Jewel Shall Clasp Protector

Abstract

This present invention relates to jewelry clasp protection caps. The jewelry clasp protection caps comprise two halves of covering clamshells forming an oval shaped inner chamber to allow the jewelry clasp to easily fit into the oval shaped chamber. In an embodiment, the two halves of covering clamshells are connected through an over-center spring-loaded hinge. The covering clamshells can open and close with the spring-loaded hinge. In another embodiment, the two halves are held in a closed position by engagement between a protrusion on one half and an engaging groove on the other half. The two clamshell members have at least two smooth recesses in their edges to form openings that allow the jewelry chain or chains to pass through the clamshell members. Different designs of the clamshell members can be provided to the jewelry wearer to match their different jewelry.

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[0001]This application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 889,093 filed Oct. 10, 2013, to the extent allowed by law.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to jewelry, and more particularly to detachable accessories that assist in protecting and concealing the lock or clasp on jewelry chains, particularly necklaces. The present invention provides protection for the hair from entangling with the lock or clasp on the jewelry chains when the user is wearing the necklace. The present invention also provides a solution to the problem of the jewelry wearer who wants to make the lock or clasp more pleasing or wants variety in the appearance of the chain.[0004]2. Background of the Invention[0005]Necklaces and chains of different types have been an integral part of jewelry since the time of ancient civilizations and have been worn by people predating the invention of writing. Encircling a cord or chain of a necklace, b...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is about necklace hook covers. The purpose of this invention is to hide the lock of a jewelry chain inside a hollow protection cap that prevents tangling with the wearer's hair. The cover also improves the appearance of the jewelry and prevents the clasp from rotating to the front of the wearer's body. Additionally, it allows multiple necklaces to remain independent and prevents them from tangling together.

Problems solved by technology

Displacement and exposure of a clasp is highly undesirable to many wearers.

There are two problems involving the lobster clasp design used widely on necklaces.

The first is that when the lobster clasp is opened or closed, the clasp mechanism catches the user's hair around the back of neck area easily and makes it hard to remove the hair from entangling with the clasp and the necklace chain over time.

These necklaces thus have the tendency to cause hair breakage when worn.

One other problem is the aesthetic deficiency presented by the lobster clasp.

But even if the clasp is on the back of the neck, it still tends to look unattractive while the necklace is being worn.

When a wearer wears multiple necklaces the necklaces tend to become tangled together.

The tangled necklaces are unattractive and difficult to remove.

This disclosed device, however, still requires the frictional engagement of the male portion of the latch that extends into a slot on the other portion of the cap.

The disclosed latching structure is undesirable because the use of the latch may still cause the breakage of the user's hair.

Also the aesthetic deficiency of the necklace chain is left unsolved due to the structure and design of the disclosed device.

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