bendable part is connected with the end part. Both the end part and the fixed part are provided with a limiting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guowen Tong
  • Patent number: 11412625
    Abstract: A display device includes a display module that includes a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a folding area disposed between the first and second non-folding areas, a supporter disposed below the display module, a sub-supporter disposed below the supporter, and a plurality of joint units disposed below the sub-supporter and that overlap the folding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Se Bong Kim
  • Patent number: 10897968
    Abstract: A jewelry head for mounting a precious or semi-precious gem to an article of jewelry, the jewelry head having a ferrimagnetic body with an inner cavity configured to accept a precious or semi-precious gem; and a near field communication circuit having a near field communication chip electrically connected to an antenna, where the antenna is wrapped around and against the ferrimagnetic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Chi Huynh
  • Patent number: 10789583
    Abstract: A double screen apparatus includes a frame housing, a first screen, a second screen, an audio output device, a first data port, a second data port, a controller, and a power supply unit. The first screen and the second screen are perimetrically mounted within the frame housing. The audio output device that emits audio data and the first and second data port that exchange audio and video data are integrated onto the frame housing. The controller controls the first screen, the second screen, the audio output device, the first data port, and the second data port so that controller can optimize the functionality of the double screen apparatus. The first screen, the second screen, the audio output device, the first data port, and the second data port are electronically connected to the controller and electrically connected to the power supply unit that supplies a flow of direct current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Ryan Wilson Leborys
  • Patent number: 10201089
    Abstract: A dynamically flexible article or device, such as a wristband, an armband, a rollable e-reader, or a belt, includes a flexible electronic component (e.g., a flexible display) and a support structure coupled to the flexible electronic component. The support structure is configured to limit bending of the flexible electronic component to a range within a bending tolerance of the flexible electronic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: FLEXTERRA, INC.
    Inventors: Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema, Philippe Inagaki, Kwok Wah Mok, Johannes Cornelis Adriaan Hamers
  • Publication number: 20150096328
    Abstract: An article of jewelry for connecting an ornament having an electrically actuated feature thereto, comprising at least one ornament connection port mounted on a support substrate, the ornament receiving port being in electrical communication with an electrical conductor and comprising a post receiving cavity extending axially into the substrate, the post receiving cavity defining an bottom surface and an opening, wherein an axially inner electrically conductive member is mounted adjacent to the bottom surface of the post receiving cavity and an axially outer electrically conductive member is mounted adjacent to the opening of the cavity, the outer electrically conductive member being configured to provide a negative electrical contact and the inner conductive member being configured to provide a positive electrical contact responsive to the formation of a non-permanent engagement between first and second substrate engagement members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Dylan Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20150089975
    Abstract: Indicia-bearing objects for mounting, identifying and displaying on cords, strings, cables, laces, etc. are provided. The objects may ornamental and/or identifying objects configured for mounting and displaying on electrical and/or electronics cords, including cords for consumer electronics such as ear-bud cords and phone cords, as well as on lanyards, draw strings, pull strings, shoe laces, necklaces, bracelets, and the like. Several alternative constructions are disclosed in detail. The objects may additionally incorporate visual features in the form of an LED light (for example), and/or audio features via a prerecorded audio message, sound, musical composition (or the like).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Cord Concepts LLC
    Inventors: David A. PALESCHUCK, Maurice PALESCHUCK
  • Publication number: 20150089974
    Abstract: A wearable device that may transform between an annularly bent state and a flat state is provided. The wearable device includes a plurality of segment members including a top portion and a bottom portion having a shorter length than the top portion; a plurality of connecting members that are disposed to correspond to the plurality of segment members, wherein each of the plurality of connecting members is connected to be mutually rotatable with two segment members disposed respectively on both sides thereof; a bistable spring that is supported on a plurality of segment members to provide elasticity in a direction into the annularly bent state and retentivity of the flat state; and a flexible display device that is supported on the top portion of the plurality of segment members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Seneka Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ho-seong SEO, Pil-je CHO, Young-woo HUH, Si-wan KIM
  • Publication number: 20150082831
    Abstract: A jewelry display system for creating decorative assemblies using a universal accessory bar and a body loop member connected thereto. The accessory bars have a housing element having at least one surface, opposed openings extending through the housing element, and at least one interconnecting means coupled to the housing element. The interconnecting means includes a female opening and a male protrusion. The body loop member transversely secures through the opposed openings of the housing element. At least one decorative element is mounted to the surface of the housing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Fredric Ellman, Steven Ellman
  • Publication number: 20150033794
    Abstract: An illuminable bracelet generally includes a buckle, a band having a first end and a second end, a closure member disposed at the second end, a light source, and at least one logo disposed along an inner surface of the band. The band may be formed of a polymeric material that allows light from the light source in the buckle to permeate through the band, illuminating the band and the at least one logo of the band. The band may form a closed-loop when a closure member is used to secure the second end of the band to the buckle. Further, the buckle may have a switch that allows a user to control the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Jiadong Ma
  • Publication number: 20140306825
    Abstract: Disclosed is a jewelry item to which a location tracking module can be attached. The location tracking module could use a GPS circuit or a GPS circuit. A geo fence can be defined around the jewelry item. If the jewelry is taken out of the geo fence, a message or an alarm may be sent to specified phone numbers and email IDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Chandra Madhavan Sivalingam
  • Publication number: 20140298859
    Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for monitoring and alerting a user caring for a patient when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention. The apparatus is a bracelet worn by the user. The system includes the bracelet in wireless communication with a temperature sensing device placed on the patient. The bracelet has a display operative for displaying the body temperature, an audible alarm that sounds and a vibration that occurs when the temperature exceeds a setpoint, and a plurality of lights, each with a unique setpoint, a light activated when the temperature exceeds the setpoint. The user attaches the temperature sensing device to the patient and dons the bracelet. The user can then sleep, selectively observing the display and lights upon waking with confidence that the system is monitoring the patient's temperature and selectively alerting the user when a change in body temperature requires immediate attention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Ann Balboni
  • Publication number: 20140298858
    Abstract: A bracelet includes a first wristband portion having a first connecting end and a first lock end opposite to the first connecting end, a second wristband portion having a second connecting end and a second lock end opposite to the second connecting end, and a lock mechanism. The seconded connecting end is rotatably connected to the first connecting end. The first lock end is connected to the second lock end, thereby locking the first wristband portion and the second wristband portion together to surrounding a receiving space for receiving a user's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: MING-SHIUNG CHANG, CHIA-HSIN CHANG, PAO-CHING MAO, SHIH-KUO TSAI, HSIN-WEI WANG
  • Publication number: 20140260424
    Abstract: An apparatus for conveniently and unobtrusively carrying a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. A RFID tag is disposed within a channel defined by a jewelry piece and covered with a decorative element or cap. The RFID tag is a passive-, battery-assisted passive-, or active-type RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Michael K. Warren
  • Publication number: 20140260423
    Abstract: An anklet for encircling an ankle is described. The anklet includes a first free end and a second free end. A plurality of interconnecting elements is arranged sequentially from the first free end to the second free end. A connection means is connected to the first free end and is configured to connect to the second free end. A plurality of chimes connected to the anklet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Rinu Kavinal Rajan
  • Publication number: 20140245790
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end, each with a plurality of magnets. The first and second ends are coupled by overlapping at least a portion of the first end magnets to at least a portion of the second end magnets. The magnets operate and the magnets operate at a selectable strength of from N30 to N52. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245786
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of the magnets are distanced from a first or second exterior surface of the wearable device structure in a range of 0.1 mm to 2.0 mm. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245791
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end, each with a plurality of magnets. The first and second ends are coupled by overlapping at least a portion of the first end magnets to at least a portion of the second end magnets. A distance between the overlapped magnets on the first end to magnets of the second end is 0.1 to 10 mm. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245788
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of the magnets are magnetized through their widths or thickness, e.g., depth. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245787
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device has a first end and a second end, each with a plurality of magnets. The first and second ends are coupled by overlapping at least a portion of the first end magnets to at least a portion of the second end magnets. The magnets can be exposed to a temperature range of 200° F. to 400° F. during, processing, cleaning and/or manufacturing of the wearable device. ID circuitry is provided at a surface or an interior of the wearable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245785
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure. The wearable device structure includes a first end and a second end. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling the first end to the second end of the wearable device. At least a portion of adjacent magnets have opposite polarity. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140245789
    Abstract: A wearable device is provided with a wearable device structure with first end and second ends. A plurality of magnets is positioned at the first and second ends that provide for coupling of the first end to the second end of the wearable device structure. At least a portion of the magnets are sealed in the wearable device structure. ID circuitry is at a surface or an interior of the wearable device structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Hello Inc.
    Inventors: James Proud, Bryan Fan, Robert Shook, Joaquin Fernandez
  • Publication number: 20140223961
    Abstract: A personal status indicating bracelet includes a panel having a front side and a back side. A tether is attached to the panel and forms a closed loop with the panel. The front side of the panel has a plurality of indicia markings thereon. A covering is mounted on the panel and is movable on the panel. The covering has an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is aligned with one of the indicia markings such that only a selected one of the indicia markings is viewable through the aperture in the covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventor: Shannon Mullins
  • Publication number: 20140130544
    Abstract: A clasp system for attaching two elements, comprising first and second parts (A, B) each having a body (10, 11) for attachment to a respective one of the elements. The first and second parts having a fastening means comprising first and second fastening portions (1, 6), the first part including the first fastening portion and the second part including the second fastening portion. The first fastening portion and the second fastening portion are respectively configured for clipping engagement to fasten the first and second parts together. The unfastening comprises a relative twist movement of the first and second parts to unclip the first and second fastening portions. The first and second parts further comprise magnetic material (2, 3, 4, 5) arranged to pull the first and second parts together into the clipping engagement when the first and second parts are relatively oriented in a predetermined manner and spaced less than a predetermined maximum distance apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: BUDDI LIMITED
    Inventor: Jose Antonio Sanchez-Valenzuela
  • Publication number: 20140047863
    Abstract: New forms of religious jewelry. Jewelry articles are provided representing the tomb of Jesus, to depict and/or symbolize the event of the Resurrection for Christian religious adherents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas D. Barnes, Joseph D. Guerriero, Morris E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20130291586
    Abstract: A dual function bracelet is formed of a first layer of a resilient flexible material shaped with a width-wise arc; and a set of first tick marks disposed on a bottom surface, the first tick marks being spaced and indicative of standard length increments. The first layer presents a linear orientation in an extended configuration, and presents a coiled orientation when in a wearable configuration initiated by deforming the width-wise arc. The dual function bracelet is dimensioned to encircle a wearer's wrist in the wearable configuration, providing a decorative function. Additionally, the dual function bracelet presents a ruler in the extended configuration, allowing the dual function bracelet to function as a measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald H. Koeppel
  • Patent number: 8539792
    Abstract: New forms of religious jewelry. Jewelry articles are provided representing the tomb of Jesus, to depict and/or symbolize the event of the Resurrection for Christian religious adherents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Tri-State Trinity LLC
    Inventors: Thomas D. Barnes, Joseph D. Guerriero, Morris E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20130227988
    Abstract: A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a first band element with a raised center or identification member. The band includes a second band element with a body having a loop or lasso at one end defined by an inner surface of a sidewall. The outer sidewall of the raised center member is detachably coupled to the inner surface of the loop-defining sidewall when the center member is received within and captured by the loop such as by a snap detent arrangement. To allow sizing, the second band element includes both an inner band sizing element including the loop-defining sidewall at one of its ends and an outer band sizing element that is detachably coupled to the inner band sizing element. The length of the second band element is defined by the combined length of the inner and outer band sizing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Padgett, Michael G. Jungen, John David Worrall, Maxmillian Philip Burton, Carson Lau, Adam D. Leonards
  • Publication number: 20130145795
    Abstract: A connecting unit including an outer frame member having a pair of hole sections, a pair of first connecting sections and long holes for inserting a controller. The connecting unit further includes a holding frame body which includes through-holes at positions corresponding to the long holes, slide members which include a second connecting section which protrudes and retracts from the pair of hole sections and slide in the extending direction of the long holes by slide operation of the controller, elastic members which bias the slide members to an opposite direction of an insertion direction of the controller and a locking member which locks the slide member at a position where connection between the second connecting section and the first connecting section of the adjacent segment members is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
  • Publication number: 20130088329
    Abstract: A smart bracelet system having a first smart bracelet and second smart bracelet. The first smart bracelet comprises a first bracelet body having a first inner volume; a first attacher; a first pocket; a first powerer; a first chip; and a first illuminator. The second smart bracelet comprising; a second bracelet body having a second inner volume; a second attacher; a second pocket; a second powerer; a second chip; and a second illuminator. The first smart bracelet and the second smart bracelet are in communication with one another. The communication uses electromagnetic waves useful to enable communication between the bracelet during periods of darkness; thus tracking means are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: First Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Chrysostom, Richard J. Kasper
  • Publication number: 20130074544
    Abstract: A novelty jewelry item generally comprising tiles having any combination of characters, for example ASCII characters, other symbols, text messaging terminology, English language text, foreign language text, and arbitrary and/or graphical designs formed thereon. The tiles may be inserted into an accommodatingly shaped receptacle, which in turn is mounted on a jewelry item, for example a bracelet, necklace, or “dog tag” such that the user is able to create novelty jewelry displaying a user selected message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Maris J. Lans
  • Publication number: 20120324945
    Abstract: A dual function bracelet is formed of a first layer of a resilient flexible material shaped with a width-wise arc; and a set of first tick marks disposed on a bottom surface, the first tick marks being spaced and indicative of standard length increments. The first layer presents a linear orientation in an extended configuration, and presents a coiled orientation when in a wearable configuration initiated by deforming the width-wise arc. The dual function bracelet is dimensioned to encircle a wearer's wrist in the wearable configuration, providing a decorative function. Additionally, the dual function bracelet presents a ruler in the extended configuration, allowing the dual function bracelet to function as a measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Ronald H. Koeppel
  • Publication number: 20120324946
    Abstract: Disclosed is a posture monitoring neckwear and associated method of maintaining proper posture, wherein the neckwear comprises a frontal necklace portion and a rear extension portion that extends from the posterior of the wearer's neck and along the length of the wearer's back. The frontal necklace portion surrounds the wearer's neck and includes a weighted frontal pendant to counteract movement of the extension portion connection point along the neck posterior. The extension portion comprises an elongated and adorned structure, wherein tactile feedback from the extension along the middle of the wearer's back and movement therefrom alerts the wearer of improper posture or contortion of the spine during movement. The associated method of maintaining and teaching proper posture comprises utilizing an elongated extension from a pendant necklace to monitor and adjust posture based on tactile input received therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Maria Latouf
  • Patent number: 8336240
    Abstract: A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The assembly includes a base band element with a body extending from a first end to a second end containing an RFID module. The assembly includes a sizing band element for sizing the assembly to a particular wrist size. The band assembly includes an interlocking fastener that slidably couples the base band element to the sizing band element so as to define a one-piece band with a desired length/size. The interlocking fastener includes a first portion provided on the second end of the base band element body and a second portion on an end of the sizing band element body. The fastener may be a tongue and groove mechanism, with the first portion being a tongue member extending from the base band body and with the second portion being a groove in the end of the sizing band body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Jo A. Gray, John David Worrall
  • Publication number: 20120227443
    Abstract: A wearable band with an adjustable size or length. The band includes a first band element with a raised center or identification member. The band includes a second band element with a body having a loop or lasso at one end defined by an inner surface of a sidewall. The outer sidewall of the raised center member is detachably coupled to the inner surface of the loop-defining sidewall when the center member is received within and captured by the loop such as by a snap detent arrangement. To allow sizing, the second band element includes both an inner band sizing element including the loop-defining sidewall at one of its ends and an outer band sizing element that is detachably coupled to the inner band sizing element. The length of the second band element is defined by the combined length of the inner and outer band sizing elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Padgett, Michael G. Jungen, John David Worrall, Maximillian Philip Burton, Carson Lau, Adam D. Leonards
  • Publication number: 20120118014
    Abstract: An ornamental necklace that projects an image or otherwise illuminates a particular design, while providing a user with imbedded electronic features to improve interoperability, interaction and user convenience. The necklace structure takes the form of a hollow bullet shell and round, on which may be provided an ornamental design that is luminescent. The luminosity is provided by glow paint, an LED light source or other similar light projecting means. Within the cavity of the bullet may comprise a plurality of electronic functions, such as an internal memory means, Bluetooth capability for interacting with other electronic devices, an imbedded microphone, or finally a simple storage compartment. An internal battery provides electrical power if an LED or an electrical light source is utilized. The purpose of the device is to provide an aesthetically pleasing accessory while providing imbedded electronic features to be utilized as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Jason King, Michelle King
  • Publication number: 20110302957
    Abstract: A communication system for conveying needs between two individuals who cannot verbally communicate with one another. The system is especially useful for use with incapacitated patients and includes a plurality of items which represent several conditions that the patients may experience and which may be corrected by a caregiver. The items are bound together such that an incapacitated patient may easily access an appropriate item and point to it to indicate to the caregiver that corrective action needs to be taken. In this manner, a communication system is developed between the incapacitated patient and the caregiver that does not rely on verbal communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Tracy McKie Hatem
  • Publication number: 20110277501
    Abstract: A goal tracking system is described. The goal tracking system can include a bracelet having numeric indicia disposed thereon representing an accomplishment or a goal such as weight loss. A button connector is adjacent to each of the numeric indicia to maintain a button-charm. The button-charm is moved from numeric indicia to numeric indicia as a corresponding goal is achieved. In one aspect, the bracelet may be used to track weight loss results, set weight loss goals, promote improved eating habits, and serve as a reminder to stay focused and motivated towards reaching weight loss goals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: KELLEY L. DAVIS, JASON S. DAVIS
  • Publication number: 20110203315
    Abstract: A jewelry piece is formed with a jewelry body made of epoxy material, defining an outer surface and cast in the shape of a piece of jewelry in the form of a ring, pendant, earring, brooch, bracelet, anklet, necklace, and the like. The epoxy has a material density approximating that of gold and the decorative metal layer made of precious metal is affixed to the outer surface of the jewelry body in a thickness greater than 0.125 ?m. The decorative body may be surface mounted to the jewelry or it may be inlaid or affixed in other similar fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Ronen Seliktar
  • Publication number: 20110194276
    Abstract: An LED flashing annular ornament includes a band for putting around a user's wrist or finger; an ornamental cover connected to two facing ends of the band and having a control circuit board and batteries received therein, the control circuit board having a control IC chip and at least one LED provided thereon, and a bottom cap being connected to the ornamental cover to hold the band in place; a power switch arranged on the control circuit board and having an external button; and a vibration switch arranged on the control circuit board. When the external button is pushed to turn on the power switch, power is supplied from the batteries to the control IC chip; and when the user shakes the hand to vibrate the annular ornament while the power switch is on, the vibration switch is turned on and the control IC chip drives the LED to flash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ASIA GLOBAL CORPORATION LTD.
    Inventor: Ying-Yee Au
  • Publication number: 20110146346
    Abstract: New forms of religious jewelry. Jewelry articles are provided representing the tomb of Jesus, to depict and/or symbolize the event of the Resurrection for Christian religious adherents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas D. Barnes
  • Publication number: 20110079045
    Abstract: An adjustable bracelet includes an adjustable main portion adapted to be worn on a human wrist. An electronic charity identifier is attached to the main portion. The bracelet is adapted to hold a dispensing lever of a fluid dispensing pump in an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Van Bielkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20110061424
    Abstract: A wearable fitness system comprising a bracelet, a timer, one or more movable indicators, and one or more fitness-related indicia visible on the bracelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Sarah Louise Gupta
  • Patent number: 7841209
    Abstract: A bracelet includes at least one electronic display unit. Each display unit has a display having a plurality of display elements arranged in a sequence lying along the length of the bracelet and/or arranged in a sequence lying substantially around the perimeter of the display. The bracelet has a control circuit to control the display elements so that the characters displayed by the display elements appear to move along the sequence of display elements with time. In the alternative, the characters appear to move along a discrete face which is provided -along the bracelet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Philip J. Radley-Smith
  • Publication number: 20100257896
    Abstract: A necklace worn device for displaying short moving or static images in continuous loop based on the detection of the motion of wearers comprises a housing and a circuit board assembly. The housing is provided with a transparent window on one side thereof. The circuit board assembly provided detachably in the housing includes a pixelated display for displaying images, a non-volatile flash memory for storing images and other additional data, a microprocessor for processing the stored images and setting parameters, at least a motion detection switch activating the necklace worn device, a wireless transmitting and receiving unit for sending or receiving images, at least a rechargeable battery for power supply, and at least a control button for controlling the wireless transmitting and receiving unit and setting the parameters. The pixelated display is preferably an organic light emitting diode display and is provided under the transparent window of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: David Michael Zakutin
  • Publication number: 20100083698
    Abstract: A devise is disclosed for keeping score of a tennis game, which is worn as a bracelet, is comprised of neodymium magnetic components, two of which are cubes imprinted with numbers or symbols designating game score points, and which are manually adjusted by the wearer to correspond to the game score as each point is played.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Sandra P. Secord
  • Publication number: 20100043491
    Abstract: A wearable containing element for an electronic apparatus, comparable to an ornament or pendant, comprising at least a pair of complementary shells, able to be coupled with each other so as to define a containing body with an external surface having a shape and size comparable to those of a traditional ornament, and an internal containing compartment, of a shape and size sufficiently large to house the electronic apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: EUROTECH SPA
    Inventor: Mauro Rossi
  • Publication number: 20090293540
    Abstract: Transformed The Mind Jewellery is a unique and powerful tool for healing. The basic understanding of this unit that it uses multiple stimulus to provide touch healing through pulses and vibration, a phototherapeutic lighting system that interacts with the skin and of the being on the cellular level and beyond a sub-audible, subliminal message transferred through a speaker. This said message is the main program that allows the control of pulse light and sound to simultaneously stimulate the being of the wearer of this Jewellery. This unit draws in its information and overnight charge through a USB2.0 system. This charge is stored in the lithium ion batteries. A charge is transferred throughout the system. The Jewellery has a high draw for its small size, thus a placement of five lithium ion rechargeable batteries have been placed in the Jewellery piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Gillian Clark
  • Publication number: 20090217702
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of jewelry items, and in particular, light emitting jewelry. The present invention sends coded signals to other persons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Oksana Nagornova
  • Publication number: 20090113933
    Abstract: A communication system for conveying needs between two individuals who cannot verbally communicate with one another. The system is especially useful for use with incapacitated patients and includes a plurality of items which represent several conditions that the patients may experience and which may be corrected by a caregiver. The items are bound together such that an incapacitated patient may easily access an appropriate item and point to it to indicate to the caregiver that corrective action needs to be taken. In this manner, a communication system is developed between the incapacitated patient and the caregiver that does not rely on verbal communications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Tracy McKie Hatem