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SPECIFICATION
PERSONAL ORNAMENT
Background Art
The present invention relates generally to personal ornaments including
a ring, necklace, pendant, earring, bracelet, broach, tie holder or cuff
links.
A significant disadvantage associated with the usual personal ornaments
listed was, that by mounfiing gemstones in the support member which is
equipped with a chain or ring part put on a person's finger, the gemstones
were always displayed in a fixed condition.
Since the personal ornaments including a ring, necklace, pendant,
earring, bracelet, broach, tie holder or cuff links create a beauty according
to the reflective condition of the light which shines upon gemstone
including a diamond or is planning whether it is conspicuous, however
gemstones are fixedly mounted to the support member, there were
problem that There can be few motions of gemstone including a diamond
and cannot make it shine.
Accordingly, the position of the center of gravity of gemstone including
a diamond changes and its motion also shakes automatically by motion of
small support member, and brightness of gemstone such as a diamond
attached to the gemstone support bracket can demonstrate the brightness
to the maximum extent.
The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the
invention, both as to its organization and method of operation, together
with further objects and advantages thereof, are described below with
reference to the accompanying drawings in which a presently preferred
embodiment of the invention is illustrated as an example.
It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for
the purpose of illustration and description only, and are not intended as a
definition of the limits of the invention.
Disclosure of the Invention
Accordingly, a personal ornament comprises a support member assembly;
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a pair of support members formed so as to pro ject upwardly in order that
the support member assembly at predetermined space; axle holes formed a
part in corresponding to the support members, respectively; a gemstone
support bracket located movably between the support members, being
attached to a gemstone including diamond; and a pnir of support axles
provided at a part in corresponding to the axle holes of the support
member of the gemstone support bracket, being formed inclined face at
the lower part which is supported at lower part adjacent to an opening end
of the axle hole.
Brief Description of the Drawings
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the first embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 3 is a side view showing the first embodiment of the present
invention;
D D FIG. 4 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 4 - 4 showing of
FIG.1;
~ o FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view taken through line 5 - 5 showing of FIG.
4;
0 o FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view taken through line 6 - 6 showing of FIG.
4;
FIG. 7 is an explanation view of the way in which the gemstones swings;
FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the present
invention;
0 0 FIG. 9 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 9 - 9 showing of
FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is an explanation view of a support member showing the second
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a third embodiment of the present
invention;
o D FIG. 12 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 12 - 12 showing
of FIG. 11;
o ~ FIG. 13 is a cross sectional view taken through line 13 - 13 showing of
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FIG. 12;
FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the present
invention;
D D FIG. 15 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 15 - 15 showing
of FIG. 14;
o D FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view taken through line 16 - 16 showing of
FIG. 15;
FIG. 17 is a plnn view showing a fifth embodiment of the present
invention;
o D FIG. 18 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 18 - 18 showing
of FIG. 17;
FIG. 19 is an explanation view of a support member showing the fifth
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 20 is a plan view showing a sixth embodiment of the present
invention;
D D FIG. 21 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 21- 21 showing
of FIG. 20;
FIG. 22 is an explanation view of a support member showing the sixth
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a seventh embodiment of the present
invention;
D D FIG. 24 is nn expanded sectional view taken through line 24 - 24
showing of FIG. 23;
FIG. 25 is an explanation view of a support member showing the seventh
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 26 is a plan view showing a eighth embodiment of the present
invention;
D D FIG. 27 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 27 - 27
showing of FIG. 26;
D D FIG. 28 is a cross sectional view taken through line 28 - 28 showing of
FIG. 26;
FIG. 29 is a plan view showing a ninth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 30 is a front view showing the ninth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 31 is a side view showing the ninth embodiment of the present
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invention;
FIG. 32 is a plan view showing a tenth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 33 is a front view showing the tenth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 34 is a side view, partly in cross section showing the tenth
embodiment of the present. invention;
FIG. 35 is a plan view showing a eleventh embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 36 is a front view showing the eleventh embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 37 is a side view showing the eleventh embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 38 is a plan view showing a twelfth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 39 is a front view showing the twelfth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 40 is a side view showing the twelfth embodiment of the present
invention;
FTG. 41 is a plan view showing a thirteenth embodiment of the present
invention;
FIG. 42 is a front view showing the thirteenth embodiment of the
present invention;
FIG. 43 is a side view showing the thirteenth embodiment of the
present invention;
FIG. 44 is a plan view showing a fourteenth embodiment of the present
invention;
~ ~ FIG. 45 is an expanded sectional view taken through line 25 - 25
showing of FIG. 44; and
0 ~ FIG. 46 is a cross sectional view taken through line 26 - 26 showing of
FIG. 45.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in more
detail below referring to the accompanying drawings.
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An understanding of the present invention may be best gained by
reference FIGS. 1 to 7. FI65. 1 to 7 illustrate n winding device of a first
embodiment of the present invention.
A personal ornament 1 as a ring comprises a support member assembly 2,
a pair of support members 3; 3, screw holes 4, 4, bolts 5, 5, axle holes 8, 8,
a gemstone support bracket 10 and a pair of support axles 12, 12.
The support member assembly 2 forms in the shape of a ring which can
be worn on one of a person's fingers, which is made of precious material.
The support member 3 is fixedly formed integrally or by using adhesives
at outward circumferentia) part of the support member assembly 2 so as to
pro ject upwardly, the space between the support members 3 having a fixed
distance.
The screw hole 4 is formed at a center part of the support member 3,
and the bolt 5 is inserted into the screw hole 4 and screwed.
The axle holes 8, 8 include a circle hole 6 and a hole 7 formed in the
shape of a dish respectively; the circle hole 6 is formed at a tip portion of
the axle hole 8; and the dish-shaped hole 7 extending to an opening end
thereof, which links to the circle hole 6.
The gemstone support bracket 10 supports gemstone 9 including
diamonds positioned to be able to swing between the support members 3; 3.
The support axles 12, 12 are fitted to the part in corresponding to the
axle holes 8, 8 formed at the support members 3, 3, respectively, being
formed in the shape of a conical or triangular pyramid trapezoid and having
slopes 11, 11 at the lower end thereof which is supported and located at the
lower part of the opening end of the circle hole of the axle holes 8, 8,
respectively.
In the above referred personal ornament 1 used as a ring, after the
bolts 5, 5 are located so that the space between the bolts 5 for
attachment of the support members become large, the support axles 12 and
12 of the gemstone support bracket 10 which the gemstone 9 including
diamond is attached to locate into the axle holes 8 and 8, and the bolts 5, 5
are screwed so that the tip parts of the support axles 12 and 12 locate in
the central part of the circular holes 6, 6 respectively, and adhesives is
filled up the space between the bolts and holes 4 and 4, as a result it can
be prevent to come off the bolts 5, 5.
In the personal ornament 1, used as a ring, which is assembled, the
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center-of-gravity position of the gemstone support bracket 10 attached
the gemstone 9 including diamond thereto changes by movement of the
support member assembly 2, and the support bracket shakes so as to turn
centering on the support axles 12, 12.
Moreover, since each lower part of the support axles 12, 12 is formed in
the shape of a triangular pyramid or n triangular pyramid trapezoid having
slopes 11, 11, the support bracket moves in the axial direction centering of
the support axles 12, 12 and also moves with shaking so that it
automatically locates at the center part.
Other embodiments of the present invention will now be described
referring to FIGS. 8 to 46. Through the drawings of the embodiments, like
components are denoted by like numerals as of the first embodiment and
will not be further explained in great detail.
A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 8 to 10.
It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that the axle
hole 8 is replaced with another like axle hole 8A. The axle holes 8A, 8A
include only circle hole formed at a tip part of bolts 5A, 5A. A persona)
ornament lA with the axle holes 8A, 8A according to the second
embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the first
embodiment.
A third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 11 to 13.
It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that a pair of
support axles 12A, 12A formed in the shape of circular cone or crucible
former is fixed to the gemstone support bracket 10, respectively. A
personal ornament 1B with the support axles 12A, 12A according to the
third embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the first
embodiment.
A fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 14 to
16. It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that a pair of
support axles 12B, 12B formed in the shape of semi-circular cone or semi
crucible former is f fixed to the gemstone support bracket 10, respectively.
A personal ornament 1C with the support axles 12B, 12B according to the
fourth embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the first
embodiment.
A f fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 17 to 19.
It is distinguished from the f first embodiment by the fact that insertion
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grooves 13, 13 open upwardly and axle holes 8B, 8B are formed at the pair
of support members respectively; the axle holes 8B supports the support
axles 12, 12 of the gemstone support bracket 10 through the insertion
grooves 13; insertion groove covers 14, 14 are engaged fixedly with the
insertion groove 13, 13 so as to cover the insertion grooves 13, 13
respectively. A personal ornament 1D according to the fifth embodiment
has similar advantages to that according to the first embodiment.
Moreover, in this embodiment, the insertion grooves 13, 13 are provided
at side part of the support member 3 respectively.
A sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FI65. 20 to 22.
It is distinguished from the fifth embodiment by the fact that a pair of
column-shaped support member 12C, 12C is fixed to the gemstone support
member 10, and the support members 3, 3 includes axle holes 8C, 8C,
respectively, including inclined planes 15, 15 formed at lower part thereof,
which expands to the opening end. A personal ornament lE according to the
sixth embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the fifth
embodiment.
A seventh embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 23 to
25. It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that axle
holes 8D, 8D are formed at the support members 3, 3 directly,
respectively, and the support members 3, 3 are engaged fixedly with
concave portions 16, 16 formed at the support member assembly 2. A
personal ornament iF according to the seventh embodiment has similar
advantages to that according to the first embodiment.
Moreover, in this embodiment, the support members 3, 3 may be fixed
to the support member assembly 2 by adhesives or screwing the bolt.
An eighth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FI65. 26 to
28. It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that the
support member assembly 2 is replaced with another like assembly 2A. The
support member assembly 2A comprises a support member body 17 which is
formed in the shape of a ring which can be worn on one of a person's
fingers and a rotation member 18 including the pair of support members 3,
3 attached to a top part of the support member body 17 rotatably or
rotatably at a fixed degree. A personal ornament 1G with the support
member assembly 2A according to the seventh embodiment has similar
advantages to that according to the first embodiment and can be used the
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gemstone support bracket having gemstone 9 including a diamond so as to
swing smoothly by rotating the rotation member 18.
A ninth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 29 to 31.
It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that the support
member assembly 2 is replaced with another like assembly 2B. The support
member assembly 2B is formed in the shape so ns to be able to use as a
necklace, in a shape of a heart in this embodiment, including a hanging ring
20 which supports a chain 19 and a weight l0a which balance the gemstone
9 so as to position at the front. A personal ornament 1H according to the
ninth embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the first
embodiment and is suited to use as a necklace.
A tenth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 32 to 34.
It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that the support
member assembly 2 is replaced with another like assembly 2C. The support
member assembly 2C is formed in the shape of a ring having C-letter shape
so as to wear on one of a person's wrist. A personal ornament lI according
to the tenth embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the
first embodiment and is suited to use as a bracelet.
An eleventh embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 35
to 37. It is distinguished from the ninth embodiment by the fact that the
support member assembly 2B is replaced with another like assembly 2D.
The support member assembly 2D is formed at the voluntary shape so as to
use as a brooch, a leaf shape in this embodiment. Moreover, the support
member assembly 2D includes a safety pin 21 on the back face of the
support member assembly 2D. A personal ornament 1J according to the
eleventh embodiment has similar advantages to that according to the ninth
embodiment and is suited to use as a brooch.
In addition, in this embodiment, the support member assembly 2D
maybe included the means for engaging, which engages removabiy with the
tip part of a clip or pin in place of the safety pin 21.
A twelfth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 38 to
40. It is distinguished from the ninth embodiment by the fact that the
support member assembly 2B is replaced with another like assembly 2E
formed in the shape of a clip as a voluntary shape so as to be able to use as
a tie holder. A personal ornament 1K with the support member assembly 2E
according to the twelfth embodiment has similar advantages to that
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according to the ninth embodiment and is suited to use as tie holder.
A thirteenth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FI65. 41
to 43. It is distinguished from the ninth embodiment by the fact that the
support member assembly 2B is replaced with another like assembly 2F
formed in the shape of a cuff links as a voluntary shape so as to be able to
use as cuff (inks. A personal ornament 1L with the support member
assembly 2F according to the thirteenth embodiment has similar
advantages to that according to the ninth embodiment and is suited to use
as cuff links.
A fourteenth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 44
to 46. It is distinguished from the first embodiment by the fact that
further includes a pair of support axles 23, 23 formed at a part in
corresponding to the pair of the support members 3, 3 respectively, being
formed inclined plane 22 at the upper part thereof and a pair of axle holes
24, 24 which is formed at a part in corresponding to the support axles 23,
23 of the support members 3, 3 of a gemstone support bracket l0A
attached gemstone 9 including diamond, positioned ocillatably between the
support members 3, 3, which is inserted the portion adjacent the tip part
of the support axles 23, 23 and supports it on the upper surface thereof. A
personal ornament iM according to the fourteenth embodiment has similar
advantages to that according to the first embodiment.
Moreover, In the ninth, tenth; eleventh, twelfth, thirteen and
fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, the use of the
composition of the first embodiment is explained, however, these
embodiment are not intended to be the limits of this invention. The
composition of the second to eighth embodiments may be used to the ninth
to fourteenth embodiment.
Furthermore, in each embodiment of the present invention, the use of
the gemstone support member which attached gemstone including diamond,
however, the present invention may be used a member with mirror finish;
mirror with pattern, character, letter etc.; or reflector fixed gemstone
including small diamond, etc., in addition to pattern, character, letter etc.
In this case, the present invention may be use the gemstone support
bracket formed with the reflector in one or formed as another object.
As set forth above, the advantages of the invention are as follows:
(1) Since a personal ornament comprises a support member assembly; a pair
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of support members formed so as to pro ject upwardly in order that the
support member assembly at predetermined space; axle holes formed a
part in corresponding to the support members, respectively; a gemstone
support bracket located movably between the support members, being
attached to a gemstone including diamond; and a pair of support axles
provided at a part in corresponding to the axle holes of the support
member of the gemstone support bracket, being formed inclined face at
the lower part which is supported at lower part adjacent to an opening end
of the axle hole, the position of the center of gravity of gemstone including
a diamond changes and its motion also shakes automatically by motion of
small support member.
Therefore, brightness of gemstone such as n diamond attached to the
gemstone support bracket can demonstrate the brightness to the maximum
extent.
(2) As discussed above, since the support axle which is formed the lower
part thereof in the inclined plane is supported by the lower part adjacent
to the opening end of the axle hole of the support member, the gemstone
support bracket allows to swing smoothly.
(3) As discussed above, the distance between the axle holes of the support
members is formed more greatly than the distance between the tip parts
of the support axles.
Therefore, it is easy to attach the gemstone support bracket attached
to the gemstone including a diamond to the space between the axle holes.
(4) As discussed above, since the lower part of the support axles is formed
in the inclined plane if the gemstone support bracket moves in the axial
direction, it can be made to move to the central part automatically by
oscillating the gemstone support bracket.
(5) Claims 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 is also acquired the same effect as the
above-mentioned descriptions (1) - (4).
