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System and method for securing accessories to jewelry

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-10-08
SMITH MALLORY N
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The invention is a customizable jewelry reversible configurable by a wearer using a novel connecting device suitable to attach a charm or decoration to a ring. The connecting device is a single integral component that comprises an upper head or mechanical stop, a central support or shaft, and a lower base or second mechanical stop. The base is designed to conform to the inside surface of a ring or the wearer's finger(s) providing a high degree of comfort. The invention allows the wearer to easily customize their jewelry without needing to have the jewelry re-sized or replaced. This saves manufacturing costs and reduces waste. The invention is also suitable for use with a shoe, which can be made from a thinner and / or weaker material.

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A disadvantage of the convex bottom of the “dish” is that it creates a pressure point upon a wearer's body leading to discomfort.
A further disadvantage of the round first shoulder is it is difficult to insert into a molded shoe, elastomeric wearables or even cloth, a problem for the elderly, handicapped or very young.
In fact, some wearables may even be damaged by over stretching the mounting holes to accommodate the device.
The Wilcox base distributes any pressure a small amount possibly lessening discomfort, however it is likely insignificant.

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[0029]Referring to the drawings, where like or similar elements may be designated with identical reference numerals throughout the multiple views, and referring in particular to FIG. 1, illustrated is a connecting device 100 having an upper support member or head 110 with an ornament or other tangible object 115 mounted thereto, a central support 120 affixed to a lower surface of said upper support member or head 110, and a base 130 affixed to said central support 120 at an end opposite said head 110. The connecting device may be a single integrated piece with non-moving parts manufactured by plastic molding operations as are known. Head 110 comprises an outer surface 170 opposite the side to which central support 120 is affixed, and is designed for receiving ornamentation, decoration or charm attached thereto or formed into. A charm, decoration or other ornamentation is optionally applied using glue or epoxy to said outer surface 170. Head 110 may be circular, with a diameter great...

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Abstract

A system is provided for reversibly attaching decorative ornamentation to jewelry manufactured from compliant elastomeric material using a novel connecting device.

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[0001]This application claims the benefit of an earlier filing date under Title 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 61 / 967,313 filed on Mar. 14, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for reversibly attaching ornamentation to jewelry.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]One fashion trend that has gained wide popularity is customizable jewelry that a user may change depending on one's mood, current outfit, or any other reason. One widely known example is the ubiquitous Pandora® bracelet and charms where a metallic cord serves as a basic structure for one to place one or more beads and / or charms onto the cord. Other examples are lockets constructed of two pieces of hinged clear windows that may be opened and different ornaments placed inside for viewing pleasure. A distinct advantage of this type of fashion accessory is that the same p...

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IPC IPC(8): A44C17/04A44C9/00A43B23/24A44C5/00A43B1/14A44B99/00A44C15/00
CPCY10T24/45262A44C17/04A44B99/00A43B23/24A44C15/005A44C5/00A43B1/14A44C9/00A44C17/0208
Inventor SMITH, MALLORY N.
Owner SMITH MALLORY N
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