Method of connecting a stem to a base of an article of jewelry
AssigneeIndustrial Strength Corporation
InventorJeff Lorenz
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Abstract
An article of jewelry utilizing a base of heat deformable material. The base is formed with an aperture or bore which extends partially through the base. The aperture terminates in a floor within the base and is surrounded by a cavity at the surface of the base. An elongated member of heat retaining material extend within the aperture of the base and penetrates the floor of the same. A holder connects to the elongated member and includes an end portion which fits in the cavity of the base.
Claims11
A process for assembling an article of jewelry to a holder having an end portion comprising the steps of:
- a. providing a base of heat deformable material with an aperture extending partially thereunto, said aperture having a floor, said base further comprising a cavity at least partially surrounding said aperture;
- b. heating an elongated member of heat retaining material;
- said elongated member having an end;
- c. placing the heating elongated member within said aperture of said base and forcing said end of said elongated member against said floor of said aperture to effect penetration thereof;
- d. cooling said elongated member and base;
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- e. fixing said elongated member to the holder, such that the holder end portion fits within said cavity of said base member.
A process for manufacturing an process of jewelry, comprising:
- a. providing a base of heat deformable material having an aperture extending partially into said base, said aperture further including a floor, said base further including a cavity at least partially surrounding said aperture;
- b. providing an elongated member of heat retaining material having an end configuration to resist turning of said elongated member relative to said floor of said aperture;
- c. applying heat to said elongated member to deform the heat deformable material of said base, and penetrating said floor of said aperture by the heated end of said elongated member;
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- d. removing heat from said elongated member to fix said elongated member to said base.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.