WO2015009527A1 - Dispositif et kit manuels de fabrication d'entrelacs - Google Patents

Dispositif et kit manuels de fabrication d'entrelacs Download PDF

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WO2015009527A1
WO2015009527A1 PCT/US2014/046106 US2014046106W WO2015009527A1 WO 2015009527 A1 WO2015009527 A1 WO 2015009527A1 US 2014046106 W US2014046106 W US 2014046106W WO 2015009527 A1 WO2015009527 A1 WO 2015009527A1
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posts
recited
arm
links
elastic band
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Cheong Choon Ng
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Choon's Design Inc.
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04D—TRIMMINGS; RIBBONS, TAPES OR BANDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D04D11/00—Ribbon-threading apparatus or devices

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  • This disclosure generally relates to method and device for creating a linked item. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a method and device for creating a linked wearable item from elastic bands.
  • Kits that include materials for making a uniquely colored bracelet or necklace have always enjoyed some popularity. However such kits usually just include the raw materials such as different colored threads and beads and rely on the individual's skill and talent to construct a usable and desirable item. Accordingly there is a need and desire for a kit that provides not only the materials for creating a unique wearable item, but also that simplifies construction to make it easy for people of many skill and artistic levels to successfully create a desirable and durable wearable item.
  • a Brunnian link is a link formed from a closed loop doubled over itself to capture another closed loop to form a chain. Elastic bands can be utilized to form such links in a desired manner.
  • the example kit and device provides for creation of Brunnian and other linked articles. Moreover, the example kit provides for the successful creation of unique wearable articles using Brunnian and other link assembly techniques.
  • the example kit includes a template for mounting an initial band and a hook utilized for attaching additional bands to the initial bands placed on the template.
  • the template includes pins that hold the initial band in place while additional bands are linked onto each other.
  • the kit further includes a clip utilized to attach ends once the desired length is formed.
  • Figure 1 perspective view of an example kit for creating a linked article.
  • Figure 2 is schematic view of link article.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of a series of a series of Brunnian links.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of an example template.
  • Figure 5 is an end view of the example template.
  • Figure 6 is a top view of the example template.
  • Figure 7 is a plan view of an example clip for securing loose ends of a Brunnian linked article.
  • Figure 8 is perspective view illustrating elastic bands secured with the example clip.
  • Figures 9A-9M are views of an example method of creating a linked article using the example template and kit.
  • an example kit is indicated at 10 for creating linked items such as bracelets, necklaces and other wearable or decorative article as generally indicated in Figure 2.
  • the example kit 10 includes a template 12, a clip 16 and a hook 14.
  • the example kit 10 also includes a number of elastic members 18 that are used with the kit 10 to form links for the resulting wearable article.
  • the elastic members 18 are consumed as articles are fabricated, and are replaced and replenished with additional elastic members.
  • the example elastic members 18 are of a size corresponding with the example template 12.
  • the example kit 10 will include many clips 16 to provide for the fabrication of many articles 26.
  • a Brunnian link 20 is formed from a continuous looped structure without forming an actual knot.
  • Several links 20 are formed in a chain to form a circular structure. Ends 22 of each elastic member 18 are secured and a durable wearable article is created.
  • three links 20 are shown forming a single chain.
  • Each link 20 is formed by capturing the ends 22 of one loop structure with a mid portion 24 of another loop structure in series.
  • Each link 20 depends on the previous and subsequent links 20 to maintain the desired shape and integrity. Removing one link 20 results in all of the links becoming loose from each other.
  • the example template 12 includes two posts 28A, 28B spaced a distance 30 apart from each other.
  • Each of the pins 28A, 28B includes a first arm 32a-b and second arm 34a-b supported on a base 36.
  • the arms 32a-b, 34a-b defines an access slot 38 that extends across both of the posts 28A, 28B.
  • the base 36 includes a link opening 40 for completed links of a linked article during fabrication.
  • Each of the first and second arms 32a-b, 34a-b include upper and lower tabs 42 that maintain a linked article within a center section 44.
  • the example clip 16 is generally C-shaped with inwardly facing ends 48.
  • the inwardly facing ends 48 point inwardly to an open space 50 where parts of the elastic members are kept 18.
  • the inwardly facing ends 48 prevent ends 22 from sliding out from the inner area 50 off of the clip 16.
  • the example template 12 is utilized for the formation of a linked article.
  • elastic bands 18 can be difficult to manipulate and hold during the construction of a desired article.
  • the example template 12 provides for holding of an initial number of links 20 and subsequent connection of each link in the linked article.
  • the template 12 includes the first and second posts 28 A, 28B along with the access slot 38 across both of the posts 28A-B.
  • the specific linked configuration can be a simple Brunnian link, but may also be more complex and intricate link structures such as a fishbone type link structure.
  • the template 12 includes the link opening 40 to facilitate the fishbone link structure where the linked article grows and extends from the template 12 through the link opening 40.
  • FIG. 9 A The Figures illustrate formation of a fishbone linked structure utilizing the example template 12.
  • the initial step illustrated in Figure 9 A includes assembling a first elastic band 18A by crossing over itself to form a figure 8 pattern across the posts 28a-b.
  • a second elastic band 18B and third elastic band 18C is then assembled over the first elastic band 18A without crossing over as is shown in Figure 9B.
  • Three elastic bands are therefore supported across the posts 28a-b with the first band 18A on the bottom below the second and third elastic bands 18B, 18C.
  • the bottom, lower most, or first elastic band 18A is pulled off of the posts 28A-B and looped over the second and third elastic bands 18B, 18C as is shown in Figures 9C and 9D.
  • the first elastic band 18A is positioned to loop around each of the second and third elastic bands 18B, 18C and is not supported directly by the posts 28a-b.
  • FIG. 9L illustrates a clip 16 is attached to the end elastic link.
  • the remaining links on the posts 28a-b can be removed and attached to the clip 16 to form the completed linked article as is shown in Figure 9M.
  • the linked article may have terminal ends that are separately terminated to provide a length of a linked article.
  • the example kit and method provide for the creation of many different combinations and configurations of linked structures and articles for the creation of bracelets, necklaces, and other wearable items. Moreover, the example kit is expandable to further create and expand the capabilities of potential linked structures and articles. Further, the example kit provides for the creation of such links and items in an easy manner allowing persons of varying skill levels to be successful in creating unique wearable items. [0027] Although an example embodiment has been disclosed, a worker of ordinary skill in this art would recognize that certain modifications would come within the scope of this disclosure. For that reason, the following claims should be studied to determine the scope and content of this invention.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif destiné à créer un article constitué d'une série d'entrelacs, comprenant au moins deux tiges espacées l'un de l'autre dans une première direction, chaque tige comprenant un premier bras et un second bras et une fente d'accès. Des bandes élastiques peuvent être utilisées pour former de tels entrelacs dans une manière souhaitée.
PCT/US2014/046106 2013-07-15 2014-07-10 Dispositif et kit manuels de fabrication d'entrelacs WO2015009527A1 (fr)

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US201361846270P 2013-07-15 2013-07-15
US61/846,270 2013-07-15
US14/018,542 US8622441B1 (en) 2012-09-25 2013-09-05 Hand held link making device and kit
US14/018,542 2013-09-05

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3648484A (en) * 1969-07-29 1972-03-14 Eileen Gordon Tubular knitting device
US20120112457A1 (en) * 2010-11-05 2012-05-10 Cheong Choon Ng Brunnian link making device and kit
US20130020802A1 (en) * 2010-11-05 2013-01-24 Cheong Choon Ng Brunnian link making device and kit

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3648484A (en) * 1969-07-29 1972-03-14 Eileen Gordon Tubular knitting device
US20120112457A1 (en) * 2010-11-05 2012-05-10 Cheong Choon Ng Brunnian link making device and kit
US20130020802A1 (en) * 2010-11-05 2013-01-24 Cheong Choon Ng Brunnian link making device and kit

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