Clasps, interchangeable jewelry pieces, and methods for connecting the same
AssigneeSpectrum Gems, Inc.
InventorDana Richardson
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Abstract
A clasp for releasably fastening two objects is disclosed. The clasp includes a male member and a female member. The female member includes a displaceable member that is movable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the displaceable member precludes insertion of the male member into or removal of the male member from the female member. In the second position, the male member may be inserted into or removed from the female member. Alternatively, the clasp may include two objects that each contain both male and female parts. Interchangeable jewelry pieces comprising the clasp and a method for removably securing two jewelry pieces are also disclosed.
Claims18
A clasp comprising:
- a male member comprising a first section and a larger second section;
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- a first female member comprising:
- a main body having at least one hollow portion, an outer wall, and an exterior surface;
- an elongated rod extending from the main body, the elongated rod having a spherical member configured to reversibly connect to a second female member;
- at least one aperture formed through a portion of the outer wall, the at least one aperture comprising:
- a first portion sized to preclude passage of the larger second section and to allow passage of the first section of the male member therethrough, and
- a second larger portion continuous with the first portion and sized to allow passage of the first section and the larger second section of the male member therethrough;
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- a displaceable aperture sealing member adjacent the exterior surface of the main body, the sealing member being movable between a first position, at least partially covering the second larger portion of the at least one aperture, and a second position exposing the second larger portion of the at least one aperture.
A piece of jewelry comprising a plurality of reversibly connected components, each component comprising:
- a main body having at least one hollow portion, an outer wall, and an exterior surface, at least one aperture formed through the outer wall, the at least one aperture comprising a first portion;
- and a second larger portion continuous with the first portion;
- a displaceable aperture sealing member adjacent the exterior surface of the main body, the sealing member being movable between a first position, at least partially covering the second larger portion of the at least one aperture, and a second position exposing the second larger portion of the at least one aperture;
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- a rod extending from the exterior surface of the main body, the rod being disposed on a side of the main body generally opposite the first portion of the at least one aperture;
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- an enlarged member formed on an end of the rod distant to the main body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.