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US 6,357,261 B1Granted
Invisible connector for jewelry strand
OwnerHoward Chenginventor
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Abstract
An invisible connector assembly for a beaded strand of jewelry includes solid connector posts mounted in through-bores in the end beads of the strand. One post is provided with a threaded stud extending axially from the bead, and the other post is tapped within the bore of the bead to receive the threaded stud. The opposite end of each connection post is provided with a swiveling eye for connection to one end of the string mounting the remaining beads of the strand.
Claims6
A connector assembly for a beaded strand of strung jewelry comprising:
- a first connector post secured in a through-bore in one of the end beads of the strand, said first post having a solid body, one end of which has integral threaded stud extending outwardly from said end bead;
- a second connector post secured in a through-bore in the other of the end beads of the strand, said second post having one end tapped to receive the threaded stud of said first post;
- and,
- each of said connector posts having an eye mounted on the respective opposite end, each eye captured in the post and to swivel on the post axis and extending outwardly from said opposite end for connection to one end of the string on which the remaining beads are strung.
1 more element
A connector assembly for an open strand of jewelry comprising:
- a pair of end beads, each having a through-bore in which is secured a solid metal post;
- the post in one bore having a threaded end extending beyond the bore;
- the post in the other bore having one end tapped to receive said threaded end;
- and,
- a swivel connection on the opposite end of each post for attachment to an end of the strand.
2 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.