Class 29/896.42 - Latch, clasp, or fastener component making

Subclass of Class 29 - Metal working
Definition: Process wherein the manufactured device or component is
No. of patents: 31
Last issue date: 03/04/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7337541	Automatic clasp for wristwatch strap A clasp and a production method thereof. The inventive clasp includes at least one main element (1) and at least one element (3) which pivots in relation to the main element. The clasp is characterised in that each of the aforementioned elements (1,...	03/04/2008
7318280	Methods for displaying 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...	01/15/2008
7296352	Method of manufacturing reclosable ring An improved recloseable ring and a method of manufacturing thereof. ...	11/20/2007
7174610	Flexible 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
7111370	Sanitary 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
6739052	Method of making striped metal beads A jewelry bead has a rigid hollow body with an exterior wall of a first metal and a covering of a second metal whose color is different from that of the first metal. The covering overlies one or more selected areas of the wall so as to define an all-metal substantia...	05/25/2004
6722036	Method of making self-stopping beads A jewelry article includes an elongated support and a multiplicity of ornaments strung along the support, at least one of which constitutes an adjustable self-stopping bead. Each self-stopping bead has a rigid shell with a pair of holes sized to slidably receive the...	04/20/2004
6470571	Method for producing a decorated adjuster for a necklace or choker Method for producing a decorated adjuster for a necklace or choker in which a tube of elastic is inserted into a metal pipe to thereby form a raw material. The raw material is moved along a longitudinal axis while being rotated and pressed between a pair ...	10/29/2002
6230961	Plate link for attaching a clasp link to an ornamental chain and a method of attaching the end of a chain to a clasp link A plate link (1), for attaching a clasp link (5) to the end of an ornamental chain (4), is provided for welding electrically at point (2) to constitute an unopenable ring, at one side of which is attached the end (3) of the ornamental chain (4) and at the...	05/15/2001
6145198	Method of making a spring for earring clip An earring clip spring assembly has a strip of spring metal which is bent to have a pair of spring arms connected to each other by a closed U-shaped portion. An opening through the omega shaped portion receives a pin which holds the spring to an earring c...	11/14/2000
5806346	Magnetic pendant necklace set and manufacture A method of inexpensively making a magnetic pendant necklace set relies upon affixing opposite-polarity magnets of at least 27 megagauss oersteds in pole strength to each of two, substantially-flat ornamental settings with protruding rings to which the op...	09/15/1998
5761780	Device for the rapid application of precious or decorative stones on to laminar supports A body (1) is machined in order to form: an axial cavity (5) for the stone the cavity having an edge (1B) that can be pressed over in order to anchor the stone; a lip (1E) that forms an abutment surface (1F) for resting against the surface of the laminar ...	06/09/1998
5515584	Wire connection system and method of assembly The present invention reaches a wire connection system that includes a wire and two tubes. The wire has one end that is threaded and fits into one of the tubes that is also threaded. The tubes are connected and oriented between 45° and 135° with respect...	05/14/1996
5479798	Process for manufacturing locket-halves The process for producing locket-halves where a locket-half shell is formed from a first sheet, an annular groove is stamped into a second sheet, the external diameter of the groove being substantially the same as that of the locket-half shell. The portio...	01/02/1996
5444903	Method of making a loop for hanging jewelry A method of making a jewelry loop for displaying charms and similar hanging jewelry such that each loop of the hanger has at least a single charm. Each loop of the hanger is provided with a spring-like quality causing the ends of the loop to spring back t...	08/29/1995
5426843	Method for forming a seam-rounded ferrule on jewelry and product made A method for compressively forming a ferrule about a cord is provided. The method utilizes two successive compressive forming steps. In the first step, the starting ferrule is formed into a crescent-like configuration in side elevation. In the second step...	06/27/1995
5412857	Method of making a hinge for a necklace A necklace having a chain and a jewelry element has attaching members at each end of the chain and two pins extending from a rear surface of the jewelry element, with the pins disposed through the attaching members and bent back to the rear surface. A jew...	05/09/1995
5309616	Method of making a catch for jewelry clasp A catch for a jewelry clasp is disclosed which is formed from a single strip of dual thickness metal. A pushing member, having a second thickness which is preferably around three times the thickness of the first thickness portion of the tongue, is pressed...	05/10/1994
5058252	Apparatus and method for finishing chain assembly A method and apparatus for opening the bolt of a fastener, inserting an end cap D-ring, or quality tag. The method and apparatus comprises using a first clamp configured to receive therein a fasteners, a second clamp being configured to engage a latch or ...	10/22/1991
4972697	Method for the manufacture of the casing for a parrot-type locking device A method of manufacturing a casing of a "Parrot-type" locking device; this kind of locking device is currently used in manufacturing ornamental items. The metallic band from which the flat structure (1) is punched is engraved with the track (2) and the ma...	11/27/1990
4843699	Method of making an earring clutch An earring clutch defined by a hollow metallic shell filled with an elastomer material. An axial bore extends diametrically through the shell, with each end of the bore terminating at a respective flanged opening. The bore receives the post of an earring ...	07/04/1989
4724995	Pin joining method and apparatus In a method and apparatus for the automatic joining of pins to the surfaces of articles, especially of ear pins to associated pieces of jewelry, the joining step utilizes flame soldering in the automatic joining process in order to reduce costs for small ...	02/16/1988
4697315	Reinforced jewelry clasp A jewelry clasp comprising an angled portion which is subject to stress as a result of the weight of the jewelry to which it is attached, is provided with at least one reinforcement rib positioned and configured to increase the tensile strength of the ang...	10/06/1987
4562704	Jewelry clasp A clasp is provided for a jewelry chain, particularly a chain adapted to hold interchangeable designer elements. The clasp has a male and a female member, the male member locking within the female member and being so sized that, when the clasp is opened, ...	01/07/1986
4459829	Rigified earring post A hollow precious metal earring post that has a notch in the wall thereof to receive a clutch is disclosed, which post has a solid gold solder metal interior from the radiused end to a point beyond the notch to rigify and support the post along the notche...	07/17/1984
4386506	Earring and method of making same A method of making a jewelry item in the form of an earring having an earlobe hoop which extends through a pierced ear and a dangling portion having a small loop thereon suspended from the earlobe hoop. The dangling portion is an elongated member formed f...	06/07/1983
4329765	Method for manufacturing a spring ring to be electroplated A method for manufacturing a spring ring to be electroplated in subsequent processes wherein, on the occasion of assembling a movable core member to open and close a opening of a link body and a spring to push the said movable core member in a direction t...	05/18/1982
4298154	Automatic soldering machine An automatic apparatus for soldering jump rings conventionally used in chain jewelry. The apparatus includes a fixture in which at least one and preferably a plurality of laterally oriented grooves are disposed in the upper face of a heat resistant fixtur...	11/03/1981
4258459	Machine for automatically preparing and introducing closure sliders inside annular hollow members for producing annular spring safety catches for necklaces, bracelets and the like A machine for preparing and introducing closure sliders inside annular hollow members for producing spring safety catches for necklaces and the like, consisting of two operative unitsets, each comprising a table rotatably mounted about a vertical axis and...	03/31/1981
4077099	Machine for the production of helical springs and for their introduction into hollow annular safety catches for necklaces Apparatus for inserting helical springs into annular safety catches including a revolving table, four pliers units positioned on the periphery of the table, a first station for feeding catches, a second station where a helical spring is inserted in a catc...	03/07/1978
4041579	Jewelry clasp and method of making same A clasp or connector for detachably fastening to each other the two ends of jewelry chains, necklaces, bracelets or the like. The clasp includes an elongated planar base-plate having a loop-receiving or link-receiving hole or loop at one end thereof, to w...	08/16/1977

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Class 29/896.42 - Latch, clasp, or fastener component making