Jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different configurations
OwnerChi Huynhinventor
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Abstract
Article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations by way of a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, where the strands are anchored from shape memory movement at a proximal end and connected to distal elements at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.
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An article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations, the article of jewelry comprising a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, wherein one of the two set positions differs between two different strands, wherein the strands are anchored at a proximal end and connected to distal elements at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.
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An article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations, the article of jewelry comprising a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, wherein a first set of distal elements comprise leaflets that close against one another in a first set position and open away from another in a second set position, wherein the strands are anchored at a proximal end and connected to distal elements at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.
An article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations, the article of jewelry comprising a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, wherein the strands are anchored at a proximal end and connected to distal elements comprising precious or semi-precious gems at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.
An article of jewelry comprising precious or semi-precious gems that interchangeably connect to a fenestrated base, each gem held by a bezel, characterized in that the bezel comprises a shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, wherein a first set position locks the bezel through the fenestrations of the base and a second set position releases the bezel from the fenestrations of the base.
An article of jewelry that reversibly transitions between two different ornamentations, the article of jewelry comprising a plurality of solid strands, each strand formed from a two-way shape memory alloy trained to reversibly transition between two set positions in response to two different temperatures, wherein at least some of the plurality of strands comprise a tighter coil in one set position compared to another set position, wherein the strands are anchored at a proximal end and connected to distal elements at a distal end, thereby directing shape memory movement of the distal elements in response to the two different temperatures.
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