# US 9,516,930 B2 · Freshening rings > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,516,930 B2 - Document ID: US9516930B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/463,138 - Filed: 2012-05-03 - Published: 2013-01-17 - Granted: 2016-12-13 - Earliest claimed: 2011-07-12 - Applicants: Gdalyahu Izkovitz - Inventors: Gdalyahu Izkovitz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9516930B2 ## CPC - A44C 9/0069: {Storing articles, e.g. pills} - A41D 19/0024: {with accessories} - A45D 40/18: Casings combined with other objects (A45D40/24, A45D42/02 take precedence) - A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping - A45D 2034/005: {with a cartridge} - A45F 2005/008: {Hand articles fastened to the wrist or to the arm or to the leg} - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract A wearable freshening ring assembly comprises a fixed or flexible ring shank portion, integrally or mechanically connected to a personal care product receptacle, which is mechanically or frictionally connected to a personal care product capsule and a protective cap element. The ring shank portion is sized to fit a wearer's finger or is adjustable to fit a wearer's finger. The ring is made from formable materials such as jewelry grade metals and costume jewelry grade materials selected from non-precious metals, thermo-formable plastic resins, ceramics, leather, rubber, and flexible plastics, and include in their construction fabrics, woven materials and the like. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wearable ring assembly for wearing on a finger of the wearer's hand comprising: a. a fixed or flexible ring shank portion, integrally or mechanically connected to b. a rectangular personal care product receptacle having a planar surface, a pair of upright side flanges and a tab, wherein the pair of upright side flanges are disposed on opposing sides of the planar surface and further, wherein the tab is disposed on the planar surface; and c. a replaceable capsule comprising a central compartment, wherein the central compartment is configured to be slidably insertable in the receptacle between the pair of upright side flanges and over the tab so that the capsule is held in place by the upright side flanges and is frictionally secured by the tab, and further, wherein the capsule is configured to contain a personal care product. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wearable ring assembly of claim 1 wherein the ring shank portion is adjustable to fit a wearer's finger. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wearable ring assembly of claim 1 wherein the ring shank portion is made from precious metals. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The wearable ring assembly of claim 1 wherein the ring shank portion is made from materials selected from the group consisting of non-precious metals, thermo-formable plastic resins, ceramics, rubber, woven, flexible plastic and leather materials. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The wearable ring assembly of claim 1 wherein the capsule further comprises a cap. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The wearable ring assembly of claim 5 wherein the cap is hinged to the capsule. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The wearable ring assembly of claim 6 wherein the capsule has at least one finger engagement element aiding in hinging the cap. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The wearable ring assembly of claim 1 wherein the ring shank portion is an adjustable strap having hook and loop fastener elements. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The wearable ring assembly of claim 8 wherein the fixed or flexible ring shank portion further comprises a buckle loop, wherein the adjustable strap is secured to the buckle loop. ### Claim 10 A wearable ring assembly for dispensing a personal care product, comprising: a fixed or flexible ring shank portion, integrally or mechanically connected to a rectangular personal care product receptacle including a planar surface having a top end and a bottom end, a first top end upright flange located at said top end of said planar surface, a pair of upright side flanges which extend lengthwise on opposing sides of said planar surface between said top and bottom ends and form a capsule opening in said bottom end, and a tab which projects outward from said planar surface; a rectangular replaceable capsule having a central compartment which is slidably insertable into said capsule opening, wherein said capsule is secured in position in said receptacle by said pair of upright side flanges, said first top end upright flange, and said tab which frictionally engages a bottom side of said receptacle; said capsule including a cap hinged to said central compartment. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The wearable ring assembly of claim 10, further comprising a second top end upright flange located at said top end of said planar surface. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The wearable ring assembly of claim 11, wherein said capsule has at least one finger engagement element aiding in hinging the cap.