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Patent Abstract
A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, such as a ring
including a display base. A magnetic member is mounted on or in
the display base; and a metallic member is attached to the ring.
The metallic member is magnetically attached to the magnetic member
to display the jewelry or ring in an upstanding manner on the display
base.
Patent Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A magnetic display device for displaying a ring, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying a ring; b) a first magnetic member
mounted on or in said display base; c) a metallic member or a second
magnetic member attached to the ring; and d) said metallic member
or said second magnetic member being magnetically attached to said
first magnetic member to display the ring in an upstanding manner
on said display base.
2. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
3. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said display base includes a cavity for mounting said first magnetic
member in said cavity.
4. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, further
including a third magnetic member mounted on or in said display
base.
5. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said first magnetic member is selected from the group consisting
of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped
members.
6. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said first magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected
from the group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys and ceramic or combinations thereof.
7. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said metallic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
8. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said metallic member is attached to a side of the ring by epoxy
cement, soldering, acrylic cement, a friction fit, a casting, screws
or glue.
9. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said metallic member is attached to the side of the ring at a canted
angle alpha (.alpha.) of at least 30.degree. with respect to a vertical
axis so that the ring is displayed at an angle relative to said
vertical axis.
10. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said first magnetic member is in or on the display base, and a top
surface of said first magnetic member is canted at an angle alpha
(.alpha.) of at least 30.degree..
11. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 1, wherein
said metallic member is a magnetized metal material made from a
ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramic or
combinations thereof.
12. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 11, wherein
said first magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said first magnetic
member and said magnetized metallic member.
13. A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying jewelry; b) a first magnetic member
mounted on or in said display base; c) a metallic member or a second
magnetic member attached to the jewelry; and d) said metallic member
being magnetically attached to said first magnetic member to display
the jewelry in an upstanding manner on said display base.
14. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
15. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said display base includes a cavity for mounting said first magnetic
member in said cavity.
16. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said first magnetic member is selected from the group consisting
of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped
members.
17. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, further
including a third magnetic member mounted in or on said display
base.
18. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said first magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected
from the group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys and ceramic or combinations thereof.
19. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said metallic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
20. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said metallic member is attached to the jewelry by epoxy cement,
soldering, welding, acrylic cement, or glue.
21. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said metallic member is attached to the jewelry at a canted angle
alpha (.alpha.) of at lease 30.degree. with respect to a vertical
axis so that the jewelry is displayed at an angle relative to said
vertical axis.
22. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said first magnetic member is in or on said display base, and a
top surface of said first magnetic member is canted at an angle
alpha (.alpha.) of at least 30.degree..
23. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 13, wherein
said metallic member is a magnetized metal material made from a
ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramics or
a combination thereof.
24. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 23, wherein
said first magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic member
and said magnetized metallic member.
25. A magnetic display device for displaying a ring, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying a ring; b) a magnetic member mounted
on or in said display base; c) a metallic member attached to a resilient
member removably mounted in the ring; and d) said metallic member
being magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display the
ring in an upstanding manner on said display base.
26. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said resilient member is made of flexible plastic or flexible metal.
27. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said resilient member includes opposite end sections, a center section
and a side section.
28. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 27, wherein
said metallic member is attached to said center section and said
side section of said resilient member.
29. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said resilient member is sized and shaped to hold in place various
types of men's rings, women's rings, and children's rings.
30. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
31. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said display base includes a cavity for mounting said magnetic member
in said cavity.
32. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said magnetic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
33. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, further
including a second magnetic member mounted in or on said display
base.
34. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, and ceramics or a combination thereof.
35. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said metallic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
36. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 27, wherein
said resilient member includes an extension member attached to said
metallic member, and wherein said resilient member is canted at
a angle beta (.beta.) with respect to a vertical axis so that the
ring is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
37. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 36, wherein
said resilient member is canted at an angle beta (.beta.) of at
least 10.degree..
38. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 25, wherein
said metallic member is a magnetized metal material made from a
ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramic or
combinations thereof.
39. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 38, wherein
said magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic member
and said magnetized metallic member.
40. A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying jewelry; b) a magnetic member mounted
on or in said display base; c) a metallic member attached to a resilient
member removably mounted on said magnetic member; and d) said metallic
member being removably and magnetically attached to said magnetic
member to display the jewelry in an upstanding manner on said display
base.
41. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said resilient member is made of flexible plastic or flexible metal.
42. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said resilient member includes opposite end sections, a center section
and a side section.
43. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 42, wherein
said metallic member is attached to said center section and said
side section of said resilient member.
44. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said resilient member is sized and shaped to hold in place various
types of jewelry including rings, pendants, pins, earrings, bracelets,
necklaces, charms, watches, and combinations thereof.
45. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
46. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said display base includes a cavity for mounting said magnetic member
in said cavity.
47. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said magnetic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
48. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, further
including a second magnetic member mounted in or on said display
base.
49. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys and ceramics or a combination thereof.
50. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said metallic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
51. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 42, wherein
said resilient member includes an extension member attached to said
metallic member, and wherein said resilient member is canted at
a canted angle beta (.beta.) with respect to a vertical axis so
that the jewelry is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical
axis.
52. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 51, wherein
said resilient member is canted at an angle beta (.beta.) of at
least 10.degree..
53. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 40, wherein
said metallic member is a magnetized metal material made form a
ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramic or
combinations thereof.
54. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 53, wherein
said magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic member
and said magnetized metallic member.
55. A magnetic display device for displaying a ring, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying a ring; b) a plurality of spaced-apart
magnetic members mounted on or in said display base; c) a metallic
member attached to a resilient ring support member, the ring being
removably mounted on said resilient ring support member; and d)
said metallic member of said resilient ring support member being
magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display the ring
in an upstanding manner on said display base.
56. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said resilient ring support member includes a flexible shell housing
member having a front concave wall surface and a rear convex wall
surface.
57. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said resilient ring support member has a base for receiving one
or more magnetic members therein.
58. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said resilient ring support member is sized and shaped for holding
various types of men's rings, women's rings, and children's rings.
59. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
60. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said display base has cavities formed therein for mounting said
magnetic members in said cavities.
61. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said magnetic members are selected from the group consisting of
bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
62. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 56, wherein
said rear convex wall surface includes a base holding section having
a pair of cylindrically-shaped compartments for receiving a pair
of cylindrically-shaped magnetic rods, respectively, therein.
63. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 62, wherein
said metallic member is selected from the group consisting of bars,
rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
64. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, and ceramics or combinations thereof.
65. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 57, wherein
said flexible shell housing relative to said magnetic rods within
said base holding section is canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.)
with respect to a vertical axis of said magnetic rods so that the
ring is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
66. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 65, wherein
said housing shell is a canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.) of at
least 30.degree..
67. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 55, wherein
said metallic members are a magnetized metal material made from
a ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramic or
combinations thereof.
68. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 67, wherein
said magnetic members and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic members
and said magnetized metallic member.
69. A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying jewelry; b) a plurality of spaced-apart
magnetic members mounted on or in said display base; c) a metallic
member attached to a resilient jewelry support member, the jewelry
being removably mounted on said resilient jewelry support member;
and d) said metallic member of said resilient jewelry support member
being magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display the
jewelry in an upstanding manner on said display base.
70. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said resilient jewelry support member includes a flexible shell
housing having a front concave wall surface and a rear convex wall
surface.
71. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 70, wherein
said rear convex wall surface includes a base holding section having
a pair of cylindrically-shaped compartments for receiving a pair
of cylindrically-shaped magnetic rods, respectively, therein.
72. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said resilient jewelry support member is sized and shaped for use
in the support and display of rings, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets,
necklaces, charms, watches and combinations thereof for both men's
jewelry, women's jewelry, and children's jewelry.
73. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
74. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said display base has cavities formed therein for mounting said
magnetic members in said cavities.
75. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said magnetic members are selected from the group consisting of
bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped members.
76. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said metallic member attached to the jewelry has a geometrically-shaped
form.
77. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 76, wherein
said geometrically-shaped form of said metallic member is selected
from the group consisting of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and
other geometrically-shaped castings.
78. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, and ceramics or combinations thereof.
79. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 71, wherein
said flexible shell housing relative to said magnetic rods within
said base holding section is canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.)
with respect to a vertical axis of said magnetic rods so that the
jewelry is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
80. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 79, wherein
said flexible housing shell is canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.)
of at least 30.degree..
81. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 69, wherein
said metallic members are a magnetized metal material made from
a ferromagnetic material selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys and ceramic or
combinations thereof.
82. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 81, wherein
said magnetic members and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic members
and said magnetized metallic member.
83. A magnetic display device for displaying a ring, comprising:
a) a display base for displaying a ring; b) a first member mounted
on or in said display base; c) a second member attached to the ring;
and d) at least one of said first and second members being magnetic
for magnetically attaching said first and second members to display
the ring in an upstanding manner on said display base.
84. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said first member is a plurality of magnetic members.
85. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said first member is a plurality of non-magnetic members.
86. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a metallic member attached to the ring.
87. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a magnetized metallic member attached to the
ring.
88. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a resilient member attached to the ring having
a metallic member mounted on said resilient member.
89. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a resilient member attached to the ring having
a magnetized metallic member mounted on said resilient member.
90. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a resilient ring support member having a metallic
member attached to said resilient ring support member, the ring
being removably mounted on said resilient ring support member.
91. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said second member is a resilient ring support member having a magnetized
metallic member attached to said resilient ring support member,
the ring being removably mounted on said resilient ring support
member.
92. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said display base is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
93. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said magnetic member mounted on or in said display base has a geometrically-shaped
form.
94. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 93, wherein
said geometrically-shaped form of said magnetic member is selected
from the group consisting of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and
other geometrically-shaped members.
95. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said metallic member attached to the ring has a geometrically-shaped
form.
96. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 95, wherein
said geometrically-shaped form of said metallic member is selected
from the group consisting of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and
other geometrically-shaped members.
97. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 84, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys and ceramic or combinations thereof.
98. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 83, wherein
said metallic member is attached to a side of the ring by epoxy
cement, soldering, welding, acrylic cement, or glue.
99. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 98, wherein
said metallic member is attached to the side of the ring at a canted
angle alpha (.alpha.) with respect to a vertical axis so that the
ring is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
100. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 99, wherein
said metallic member is canted at an angle alpha (.alpha.) of at
least 30.degree..
101. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 84, wherein
said metallic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys and ceramic or combinations thereof.
102. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 87, wherein
said magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic member
and said magnetized metallic member.
103. A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry within a
display cabinet, comprising: a) a display shelf for displaying jewelry
within a display cabinet; b) a plurality of spaced-apart magnetic
members mounted on or in said display shelf; c) one or more of said
display shelves being mounted within said display cabinet; d) a
metallic member attached to the jewelry; and e) said metallic member
being magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display the
jewelry in an upstanding manner on said display shelf.
104. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said metallic member is a magnetized metallic member attached to
the jewelry.
105. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said metallic member is attached to a resilient member attached
to the jewelry.
106. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 104, wherein
said magnetized metallic member is attached to a resilient member
attached to the jewelry.
107. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said metallic member is attached and mounted to a resilient jewelry
support member, the jewelry being removably mounted on said resilient
jewelry support member.
108. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 107, wherein
said magnetized metallic member is attached and mounted to said
resilient jewelry support member, the jewelry being removably mounted
on said second resilient jewelry support member.
109. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 108, wherein
said resilient jewelry support member is sized and shaped for use
in the support and display on said display shelves of jewelry consisting
of rings, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, necklaces, charms,
watches and combinations thereof for both men's jewelry, women's
jewelry, and children's jewelry.
110. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said display shelf is a material selected from the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble and polished metal.
111. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said magnetic members mounted on or in said display base have a
geometrically-shaped form.
112. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 111, wherein
said geometrically-shaped form of said magnetic members are selected
from the group consisting of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and
other geometrically-shaped castings.
113. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 104, wherein
said metallic member and said magnetized metallic member attached
to the jewelry have a geometrically-shaped form.
114. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 113, wherein
said geometrically-shaped form of said metallic member and said
magnetized metallic member are selected from the group consisting
of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, and other geometrically-shaped
members.
115. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said magnetic member is a ferromagnetic material selected from the
group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, and ceramics or combinations thereof.
116. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said magnetized metallic member is a ferromagnetic material selected
from the group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, and ceramics or combinations thereof.
117. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 103, wherein
said metallic member is attached to the jewelry is at a canted angle
beta (.beta.) with respect to a vertical axis so that the jewelry
is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
118. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 117, wherein
said metallic member is canted at an angle beta (.beta.) of at least
30.degree..
119. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 107 wherein
said metallic member of said first resilient jewelry support member
is canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.) with respect to a vertical
axis of said metallic member so that the jewelry is displayed at
an angle relative to said vertical axis.
120. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 108, wherein
said magnetized metallic member of said second resilient jewelry
support member is canted at an angle gamma (.gamma.) with respect
to a vertical axis of said magnetized metallic member so that the
jewelry is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
121. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 119, wherein
said first resilient jewelry support member is canted at an angle
gamma (.gamma.) of at least 30.degree..
122. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 120, wherein
said second resilient jewelry support member is canted at an angle
gamma (.gamma.) of at least 30.degree..
123. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 104, wherein
said magnetic member and said magnetized metallic member cooperate
to form a magnetic bond for holding together said magnetic member
and said magnetized metallic member.
124. A magnetic display device for displaying a ring, comprising:
a) a display base for movably mounting a plurality of movable magnetic
members on said display base; b) a display cover member detachably
connected to said display base for holding in place said plurality
of movable magnetic members in a predetermined orientation on said
display base; c) a metallic member attached to a resilient member
removably mounted in the ring; and d) said metallic member being
magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display the ring
in an upstanding manner on said display cover member.
125. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said display base includes means for detachably connecting said
display base to said display cover member.
126. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said resilient member is made of flexible plastic or flexible metal.
127. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said resilient member is sized and shaped to hold in place various
types of men's rings, women's rings, and children's rings.
128. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said display base is a material selected form the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble, and polished metal.
129. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said movable magnetic member is a U-shaped configuration having
a top wall integrally connected to a pair of flexible side walls.
130. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 129, wherein
said top wall of said movable magnetic member includes a pair of
openings for receiving a pair of magnetic core elements, respectively,
therein.
131. A magnetic display devise in accordance with claim 124, wherein
said metallic member is attached to said side of said resilient
member, and wherein said resilient member is canted at a angle beta
(.beta.) with respect to a vertical axis so that the ring is displayed
at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
132. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 131 wherein
said resilient member is canted at an angle beta (.beta.) of at
least 10.degree..
133. A magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, comprising:
a) a display base for movably mounting a plurality of movable magnetic
members on said display base; b) a display cover member detachably
connected to said display base for holding in place said plurality
of movable magnetic members in a predetermined orientation on said
display base; c) a metallic member attached to a resilient jewelry
support member removably mounted in the jewelry; and d) said metallic
member being magnetically attached to said magnetic member to display
the jewelry in an upstanding manner on said display cover member.
134. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said display base includes means for detachably connecting said
display base to said display cover member.
135. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said resilient jewelry support member is made of flexible plastic
or flexible metal.
136. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said resilient jewelry support member is sized and shaped to hold
in place various types of men's rings, women's rings, and children's
rings.
137. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said display base is a material selected form the group consisting
of glass, plastic, wood, stone, marble, and polished metal.
138. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said movable magnetic member is a U-shaped configuration having
a top wall integrally connected to a pair of flexible side walls.
139. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 138, wherein
said top wall of said movable magnetic member includes a pair of
openings for receiving a pair of magnetic core elements, respectively,
therein.
140. A magnetic display devise in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said metallic member is attached to said resilient jewelry support
member, wherein said resilient jewerly support member is canted
at a angle beta (.beta.) with respect to a vertical axis so that
the ring is displayed at an angle relative to said vertical axis.
141. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 140, wherein
said resilient member is canted at an angle beta (.beta.) of at
least 10.degree..
142. A magnetic display device in accordance with claim 133, wherein
said metallic member is a magnet.
143. A jewelry support member for displaying jewelry, comprising:
a) a resilient housing having a concave surface and a convex surface;
b) said resilient housing including a mounting section for receiving
one or more magnetic members; and c) said concave surface for receiving
and displaying a piece of jewelry thereon.
Patent Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a magnetic display device
for various types of jewelry such as rings, pendants, pins, earrings,
bracelets, necklaces, charms and watches. More particularly, it
relates to a magnetic display device having a display base for receiving
and embedding one or more magnetic members therein, such that the
jewelry is detachably mounted on the magnetic members allowing the
jewelry to be displayed in an upstanding manner on the display base.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Ring trays, jewelry display cases, jewelry display boxes,
jewelry cases/boxes and watch cases are well known in the prior
art. Display devices in general have been manufactured to support
and display particular types of jewelry, such as rings, earrings,
necklaces, pins, watches, etc. Existing display devices cannot be
used for different types of jewelry, such as rings and pendants,
as the holding device is not conducive for interchanging different
types of jewelry.
[0003] There remains a need for a magnetic display device for supporting
and displaying various types of jewelry such as rings, earrings,
pendants, pins, bracelets, necklaces, charms, and watches having
a display base with one or more magnetic members being embedded
in the display base or mounted on the display base. Additionally,
the magnetic display device would be lightweight, durable after
years of use, and easy to clean and use by the jeweler. Further,
the magnetic display device would provide a support to display the
various types of jewelry in an upstanding manner.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0004] Ring trays, jewelry display cases, jewelry display boxes,
and other display cases having various designs, structures, configurations
and materials of contruction have been disclosed in the prior art.
For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,626,303 discloses a display for tableware.
The present invention is distinguishable since the prior art displays
tableware and not jewelry, and the prior art does not teach displaying
jewelry in an upstanding manner, and does not teach displaying jewelry
at an angle.
[0005] None of these prior art patents teach or disclose the structure
of a magnetic display device having one or more magnetic members
being embedded or mounted on a display base as shown in the present
invention.
[0006] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
provide a magnetic display device for supporting and displaying
jewelry such as rings, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, necklaces,
charms, watches and combinations thereof for both men's, women's,
and children's jewelry.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that includes a display base having a top
wall surface with one or more cavities for receiving and embedding
one or more magnetic members therein. Alternatively, the magnetic
member can be mounted on the top wall surface of the display base
by glue, epoxy cement or soldering.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that has the magnetic members having the
shape of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, or other geometrically-shaped
metal castings and the like for receipt within the one or more cavities
of the top wall surface of the display base, or for receipt on the
top wall surface of the display base.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device having the magnet member made from ferromagnetic
materials selected from the group consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle
alloys, copper-nickle alloys and ceramics or a combination thereof.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that has a metal element attached to a ring,
such that the metal element is magnetically attached to a magnetic
member in a display base in order to display the ring in an upstanding
manner on the display base.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that includes a flexible and resilient ring
insert member having a metal element thereon for being detachably
connected to an inner ring surface of a ring, such that the metal
element is magnetically attached to a magnetic member in a display
base in order to display the ring on the display base in an upstanding
manner.
[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that include flexible jewelry support members
which are sized and shaped for use in the support and display of
jewelry including of rings, earrings, pendants, pins, necklaces,
bracelets, charms, watches and the like for both men's, women's
and children's jewelry.
[0013] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that includes a display cabinet having one
or more cabinet display shelf members, each having a top wall surface
for including a plurality of magnetic members and jewelry support
members for displaying jewelry on the cabinet display shelf member
in an upstanding manner.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
magnetic display device that can be mass produced in an automated
and economical manner and is readily affordable by jewelers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0015] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided
a magnetic display device for displaying jewelry, such as a ring.
The magnetic display device includes a display base; a magnetic
member mounted on or in the display base; and a metallic member
attached to the ring. The metallic member is magnetically attached
to the magnetic member to display the jewelry or ring in an upstanding
manner on the display base.
[0016] In an alternate embodiment, there is provided a magnetic
display device for displaying jewelry, such as a ring. The magnetic
display device includes a display base; a magnetic member mounted
on or in the display base; and a metallic member attached to a resilient
member removably mounted in the jewelry. The metallic member is
magnetically attached to the magnetic member to display the jewelry
in an upstanding manner on the display base.
[0017] In another alternate embodiment, there is provided a magnetic
display device for displaying jewelry, which includes a display
base; a plurality of spaced-apart magnetic members mounted on or
in the display base; and a metallic member attached to a resilient
jewelry support member, with the jewelry removably mounted on the
resilient jewelry support member. The metallic member is magnetically
attached to the magnetic member to display the jewelry in an upstanding
manner on the display base.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0018] Further objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will become apparent upon the consideration of the following
detailed description of the presently preferred embodiment when
taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0019] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention showing
the device in an assembled state and in operational use by a jeweler;
[0020] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing a ring having a
metal element, and a magnetic member being received within a cavity
on a top wall surface of a display base;
[0021] FIG. 3a is a front elevational view partially in section
of the magnetic display device of the present invention taken along
lines 3a-3a of FIG. 1 in the direction of the arrows showing the
ring being magnetically attached to the magnetic member on the top
wall surface of the display base;
[0022] FIG. 3b is a side elevational view partially in section
of the magnetic display device of the present invention taken along
lines 3b-3b of FIG. 1 in the direction of the arrows showing the
metal element relative to the ring having a 60.degree. angle alpha
(.alpha.) relative to the magnetic member on the top wall of the
display base;
[0023] FIG. 3c is an enlarged side elevational view partially in
section of the magnetic display device of the present invention
showing the magnetized metal element mounted to the ring having
an angle alpha (.alpha.) of 60.degree. relative to the magnetic
member on the top wall of the display base;
[0024] FIG. 3d is an enlarged side elevational view partially in
section of the magnetic display device of the present invention
showing the magnetic member having a canted top wall surface of
60.degree. for detachably mounting of a ring having a magnetic core
section within the ring;
[0025] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the alternate embodiment of the present invention showing
the device in an assembled state and in operational use by a jeweler;
[0026] FIG. 5 is an exploded front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing a ring insert member
having a metal element thereon, a ring, and a magnetic member being
received within a cavity on a top wall surface of a display base;
[0027] FIG. 5a is an enlarged front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing opposite flexible
end sections, a flexible center section having a holding section
with a pair of cylindrical compartments for receiving a pair of
cylindrical magnetic rods therein being attached to the magnetic
member within the display base;
[0028] FIG. 5b is an enlarged side elevational view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing one of the flexible
end sections, the flexible center section and the holding section
having the magnetic rods therein being attached to the magnetic
member within the display base;
[0029] FIG. 5c is an enlarged side sectional view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention taken along lines 5c-5c
of FIG. 5a in the direction of the arrows showing the flexible end
section the flexible center section, and the holding section having
the magnetic rod therein being attached to the magnetic member within
the display base;
[0030] FIG. 6 is an exploded front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing the ring insert
member having the metal element attached to the ring, and the magnetic
member being received within the cavity on the top wall surface
of the display base;
[0031] FIG. 7 is an enlarged front elevational view partially in
section of the magnetic display device of the present invention
taken along lines 7-7 of FIG. 4 in the direction of the arrows showing
the metal element of the ring insert member attached to the magnetic
member on the top wall surface of the display base;
[0032] FIG. 8 is an enlarged side elevational view partially in
section of the magnetic display device of the present invention
taken along lines of 8-8 of FIG. 4 in the direction of the arrows
showing the metal element of the ring insert member attached to
the magnetic member having a 60.degree. angle beta (.beta.) relative
to the top wall surface of the display base;
[0033] FIG. 9 is an exploded front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the second alternate embodiment of the present
invention showing a ring, a flexible jewelry support member, a plurality
of magnetic members embedded within a top wall surface of a display
base;
[0034] FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the second alternate embodiment of the present invention
showing the device in an assembled state and in operational use
by a jeweler;
[0035] FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention showing the flexible jewelry support
member detachably connected to one of the sets of magnetic members
on the top wall surface of the display base and in operational use
by the jeweler;
[0036] FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention showing the flexible jewelry support
member detachably connected to one of the sets of magnetic members
on the top wall surface of the display base at a deflection angle
of 60.degree.;
[0037] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention showing a front concave wall surface
of the flexible jewelry support member;
[0038] FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention showing a rear convex wall surface
having a base holding section for receiving a pair of magnetic rods
therein of the flexible jewelry support member;
[0039] FIG. 15 is a side sectional view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention taken along lines 15-15 of FIG.
14 in the direction of the arrows showing a section of the flexible
jewelry support member with a magnetic rod therein on the rear convex
wall surface of the flexible jewelry support member;
[0040] FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention showing the device in an assembled
state and in operational use for holding various types of jewelry
by the jeweler;
[0041] FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the third alternate embodiment of the present invention
showing the device in an assembled state and in operational use
for holding various types of jewelry within shelves of a jewelry
display cabinet by the jeweler.
[0042] FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the magnetic display
device of the fourth alternate embodiment of the present invention
showing the device in an assembled state and in operational use
for holding rings by a jeweler;
[0043] FIG. 19 in an exploded front perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing a display base,
a clear display cover and a plurality of movable magnetic members;
[0044] FIG. 20 is an enlarged top perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing the movable magnetic
member having a top wall with a pair of circular magnetic rods therein
and flexible side walls;
[0045] FIG. 21 is an enlarged bottom perspective view of the magnetic
display device of the present invention showing the U-shaped configuration
of the movable magnetic member; and
[0046] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the magnetic display
device of the present invention taken along lines 22-22 of FIG.
20 in the direction of the arrows showing the pair of circular magnetic
rods within the top wall of the movable magnetic member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED AND ALTERNATE EMBODIMENTS
The Preferred Embodiment 10
[0047] The magnetic display device 10 for jewelry, such as rings
12, are represented in detail by FIGS. 1 through 3a to 3d of the
patent drawings. The magnetic display device 10 is used in jewelry
stores for the display of rings 12 to customers by the jeweler.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3a and 3b, the magnetic display device 10
includes a display base 20 having a top wall surface 22 and a bottom
wall surface 23. The top wall surface 22 includes a rectangularly-shaped
cavity 24, being centrally positioned on the top wall surface 22,
for receiving and embedding a magnetic member 26 therein. The magnetic
member 26 is made of ferromagnetic materials selected from the group
consisting of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle
alloys, copper-nickle alloys and ceramics or combinations thereof.
The display base 20 may be made of glass, plastic, wood, stone,
marble and/or polished metal. Cavity 24 may be other geometric shapes
including round, square, triangle, oval and the like for use with
the magnetic member 26 having the shape of bars, rods, cylinders,
spheres, other geometrically-shaped metal castings and the like.
Further, cavity 24 may receive a magnetic member 26c having a canted
top surface 27 of at least 60.degree., such that the canted top
surface 27 of magnetic member is above the top surface 22 of the
display base 20, as depicted in FIG. 3d. In this manner, the display
ring 12 having a magnetic core element 12a embedded therein, is
magnetically attached to the top surface 27 of magnetic member 26c.
Alternatively, display base 20 may have additional magnetic members
26a, 26b, 26d and 26e mounted on or embedded in the top surface
22 of display base 20 by adhering the magnetic members 26a, 26b,
26d or 26e to display base 20 using cement or adhesive, as shown
in FIGS. 2, 3c and 3d. The bottom surface 23 may receive a sticker
member 25 having indicia 25i thereon, as shown in FIG. 2 of the
drawings. Also, display base 20 may include a canted top surface
22c, as depicted in FIG. 2 of the drawings.
[0048] Ring 12 includes a metal element 30 for magnetic attachment
to the magnetic member 26, as depicted in FIGS. 1, 3a and 3b of
the drawings, to display ring 12 in an upstanding manner on display
base 20. The metal element 30 has an angled surface 30a and is attached
by solder, acrylic or epoxy cement, glue, a friction fit, cavity,
or connected by screws to an inner ring surface 14 and side ring
surface 16 of ring 12, as depicted in FIGS. 2, 3a to 3d. Metal element
30 has an angled surface 30a and may be attached to ring 12 by element
30b so that ring 12 is canted/angled at an angle alpha (.alpha.)
between 10.degree. to 80.degree. with respect to the vertical axis,
as shown in FIG. 3c. Additionally, the display ring 12 may have
a magnetic core element 12a embedded within an outer ring surface
18 of ring 12, as depicted in FIG. 3d.
[0049] It is understood that magnetic member 26 may instead be
a non-magnetized metal member and that metal element 30 may instead
be a magnetized metal element 30m. The magnetized metal element
30m is made of ferromagnetic materials selected form the group consisting
of steel, iron, ferro-nickle alloys, aluminum-nickle alloys, copper-nickle
alloys and ceramics or combinations thereof. The strongest holding
bond to display ring 12 on base 20 would be a magnetic member 26
used in conjunction with a magnetized metal element 30m, as depicted
in FIG. 3a of the drawings.
First Alternate Embodiment 100
[0050] The magnetic display device 110 and its component parts
of the first alternate embodiment 100 of the present invention are
represented in detail by FIGS. 4 through 8 of the patent drawings.
Elements illustrated in FIG. 4 to 8 which correspond to the elements
described above with reference to FIG. 1 through 3 have been designated
by corresponding reference numbers increased by one hundred. The
first alternate embodiment 100 is constructed in a similar manner
and operates in the same manner as the preferred embodiment 10,
unless it is otherwise stated.
[0051] All aspects of the first alternate embodiment 100 are exactly
the same as the preferred embodiment of the magnetic display device
10, except for a flexible and removable ring insert member 140 having
a metal element 142 thereon, instead of the metal element 30 being
attached to the inner ring surface 14 and side ring surface 16 of
ring 12. As shown in FIGS. 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6 and 8, the ring insert
member 140 includes opposite flexible end sections 144 and 146 thereon,
a flexible center section 148, and side surface 150. The metal element
142 is attached to the side surface 150 and to the center section
148, as depicted in FIG. 8, of the ring insert member 140. In an
alternate design configuration, the side surface 150 of center section
148 of resilient member 140 includes an integrally connected holding/attachment
section 152 having a pair of cylindrical compartments 154a and 154b
therein. Each of the cylindrical compartments 154a and 154b is for
receiving a cylindrically-shaped magnetic rod 156a and 156b therein,
as shown in FIGS. 5a, 5b and 5c of the patent drawings. Further,
the display base 120 may have additional magnetic members embedded
within the top surface 122 or mounted on the top surface 122 of
display base 120, such as magnetic members 126a and 126b, as shown
in FIG. 4.
[0052] The ring insert member 140 is detachably connected to the
inner ring surface 114 of ring 112. The ring insert member 140 is
made of a flexible and pliable plastic material or flexible metal
material. The ring insert member 140 is flexed from an unbent configuration
C.sub.1, as shown in FIG. 5, to a bent and flexed configuration
C.sub.2, as shown in FIG. 6, such that the flexed ring insert member
140 is inserted into and is detachably connected to the inner ring
surface 114 of ring 112. The metal element 142 on ring insert member
140 has a canted angle beta (.beta.) between 10.degree. to 80.degree.
with respect to a vertical axis of the metal element 142 to that
of the ring insert member 140, as shown in FIGS. 5b, 5c and 8 of
the drawings.
[0053] In use, the metal element 142 of ring insert member 140
is inserted into ring 112 and is detachably connected to the magnetic
member 126 for displaying of ring 112 in an upstanding manner on
the display base 120, as shown in FIG. 4.
[0054] Further, insert member 140 can be sized and shaped to hold
in place various types of jewelry including rings, pendants, pins,
earrings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, watches and combinations
thereof. The remaining component parts of the magnetic display device
110 are exactly the same as the component parts of the magnetic
display device 10 of the preferred embodiment.
[0055] It is understood that magnetic member 126 may instead be
a non-magnetized metal member, and that metal element 142 may instead
be a magnetized metal element 142m. The strongest holding bond would
be a magnetic member 126 used in conjunction with a magnetized metal
element 142m, as depicted in FIG. 8 of the drawings.
Second Alternate Embodiment 200
[0056] The magnetic display device 210 and its component parts
of the second alternate embodiment 200 of the present invention
are represented in detail by FIGS. 9 to 16 of the patent drawings.
Elements illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 12 which correspond to the elements
described above with reference to FIGS. 1 through 3 have been designated
by corresponding reference numbers increased by two hundred. The
second alternate embodiment 200 is constructed in a similar manner
as the preferred embodiment 10, unless it is otherwise stated.
[0057] All aspects of the second alternate embodiment 200 are exactly
the same as the preferred embodiment of the magnetic display device
10, except for a plurality of magnetic members 226a, 226b, 226c,
226d, 226e, 226f and 226g embedded in corresponding cavities 224a,
224b, 224c, 224d, 224e, 224f and 224g, respectively, within the
top wall surface 222 of display base 220.
[0058] Further, magnetic display device 210 includes one or more
flexible jewelry support members 260 which are sized and shaped
for use in the support and display of rings 212, earrings 215, pendants
213, pins, necklaces 217n, bracelets 217b, charms 218, watches 219
and the like for both men's, women's and children's jewelry. Jewelry
support member 260 includes a shell housing 262 having a front concave
wall surface 264 and a rear convex wall surface 266. The convex
wall surface 266 includes a base holding section 268 having a pair
of cylindrical compartments 270a and 270b for receiving a pair of
cylindrical magnetic rods 272a and 272b, respectively, therein.
The magnetic rods 272a and 272b of jewelry support member 260 are
detachably connected to any one of the magnetic members 226a to
226g on the top wall surface 222 of display base 220, as depicted
in FIGS. 9 and 10 of the drawings. The magnetic rods 272a and 272b
within the base holding section 268 of the flexible jewelry support
member 260 has an angle gamma (.gamma.) of deflection between 30.degree.
to 60.degree. with respect to a vertical axis of the magnetic rods
272a and 272b to that of the housing shell 262 of the flexible jewelry
support member 260, as shown in FIG. 12 of the drawings. The flexible
jewelry support member 260 is sized and shaped to hold in place
various types of jewelry, as previously indicated, which includes
rings 212, pendants 213, earrings 215, bracelets 217b, necklaces
217n, charms 218, pins, watches 219 and the like. The remaining
component parts of the magnetic display device 210 are exactly the
same as the component parts of the magnetic display device 10 of
the preferred embodiment.
[0059] It is understood that the ring insert member 140 of the
first embodiment and the flexible jewelry support member 260 of
the second embodiment can be interchanged and used on the display
bases 20, 120 and 220, as desired by the jeweler. Also, the magnetic
members 226a to 226g may instead be a non-magnetized metal and that
magnetic rods 272a and 272b may instead be a non-magnetized metal.
At least one of the magnetic members 226a to 226g or one of the
magnetic rods 272a and 272b have to be magnetic for the display
base 220 to function as previously described. The strongest holding
bond would be the magnetic members 226a to 226g and magnetic rods
272a and 272 used in conjunction with each other, as shown in FIG.
11 of the drawings.
Third Alternate Embodiment 300
[0060] The magnetic display device 310 and its component parts
of the third alternate embodiment 300 of the present invention are
represented in detail by FIG. 17 of the patent drawings. Elements
illustrated in FIG. 17 which correspond to the elements described
above with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16 have been designated by corresponding
reference numbers increased by one hundred. The third alternate
embodiment 300 is constructed in a similar manner as the second
alternate embodiment 200, unless it is otherwise stated.
[0061] All aspects of the third alternate embodiment 300 are exactly
the same as the second alternate embodiment 200 of the magnetic
display device 210, except for the one or more flexible jewelry
support members 360 being sized and shaped for use in the support
and display of jewelry, including rings 312, earrings 315, pendants
313, pins, charms, bracelets 317b, necklaces 317n, watches 319 and
combinations thereof. Cabinet shelf members 380 each have a top
wall surface 382 for use within a display cabinet 390, as shown
in FIG. 17 of the drawing, to display jewelry. Top wall surface
382 has a plurality of magnetic members 326a to 326l mounted in
or on the surface 382 for magnetically attaching jewelry support
members 360 each having metallic members 372a and 372b or 372 mounted
therein. The remaining component parts of the magnetic display device
310 are exactly the same as the component parts of the magnetic
display device 210 of the second alternate embodiment.
Fourth Alternate Embodiment 400
[0062] The magnetic display device 410 and its component parts
of the fourth alternate embodiment 400 of the present invention
are represented in detail by FIGS. 18 to 22 of the patent drawings.
Elements illustrated in FIGS. 18 through 22 which correspond to
the elements described above with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16 have
been designated by corresponding reference numbers increased by
two hundred. The fourth alternate embodiment 400 is constructed
in a similar manner as the second alternate embodiment 200, unless
it is otherwise stated.
[0063] All aspects of the fourth alternate embodiment 400 are exactly
the same as the second alternate embodiment 200 of the magnetic
display device 210, except for a plurality of movable magnetic members
427 being movable in any direction on the top surface 422 of display
base 420, as shown in FIG. 19 of the drawings, so they can be positioned
where desired. Once positioned, each of the movable magnetic members
427 is held in place by a removable clear display cover 429 which
prevents any further movement of the movable magnetic member 427
when the display cover 429 is detachably connected to cover the
top surface 422 of display base 420 via magnetic holding elements
431a and 431b, as shown in FIG. 19 of the drawings. The movable
magnetic member 427 includes a top wall 433 having a pair of integrally
attached flexible side walls 435 and 437 thereon, as shown in FIG.
20 through 22. Top wall 433 includes a pair of circular openings
439a and 439b for receiving a pair of circular magnetic rods 441a
and 441b, respectively, therein. The movable magnetic member 427
is U-shaped in configuration, as depicted in FIG. 21 of the drawings.
The remaining component parts of the magnetic display device 410
are exactly the same as the component parts of the magnetic display
device 210 of the second alternate embodiment.
Advantages of the Present Invention
[0064] Accordingly, an advantage of the present invention is that
it provides for a magnetic display device for supporting and displaying
jewelry such as rings, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, necklaces,
charms, watches and combinations thereof for both men's jewelry,
women's jewelry, and children's jewelry.
[0065] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that includes a display base having
a top wall surface with one or more cavities for receiving and embedding
one or more magnetic members therein. Alternatively, the magnetic
member can be mounted on the top wall surface of the display base
by glue, epoxy cement or soldering.
[0066] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that has the magnetic members having
the shape of bars, rods, cylinders, spheres, or other geometrically-shaped
metal castings and the like for receipt within the one or more cavities
of the top wall surface of the display base, or for receipt on the
top wall surface of the display base.
[0067] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device having the magnet member made from
ferromagnetic materials selected from the group consisting of steel,
iron, ferro-nickle alloys, copper-nickle alloys and ceramics or
a combination thereof.
[0068] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that has a metal element attached
to a ring, such that the metal element is magnetically attached
to a magnetic member in a display base in order to display the ring
in an upstanding manner on the display base.
[0069] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that includes a flexible and resilient
ring insert member having a metal element thereon for being detachably
connected to an inner ring surface of a ring, such that the metal
element is magnetically attached to a magnetic member in a display
base in order to display the ring on the display base in an upstanding
manner.
[0070] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that include flexible jewelry support
members which are sized and shaped for use in the support and display
of jewelry including rings, earrings, pendants, pins, necklaces,
bracelets, charms, watches and the like for both men's, women's
and children's jewelry.
[0071] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that includes a display cabinet having
one or more cabinet display shelf members, each having a top wall
surface for including a plurality of magnetic members and jewelry
support members for displaying the jewelry on the cabinet display
shelf member in an upstanding manner.
[0072] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides
for a magnetic display device that can be mass produced in an automated
and economical manner and is readily affordable by jewelers.
[0073] A latitude of modification, change, and substitution is
intended in the foregoing disclosure, and in some instances, some
features of the invention will be employed without a corresponding
use of other features. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended
claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the
spirit and scope of the invention herein.
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