AU2018226909A1

AU2018226909A1 - Jewelry system

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Publication number: AU2018226909A1
Application number: AU2018226909A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Steffanie LAROCCO
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-03-07
Filing date: 2018-03-07
Publication date: 2019-09-05
Also published as: CA3053984A1; WO2018161094A1; EP3570698A4; MX2019010374A; EP3570698A1; JP2020509801A; KR20190132368A; CN110573041A

Abstract

A jewelry system includes a locket, having an interior cavity; and an opening at a top of the locket; a container to secure within the interior cavity, the container having a lid to extend through the opening; and an applicator connected to the lid and extending into the container; the lid is removable to remove the applicator from the container; a liquid disposed within an interior of the container; the applicator is to remove a portion of the liquid from the container.

Description

JEWELRY SYSTEM

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates generally to jewelry, and more specifically, to a jewelry system for carrying a liquid substance such as lip-gloss or perfume.

2. Description of Related Art [0002] Jewelry is well known in the art and provides a means for men and women to customize and accessorize outfits. For example, necklaces, earrings, and keychains are just a few of the items used to accessorize outfits.

[0003] One of the problems commonly associated with conventional jewelry is lack of excitement and uniqueness. For example, many people wear similar jewelry items, and therefore cannot express their unique sense of personality or style through their jewelry.

[0004] Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of jewelry, many shortcomings remain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0005] The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a jewelry system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a back view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front disassembled view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front open assembled view of the jewelry system of FIG. 1;

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FIG. 5A, 5B, and 5C are front views of various embodiments of an applicator of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front view of a necklace with the jewelry system of FIG. 1 incorporated;

FIG. 7 is a front view of a keychain with the jewelry system of FIG. 1 incorporated; and

FIG. 8 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a jewelry system in accordance with the present application.

[0006] While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0007] Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer’s specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0008] The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional jewelry. Specifically, the present invention provides a means for a user to

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[0009] The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.

[0010] The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.

[0011] Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 1 -4 depict various views of a jewelry system 101 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system 101 overcomes one or more of the abovelisted problems commonly associated with conventional jewelry.

[0012] In the contemplated embodiment, system 101 includes a locket 103 with a container 105 enclosed within an interior 300 of locket 103. It is contemplated that locket 103 can be a solid body, or alternatively can include a back 301 and a door 303 connected to back 301 by one or more hinges 107 and one or more closure clasps 109, thereby allowing door 303 to open and close, as shown in FIGS. 3-4. In this embodiment, container 105 can be removed and replaced, thereby providing a means for a user to change the purpose and contents of container 105.

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PCT/US2018/021412 [0013] In the preferred embodiment, container 105 includes a lid 111 configured to extend above a top surface of locket 103. Lid 111 further includes an applicator 113 extending into the interior of container 105. Container 105 is configured to hold a liquid substance, such as lip-gloss, perfume, essential oil, or bubble blowing liquid. Applicator 113 is configured to be removed from container 105 via lid 111, thereby providing a means for a user to access the liquid substance. One contemplated means of removing lid 111 is via a threaded connection 305 on container 105, however it should be appreciated that various connection means could be used.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment, locket 103 includes a loop 115 secured to the back of locket 103, as shown in FIG. 2. It should be appreciated that loop 115 can be secured by any means to locket 103, thereby providing a place to attach a chain, cord, or other similar device.

[0015] As shown in FIGS. 5A-5C, various contemplated embodiments of applicator 113 are shown. In one embodiment 501, applicator 113 is a solid piece of plastic, thereby being appropriate for use with perfume. In an alternative embodiment 503, applicator 113 further includes a foam cover 505 configured to cover an end of applicator 113 and thereby being appropriate for use with a lip gloss. In yet another alternative embodiment 507, applicator 113 includes a hole 509, wherein the applicator could be used with a bubble blowing liquid disposed within container 105. It should be appreciated that applicator 113 can vary in size and material.

[0016] It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the incorporation of container 105 into a locket. It should be understood that this feature provides a means for the user to carry a liquid substance, such as lip-gloss or perfume, in a fashionable piece of jewelry.

[0017] In FIGS. 6 and 7, two exemplary embodiments of jewelry items with system 101 incorporated are shown. In FIG. 6, system 101 is attached to a necklace 601 having one or more chains 603a, 603b and one or more charms 605 connected to chains 603a, 603b and configured to be inserted through loop 115 to hold necklace 601 in place around a user’s neck. It should be appreciated that chains 603a, 603b can vary in materials,

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[0018] In FIG. 7, a keychain 701 with system 101 is shown. It is contemplated that loop 115 can be used to attach to a chain 703 to a keyring 705 to create keychain 701, thereby providing an alternative means of carrying system 101. It should be appreciated that chain 703 can alternatively attach directly to locket 103 or in any other means appropriate to secure system 101 to a keychain.

[0019] It should be appreciated that the various components of system 101 can vary in shape, size, and material as aesthetical, functional, or manufacturing considerations require.

[0020] In FIG. 8, a front view depicts an alternative embodiment of a jewelry system 801 comprising a container 803 configured to hold a cosmetic or perfume therein, and further including an applicator 805 integral with a lid 807. In this embodiment, a loop 809 or similar structure, is attached directly to the container 803, thereby providing a means to wear and use the contents of container 803 without a locket. It should be appreciated that system 801 can replace system 101 in connection with a necklace, keychain, and the like as has been described above. Further, the applicator and contents of the container can be changed as previously described.

[0021] The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A jewelry system, comprising:

a locket, having:

an interior cavity; and an opening at a top of the locket;

a container configured to secure within the interior cavity, the container having:

a lid configured to extend through the opening; and an applicator connected to the lid and extending into the container; wherein the lid is removable to remove the applicator from the container;

a liquid disposed within an interior of the container;

wherein the applicator is configured to remove a portion of the liquid from the container.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the locket further comprises:

a back;

a door attached to the back by one or more hinges; and a clasp configured to hold the door in a closed position against the back.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the locket further comprises:

a loop attached to a back of the locket;

wherein the loop is configured to secure the locket to a chain.
4. The system of claim 3, further comprising:

a keychain attached to the loop.
5. The system of claim 3, further comprising:

a necklace attached to the loop.
6. The system of claim 5, wherein the necklace further comprises:

a first end attached to the loop;

a second end having a charm configured to be inserted through the loop;

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7. The system of claim 5, wherein the charm is removable and replaceable.
8. The system of claim 5, further comprising:

a second charm configured to be removably secured to the loop.
9. The system of claim 1, wherein the liquid is a perfume.
10. The system of claim 1, wherein the liquid is an oil diffuser.
11. The system of claim 1, wherein the liquid is a lip gloss.
12. The system of claim 1, wherein the applicator further comprises:

a sponge secured to an end of the applicator.
13. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

wherein the liquid is bubble blowing liquid; and wherein the applicator further comprises an opening to blow bubbles through.

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14. A jewelry system, comprising:

a container having an interior area and further having:

a lid configured to secure to a top opening of the container; and an applicator connected to the lid and extending into the interior area of the container;

wherein the lid is removable to remove the applicator from the container;

a liquid disposed within the interior area of the container;

wherein the applicator is configured to remove a portion of the liquid from the container.
15. The jewelry system of claim 14, further comprising:

a loop attached to a back of the container.
16. The system of claim 15, further comprising:

a necklace attached to the loop.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the necklace further comprises:

a first end attached to the loop;

a second end having a charm configured to be inserted through the loop; wherein inserting the second end through the loop secures the necklace around a user’s neck.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the charm is removable and replaceable.
19. The system of claim 17, further comprising:

a second charm configured to be removably secured to the loop.