EP3782501A1

EP3782501A1 - Bracelet

Info

Publication number: EP3782501A1
Application number: EP19193059.3A
Authority: EP
Original assignee: Lahme Ursula
Current assignee: Lahme Ursula
Priority date: 2019-08-22
Filing date: 2019-08-22
Publication date: 2021-02-24

Abstract

A Bracelet having a felt (13, 22, 35, 43), for absorbing a fragrance such as perfume or essential oil and a retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) for retaining the felt (13, 22, 35, 43), a preferably decorative receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46), such as of precious metal or stainless steel galvanized with rose or yellow gold, for removably receiving the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44).

Description

Technical Field

The invention relates to the product as per the preamble of Claim 1.

Background Art

JP 2003265208 A (RE MENT CO LTD) 24.09.2003 discloses a bracelet having a felt for absorbing a fragrance such as perfume or essential oil and a retainer therefor.
A pertinent electronic wearable is discussed in CHOI, Yongsoon. Electronic wearable using personalizable sound and fragrance for personal branding. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (ACE '15). 2015, p.51.

Summary of invention

The invention as claimed is hereinafter disclosed in such a way that the technical problem with which it deals can be appreciated and the solution can be understood.

Technical Problem

The problem is to seek an alternative to the known device which provides the same or similar effects or is more cost-effective.

Solution to Problem

The problem is solved as per the characterizing part of Claim 1.

Advantageous effect of invention

The retainer can be easily replaced when the fragrance is depleted such that the bracelet may be reused.

Brief description of drawings

Figure 1 is a view of a first embodiment.
Figure 2 is a view of a second embodiment.
Figure 3 is a view of a third embodiment.
Figure 4 is a view of a fourth embodiment.
Figure 5 is a view of a fifth embodiment.
Figure 6 is a view of a sixth embodiment.

Description of embodiments

In the first embodiment, a replaceable transparent or opaque capsule (11), such as of glass or polycarbonate, has a capacity of 0.6 ml, corresponding to half the capacity of a perfume sample vial, and is filled with a scent intended to be used for aromatherapy. As is customary with off-the-shelf tubes of toothpaste, a seal (12) is welded to the capsule (11) to keep fragrance from running out. In a two-stage snap-on connection, the capsule (11) engages with a retainer (14) that is in turn received by a decorative receptacle (15), such as of precious metal or stainless steel galvanized with rose or yellow gold, the capsule (11) and retainer (14) forming a closed system.
In the present embodiment, the retainer (14) contains a cut-out felt (13) and an acute member such as a spike, pin, or punch protruding through the cut-out toward the seal (12). Consequently, the member pierces or otherwise breaches the seal (12) when the capsule (11) snaps home into its second position, then fully immersed in the retainer (14). The felt (22), in this example, is 3.5 mm thick and measures 18 mm in diameter, allowing it to absorb about 11 or 12 drops of fragrance such as perfume or essential oil. A circumferential groove or transversal bore is formed in the spike and, once the wearer breaches the seal (12) by depressing the capsule (11), conveys the fragrance therefrom into the felt (13).
On both side faces, the retainer (14) has three vents each, dimensioned such as to prevent the fragrance from seeping through while still allowing it to volatilize until depleted. Through bayonet coupling, the retainer (14) screws into the receptacle (15) up to its stop position, in which the vents open into a clearance formed between retainer (14) and receptacle (15).
A preferably resizable wristband (16), such as of polyurethane, attaches bilaterally to the receptacle (15) opposite a magnetic clasp (17) that is bolted, screwed, or otherwise fastened to the intended underside of the wristband (16). Even devoid of fragrance, the wristband (16) may serve as jewelry if manufactured from precious metals and decorated with precious stones, zirconia, or crystal glass stones.
In the second embodiment, the capsule (21) rigidly connects to the retainer (23) ex works. As no seal covers the capsule (21) itself, neither spike nor cut-out are required, allowing the felt (22) to absorb about 15 drops of fragrance. To nonetheless prevent the fragrance from evaporating prior to use, the vents of this embodiment are covered by a pealable sealing strip (24).
In the third embodiment, a bezel (31) - measuring, for instance, 16 mm in diameter - is plugged onto the retainer (33) and encompasses a synthetic stone, such as zirconia or cut glass, or gemstone (32). While the retainer (33) itself is prefilled with the fragrance and doubles as a pod or base to accommodate the stone (32), the latter serves no technical purpose other than to hide the removable retainer (33) underneath. Opposite the bezel (31), a preferably snap-on bottom (36) covers the underside of the retainer (33), thus encasing the felt (35), which in this case would typically be limited to a diameter of 15 mm.
In the fourth embodiment, opposite the receptacle (46), an elastic ring (42), such as of rubber, is snapped onto or into the retainer (44). By means of a circumferential groove, a brilliant-cut rhinestone (41) in turn snaps into the ring (42), resulting in a detachable connection between rhinestone (41) and retainer (44). With the rhinestone (41) resting above the retainer (44), both components are interchangeable independently of one another. The rhinestone (41), in varying colors, may therefore be offered as a separate piece of jewelry.
In the fifth embodiment, while also brilliant-cut, the rhinestone (41) is flattened toward the retainer (44) by removing its cone end. Despite its oblate underside, the rhinestone (41) still maintains a pleasing appearance to the onlooker. Since in this variant the rhinestone (41) does not protrude into the retainer (44), the ring (42) can be saucer-shaped, improving its ability to seal off the retainer (44) and prevent fragrance from leaking.
In the sixth and final embodiment, the rhinestone (52) is arranged below its ring-shaped bezel (51), which has an internal thread (51B) that mates with an external thread (52B) of the wristband's receptacle (58). While in the present embodiment, the bezel (51) is locked by twisting or latching, it should be noted that the rhinestone (52) could also be positioned on top of the bezel (51) and fastened in a different manner, such as through claws or a groove provided in the rhinestone (52). The bezel (51) or other mount serves to hold the (brilliant-cut) rhinestone (52) at full height without interfering with the sealing rubber ring (53) below. Still, the rhinestone (52) may easily be replaced by removing the bezel (51).
Instead of relying on slow evaporation, the skilled artisan will appreciate that the bracelet may be equipped with some sort of vaporizer or spray nozzle without departing from the scope of the invention.

Industrial applicability

The invention is applicable, among others, throughout the health and cosmetic industries.

Reference signs list

11: Capsule
12: Seal
13: Felt
14: Retainer
15: Receptacle
16: Wristband
17: Clasp
21: Capsule
22: Felt
23: Retainer
24: Strip
25: Receptacle
26: Wristband
27: Clasp
31: Bezel
32: Gemstone
33: Retainer
34: Strip
35: Felt
36: Bottom
37: Receptacle
38: Wristband
39: Clasp
41: Rhinestone
42: Ring
43: Felt
44: Retainer
45: Strip
46: Receptacle
47: Wristband
48: Clasp
51: Bezel
51B: First thread
52: Rhinestone
53: Ring
54: Felt
55: Retainer
56: Strip
58: Receptacle
58B: Second thread
59: Wristband
60: Clasp

Citation list

The following documents are cited hereinbefore.

Patent literature

JP 2003265208 A (RE MENT CO LTD) 24.09.2003

Non-patent literature

CHOI, Yongsoon. Electronic wearable using personalizable sound and fragrance for personal branding. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology (ACE '15). 2015, p.51.

Claims

Bracelet having
a felt (13, 22, 35, 43), for example, 3.5 mm thick, for absorbing a fragrance such as perfume or essential oil and
a retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) for retaining the felt (13, 22, 35, 43), characterized in
a preferably decorative receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46), such as of precious metal or stainless steel galvanized with rose or yellow gold, for removably receiving the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44).
Bracelet as per Claim 1 having
a preferably resizable wristband (16, 26, 38, 47), such as of polyurethane, attached bilaterally to the receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46).
Bracelet as per Claim 2 having
a preferably magnetic clasp (17, 27, 39, 48) fastened, for example, bolted or screwed, to the wristband (16, 26, 38, 47).
Bracelet as per any of the preceding claims having
a transparent or opaque capsule (11, 21), such as of glass or polycarbonate, engaged with the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) opposite the receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) and filled with the fragrance, for example, to a capacity of 0.6 ml.
Bracelet as per Claim 4 having
a seal (12), preferably welded to the capsule (11, 21), for sealing the fragrance against the felt (13, 22, 35, 43), wherein
the felt (13, 22, 35, 43) has a cut-out and
the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) has an acute member such as a spike, pin, or punch protruding through the cut-out toward the seal (12) such that the member breaches, for example, pierces, the seal (12) when the capsule (11, 21) snaps onto the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44).
Bracelet as per Claim 5 wherein
the acute member has a groove or bore for, upon breaching the seal (12), conveying the fragrance from the capsule (11, 21) into the felt (13, 22, 35, 43).
Bracelet as per Claim 4 wherein
the capsule (11, 21), preferably ex works, rigidly connects to the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44).
Bracelet as per any of Claim 4 through Claim 7 wherein
the felt (13, 22, 35, 43) measures 18 mm in diameter.
Bracelet as per any of Claim 1 through Claim 3 having
a bezel (31) plugged onto the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) opposite the receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) and
a synthetic stone, such as zirconia or cut glass, or gemstone (32) encompassed by the bezel (31) and measuring, for example, 16 mm in diameter, wherein
the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) is prefilled with the fragrance.
Bracelet as per Claim 9 having
a preferably snap-on bottom (36) covering the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) opposite the bezel (31) and encasing the felt (13, 22, 35, 43).
Bracelet as per Claim 9 or Claim 10 wherein
the felt (13, 22, 35, 43) measures 15 mm in diameter.
Bracelet as per any of Claim 1 through Claim 3 having
an elastic ring (42), such as of rubber, snapped onto or into the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) opposite the receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) and
a preferably brilliant-cut rhinestone (41) having a circumferential groove for snapping into the ring (42).
Bracelet as per Claim 12 wherein
the rhinestone (41) is flattened toward the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44).
Bracelet as per any of the preceding claims wherein
the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) has vents, preferably covered by a pealable sealing strip (24, 34, 45), dimensioned such as to prevent the fragrance from seeping through.
Bracelet as per Claim 14 having
a clearance betwixt the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) and receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) wherein
the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) and receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) are configured, preferably through bayonet coupling, such that the retainer (14, 23, 33, 44) screws into the receptacle (15, 25, 37, 46) up until the vents open into the clearance.