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Patent Abstract
The present invention concerns jewelry and body ornaments. More
particularly, the present invention relates to a system of interconnecting
jewelry and body ornaments comprising a variety of individual segments
and elements each of which is capable of being utilized independently
as a separate functional piece of jewelry, while at the same time
is capable of being easily interconnected with other separate segments
of individual jewelry in order to form other pieces of jewelry and
body ornamentation.
Patent Claims
1. A system of interconnecting jewelry and body ornaments comprising
a variety of individual segments and elements each of which is capable
of being utilized independently as a separate functional piece of
jewelry, while at the same time is capable of being easily interconnected
with other separate segments of individual jewelry in order to form
other pieces of jewelry and body ornamentation.
2. The system according to claim 1 comprising at least two individual
segments or elements.
3. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments or elements.
4. The system according to claim 1 wherein the individual segments
and elements are interconnected using a closure means selected from
the group comprising strong magnetic closures, button and loop closures,
bar and ring closures and such other closure means as will meet
the requirements of ease of assembly of the segments and elements
and creating a positive closure to prevent unintended accidental
disassembly.
5. The system according to claim 1 wherein the individual segments
and elements are interconnected using a strong magnetic closure
means.
6. The system and elements according to claim 1 wherein the individual
segments are interconnected using a button and loop closure means.
7. The system according to claim 1 wherein the individual segments
and elements are interconnected using a bar and loop closure means.
8. The system according to claim 1 wherein the individual segments
and elements are assembled using a means selected from the group
comprising strong elastic cord, metallic and non-metallic wire and
other means, as may be deemed desirable and consistent with the
quality of the other materials utilized in constructing the individual
elements or as dictated by the design thereof.
9. The system according to claim 1 wherein the individual segments
and elements are composed of materials selected from the group comprising
precious and semi-precious stones, genuine and synthetic diamonds,
crystals, colored and non-colored beads of every shape and dimension,
metals including gold, silver, platinum, titanium and base metals,
and other materials which may be deemed to possess a decorative
quality.
10. The system according to claim 1 wherein the closure means associated
with the individual segments and elements are embellished with semi-precious
or precious stones.
11. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
bracelet for humans.
12. The system according to claim 1 comprising of a multiplicity
of individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
necklace for humans and animals.
13. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as an
anklet for humans.
14. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
belt for humans.
15. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as suspenders
for humans.
16. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
leash for dogs and cats.
17. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
hairnet for humans.
18. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected create
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as a
leg wrap for humans.
19. The system according to claim 1 comprising a multiplicity of
individual segments and elements which when interconnected creates
a combination which is of sufficient dimensions to function as an
arm wrap for humans.
Patent Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to jewelry and body ornaments.
More particularly, the present invention relates to a system of
interconnecting jewelry and body ornaments comprising a variety
of individual segments or elements each of which is capable of being
utilized independently as a separate functional piece of jewelry,
while at the same time is capable of being easily interconnected
with other separate segments of individual jewelry in order to form
other pieces of jewelry and/or body ornamentation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The art of jewelry and body ornamentation is replete with
numerous variations in the design of various decorative elements
such as, for example, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, watches and
the like, each providing the users with a unique opportunity to
adorn themselves with a variety of decorative embellishments as
their particular mode may dictate. With the wide variety of such
individual decorative elements available to the potential user,
one is often faced with the situation of having an enormous collection
of decorative elements, each of which exists only as a stand alone
item, which while appropriate to be worn in the context for which
it was originally designed does not allow the user to readily adapt
that item to other uses.
[0003] The present invention overcomes the inherent limitations
often presented to the user by the aforementioned situation and
provides for a unique system which allows the user to make use of
various individual decorative elements which he or she may possess
in a variety of ways which have not heretofore been available to
that user.
[0004] A number of prior art references are available in the art,
each of which references are directed to some specific discreet
elements of the system which is described and claimed in the present
invention, however, none of which is directed to the totality of
the combination, or its use and function in the manner described
and claimed herein.
[0005] The Applicant know of no prior art which is specifically
directed to the invention herein or would serve to render the claimed
invention obvious.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide
for a system of interconnecting jewelry and body ornaments which
can be worn by the user in a variety of configurations.
[0007] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
for a series of individual decorative elements which can be readily
incorporated with other such elements in order to assemble various
alternative configurations of decorative jewelry.
[0008] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
for a series of individual decorative elements which can be easily
assembled into various configurations to be used as body ornamentation,
such as belts, halter straps, arm and leg wrap straps, Grecian sandals
straps, hair ornamentation, pet jewelry, and the like.
[0009] Lastly, it is an object of the present invention to provide
for a aesthetically pleasing series of decorative combinations comprising
two or more individual decorative elements which have been interconnected
by means of compatible closure means associated with each of the
individual decorative elements.
[0010] These and other objects of the invention will become apparent
from the following discussion of the invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] The present invention provides for jewelry and body ornaments.
More particularly, the present invention relates to a system of
interconnecting jewelry and body ornaments comprising a variety
of individual segments or elements each of which is capable of being
utilized independently as a separate functional piece of jewelry,
while at the same time is capable of being easily interconnected
with other separate segments of individual jewelry in order to form
other pieces of jewelry and/or body ornamentation.
[0012] The various individual segments of elements described in
the present invention may be configured by the user into various
arrangements of jewelry wherein differing elements may be utilized
together to create an eclectic variation or alternatively, similar
elements may be incorporated together to form a variation on the
same look as is presented by the individual elements utilized.
[0013] When used throughout this application the terms "jewelry
and body ornaments" and "jewelry and body ornamentation"
are meant to include items such as bracelets, necklaces, belts,
halter straps, arm and leg wrap straps, Grecian sandal straps, hair
ornamentation, pet jewelry and the like, as will be familiar to
one skilled in this art. The system of the present invention allows
one to utilize one segment or many segments as a functional element
in the context of each of the aforementioned uses.
[0014] The system of the invention described encompasses a collection
of individual decorative elements which may be of either a unified
theme and/or style, or, alternatively, may be an eclectic mix of
individual design elements to form a larger whole which allows the
user to achieve a virtually unlimited range of decorative jewelry
or body ornamentation.
[0015] The system of the present invention is generally characterized
by the presence of a compatible closure means associated with each
individual decorative element, which provides the user with the
ability to easily interconnect the various individual decorative
elements into a cohesive whole, in such a manner as to create the
appearance of an aesthetically pleasing combination.
[0016] The construction and obvious advantages of the system provided
for by the present invention will be more clearly understood from
the following description of the various specific embodiments when
read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of one specific embodiment
of the system of the present invention showing some of the specific
decorative elements.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of another specific
embodiment of the system of the present invention showing some of
the specific decorative elements.
[0019] FIG. 3 is schematic representation of yet another specific
embodiment of the system of the present invention showing some of
the specific decorative elements and various closure means.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled for the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 1.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of another possible
combination assembled form the decorative elements depicted in FIG.
1.
[0022] FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 2.
[0023] FIG. 7 is a schematic representation of another possible
combination assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG.
2
[0024] FIG. 8 is a schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 3.
[0025] FIG. 9 is a schematic representation of another possible
combination assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG.
3.
[0026] FIG. 10 is a schematic representation of yet another embodiment
of the system of the present invention showing some of the decorative
elements and another closure means.
[0027] FIG. 11 is schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 10.
[0028] FIG. 12 is a schematic representation of other possible
combination s assembled from the decorative elements depicted in
FIG. 10.
[0029] FIG. 13 is schematic representation of another specific
embodiment of another specific embodiment of the system of the present
invention showing some of the possible decorative element and another
closure means.
[0030] FIG. 14 is schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 13.
[0031] FIG. 15 is schematic representation of another specific
embodiment of the present invention showing a variety of the possible
other decorative elements.
[0032] FIG. 16 is a schematic representation of one possible combination
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIG. 15.
[0033] FIG. 17 is a schematic representation of another possible
comb assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIGS. 13
and 15.
[0034] FIG. 18 is a schematic representation of another specific
embodiment of the present invention showing another possible decorative
element.
[0035] FIG. 19 is a schematic representation of one possible comb
assembled from the decorative elements depicted in FIGS. 15 and
18.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] The present invention is directed to jewelry and body ornaments.
More particularly, the present invention relates to a system of
interconnecting jewelry and body ornaments comprising a variety
of individual segments or elements each of which is capable of being
utilized independently as a separate functional piece of jewelry,
while at the same time is capable of being easily interconnected
with other separate segments of individual jewelry in order to form
other pieces of jewelry and/or body ornamentation.
[0037] The individual decorative elements of the present invention
are each provided with compatible closure means which allows the
user to interconnect each of the individual decorative elements
to each other in a manner which is designed to create an aesthetically
pleasing combination and is easy to achieve in a short amount of
time.
[0038] The system of the present invention allows the user to create
different combinations of compatible elements each time he or she
chooses to do so, as one's mood and attire may dictate. It will
be apparent from the following detailed description that the more
such individual compatible decorative elements one has the more
varied the combinations one can create.
[0039] With reference to FIG. 1, shown is one preferred embodiment
of the system of the present invention depicting specific decorative
elements 10, 12, and 14, each of which has a strong magnetic closure
means on each end 16 and is assembled from various shaped beads
18, pieces of mother of pearl 20 and natural colored stones 22.
The decorative elements depicted in FIG. 1 are of approximately
71/2 inches in overall length, however, it is important to note
that similar elements may be constructed of any desired length which
would be deemed desirable.
[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates a variety of different decorative elements
from the system of the invention 24, 26, and 28, which are a series
of three coordinated bracelets which have been assembled using different
round shaped beads 30, tubular shaped beads 32, octagonal shaped
beads 34, and others shaped components 36. Each of the decorative
elements shown in FIG. 2 has a strong magnetic closure means 16
on each end.
[0041] With reference to FIG. 4, shown are the three decorative
elements 10, 12, 14 depicted in FIG. 1 in a necklace configuration
with one of the three elements 12 is shown as a dangling element.
In FIG. 4 the three coordinated bracelet elements are shown forming
a coordinated necklace. The configuration of the necklace can be
easily altered by interchanging which of the elements is made the
dangling element.
[0042] With reference to FIG. 5, the three decorative elements
10, 12, 14 depicted in FIG. 1 are shown assembled into a necklace
having a different configuration where each of the decorative elements
are incorporated into the necklace with no element dangling, in
order to present a different fashion statement.
[0043] In each of the configurations depicted in FIGS. 4 and 5,
the decorative elements are shown interconnected by the same magnetic
closure means 16.
[0044] FIG. 6 shows various configuration of the decorative elements
24, 26, 28 depicted in FIG. 2, attached using the magnetic closure
16.
[0045] FIG. 7 shows the three decorative elements 24, 26, 28 illustrated
in FIG. 2, interconnected by means of strong magnetic closures 16
and configured in the form of a necklace with a dangling element,
or a Y necklace.
[0046] With reference to FIG. 3, another preferred embodiment of
the system of the invention is shown depicting specific decorative
elements 40, 42 of varying lengths, each of which has a loop 44
and button 46 type closure means wherein, in this embodiment the
elements are made up of various shaped colored beads 48 which have
to be strung on an elastic cord which allows for beaded loop 44
to be expanded to fit over and snugly surround button 46.
[0047] FIG. 8 illustrates the assemblage of elements 40 and 42
with loop 44 of element 42 engaging button 46 of element 40, which
button 46 of element 42 is engaged at a point along the lengths
of element 40 by expanding the elastic cord to accommodate button
46. These arrangements can be used as a necklace or around one's
waist.
[0048] FIG. 9 shows the assemblage of elements 40 and 42 depicted
in FIG. 3, into a necklace configuration with a dangling element,
wherein button 46 of element 40 engages both loop 44 of element
40 and loop 44 of element 42.
[0049] With reference to FIG. 10, shown are a variety of specific
decorative elements 50, 52, and 54 which are made up from a variety
of shaped colored beads and semi-precious stones. Each of decorative
elements 50, 52, and 54 has a loop 56 and bar 58 closure means.
[0050] FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate various assemblages of decorative
elements 50, 52 and 54 into more complex necklaces and bracelet
configurations wherein each element is interconnected by means of
loops 56 and bars 58.
[0051] FIG. 13, shows another variety of specific decorative elements
60 and 62 each of which is provided with loop and button type closure
means wherein each of elements 60 and 62 have closure buttons of
different designs 64, 66, and 68, which provides the user with yet
another dimension for altering the overall appearance of the finished
assemblage, as illustrated in the configuration presented in FIG.
14.
[0052] With reference to FIG. 15, additional specific embodiments
of both decorative and functional elements 70 and 72 are illustrated
each provided with strong magnetic closure means 16.
[0053] FIG. 16 depicts the assemblage of elements 70 and 72 by
means of magnets 16.
[0054] FIG. 17 illustrates the assemblage of decorative elements
60 and 62 illustrated in FIG. 13 together with decorative element
70, illustrated in FIG. 15 to create a totally novel presentation
by means of loop and button closures and strong magnet closures
which are attached to various metallic components of elements 60
and 62.
[0055] With reference to FIG. 18, another specific embodiment of
one element of the system of the present invention is shown 74 having
strong magnetic closure 16.
[0056] FIG. 19 illustrates the assemblage of element 72, illustrated
in FIG. 15 with element 74 illustrated in FIG. 18 to form a necklace
having a dangling watch, which is both functional and decorative.
[0057] It is contemplated that the various decorative elements
illustrated in FIGS. 1-18 described hereinabove each may be comprised
of a variety of materials as has been discussed with reference to
the FIGS. 1-18, including but not limited to precious and semi-precious
stones, genuine and synthetic diamonds, crystals, colored and non-colored
beads of every shape and dimensions, metal such as gold, silver,
platinum, titanium and base metals, as well as other materials which
may be deemed to possess a decorative quality.
[0058] The decorative elements described herein as part of the
system of the present invention may each be assembled using string,
elastic cord, metallic and non-metallic wire and other means, as
may be deemed desirable and consistent with the quality of the other
materials utilized in constructing the decorative elements or as
dictated by the design thereof.
[0059] The closure means utilized in constructing each of the design
elements comprising the system of the present invention will be
selected from the group comprising strong magnetic closures, which
may also be embellished with semi-precious stones or precious stones,
button and loop closures, bar and ring closures and such other closure
means as will meet the requirements of ease of assembly of the decorative
elements and creating a positive closure to prevent unintended accidental
disassembly.
[0060] The dimensions of the various decorative elements described
herein are not critical and it is contemplated that each of the
various designs of decorative elements will be created in a variety
of different lengths as will typically be used in bracelets, necklaces
of various lengths, anklets, dog and cat necklaces, dog and cat
leashes, suspenders, belts, and other items of body jewelry as may
be deemed desirable by the designer or user, such as for example
hair nets, leg wraps and arm wraps and similar articles.
[0061] It will be further apparent to one skilled in this art that
the improvements provided for in the present invention, while described
with relation to certain specific physical embodiments also lend
themselves to being applied in other physical arrangements not specifically
provided for herein, which are nonetheless within the spirit and
scope of the invention taught here.
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