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Ornamental item with variable configuration, and method for its manufacture

a variable configuration, ornamental technology, applied in the field of ornamental items with variable configuration, can solve the problems of rigid base body, uncomfortable wear, ornamental cover and hide from view a portion of flexible elongated element, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-11
LACCHETTI GIAN PAOLO
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[0007] A general aim of the present invention is to eliminate the aforesaid drawbacks, obtaining an ornamental article with variable configuration, which has characteristics of high flexibility, functionality, simplicity of manufacture and aesthetic attractiveness.
[0014] Thanks to this particular configuration, it will be possible to obtain an ornamental item of considerable aesthetic value, modifiable at will by the simple disassembly by sliding of one or more ornamental elements and the subsequent insertion of one or more new ornamental elements. Moreover, it will be possible to lock the ornamental elements without the aid of holes, screws, visible welds or other aesthetically unattractive elements.
[0016] Thanks to this particular configuration, it will be possible to obtain an ornamental item that is particularly comfortable to wear and has reduced weight.

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An evident drawback of this solution is that the base body is rigid and can be found uncomfortable to wear.
A disadvantage of these jewelry items is that the ornament covers and hides from view a portion of the flexible elongated element.

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[0025] With particular reference to the aforementioned figures, an ornamental item according to the invention is described, globally designated by the reference number 1, having a variable configuration.

[0026] The ornamental item 1 may be a necklace or a bracelet but it may also assume other forms, i.e. as a ring, earring or pin without thereby departing from the scope of the invention.

[0027] The item 1 comprises an at least flexible elongated base element 2 made of precious or semi-precious metallic material, such as gold, platinum, silver, copper, metal alloy.

[0028] A peculiar characteristic of the invention is that the elongated base element 2 has, on a first visible side, a slide and support guide 3, into which can selectively be inserted one or more ornamental elements 4.

[0029] Moreover, means 5 are provided for locking each ornamental element in a predetermined position along the longitudinal development of the elongated base element 2.

[0030] More in detail, the elongated...

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Abstract

An ornamental item with variable configuration, of the necklace or bracelet type, comprises an at least partially flexible elongated base element (2) made of precious or semi-precious, and it is characterized in that the elongated base element (2) has, on a first visible side, a slide and support guide (3). Moreover, one or more ornamental elements (4) are provided, able to be selectively inserted into said slide guide (3), as well as means (6) for locking each of the ornamental elements (4) in a predetermined position along the longitudinal development of said elongated base element (2).

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention finds application in the jewelry industry, and in particular it relates to an ornamental item with variable configuration, modifiable at will by the user. [0002] The invention further relates to a method for the manufacture of said item. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Numerous jewelry items having a variable configuration are known. In particular, U.S. Pat. No. 6,032,485 discloses a jewelry item which can be dimensioned to be used as a bracelet or as a necklace, comprising a rigid main body with substantially circular shape and a pair of covering elements. The main body is provided with circular channels in whose interior is housed a pair of ends for latching the covering elements, to enable them to slide along the circumference of the main body. The sliding motion of the covering elements allows to render selectively visible an ornamental motif positioned on the outer surface of the main body. [0004] An evident drawback of this solution is that t...

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IPC IPC(8): A44C17/02A44C25/00
CPCA44C17/025A44C5/0092
Inventor LACCHETTI, GIAN PAOLO
Owner LACCHETTI GIAN PAOLO
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