EP1221873B1 - Maintenance-free necklace - Google Patents
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- EP1221873B1 EP1221873B1 EP98960058A EP98960058A EP1221873B1 EP 1221873 B1 EP1221873 B1 EP 1221873B1 EP 98960058 A EP98960058 A EP 98960058A EP 98960058 A EP98960058 A EP 98960058A EP 1221873 B1 EP1221873 B1 EP 1221873B1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- string
- necklace
- nipple
- knob
- bead
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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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
- A44C5/185—Attachment of fasteners to straps or chains
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
- A44C11/002—Ornamental chains composed of pearls
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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
- A44C5/209—Fasteners specially adapted for necklaces or bracelets made of pearls
Description
- Figure 1 is a longitudinal cross-section of one end of the finished necklace according to a first embodiment of the invention;
- Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross-section of a subset of figure 1;
- Figure 3 is a view of the opposite end of the string of same necklace;
- Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-section of figure 3;
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of a necklace according to a second embodiment of the invention.
Claims (9)
- Necklace (2) comprising:a string (1)several beads (9), each one having a hole in which said string (1) is engaged, anda knob (6) and a head (11), each disposed at one end of said string,
- Necklace according to claim 1, characterized in that it moreover comprises a device (4) for identifying the necklace carried by the nipple (3).
- Necklace according to claim 2, characterized in that said device (4) identifying the necklace comprises a microprocessor or chip able to exchange data with a control apparatus (5).
- Necklace according to claim 2, characterized in that said device (4) for identifying the necklace comprises an inscription, legible on said nipple (3).
- Necklace according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that said string (1) is a multiple-stranded cable covered by a coating intended to protect the beads from abrasion by the cable.
- Necklace according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that said the nipple (3), affixed to one end of the string (1), can freely move in rotation with regard to the string (1).
- Necklace according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that said assembling means comprise at least a part (6, 3) freely movable in rotation in regard to the string (1).
- Necklace according to claims 5 and 7, characterized in that said nipple (3) comprises a hollow cylindrical bead (7) able to accommodate one end of said string (1) in a free rotation, and a bayonet-type cork (10) stamped or screwed on the hollow part of said bead (7), imprisoning the string's end.
- Necklace according to claims 6, characterized in that said knob is unremovably scaled on the respective end of the string (1).
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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PCT/IB1998/002127 WO2000040111A1 (en) | 1998-12-30 | 1998-12-30 | Maintenance-free necklace |
Publications (2)
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EP1221873A1 EP1221873A1 (en) | 2002-07-17 |
EP1221873B1 true EP1221873B1 (en) | 2003-12-10 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP98960058A Expired - Lifetime EP1221873B1 (en) | 1998-12-30 | 1998-12-30 | Maintenance-free necklace |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP1221873B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU1573799A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69820496T2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000040111A1 (en) |
Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH608703A5 (en) * | 1975-06-14 | 1979-01-31 | Joerg Heinz |
Family Cites Families (6)
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JPS5812234B2 (en) * | 1976-12-24 | 1983-03-07 | 一實 奥田 | Manufacturing method for labeled diamonds |
DE3519844A1 (en) * | 1985-06-03 | 1986-12-04 | Dieter Paul 7536 Ispringen Bräuer | Cord for jewellery purposes |
JPS62240757A (en) * | 1985-12-02 | 1987-10-21 | Orient Watch Co Ltd | Wear-resistant outfitting for ornamentation |
US5193360A (en) * | 1991-09-30 | 1993-03-16 | Lovegrove Daniel C | Tablet finger ring having a removable tablet |
US5631631A (en) * | 1994-08-17 | 1997-05-20 | Avery Dennison Corporation | Device for use in conveying information concerning an article of commerce |
DE19615131C2 (en) * | 1996-04-17 | 2002-01-24 | Eberle Josef Gmbh & Co Kg | Bayonet clasp for pearl necklaces |
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- 1998-12-30 WO PCT/IB1998/002127 patent/WO2000040111A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1998-12-30 EP EP98960058A patent/EP1221873B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-12-30 AU AU15737/99A patent/AU1573799A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-12-30 DE DE69820496T patent/DE69820496T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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CH608703A5 (en) * | 1975-06-14 | 1979-01-31 | Joerg Heinz |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP1221873A1 (en) | 2002-07-17 |
DE69820496D1 (en) | 2004-01-22 |
DE69820496T2 (en) | 2004-09-16 |
WO2000040111A1 (en) | 2000-07-13 |
AU1573799A (en) | 2000-07-24 |
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