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JEWELRY SYSTEM
BACKGROUND
1. Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates generally to jewelry, and more
specifically, to a
jewelry system for carrying a liquid substance such as lip-gloss or perfume.
2. Description of Related Art
[0002] Jewelry is well known in the art and provides a means for men and women
to
customize and accessorize outfits. For example, necklaces, earrings, and
keychains are
just a few of the items used to accessorize outfits.
[0003] One of the problems commonly associated with conventional jewelry is
lack of
excitement and uniqueness. For example, many people wear similar jewelry
items, and
therefore cannot express their unique sense of personality or style through
their jewelry.
[0004] Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of
jewelry, many
shortcomings remain.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the
present
application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments
themselves,
as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages
thereof, will
best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when
read in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a jewelry system in accordance with a preferred
embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a back view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a front disassembled view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a front open assembled view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;
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FIG. 5A, 5B, and 5C are front views of various embodiments of an applicator of
FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a front view of a necklace with the jewelry system of FIG. 1
incorporated;
FIG. 7 is a front view of a keychain with the jewelry system of FIG. 1
incorporated;
and
FIG. 8 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a jewelry system in
accordance with the present application.
[0006] While the system and method of use of the present application is
susceptible to
various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have
been
shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It
should
be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is
not
intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on
the contrary,
the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives
falling within the
spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0007] Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present
application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the
development
of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be
made to
achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related
and
business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to
another.
Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be
complex and
time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of
ordinary
skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
[0008] The system and method of use in accordance with the present application
overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with
conventional jewelry. Specifically, the present invention provides a means for
a user to
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customize and personalize their jewelry. These and other unique features of
the system
and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying
drawings.
[0009] The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its
structure and
operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the
accompanying
description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should
be
understood that various components, parts, and features of the different
embodiments
may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which
are within
the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and
particular
embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the
mixing
and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various
embodiments is
expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would
appreciate
from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one
embodiment may
be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described
otherwise.
[0010] The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be
exhaustive or
to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and
described to explain
the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to
enable others skilled
in the art to follow its teachings.
[0011] Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters
identify
corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1-4
depict various
views of a jewelry system 101 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the
present
application. It will be appreciated that system 101 overcomes one or more of
the above-
listed problems commonly associated with conventional jewelry.
[0012] In the contemplated embodiment, system 101 includes a locket 103 with a
container 105 enclosed within an interior 300 of locket 103. It is
contemplated that locket
103 can be a solid body, or alternatively can include a back 301 and a door
303 connected
to back 301 by one or more hinges 107 and one or more closure clasps 109,
thereby
allowing door 303 to open and close, as shown in FIGS. 3-4. In this
embodiment,
container 105 can be removed and replaced, thereby providing a means for a
user to
change the purpose and contents of container 105.
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[0013] In the preferred embodiment, container 105 includes a lid 111
configured to
extend above a top surface of locket 103. Lid 111 further includes an
applicator 113
extending into the interior of container 105. Container 105 is configured to
hold a liquid
substance, such as lip-gloss, perfume, essential oil, or bubble blowing
liquid. Applicator
113 is configured to be removed from container 105 via lid 111, thereby
providing a means
for a user to access the liquid substance. One contemplated means of removing
lid 111
is via a threaded connection 305 on container 105, however it should be
appreciated that
various connection means could be used.
[0014] In the preferred embodiment, locket 103 includes a loop 115 secured to
the back
of locket 103, as shown in FIG. 2. It should be appreciated that loop 115 can
be secured
by any means to locket 103, thereby providing a place to attach a chain, cord,
or other
similar device.
[0015] As shown in FIGS. 5A-5C, various contemplated embodiments of applicator
113
are shown. In one embodiment 501, applicator 113 is a solid piece of plastic,
thereby
being appropriate for use with perfume. In an alternative embodiment 503,
applicator 113
further includes a foam cover 505 configured to cover an end of applicator 113
and
thereby being appropriate for use with a lip gloss. In yet another alternative
embodiment
507, applicator 113 includes a hole 509, wherein the applicator could be used
with a
bubble blowing liquid disposed within container 105. It should be appreciated
that
applicator 113 can vary in size and material.
[0016] It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed
characteristic
of the present application is the incorporation of container 105 into a
locket. It should be
understood that this feature provides a means for the user to carry a liquid
substance,
such as lip-gloss or perfume, in a fashionable piece of jewelry.
[0017] In FIGS. 6 and 7, two exemplary embodiments of jewelry items with
system 101
incorporated are shown. In FIG. 6, system 101 is attached to a necklace 601
having one
or more chains 603a, 603b and one or more charms 605 connected to chains 603a,
603b
and configured to be inserted through loop 115 to hold necklace 601 in place
around a
user's neck. It should be appreciated that chains 603a, 603b can vary in
materials,
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including metals, nylons, and/or silks. It should further be appreciated that
additional
chains and charms can be incorporated into necklace 601, while the essential
function of
system 101 is maintained. It is further contemplated that charm 605 can be
removable,
replaceable, and/or attached to additional chains or at various locations of
the necklace,
thereby providing an additional means of customization.
[0018] In FIG. 7, a keychain 701 with system 101 is shown. It is contemplated
that loop
115 can be used to attach to a chain 703 to a keyring 705 to create keychain
701, thereby
providing an alternative means of carrying system 101. It should be
appreciated that
chain 703 can alternatively attach directly to locket 103 or in any other
means appropriate
to secure system 101 to a keychain.
[0019] It should be appreciated that the various components of system 101 can
vary in
shape, size, and material as aesthetical, functional, or manufacturing
considerations
require.
[0020] In FIG. 8, a front view depicts an alternative embodiment of a jewelry
system 801
comprising a container 803 configured to hold a cosmetic or perfume therein,
and further
including an applicator 805 integral with a lid 807. In this embodiment, a
loop 809 or
similar structure, is attached directly to the container 803, thereby
providing a means to
wear and use the contents of container 803 without a locket. It should be
appreciated
that system 801 can replace system 101 in connection with a necklace,
keychain, and the
like as has been described above. Further, the applicator and contents of the
container
can be changed as previously described.
[0021] The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as
the
embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners
apparent
to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is
therefore evident
that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified,
and all such
variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application.
Accordingly, the
protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the
present
embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments,
but are
amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the
spirit thereof.
