US20190045887A1 - Locking Jump Ring - Google Patents
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Abstract
A locking jump ring is an apparatus that is used to allow for connection of other chains or looped devices, particularly for the addition of decorative charms or ornaments to existing jewelry. The apparatus includes a U-shaped body, a first claw, a second claw, and a fastener. The first claw and the second claw are joined to the U-shaped body on opposing ends. The first claw and the second claw are oriented away from the U-shaped body, so that the first claw and the second claw point towards each other. The fastener comprises a male portion and a female portion. When the first claw and the second claw are pressed towards each other, the male portion engages with the female portion, locking the present invention into a closed configuration.
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- The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/544,448 filed on Aug. 11, 2017. The current application is filed on Aug. 13, 2018 while Aug. 11, 2018 was on a weekend.
- The present invention relates generally to a lockable link, more particularly to a jump ring whose ends form a permanent connection once pressed together. A user of the present invention is able to form a link which can be connected to one or more chain links jump rings, charms, or other jewelry components.
- The chain is a useful apparatus for securing property, forming connections between objects and supporting loads. One of the most attractive aspects of chains is that the length of a chain can be modified by simply adding or removing a number of individual links. Unlike ropes and cords, no knots are needed to connect multiple chains. In such chains, a single link can be used to connect multiple chains together in a desired configuration. One drawback to this approach is that the ends of a chain link must be soldered, or otherwise fused, to provide the maximum connective strength. Generally, this requires additional tools and expertise. These resources may not be available in the field, and, therefore, it is difficult to maximize the strength of any link of chain formed in the field. Furthermore, links of chain are susceptible to damage and failure when subjected to substantial externally applied forces. Fatigue further limits the effectiveness of chains, as many connective chain link devices weaken over time due to constant applied pressure of charms and ornaments. The present invention is a Locking Jump Ring that addresses these concerns by providing a link capable of forming a permanent ad hoc connection to the links of one or more chains that can support the weight of one or more charms or decorative ornaments.
- The present invention is manufactured as an open-ended loop with an integrated fastening mechanism. The fastening mechanism is used to form a permanent connection between the ends of the open-ended loop. More specifically, one end of the present invention is manufactured with an anchor fastener which is intended to be inserted into an anchor receptacle positioned on the opposite end of the present invention. To insert the anchor fastener into the anchor receptacle, a user applies a force which moves the ends of the present invention together. The connection established by inserting the anchor fastener into the anchor receptacle is established such that any subsequently applied external forces applied from the weight of hanging ornaments or decorative charms only serve to more fixedly connect the two components.
- In addition to the connection established between the anchor fastener and anchor receptacle, the geometry of the present invention facilitates the creation of a permanently-fused link. That is, the ends of the present invention are designed to apply compressive forces to the anchor fastener and anchor receptacle when subjected to externally applied gravitational forces. This compressive force prevents the ends of the present invention from becoming detached. The unique geometry of the present invention facilitates the creation of a seamless link with no perceivable breaks. In this way, any attached charms are able to slide about the present invention without catching on, or disengaging, its connected ends.
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FIG. 1 is a front right perspective view of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a left view of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a front view of the present invention in the detached configuration. - All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
- The present invention is a locking jump ring that is used to increase the length of a chain and to allow for connection of other chains or looped devices. The present invention is further configured to provide a smooth inner ring that will become stronger as tension due to gravitational effects on an attached charm is applied. The present invention comprises a
U-shaped body 1, afirst claw 5, asecond claw 6, and afastener 11, as seen inFIG. 1 . The U-shapedbody 1 is a curved rigid unit that is continuous with thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6. The U-shapedbody 1 allows the user to press either side of the U-shapedbody 1 to move thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 closer together. Thefirst claw 5 is an extrusion extending from the U-shapedbody 1 that allows for engagement with thesecond claw 6. Similarly, thesecond claw 6 is an extrusion extending from theU-shaped body 1 that allows for engagement with thefirst claw 5. This arrangement of thefirst claw 5 relative to thesecond claw 6 allows for thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 to overlap during use. Thefastener 11 is a connection mechanism that enables thefirst claw 5 to lock in place relative to thesecond claw 6, thus forming an internal loop. After placing thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 through the loops of external chains, the user can press thefirst claw 5 towards thesecond claw 6 to secure thefirst claw 5 in position relative to thesecond claw 6 by connecting thefastener 11. In doing so, the user effectively joins the chain links and decorative charms together about the present invention. - Furthermore, the U-shaped
body 1 comprises afirst leg 2, asecond leg 3, and aweb 4, as seen inFIG. 2 . Theweb 4 is a section of rigid material that connects to both thefirst leg 2 and thesecond leg 3. Thefirst leg 2 is the segment of the U-shapedbody 1 that connects theweb 4 to thefirst claw 5. In this way, theweb 4 is positioned generally away from thefirst claw 5. Thesecond leg 3 is the segment of the U-shapedbody 1 that connects theweb 4 to thesecond claw 6. In this way, theweb 4 is positioned generally away from thesecond claw 6. Thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 each comprise afree end 7, a fixedend 8, aconcave side 9, and aconvex side 10. Thefree end 7 is the tip of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6, opposite the fixedend 8. Thefree end 7 allows the user to add ornaments onto the present invention. The fixedend 8 is the segment of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 opposite thefree end 7. This arrangement allows the fixedend 8 to secure to thefirst leg 2 and thesecond leg 3 of the U-shapedbody 1. Theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 is the inside portion of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6. This arrangement allows chain links and ornaments contained within the present invention to join to theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 upon closure and consequent activation of thefastener 11. Theconvex side 10 of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 is the outside portion of thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6, opposite theconcave side 9. In this way, theconvex side 10 faces generally away from added charms and ornaments. - Furthermore, the
fastener 11 comprises amale portion 12 and afemale portion 13. Themale portion 12 is a rounded protrusion extending perpendicularly away from theconvex side 10 of thefirst claw 5. This arrangement allows themale portion 12 to couple with thefemale portion 13. Thefemale portion 13 is a preferably dome-shaped cut into theconcave side 9 of thesecond claw 6, between thesecond leg 3 and thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6. In this way, thefemale portion 13 is adapted to join to themale portion 12. - The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows the present invention to efficiently and effectively extend chain links and add decorative charms and ornaments to them. The
fixed end 8 of thefirst claw 5 is connected adjacent to thefirst leg 2, opposite theweb 4. This arrangement ensures that theweb 4 is arranged away from thefirst leg 2, and consequently, away from thefirst claw 5. Thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 is oriented towards thesecond leg 3. In this way, thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 extends away from thefirst leg 2. Thefixed end 8 of thesecond claw 6 is connected adjacent to thesecond leg 3, opposite theweb 4. This arrangement ensures that theweb 4 is arranged away from thesecond leg 3, and consequently, away from thesecond claw 6. Further, thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6 is oriented towards thefirst leg 2. In this way, thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6 extends away from thesecond leg 3. The arrangement of thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 and thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6 results in thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 and thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6 being oriented generally towards each other. Themale portion 12 is connected adjacent to theconvex side 10 of thefirst claw 5. This allows themale portion 12 to interact with thefemale portion 13. Thefemale portion 13 traversing into theconcave side 9 of thesecond claw 6. This arrangement allows themale portion 12 to interlock with thefemale portion 13. - In order to engage the
male portion 12 to thefemale portion 13, the present invention benefits from friction-reducing components that allow thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 to interact with thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6. To this end, the present invention further comprises aramp 14, as seen inFIG. 3 . Theramp 14 is an angled segment of thesecond claw 6 that slides along themale portion 12 when the user presses thefirst leg 2 towards thesecond leg 3. Theramp 14 is integrated into theconcave side 9 of thesecond claw 6. This arrangement allows themale portion 12 to slide into position relative to thefemale portion 13. Theramp 14 is positioned in between thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6 and thefemale portion 13. In this way, theramp 14 is optimally positioned for adjustment of thesecond claw 6 relative to thefirst claw 5. - To allow the
male portion 12 and thefemale portion 13 to interact, thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 need to be offset from each other. To this end, areference point 15 of theweb 4 needs to be centrally positioned along theweb 4. This allows the user to utilize theweb 4 as a midpoint between thefirst claw 5 and thesecond claw 6. Afirst distance 16 between thereference point 15 and thefree end 7 of thefirst claw 5 is less than asecond distance 17 between thereference point 15 and thefree end 7 of thesecond claw 6. This arrangement ensures that thefirst claw 5 is offset from thesecond claw 6. - The present invention may be in one of two configurations. In one configuration, the
first claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 are in a detached configuration. This means that themale portion 12 is not engaged with thefemale portion 13, as seen inFIG. 4 . Theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5 is positioned offset from theconvex side 10 of thesecond claw 6. In this way, the present invention is prepared to accept new ornaments for connection to the chain links. - Alternatively, the
first claw 5 and thesecond claw 6 are in an attached configuration. This allows secure containment of joined charms and chain links to the present invention. Thefemale portion 13 is engaged to themale portion 12. This arrangement ensures that as forces are applied in opposing directions to the present invention, thefastener 11 strength improves, further securing the chain links and ornaments in place. Theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5 is pressed against theconvex side 10 of thesecond claw 6. Theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5 interlocks with theconvex side 10 of thesecond claw 6, further increasing frictional retention forces preventing the present invention from opening after closure. Furthermore, theconcave side 9 of thesecond claw 6 is shaped to receive theconvex side 10 of thefirst claw 5. This arrangement ensures that thefirst claw 5 is securely connected to thesecond claw 6. Theconcave side 9 of thefirst claw 5, an interior side of thefirst leg 2, an interior side of thesecond leg 3, and an interior side of theweb 4 are shaped in a continuous closed looping surface. In this way, connected chain links and charms or ornaments interact smoothly with the inner loop of the present invention, without interference from any connective joints or pieces of the present invention. - Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
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1. A locking jump ring comprises:
a U-shaped body;
a first claw;
a second claw;
a fastener;
the U-shaped body comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a web;
the first claw and the second claw each comprise a free end, a fixed end, a concave side and a convex side;
the fastener comprises a male portion and a female portion;
the fixed end of the first claw being connected adjacent to the first leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the first claw being oriented towards the second leg;
the fixed end of the second claw being connected adjacent to the second leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the second claw being oriented towards the first leg;
the male portion being connected adjacent to the convex side of the first claw; and
the female portion traversing into the concave side of the second claw.
2. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
a ramp;
the ramp being integrated into the concave side of the second claw; and
the ramp being positioned in between the free end of the second claw and the female portion.
3. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
a reference point of the web being centrally positioned along the web; and
a first distance between the reference point and the free end of the first claw being less than a second distance between the reference point and the free end of the second claw.
4. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in a detached configuration; and
the concave side of the first claw being positioned offset from the convex side of the second claw.
5. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in an attached configuration;
the female portion being engaged by the male portion; and
the concave side of the first claw being pressed against the convex side of the second claw.
6. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 5 comprises:
the concave side of the second claw being shaped to receive the convex side of the first claw; and
the concave side of the first claw, an interior side of the first leg, an interior side of the second leg, and an interior side of the web being shaped in a continuous closed looping surface.
7. A locking jump ring comprises:
a U-shaped body;
a first claw;
a second claw;
a fastener;
a ramp;
the U-shaped body comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a web;
the first claw and the second claw each comprise a free end, a fixed end, a concave side and a convex side;
the fastener comprises a male portion and a female portion;
the fixed end of the first claw being connected adjacent to the first leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the first claw being oriented towards the second leg;
the fixed end of the second claw being connected adjacent to the second leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the second claw being oriented towards the first leg;
the male portion being connected adjacent to the convex side of the first claw;
the female portion traversing into the concave side of the second claw;
the ramp being integrated into the concave side of the second claw; and
the ramp being positioned in between the free end of the second claw and the female portion.
8. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 7 comprises:
a reference point of the web being centrally positioned along the web; and
a first distance between the reference point and the free end of the first claw being less than a second distance between the reference point and the free end of the second claw.
9. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 7 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in a detached configuration; and
the concave side of the first claw being positioned offset from the convex side of the second claw.
10. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 7 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in an attached configuration;
the female portion being engaged by the male portion; and
the concave side of the first claw being pressed against the convex side of the second claw.
11. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 10 comprises:
the concave side of the second claw being shaped to receive the convex side of the first claw; and
the concave side of the first claw, an interior side of the first leg, an interior side of the second leg, and an interior side of the web being shaped in a continuous closed looping surface.
12. A locking jump ring comprises:
a U-shaped body;
a first claw;
a second claw;
a fastener;
the U-shaped body comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a web;
the first claw and the second claw each comprise a free end, a fixed end, a concave side and a convex side;
the fastener comprises a male portion and a female portion;
the fixed end of the first claw being connected adjacent to the first leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the first claw being oriented towards the second leg;
the fixed end of the second claw being connected adjacent to the second leg, opposite the web;
the free end of the second claw being oriented towards the first leg;
the male portion being connected adjacent to the convex side of the first claw;
the female portion traversing into the concave side of the second claw;
a reference point of the web being centrally positioned along the web; and
a first distance between the reference point and the free end of the first claw being less than a second distance between the reference point and the free end of the second claw.
13. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 12 comprises:
a ramp;
the ramp being integrated into the concave side of the second claw; and
the ramp being positioned in between the free end of the second claw and the female portion.
14. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 12 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in a detached configuration; and
the concave side of the first claw being positioned offset from the convex side of the second claw.
15. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 12 comprises:
wherein the first claw and the second claw are in an attached configuration;
the female portion being engaged by the male portion; and
the concave side of the first claw being pressed against the convex side of the second claw.
16. The locking jump ring as claimed in claim 15 comprises:
the concave side of the second claw being shaped to receive the convex side of the first claw; and
the concave side of the first claw, an interior side of the first leg, an interior side of the second leg, and an interior side of the web being shaped in a continuous closed looping surface.
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