US20210282511A1 - Jewelry article with rotating component - Google Patents

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US20210282511A1
US20210282511A1 US16/819,074 US202016819074A US2021282511A1 US 20210282511 A1 US20210282511 A1 US 20210282511A1 US 202016819074 A US202016819074 A US 202016819074A US 2021282511 A1 US2021282511 A1 US 2021282511A1
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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
    • A44C5/02—Link constructions
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    • A44C11/00—Watch chains; Ornamental chains
    • A44C11/002—Ornamental chains composed of pearls
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    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
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  • the present invention relates to an article of jewelry such as a bracelet or necklace comprising a surrounding outer component, rotatably positioned around an inner component which is positioned on a supporting structure.
  • a mantra is a motivating chant which can be said either out loud or internally.
  • a mantra traditionally has two purposes, which can be classified as worldly and spiritual. The mantra is said to quiet the habitual fluctuations of our consciousness and then steer consciousness toward its source in the Self. Quite like repeating a mantra, a repetitive movement is a technique used to quiet the mind and release unwanted energy.
  • the present invention was created as an instrument to facilitate this technique. Finding ways to reduce stress in our fast-paced world is critical for our physical health and mental well-being. Moving the outer component (also called the bead) back and forth is helpful in reducing tension and attaining a sense of calm and mindfulness.
  • the mantra bracelet/necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry-, as well as a device for releasing anxiety at any time, in public or in private.
  • the Democratic Church uses a rosary in either bracelet or necklace format for aiding in their prayers.
  • the bracelet and necklaces versions of the rosary contain beads which are fixed to the support structure (the string) and moved together through the hands of the user. It is important to note that this usage is distinct from the current invention in that there are no known examples of the rosary which utilize rotating cylinders or components around the rosary beads.
  • bracelets and necklaces consist of a plurality of round or cylindrical beads located on wire, string or other supporting device.
  • the beads or other ornamental objects have a through hole which allows the supporting device (e.g. string, wire, or other formable material) to be inserted through the through hole.
  • the supporting device e.g. string, wire, or other formable material
  • These ornamental objects may be movable or fixed or even rotating depending on the particular design and the supporting device may be of varying lengths again depending on the design and intended usage.
  • the beads are prevented from moving along the supporting device by means of individually located knots, enlarged areas on the string or wire or other restraining methods.
  • other ornamental elements have been attached to the bracelets or necklaces by a variety of means. Sometimes the additional elements are attached to the supporting device, e.g. string, directly and in other designs, the additional elements may be attached directly to the beads or other ornamental elements.
  • the set of inner components e.g. ornamental beads
  • a jewelry item i.e., a bracelet or a necklace.
  • This inner component has a through hole along a through hole axis, and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components to be strung on an elongated support member, ex. string, wire, linked chain, etc., of the jewelry item.
  • the inner component is a spherical bead of any material (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with a smooth exterior surface.
  • the outer element is a cylindrical object (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with an outer diameter and an inner diameter which will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner component.
  • the outer cylindrical component has a length that is at least 2 times the diameter of the inner component. In this embodiment the length is dictated by the requirement of the outer component remaining along the same axis as the inner component. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component. In embodiments where the inner component is cylindrical this length requirement is removed.
  • the clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a clasp or joining component with a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the outer component would prevent the outer component from being able to slide freely along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.
  • the inner components are cylindrical beads.
  • this inner cylindrical component has a through hole along a through hole axis, and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components to be strung on an elongated support member, e.g. the string, of the jewelry item.
  • the inner cylindrical component has an exterior surface with a smooth surface.
  • the outer element will have an inner diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner cylindrical component.
  • the length of the outer component is is no longer material. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component.
  • the clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a joining object diameter greater than the inner component diameter would prevent the outer component from being able to slide along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.
  • FIG. 1 is an angled view of a bracelet.
  • FIG. 2 is a front angled view of a necklace.
  • the present invention is composed of elements which are common within the jewelry industry but are presently assembled in a unique manner which results in an article which is novel in the jewelry industry.
  • the motivation for the unique combination of the known elements is described in the Summary of the Invention Section above.
  • the inner components #2 e.g. ornamental beads, are assembled normally along a strand of wire, string or chain (#3) to form the base jewelry item (i.e., a bracelet or a necklace).
  • the inner component has a through hole and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components (#2) to be strung on an elongated support member (#3), ex. string, wire, linked chain, etc.
  • the inner component is a spherical bead which can be of any material (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with a smooth exterior surface provided that the outer diameter is less then the inner diameter of the outer element (#1).
  • the outer element (#1) is a generally a cylindrical object made of metal, colored glass, stone, etc. with an inner diameter which will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner component (#2).
  • the outer cylindrical component (#1) has a length that is at least 2 times the diameter of the inner component (#3) if the inner component is spherical. If the inner component (#2) is cylindrical, then the length of the outer element (#1) is not critical.
  • the clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention and are not shown in the Figures. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a clasp or joining component with a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the outer component would prevent the outer component from being able to slide freely along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.

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In one embodiment, the set of inner components, e.g. ornamental beads, is provided for use with a jewelry item (i.e., a bracelet or a necklace). This inner component has a through hole along a through hole axis, and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components to be strung on an elongated support member, ex. string, wire, linked chain, etc., of the jewelry item. In this embodiment, the inner component is a spherical bead of any material (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with a smooth exterior surface. The outer element is a cylindrical object (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with an outer diameter and an inner diameter which will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner component. The outer cylindrical component has a length that is at least 2 times the diameter of the inner component. In this embodiment the length is dictated by the requirement of the outer component remaining along the same axis as the inner component. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component. In embodiments where the inner component is cylindrical this length requirement is removed. The clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a clasp or joining component with a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the outer component would prevent the outer component from being able to slide freely along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.

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  • REFERENCES CITED
    Country Pat # Issue Date Inventor
    US U.S. Pat. No. 9,839,266 B2 Dec. 12, 2017 Grey
    US U.S. Pat. No. 7,472,564 Jan. 6, 2009 Boltz
    US U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507 Mar. 7, 2006 Enevoldsen
    • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to an article of jewelry such as a bracelet or necklace comprising a surrounding outer component, rotatably positioned around an inner component which is positioned on a supporting structure.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • In the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, there is the concept of the ‘mantra’. A mantra is a motivating chant which can be said either out loud or internally. A mantra traditionally has two purposes, which can be classified as worldly and spiritual. The mantra is said to quiet the habitual fluctuations of our consciousness and then steer consciousness toward its source in the Self. Quite like repeating a mantra, a repetitive movement is a technique used to quiet the mind and release unwanted energy. The present invention was created as an instrument to facilitate this technique. Finding ways to reduce stress in our fast-paced world is critical for our physical health and mental well-being. Moving the outer component (also called the bead) back and forth is helpful in reducing tension and attaining a sense of calm and mindfulness. The mantra bracelet/necklace is a beautiful piece of jewelry-, as well as a device for releasing anxiety at any time, in public or in private.
  • In a somewhat similar concept, the Catholic Church uses a rosary in either bracelet or necklace format for aiding in their prayers. The bracelet and necklaces versions of the rosary contain beads which are fixed to the support structure (the string) and moved together through the hands of the user. It is important to note that this usage is distinct from the current invention in that there are no known examples of the rosary which utilize rotating cylinders or components around the rosary beads.
  • In the prior art, bracelets and necklaces consist of a plurality of round or cylindrical beads located on wire, string or other supporting device. The beads or other ornamental objects have a through hole which allows the supporting device (e.g. string, wire, or other formable material) to be inserted through the through hole. These ornamental objects may be movable or fixed or even rotating depending on the particular design and the supporting device may be of varying lengths again depending on the design and intended usage. In some embodiments the beads are prevented from moving along the supporting device by means of individually located knots, enlarged areas on the string or wire or other restraining methods. Throughout the history of jewelry, other ornamental elements have been attached to the bracelets or necklaces by a variety of means. Sometimes the additional elements are attached to the supporting device, e.g. string, directly and in other designs, the additional elements may be attached directly to the beads or other ornamental elements.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In one embodiment, the set of inner components, e.g. ornamental beads, is provided for use with a jewelry item (i.e., a bracelet or a necklace). This inner component has a through hole along a through hole axis, and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components to be strung on an elongated support member, ex. string, wire, linked chain, etc., of the jewelry item. In this embodiment, the inner component is a spherical bead of any material (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with a smooth exterior surface. The outer element is a cylindrical object (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with an outer diameter and an inner diameter which will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner component. The outer cylindrical component has a length that is at least 2 times the diameter of the inner component. In this embodiment the length is dictated by the requirement of the outer component remaining along the same axis as the inner component. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component. In embodiments where the inner component is cylindrical this length requirement is removed. The clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a clasp or joining component with a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the outer component would prevent the outer component from being able to slide freely along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.
  • In another embodiment, the inner components are cylindrical beads. As before this inner cylindrical component has a through hole along a through hole axis, and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components to be strung on an elongated support member, e.g. the string, of the jewelry item. In this embodiment, the inner cylindrical component has an exterior surface with a smooth surface. The outer element will have an inner diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner cylindrical component. The length of the outer component is is no longer material. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component. Again, the clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a joining object diameter greater than the inner component diameter would prevent the outer component from being able to slide along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.
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  • FIG. 1 is an angled view of a bracelet.
  • FIG. 2 is a front angled view of a necklace.
    •  DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • The present invention is composed of elements which are common within the jewelry industry but are presently assembled in a unique manner which results in an article which is novel in the jewelry industry. The motivation for the unique combination of the known elements is described in the Summary of the Invention Section above. With reference to FIG. 1, the inner components #2, e.g. ornamental beads, are assembled normally along a strand of wire, string or chain (#3) to form the base jewelry item (i.e., a bracelet or a necklace). The inner component has a through hole and the through hole allows the inner ornamental components (#2) to be strung on an elongated support member (#3), ex. string, wire, linked chain, etc. In the Figure #1 embodiment, the inner component is a spherical bead which can be of any material (ex. metal, colored glass, stone, etc.) with a smooth exterior surface provided that the outer diameter is less then the inner diameter of the outer element (#1). The outer element (#1) is a generally a cylindrical object made of metal, colored glass, stone, etc. with an inner diameter which will be slightly greater than the outer diameter of the inner component (#2). The outer cylindrical component (#1) has a length that is at least 2 times the diameter of the inner component (#3) if the inner component is spherical. If the inner component (#2) is cylindrical, then the length of the outer element (#1) is not critical. There are no actual limits on the outer diameter of the outer component though in described embodiments it should be comfortable for a person to move as needed to accomplish the desire mantra goals. The clasping or joining component of the jewelry item is not crucial to the invention and are not shown in the Figures. The designer of the jewelry would understand that having a clasp or joining component with a diameter greater than the inner diameter of the outer component would prevent the outer component from being able to slide freely along the entire length of the assembled jewelry.

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The invention claimed is:
1. A necklace or bracelet article formed of inner components threaded onto an elongated support member and an outer component rotatably positioned around the inner component, wherein each inner component has an outer diameter slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the outer component such that the outer component will rotate freely around inner component.
2. An article according to claim 1, wherein multiple outer components are used.
3. An article according to claim 1, wherein said outer component is cylindrical.
4. An article according to claim 1, wherein said outer cylindrical components is metallic.
5. An article according to claim 1, wherein said outer component is spherical.
6. An article according to claim 1, wherein the inner component is spherical.
7. An article according to claim 1, wherein the inner component is cylindrical.
8. The article defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated support member consists of a chain composed of links.
9. The article defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated support member consists of a wire.
10. The article defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated support member consists of a string.
11. A jewelry article comprising an elongated support member, and a multiplicity of inner components strung along the support member, at least one outer component rotatably positioned around said ornaments.
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