US3628351A
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Ring manually adjustable to a plurality of constant sizes
Assignee: MONOCRAFT Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract An ornamental finger ring which can readily be adjusted to fit a variety of finger sizes. The ring is formed from an elongate shank having a pair of ends, into a circular configuration. The ends are positioned proximate each other, and at least one of them is formed with an ornamental member thereon. A flexible insert is embedded in a portion of the shank, and at least one gap or spacing is provided in the shank so that it surrounds the insert and divides the shank into at least two segments.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Chernow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An adjustable finger ring comprising a shank having a pair of ends and a substantially circular configuration, said ends being positioned proximate each other, at least one of said ends being formed with an ornamental member thereon, means for permitting manual adjustment of the size of the finger opening of said ring to a plurality of constant sizes, said means including a flexible insert embedded within at least a portion of the shank, said shank being provided with at least one gap which surrounds the insert and separates the shank into at least two spaced segments connected only by said insert, said gap and said insert permitting the size of the opening formed by the shank to be readily adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
An adjustable finger ring comprising a shank having a pair of ends and a substantially circular configuration, said ends being positioned proximate each other, at least one of said ends being formed with an ornamental member thereon, means for permitting manual adjustment of the size of the finger opening of said ring to a plurality of constant sizes, said means including a flexible insert embedded within at least a portion of the shank, said shank being provided with at least one gap which surrounds the insert and separates the shank into at least two spaced segments connected only by said insert, said gap and said insert permitting the size of the opening formed by the shank to be readily adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a plurality of gaps are provided on the shank which divides said shank into a plurality of segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said flexible insert is formed of a soft nonspringy material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said insert is formed of brass material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein both ends of the shank are formed with an ornamental member thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the other end of said shank is provided with means for engaging a portion of the ornamental member thereby preventing said ring from being enlarged beyond a predetermined maximum size.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the insert is embedded in the shank at a point substantially opposite The ends, and the ornamental member forms the top of the ring when it is placed on a wearer''s finger.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |