Extendable bracelet for ring protection

Abstract

An improved bracelet article is disclosed having a closed loop section adapted to be worn upon the wrist of a wearer and a continuous extension arm releasably connected about the loop section and extendable therefrom to engage a finger ring on the hand of the wearer and prevent its loss during physical activity. The closed loop section and the extension arm are integrally constructed from an elastic cord material threaded through a series of bead members arranged in a selected design pattern, the outer end of the extension arm having a clip member attached thereto. Under normal conditions, the extension arm is wrapped about the loop section and fastened thereto to provide a decorative bracelet to be worn on the wrist of the wearer. During the course of physical exercise or sports activity, the extension arm and its clip member are released from the loop section and stretched, preferably along the palm of the wearer, and fastened to the finger ring to prevent accidental removal and loss.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 640,328 filed Dec. 31, 2004 for Extendable Bracelet for Ring Protection.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to useful articles of jewelry, and more particularly to an improved bracelet article constructed having a closed loop section capable of being worn upon the wrist of a wearer and a continuous extension arm releasably connected about the loop section and extendable therefrom to engage a finger ring on the hand of the wearer and prevent its loss during physical activity. [0003] Jewelry articles, such as rings, bracelets and necklaces, are generally ornamental in nature and are typically coveted by the wearer even though the particular article of jewelry may have little monetary value. Some jewelry articles can be made of precious metals and contain gem stones having substantial dollar value or may be relatively ine...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] Accordingly, it is a general purpose and object of the present invention to provide an improved ring protection device capable of being worn and implemented by a person to secure the position of a finger ring on the hand of the person during periods of physical activity.

[0006] A more particular object of the present invention is to provide a useful article of jewelry that is easy and attractive to wear about a person's wrist and ready to deploy when necessary to secure the position of a finger ring on the person's hand.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved ring protection device that can be worn normally as a bracelet or wrist band and be easily deployed whenever necessary to maintain the position of a finger ring in order to prevent its removal and loss particularly during time of physical activity.

[0008] Still another object of the present invention is to provide an improved ring protection device that can be placed comfortably on the wearer and removed easily whenever desired.

[0009] A still further object of the present invention is to provide a ring protection device that is inexpensive to make, easy to implement and reliable in its performance.

[0010] Briefly, these and other objects of the present invention are accomplished by an improved bracelet article constructed having a closed loop section adapted to be worn upon the wrist of a wearer with a continuous extension arm releasably connected about the loop section and extendable therefrom to engage a finger ring on the hand of the wearer and prevent its loss during physical activity. The closed loop section and the extension arm are integrally constructed from an elastic cord material threaded through a series of bead members arranged in a selected design pattern, the outer end of the extension arm having a clip member attached thereto. Under normal conditions, the extension arm is wrapped about the loop section and fastened thereto to provide a decorative bracelet to be worn on the wrist of the wearer. During the course of physical exercise or sports activity, the extension arm and its clip member are released from the loop section and stretched, preferably along the palm of the wearer, and fastened to the finger ring to prevent accidental removal and loss.

Problems solved by technology

Finger rings are often loose fitting and subject to slippage and disengagement from the finger of the wearer particularly during periods of physical exercise and sport activities.

Water sports, including swimming and scuba diving, are especially high-risk activities during which a finger ring will be easily removed and unknowingly lost forever.

While these and other prior art ring securing devices have performed satisfactorily and achieved their intended purpose, they have been somewhat cumbersome to wear and been difficult to take on and off.

Furthermore, none of the prior art ring securing devices have been found to be practical or attractive to wear at normal times of activity when ring protection is not a vital concern, and that otherwise would be ready for deployment when necessary.

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