US20140083136A1

US20140083136A1 - Bracelet

Info

Publication number: US20140083136A1
Application number: US14/034,759
Authority: US
Inventors: Jennifer L. Kruse
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-09-27
Filing date: 2013-09-24
Publication date: 2014-03-27

Abstract

A bead-type charm that is representative of an event in which a wearer participated or. The charm is can be made from metals, glass, mineral or plastic and displays the event or group insignia or specific design to be determined by the event officials or organizers.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/706,648 filed Sep. 27, 2012, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of jewelry, and more particularly to charms for bracelets.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There is a time honored ritual once one enters a competition or event of a return of a t-shirt representative of the competition or event. These T-shirts are worn and used for the life of the shirt and then most-likely turned into rags. Other awards provided for participation in events are medals that can be worn by the user. However, medals are not practical to wear in everyday life.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The charm is comprised of but not limited to a bead-like ornament that can be cylindrical, cube, or round in shape; with a single or multiple bracelet-type strands; and clasp closure that allows for the addition of charms for additional event charms. The charm could also be displayed on a trophy-type award. The charm may be composed of materials such as gold, platinum, silver, copper, bronze, glass or plastic with the bracelet and or necklace as silver, gold platinum, leather, hemp, plastic, or other eco-friendly materials. Each charm will be designed in conjunction with event organizers or officials and will display the organizations logo, trademark or insignia to be specific to that event. The charm may also display dates, distance etc specific to that event. The charms from the events can be worn independently on a bracelet, necklace, or award or combined with charms from other events to create a display with multiple decorative beads or charms.
Relationship between the components:

- The charm/award is to be worn or displayed.
- The bead can be worn on a bracelet or necklace type devise with removable end clasp for easy assembly.
- The bead can also be displayed on an award type plaque or display tree
  - 1. materials (but not limited to)—platinum, silver, copper, bronze, glass, plastic
  - 2. shapes (but not limited to)—cylinder, round, cube
  - 3. displayed on (but not limited to)—bracelet, necklace, trophy

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a bracelet with a round shape with relevant event insignia on it.

FIG. 2 illustrates a cube shaped charm on a carrier with the event's name and the year pertaining to when the event was held.

FIG. 3 illustrates a cube shaped charm with year of event and event insignia.

FIG. 4 illustrates a single cube shaped charm on a carrier. Charm is cube shaped with event insignia shown and event name.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention of a spherical bead type charm 2 with emblem 1 representing the insignia typical of an event or competition. The charm is displayed on a chain-type carrier/bracelet/necklace 6 that is not specific to the charm or event.
FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention of a cube-shaped charm 2 with the event or competitions name 4 and year that the event or competition took place 3. The charm is displayed on a chain-type carrier/bracelet/necklace 6 that is not specific to the charm or event. The carrier is shown to travel through a 3 to 4 millimeter cylindrical hole 5 in the charm 2.
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention of a cube-shaped charm 7 with the year that the event or competition occurred 3. The charm 7 also displays an example of a nonspecific insignia 1.
FIG. 4 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention of a cube-shaped charm 7 with the name of the event or competition 4. The charm 7 also displays an example of a nonspecific insignia 1. The chain-type carrier/bracelet 6 leading to and through a three to four millimeter cylindrical hole 5.
How to make the invention:

- The charm can be cast, carved of metals, minerals, glass or plastic. The insignia or trademark for the event can be part of the cast, embossed or imbedded into the charm. The bracelet can be a chain type design with duel functioning clasps for closure and for access to add additional charms. The bracelets can be made of leather, hemp and natural fibers will be of a similar solid design and include disassembling clasps for access.

The charm is necessary. The bracelet or display could be interchangeable with any currently marketed product. The clasps for access to add additional charms could be made smaller and more secure.
The events or term of completion that the charm represents can be altered to have the charm represent something less significant. The charm itself is to be reconfigured to coincide with each event's trademark or insignia and be created with the permission of the event organizers or officials.
The charm could manufacture as a “copycat” or not carry the events trademark or insignia. As stated above, the “charm” was created to offer a stylish award that can be displayed on a bracelet, necklace or award. The invention or method of delivery claimed here solves this problem.
The following is claimed:

- The charm is a method of displaying earned awards after an individual has completed a race, event, term, accomplishment, or achievement.

The claimed invention differs from what currently exists. Methods of displaying participation in events or competitions are limited to the t-shirts, hats, plaques, etc. The charm is created in conjunction an event and designed with the insignia or trademark of the event.

Claims

1. A device for memorializing participation or completion of an event comprising:

a charm in the shape of a cube, sphere, or cylinder representative of the specific event comprising insignia specific to the event;

means for displaying the charm; and

wherein the charm is awarded to an individual only upon participation or completion of the event.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the means for displaying the charm is a bracelet.

3. The device of claim 2 wherein the charm includes a bore for threading the charm onto the bracelet.

4. The device of claim 3 wherein the insignia is inscribed on the charm.

5. The device of claim 3 wherein the insignia is molded in the charm.

6. The device of claim 3 wherein the insignia is painted on the charm.

7. The device of claim 2 wherein the charm includes a clasp to connect the charm to the necklace.

8. The device of claim 1 wherein the means for displaying the charm is a necklace.

9. The device of claim 1 wherein the means for displaying the charm is an anklet.

10. The device of claim 1 wherein the means for displaying the charm is a case.

11. The device of claim 3 wherein the charm is cast of metal.

12. The device of claim 3 wherein the charm is molded of glass.

13. The device of claim 3 wherein the charm is molded of plastic.

14. The device of claim 3 wherein the charm comprises wood.

15. An award given to a participant of an event comprising:

a charm to be displayed on a bracelet, the charm representative of the event;

wherein the charm is awarded to a participant only upon completion of the event.