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Class 63/12 - HAVING DIRECT BODY ATTACHMENT


Subclass of Class 63 - Jewelry
Definition: An ornament that is retained on the wearer by a direct coupling
No. of patents: 280
Last issue date: 02/21/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8117866Body modification devices
A body modification device including a post base, wherein the post base is configured to be disposed subcutaneously, and one or more retainer posts coupled to the post base for receiving at least one attachment. ...
02/21/2012
8006516Tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance
The present invention discloses a tongue and mouth stud for dispensing a substance such as a chemical, breath freshener, pleasant flavor, or medication into the mouth of a wearer. This tongue and mouth stud includes a means for dispensing a substance comprised of an...
08/30/2011
7878024Earring
An earring includes an earring body, a locking bar provided at one end of the earring body and formed with a locking groove, and a locker provided at the other end of the earring body to be selectively locked with the locking bar. The locker is formed with an insert...
02/01/2011
7770413Body jewelry
Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second ter...
08/10/2010
7530237Earring with a threaded stem for attaching to one of a variety of decorative elements
In one embodiment an earring includes a stem including a sharp end, external threads at the opposite end, a flange proximate the external threads, and a neck interconnecting the external threads and the flange; and a decorative member including a threaded axial open...
05/12/2009
7353571Fluid filled attachment device
An attachment device is provided comprising at least one fluid filled cavity formed therein. The attachment device is preferably in the form of a carabiner in which at least a portion of the carabiner body is formed of a transparent material such that the fluid fill...
04/08/2008
7347066Convertible jewelry construction
A jewelry item has dual functions, such as an earring and a ring or bracelet. The item includes a main loop-like main body portion having opposed first and second ends. First and second hinge elements are pivotally joined to the ends, and are independently pivotable...
03/25/2008
7347065Clasp assembly for jewelry
A clasp assembly for jewelry to be worn as a ring or earring. As a ring, the clasp assembly for jewelry allows individuals to wear rings around finger phalanges, by locking the rings below the knuckles of the fingers without having to slide the rings over knuckles o...
03/25/2008
7343760Body jewelry
Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second ter...
03/18/2008
7340922Orbit8 earring
The present invention provides an earring setting for a gemstone including an arched portion, an earring wire and an end cap. The arched portion includes a hinge at one end and a mounting peg, passing through an opening in the gemstone, at the other end. The earring...
03/11/2008
7337632Earring with floating decorative element
In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, an earring has a decorative element that is held below the bottom of the ear by a continuously curved wire member. The end of the curved wire member opposite the decorative element is secured to the ear by...
03/04/2008
7329020Rotatable earrings
A rotatable earring for wearing and rotating. An embodiment of the earring includes: an elongated member, having a first and second end; a motor that provides rotation; a decorative member, configured to provide decoration; a coupling device, coupled to the motor, a...
02/12/2008
7316129Pendant
A pendant comprises a pedestal, an ornamental-piece hanging portion from which an ornamental piece is hung, and a chain-threading hole through which a chain is threaded. The pedestal includes a rolling member which rolls in a vertical direction smoothly. The wheel c...
01/08/2008
7305782Pet tag holder
Disclosed is a pet tag holder, namely a device for holding a pet tag on a pet collar. The pet tag holder comprises a planar, inverted “U-shaped” mounting member, for connection to a pet collar, and the mounting member further has two downwardly positioned extens...
12/11/2007
7285319Engraved surface and method
An engraved surface in a metallic workpiece and an engraving method therefor, for use in providing a decorative metallic surface. An engraved pattern is formed in a workpiece prior to the formation of an electroplated layer that continuously extends over the engrave...
10/23/2007
7275396Apparatus and method of supporting an earring
An earring support device constructed of a single length of flexible metal wire or plastic line bent back upon itself at both ends and clasped or otherwise fasted so as to form a large loop at one end and one or more smaller loops at the other end. ...
10/02/2007
7261444Arrangements and methods for connecting decorative ornaments
Arrangements and methods for connecting and mounting decorative ornaments, for example, beads, crystals, or gems, are disclosed. The arrangements and methods are particularly useful in mounting ornaments in decorative fixtures, such as chandeliers. In one aspect, an...
08/28/2007
7243511Pendant
A pendant containing a jewel mounted in an ornamental piece supports the jewel away from a wearers neck, thereby enabling the a jewel to sparkle fully as the ornamental piece with the jewel swings delicately in synchronization with the motions of the wearer. ...
07/17/2007
7240517Flexible mesh jewelry pouch
A flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel, comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein, having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures, the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to ...
07/10/2007
7225638Convertible jewelry mounting
A jewelry mounting includes a base having front and rear surfaces. The front surface is provided with means permitting the mounting of an article of jewelry or other ornament usable on an earring or pendant. The rear surface includes a pivotable mounting for an ear ...
06/05/2007
7222503Ring with interchangeable settings and attachable charms and methods for their use
An item of jewelry includes a ring having a removable setting and a charm coupled to a short chain. The removable setting is removably coupled to a post upon which the chain carrying the charm can be attached. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the pos...
05/29/2007
7219515Earring having attachable accessory
An earring assembly is described including an earring and an accessory. The earring includes a fastening mechanism and an ornamental portion. The accessory is removably attached with the earring and is configured to corresponding mate with the ornamental portion to ...
05/22/2007
7207091Magnetic clasp apparatus
A jewelry clasp with top and bottom sections, each section having a bore to receive a magnet, and each section having an interlocking surface on the perimeter of the bore. An eyelet is positioned on the perimeter of each section. The interlocking surfaces consist of...
04/24/2007
7201021Jewelry article having magnetic elements and interchangeable settings
Jewelry articles having magnetic elements and interchangeable settings are disclosed. In one aspect, the jewelry articles include magnetically coupling body portions and interchangeable settings. The body portions magnetically couple together to hold the interchange...
04/10/2007
7174610Flexible material clutch for a decorative piece
An improved securing clutch comprises a flexible material retainer with an engagement passage sized to receive and frictionally engage the entire outer surface of a portion of a post. The flexible material retainer is surrounded by a metal frame that provides a base...
02/13/2007
7171826Earring post covering
An earring post covering for preventing allergic reaction to earring posts includes an elongated member that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. The elongated member has an aperture extending into the firs...
02/06/2007
7155932Stud earring with a removable dangling element
A jewelry design for adorning an ear which includes a conically-shaped stud mounting extending conically outward from a conical point to form a conical basket for securing a stone therein, a post with a near end attached to the conical point and a far end, and a nut...
01/02/2007
7143607Jewelry article having interchangeable setting and capture module
A jewelry article includes an interchangeable setting, a shank or body, and a capture module. The shank defines a mounting area that holds the setting on the shank except substantially along one axis when the setting is positioned in the mounting area. The capture m...
12/05/2006
7131743Customizable, illuminated hair beads
A hair decoration such as a kit comprises a series of beads connectable to one another and a set of appliqués. At least a portion of the beads contains one or more lights inside which are in electrical communication with one another to permit power to be commonly s...
11/07/2006
7128751Ear piercing systems with hinged hoop earrings
A system for providing safe, effective ear-piercing is provided. A hinged hoop earring is provided for use in a stud gun system. The hinged hoop earring can be used in an earring cartridge which fits in a cradle of a stud gun for piercing. A vertically stackable pac...
10/31/2006
7111370Sanitary ear clip display member for an earring
A sanitary ear clip display member for trying on a pierced-type earring being substantially U-shaped in configuration and having a pin receiving member attached at one end to a movable clip member and the pin receiving member attached at the other end to a second cl...
09/26/2006
7107789Openable ring with cooperating locking means
An openable ring that is arranged to be worn about a portion of a body of a person. The ring includes first and second arcuate sections that are pivotally interconnected at one end of the ring for permitting pivotal movement of the arcuate sections between opened an...
09/19/2006
7096690Bracelet and pendant
A bracelet has a removable ornament that can also be worn as a necklace pendant. The bracelet includes a resilient wristband with opposed first and second ends with hooks at each end. The hooks are preferably transverse to the plane of the wristband and extend in op...
08/29/2006
7089634Interlocking pin system
A base disk has a top face with a coaxial coupling pin with a pointed tip, spacer portions and notches. A coupling housing has a lower surface with an aperture. The housing has a releasable coupling mechanism. Male and females ends of the coupling mechanism are situ...
08/15/2006
7076807Child's bib that includes a bead string fastener
A child's bib includes a plastic string (5, 55, 56) which has a free-bearing part (55, 56) that extends from one end of the edge of the neck-surrounding recess of the bib to the front piece thereof and terminating in the proximity of the other end of t...
07/18/2006
7069745Ear adornment
A ear adornment for allowing a user to adorn an ear of the user. The ear adornment includes a frame member being designed for selectively engaging the ear of the user. A sleeve member is selectively coupled to the frame member whereby the sleeve member is designed f...
07/04/2006
7047765Universal ear attachment for earrings
The present invention is generally related to a device for facilitating the setting of the ear attachment method on earrings. The device is comprised of a universal female clipping connector and a variety of male clipping connectors. The universal female connector i...
05/23/2006
7036339Jewelry item
A decorative jewelry item comprises a base member (2) with a hollow interior and a decorative top (7), a cap (19) brought down over the decorative top, and a fastener arrangement (21) for fixing the cap to the base member after the cap is...
05/02/2006
7024886Ornament
The hook 5, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, serves to latch between the pearls 2 at an optional position in the above-defined predetermined section of the necklace 1. Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the ...
04/11/2006
7017368Articulated open ring
A ring of the type intended to be arranged on a body part of a wearer includes two rigid bent arms (10, 12) and an articulation (14) connecting them. The arms are mobile facing each other at the first (10a, 12a) of their two...
03/28/2006
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