Earring insert for a pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy
OwnerGerard Cervo, Judith A. Cervoinventors
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Abstract
An earring insert is provided for a pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy having an orifice therethrough. The insert consists of a first sleeve that is inserted into the orifice of the pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy. A first flange extends about an outer end of the first sleeve. A second sleeve is inserted into the first sleeve. A second flange extends about an outer end of the second sleeve. A friction post and ear wire of a pierced earring can extend through the second sleeve to eliminate chaffing of the orifice, while at the same time prevent the orifice from closing, when the pierced earring is removed for a long period of time.
Claims8
An earring insert for a pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy having an orifice therethrough, said insert comprising;
- a) a first sleeve of flexible vented material that is inserted into the orifice of the pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy;
- b) a first flange extending about an outer end of said first sleeve;
- c) a second sleeve of flexible vented material that is inserted into said first sleeve;
- d) a second flange extending about an outer end of said second sleeve, so that a friction post and ear wire of a pierced earring can extend through said second sleeve to eliminate chaffing of the orifice, while at the same time prevent the orifice from closing when the pierced earring is removed for a long period of time;
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- e) means for retaining said second sleeve within said first sleeve when assembled together within the orifice comprising an internal V-shape groove formed in said first sleeve adjacent its outer end and an external V-shaped ring formed on said second sleeve adjacent its inner end, so that when said second sleeve is inserted into said first sleeve said V-shaped ring will engage with said V-shaped groove, the flexible and porous sleeves keeping the orifice dry and thereby permitting said insert to be worn and maintained in place for preventing the orifice from closing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.