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US 10,842,231 B2Granted
Cufflink with interchangeable setting
OwnerJoseph Machiniinventor
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Abstract
A cufflink with interchangeable setting that allows for an ornamental element to be inserted, removed, and replaced is provided. The cufflink with interchangeable setting includes a plurality of elongated shafts, a plurality of holding arms, and a securing mechanism. When the interchangeable setting is in its secured position, the ornamental element is immobilized by the holding arms and cannot be removed. The ornamental element may be removed and replaced when the interchangeable setting is in an open position.
Claims21
A cufflink with interchangeable setting comprising:
- a plurality of elongated shafts, rotatably interconnected about a single axis of rotation at a first end, each shaft being divided into at least two legs at least at a second end thereof;
- a leg connecting part disposed between the at least two legs of each of the shafts proximal to the second end thereof;
- a plurality of holding arms disposed proximal to the first end of the plurality of elongated shafts such that at least one holding arm is disposed on each of the shafts, and such that the holding arms rotate relative to each other when the plurality of elongated shafts are rotated;
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- a securing mechanism, configured to releasably engage the leg connecting parts of the elongated shafts to prevent rotation of the shafts relative to each other;
- wherein the interchangeable setting has a secured position wherein the elongated shafts are disposed parallel, and where the plurality of holding arms are arranged to engage and immobilize an ornamental element therebetween, and an open position wherein the elongated shafts and holding arms are rotated away from each other such that the ornamental element is removable from the interchangeable setting.
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A cufflink with interchangeable setting comprising:
- two elongated shafts, rotatably interconnected about a single axis of rotation at a first end, each shaft being divided into two legs at least at a second end thereof;
- a leg connecting part disposed between the at least two legs of each of the shafts proximal to the second end thereof;
- a plurality of holding arms disposed proximal to the first end of the two elongated shafts such that two holding arms are disposed on each of the shafts, and such that the holding arms rotate relative to each other when the two elongated shafts are rotated;
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- a securing mechanism, configured to releasably engage the leg connecting parts of the elongated shafts to prevent rotation of the shafts relative to each other, where the securing mechanism comprises:
- two securing arms, where the securing arms are rotatably interconnected about an axis of rotation;
- two grooves, where the grooves are disposed to engage the leg connecting parts therebetween, and where each securing arm has one groove disposed thereon;
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- a closure, where the closure is configured to releasably engage the securing arms to prevent rotation of the securing arms;
- wherein the interchangeable setting has a secured position wherein the elongated shafts are disposed parallel, and where the plurality of holding arms are arranged to engage and immobilize an ornamental element therebetween, and an open position wherein the elongated shafts and holding arms are rotated away from each other such that the ornamental element is removable from the interchangeable setting;
- wherein the securing mechanism is configured to rotate around the leg connecting parts when the securing mechanism engages said leg connecting parts in the secured position, and wherein the securing mechanism has a parallel position where the securing mechanism is disposed parallel to the elongated shafts, and a perpendicular position wherein the securing mechanism is disposed perpendicular to the elongated shafts;
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- wherein the leg connecting parts collectively form a cylindrical shape in the secured position, and each leg connecting part has a semicircular cross section.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.