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Adjustable ring

a technology of finger rings and rings, applied in the field of finger rings, can solve the problems of not being able to adjust the size of conventional finger rings is usually fixed, and the difficulty of determining a person's ring size, etc., and achieves the effect of convenient storage, easy adjustment, and easy adjustment in siz

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-02-27
NEWTON DAVID KEIR +1
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The present invention is an adjustable finger ring that can fit various finger sizes comfortably. It consists of a single ring portion with an opening for inserting the finger, a gap at the bottom for easy adjustment, and a soft and pliable exterior layer. It can be easily adjusted in size and wrapped around the finger without the need for multiple parts. Compared to traditional adjustable rings, it can be moved from a flat position to a circular position for easy fitting and then back to a flat position for easy storage. It has superior aesthetics, economical manufacture, and transport.

Problems solved by technology

Determining a person's ring size is often a difficult proposition as finger sizes vary significantly between individual persons.
In addition, conventional finger rings typically cannot be adjusted and are fixed in size.
It is not usually possible to adjust the size of conventional finger rings because they are fixed and rigid in position due to the nature of the material used in their manufacture which does not allow for any adjustment.
Additionally, it is often difficult to place a properly sized ring over a person's knuckles due to knuckles being greater in size than a person's fingers.
One problem with this system is that it can still only accommodate the ring sizes of the particular stops in the linkage provided.
Further, once the ring size is expanded, the interior surface of the ring is no longer smooth and is uncomfortable to wear.
The generally constant shape is also lost in the expanded shape and offers a less attractive ring than a standard shaped ring.
One problem with this system is the plurality of moving parts, making the ring complex and difficult to adjust.
This results in an unattractive appearance to the wearer and others because the disclosed ring does not provide the appearance of an ordinary ring.

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[0025]The following description is provided to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the present invention and sets forth the best mode contemplated by the inventors for carrying out the invention. Various modifications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and this invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited only to the embodiments herein. Thus, this embodiment is provided by way of example only.

[0026]Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1a-1b, 2a-2b, 3a-3b, 4a-4b, 5a-5b and 6a-6b, one embodiment of an adjustable ring according to the present invention is shown. The ring includes a ring body 100 having an opening 160 through which to receive a finger. The size of the opening 160 corresponds to the finger size of the wearer. The ring body 100 consists of a single piece of material which forms the exterior layer 110 which completely encases a single piece of material which forms the flexible innte...

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Abstract

An adjustable ring includes an outer surface and an inner surface defining an opening for receiving a finger therethrough; a flexible interior component encased by a soft and pliable exterior layer, allowing movement and adjustment of the ring between a flat position to a plurality of variable sized circular positions and vice versa, such that it allows for the circumferential adjustment of the ring as required to accommodate the diameter of the different sized fingers of the wearer.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Continuation non-provisional of U.S. application No. 61 / 676,952, filed on Jul. 29, 2012.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is in the field of fashion accessories. More particularly, the present invention is in the field of finger rings. While the present invention herein is generally in respect to rings worn over a person's finger, it applies equally to other types of ring jewelry, such as toe rings and bracelets, worn over a person's toe or wrist.[0005]Determining a person's ring size is often a difficult proposition as finger sizes vary significantly between individual persons. In short, there are a wide variety of finger sizes. As a result, conventional finger rings are created in a number of different sizes to accommodate th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44C9/02
CPCA44C9/02
Inventor NEWTON, DAVID KEIRWARREN, JULIETTE KIM
Owner NEWTON DAVID KEIR
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