US1925250A

US1925250A - Finger ring

Info

Publication number: US1925250A
Application number: US579163A
Authority: US
Inventors: Hirsch Lee
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1931-12-05
Filing date: 1931-12-05
Publication date: 1933-09-05
Anticipated expiration: 1950-09-05

Description

Sept. 5, 1933. L. HIRSCH 1,925,250

FINGER RING Filed Dec. 5, 1951 INVENTOR- Patented Sept. 5, 1933 UNITED. STATES PATENT I0: FFICE 7 Claims.

This invention relates to finger rings and particularly to rings of the type commonly worn with other rings. It enables a person to wear a pair of rings, such as a wedding ring and an engagement ring, for example, in such relation to each other as to display both rings to best advantage with no discomfort to the wearer.

It is well known that when a wedding ring and an engagement ring are worn upon the same finger, as is the common custom, the setting of the engagement ring tends to conflict with the upper portion of the wedding ring. This may result in one or more of various undesirable effects. For example the setting of the engagement ring may extend over a portion of the wedding ring with the result that the latter is largely concealed and the two rings become interlocked in an objectionable Way. On the other hand if the wedding ring cannot take a position beneath the setting of the engagement ring, the latter will have a tendency to assume an angular position on the finger. The inner band of the engagement ring will assume a position adjacent the band 'of the weddirr ring while the setting at the top of the engagement ring will hold the two rings further apart on the exposed part of the finger. This not only results in a display of the engagement ring setting at a disadvantage, but also places the setting well out upon the finger and has a tendency to create an uncomfortable feeling. In accordance with the present invention, the wedding ring is so modified that it will not force the engagement ring setting forwardly on the finger and in turn will not be concealed by the engagement ring. The construction is such that the two rings may assume their natural positions with their central axes in line with the axis of the finger and the engagement ring may at the same time assume a position well up on the finger.

A further feature of the present invention is in the formation of the parts so that the ring will be held against turning upon the finger. This feature coupled with the fact that the ring will in no part be concealed by the engagement ring renders the invention particularly applicable to a wedding ring set with stones or otherwise ornamented across the upper portion of its periphery.

Other features and advantages of the invention will appear from a detailed description of an illustrative form of the same which will now be given in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a ring embodying the invention, as seen largely from one face, and

Fig. 2 is a side view of the ring showing its relation to the finger and to another ring, indicated in broken lines. 6

R ferring now to the drawing, it will be observed that the illus ative ring comprises an upper portion 10, a bottom portion 11 and intermediate connecting portions 12. The upper portion 10 may be of any suitable form, either fiat across the top to any esired extent, or provided with irregular surfaces, or a series of flat sides, or made truly arcuate. It may vary suitably be provided with ornamental configurations or it may carry a series of stones 13, or it may simply be left plain. These are all matters of design which may he very readily embodied, more or less as a matter of choice, in a ring employing the features of the invention. The lower portion 11 of the ring is preferably semi-circular in form so as to adapt it to follow the contour of the under surface of the finger. This portion will normally be left plain, although it will be apparent that if desired it may also be either set with stones or ornamentally configured. The relation between the

portions

10 and 11 is preferably such that they fall in separate planes, each of which is perpendicular to the axis of the finger as the ring is worn. Certain of the advantages of the invention may be derived, however, if the two portions are left in the same plane but joined by an offset portion, or if the planes of the two portions are arranged at a slight angle to each other in lieu of being strictly parallel.

The connecting portions 12 between the upper and lower parts are preferably simply inclined at an angle of, say, 45 to the planes of the main portions, although they may, if desired, be inclined at any other suitable angle or simply be in the form of a reverse or S curve of small radius.

As the ring is applied to the finger, it Will be placed with the lower portion 11 well against the webs 14 on either side of the finger. This portion of the ring thus falls naturally into a small pocket or recess formed in the finger at its point of junc- 1O ture with the palm of the hand. The portions 12 then overlie the webs 14 at the two sides of the finger, while the top portion 10 assumes a position substantially perpendicular to the axis of the finger but in a plane somewhat closer to the mainknuckle. This top part of the ring then rests further back upon the finger than would be possible, at least Without tilting of the ring as a Whole, if all parts of the ring were in a single plane. Since an inclined or offset portion 12 overlies each of the webs 14 at the two sides of the finger, it will be apparent that turning of the ring upon the finger will be more or less effectively prevented. This is distinctly advantageous where the ring is provided with stones or ornamentation on only a portion of its periphery since it insures proper display of this portion at all times.

As made apparent in Figure 2, the set-back relation of the top portion of the ring with respect to the lower portion permits another ring 15, such as an engagement ring shown in broken lines, to assume its natural position without interference with the wedding ring. The lower portion or" ring 15 may be in close proximity to the lower portion 11 of the other ring without causing any angling of the ring 15 to accommodate its setting 16. This not only improves the appearance presented by the two rings but also creates a more comfortable feeling due to maintaining the engagement ring setting further removed from the finger joint.

It is to be noted that while the ring as viewed alone presents an appearance quite different from that of the ordinary ring, particularly as viewed from the side, this difference is not apparent as the ring is worn. When the ring is worn, its side portions are concealed by the adjacent fingers. It should be observed, furthermore, that the various advantages pointed out are obtained without the necessity of removing any of the metal of the ring. This is an important consideration in the modern type of ring, which is usually a relatively thin band.

While the invention has been disclosed as particularly applicable to a wedding ring, it will be apparent that it is also applicable to any type of finger ring which is intended to be worn in conjunction with other rings having overhanging settings. It may also be applied to advantage to any form of ring which it is desirable to retain in a definite position on the finger. Furthermore, it should be understood that while the inclined portions 12 are shown at substantially the midpoints of the sides of the ring, they may be located at somewhat higher or lower points, although it is considered preferable to so position them that they will fall just above the webs between the fingers. Various other changes in the form and relation of the different portions of the ring may be made without departing from the general principles and scope of the invention as defined by the claims.

I claim:

1. A wedding ring comprising a single, rigid,

continuous band having its major upper and lower portions in different substantially parallel planes approximately at right angles to the axis of the ring, said upper and lower portions being connected by angled portions at the sides of the ring.

2. A wedding ring having two portions extending substantially across the finger aperture offset with relation to each other and rigidly joined by integral, angled portions to completely encircle the finger, said offset portions being arranged in separate substantially parallel planes substantially at right angles to the axis of the rmg.

3. A wedding ring comprising a single, rigid band having angular shoulders provided at opposite sides on one face of the ring adapted to engage the webs at the opposite sides of the finger to prevent rotation of the ring.

4. A wedding ring comprising a single, rigid band having upper and lower portions offset and connected by web engaging portions providing a pair of shoulders on one face at the sides of the ring.

5. A wedding ring comprising a single, rigid band having its major upper and lower portions offset into different, substantially parallel planes at approximately right angles to the axis of the ring, connecting portions joining said upper and lower portions and providing a pair of abrupt shoulders on one face adapted to engage the webs at the two sides of a finger, the arrangement being such as to lock the ring on the finger and prevent rotation thereof, and to accommodate the setting of an adjacent ring without concealment of the wedding ring.

6. A wedding ring comprising a single, rigid, continuous band having its major upper portion substantially in a plane, and its major lower portion substantially in another plane, each of said planes being arranged at not less than an angle of to the axis of the ring.

7. A wedding ring comprising a single, continuous, rigid band having an. upper portion and a lower portion, .each extending substantially across the finger aperture and each lying substantially in a plane, the planes of the two portions being different and intersecting the axis of the ring at an angle of not less than 75, and integral portions at the sides of the ring joining said upper and lower portions.

LEE HIRSCH.