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WO2003030671A1
WO2003030671A1 PCT/US2002/000113 US0200113W WO03030671A1 WO 2003030671 A1 WO2003030671 A1 WO 2003030671A1 US 0200113 W US0200113 W US 0200113W WO 03030671 A1 WO03030671 A1 WO 03030671A1
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clasp
latch member
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Martin Terzian
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/18—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/20—Fasteners for straps, chains or the like for open straps, chains or the like
    • A44C5/2057—Fasteners locked by sliding or rotating of the male element of the fastener; Turn-button fasteners
    • A44C5/2061—Fasteners locked by sliding or rotating of the male element of the fastener; Turn-button fasteners combined with spring means
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45225—Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock] including member having distinct formations and mating member selectively interlocking therewith
    • Y10T24/45602—Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity
    • Y10T24/45675—Receiving member includes either movable connection between interlocking components or variable configuration cavity having pivotally connected interlocking component
    • Y10T24/45696—Requiring manual force thereon to interlock or disengage

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  • the present invention relates to the field of clasps used for securing jewelry on the wearer.
  • the latch member of Pogharian contains an external stop member formed to abut the outer end of the housing bottom in order to firmly secure the clasp.
  • This additional structure, projecting externally from the housing, can catch and snag on the wearer's hair and/or clothing during the clasp's engagement.
  • the present invention provides for ajewelry clasp which is engagable in multiple directions, reliable, sturdy, and secure.
  • the present invention includes ajewelry clasp of the latch type having a pivotally mounted catch member in a housing and spring actuated in conjunction with a latch member which is insertable and engagable in multiple directions.
  • the housing is grooved on both parallel walls near the end in which the latch member is inserted.
  • the latch member includes a raised circular notch on one side which fits into the groove in the housing, insertable into the housing up to the point where the raised circular notch abuts the end of the groove.
  • the latch member includes raised circular notches stationed in the same relative positions on each side.
  • ajewelry clasp that is engagable in multiple directions, which is secure and easily opened and closed by the wearer.
  • Other objects of the present invention shall be apparent to a person skilled in the art based on the disclosure contained herein.
  • FIGURE 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in an engaged condition.
  • FIGURE 2 is a sectional view taken on line 2 — 2 of FIG. 1.
  • FIGURE 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3 — 3 of FIG. 2.
  • FIGURE 4 is a sectional view taken on line — 4 of FIG. 2.
  • FIGURE 5 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 2, but showing the elements of the invention in the disengaged condition.
  • FIGURE 6 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 5, illustrating the unlocking of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 additionally illustrates that rotating the latch member 180° will not impact engagement or disengagement.
  • FIGURE 7 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the latch member.
  • Embodiments of a jewelry clasp which utilize the present invention address the need for an apparatus that is reliable, sturdy, secure and capable of engagement in multiple directions.
  • the present invention allows for the quicker and easier engagement and disengagement of the wearer's jewelry, along with the lack of the jewelry clasp containing an external structure which can catch and snag in the wearer's hair or clothing.
  • ajewelry clasp (1) capable of engagement in multiple directions is described.
  • the jewelry clasp (1) may be constructed of any metallic material of strength and economic feasibility such as gold alloy, sterling silver, stainless steel, or the like.
  • the jewelry clasp (1) includes a channel housing (10) with two opposed and parallel side walls (20) and (22) and a bottom (30). Side walls (20) and (22) extend to form into rings (28a-b) to receive the necklace or chain.
  • the outer end of the housing (10) is open to receive a latch member (40).
  • the housing (10) includes two opposed grooves (5a) and (5b) on each of the side walls (20) and (22), respectively.
  • the housing (10) and its side walls (20) and (22), bottom (30), and rings (28a-b) may be constructed as one piece of material and shaped to conform to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the latch member (40) is arrow-shaped with its outer end formed into a ring (28c) to receive the necklace or chain.
  • the latch member (40) includes two side panels (42) and (44).
  • a circular notch (100) is provided on the first side panel (42) of latch member (40).
  • the circular notch (100) is of a size to fit within grooves (5a) and (5b).
  • the indentations (48a) and (48b) receive the hook portion (52) of a catch member (50).
  • the inner end of the insertion member (46) is preferably rounded to a point and abuts the stop portion (54) of the catch member (50).
  • the side panels (42) and (44) each contain a circular notch (100) and (101), the center lines of such notches being co-linear. See FIG. 7.
  • Catch member (50) is pivotally mounted by a pin (60) inside housing (10) and has a downward tail (56) preferably approximately half the length of housing (10).
  • a spring (70) is held in place between protrusions (59a) and (59b). One end of the spring (70) rests on the interior of the bottom (30) of the housing (10). So configured, the spring (70) acts as a bias member on the catch member (50).
  • Housing (10) contains a recess (16) wherein the indentation (58) of catch member (50) protrudes to a level equal with the housing (10). Indentation (58) is of a size capable of accepting a person's fingernail or other device for pressing down the catch member (50) and for compression of the spring (70).
  • the wearer inserts latch member (40) into the open end of housing (10).
  • the insertion member (46) pushes against hook portion (52) of the catch member (50).
  • This action causes the spring (70) to compress, allowing the insertion member (46) to be inserted into the housing (10) until it abuts the stop portion (54) of the catch member (50).
  • Circular notch (100) fits within grooves (5a) or (5b), resting securely at the end of grooves (5a) or (5b) when insertion member (46) abuts stop portion (54).
  • the spring (70) recoils and the catch member (50) recedes back into housing (10), with indentation (48a) or (48b) being locked into place by hook portion (52).

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un fermoir pour bijou (1) pouvant s'accrocher dans différentes directions, ce qui réduit les efforts du porteur et le temps qu'il met pour correctement attacher le bijou qu'il porte. Ledit fermoir (1) comporte un dispositif d'accrochage interne complet, ce qui élimine des structures externes susceptibles d'accrocher et de tirer les cheveux et/ou les vêtements du porteur.
PCT/US2002/000113 2001-10-10 2002-01-03 Fermoir pour bijou Ceased WO2003030671A1 (fr)

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US4458392A (en) * 1981-10-29 1984-07-10 Pogharian Mardig V Jewelry clasp
US4458393A (en) * 1981-10-29 1984-07-10 Pogharian Mardig V Jewelry clasp
US4559679A (en) * 1984-01-18 1985-12-24 Downey Philip L Helmut strap fastener
US4924562A (en) * 1985-07-29 1990-05-15 Pogharian Mardig V Jewelry clasp
US4688337A (en) * 1985-12-20 1987-08-25 National Molding Corporation Buckle type fastener
US5444899A (en) * 1991-04-30 1995-08-29 Lars Brandel Safety catch
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US6301757B1 (en) * 1998-12-24 2001-10-16 Ykk Corporation Buckle

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US11382393B2 (en) 2019-10-14 2022-07-12 Andria Arie, LLC Jewelry piece with a spring closure for an interchangeable ornament
US11980262B2 (en) 2019-10-14 2024-05-14 Andria Arie, LLC Jewelry piece with a spring closure for an interchangeable ornament
US11388962B2 (en) 2019-12-20 2022-07-19 Andria Arie, LLC Jewelry piece with a magnetic closure for an in interchangeable ornament
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