Ring insert assembly
Patent 5727399 Issued on March 17, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 31, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
January 31, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D348022 1178186 1333284 1596642 1800227 2117176 Jewelry article with selectively visible portions Composite ring and method of constructing the same Hinged insert ring Wrap ring assembly Patent #: 5419158 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 594732 filed on 01/31/1996US Classes:63/15.4, Nested63/15.1Plural, separableExaminersPrimary: Johnson, Brian L.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA44C 009/00AbstractA ring insert assembly comprising a pair of rings for accommodating an engagement or other ring therebetween is provided. The ring insert assembly includes a first ring and a second ring spaced from and substantially parallel to the first ring. The rings are interconnected by means of one or more spacing elements or bars such that the space between the two rings of the insert assembly can receive and accommodate a third ring, such as a solitaire, therebetween. One or more hinge assemblies are fixed to the first and second rings, and preferably to the spacing element, for selectively closing off the opening between the rings through which the third ring is inserted. | |
