US3633357A
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Bracelet construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-15
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A tile bracelet formed of staggered rows of tiles joined by cross pins has the pins secured within the tiles at the edge of the bracelet by means of an indentation formed along the length of the underneath surface of the bracelet at a position spaced from the outer edge of those tiles so that the indentation presses the material of the pins and tiles into a mutual curve.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger M King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:32
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/02; A44C5/10; A44C5/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
An article such as a bracelet comprising a plurality of rows of tiles, outer ones of said rows forming an edge of the article, said tiles having holes defined therethrough, a pin passing through aligned holes of adjacent tiles and extending across the article, anD an indentation formed into the surface of each title at a location in alignment with each pin on each tile of the row forming the outer edge of the article and extending into the hole of the tile and engaged with said pin whereby to secure the pin within the tile.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
An article such as a bracelet comprising a plurality of rows of tiles, outer ones of said rows forming an edge of the article, said tiles having holes defined therethrough, a pin passing through aligned holes of adjacent tiles and extending across the article, anD an indentation formed into the surface of each title at a location in alignment with each pin on each tile of the row forming the outer edge of the article and extending into the hole of the tile and engaged with said pin whereby to secure the pin within the tile.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
An article according to claim 1 wherein each tile comprises a hollow tubular member, said pin extending transversely through the tile between adjacent rows, each tile having two pins extending transversely through the hole and a spacer between said pins, the indentation extending into the hole and also securing said spacer with said pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
An article such as a bracelet comprising a plurality of rows of tiles arranged in side-by-side relationship, each of said tiles having an opening therethrough and a pin extending transversely between said rows through the opening of said tiles at least one surface of said tiles having an indentation formed thereon extending into the surface of each title completely through the wall of the tile and being indented into said pin to hold said pin within said tile.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
An article such as a bracelet comprising a plurality of rows of tiles arranged in side-by-side relationship, each of said tiles having an opening therethrough and a pin extending transversely between said rows through the opening of said tiles at least one surface of said tiles having an indentation formed thereon extending into the surface of each title completely through the wall of the tile and being indented into said pin to hold said pin within said tile.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article according to claim 3 wherein said rows each comprise tiles which are staggered from the adjacent row.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
An article according to claim 3 wherein the indentation formed in said tile extends in a direction along the associated tile row, said tile having an opening of a size to accommodate two pins and a spacer between said pins, the material of said tile and the associated pin being indented into tight holding engagement.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of forming a bracelet and similar article made up of a plurality of tiles having openings therethrough and using pins which extend through the openings comprising arranging the tiles in rows, directing pins through the openings of the tile to extend across the rows and to engage through openings of adjacent tiles, and thereafter forming an indentation into a surface of the tiles which extends inwardly and forms the tile into indented engagement with the pins to hold the rows in an assembled manner.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of forming a bracelet and similar article made up of a plurality of tiles having openings therethrough and using pins which extend through the openings comprising arranging the tiles in rows, directing pins through the openings of the tile to extend across the rows and to engage through openings of adjacent tiles, and thereafter forming an indentation into a surface of the tiles which extends inwardly and forms the tile into indented engagement with the pins to hold the rows in an assembled manner.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein an indentation is formed on the side of the surface of the article which will be the undersurface and at a position spaced from the outer edge of the article on each outer row of tiles and extending in a direction along the length of the article.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein an indentation is formed by stamping.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
83 words
A flexible bracelet or like article comprising staggered rows of tiles, pins passing through aligned holes in adjacent tiles extending across the article, and an indentation forming a recess extending inwardly from the surface of the article at a position spaced from the outer edge of the tiles forming the edge of the article and in a direction along the length of said article and in alignment with said pins to secure the pins within the tiles at the edge of the article.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
83 words
A flexible bracelet or like article comprising staggered rows of tiles, pins passing through aligned holes in adjacent tiles extending across the article, and an indentation forming a recess extending inwardly from the surface of the article at a position spaced from the outer edge of the tiles forming the edge of the article and in a direction along the length of said article and in alignment with said pins to secure the pins within the tiles at the edge of the article.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An article as claimed in claim 9 wherein each tile is formed to define a hollow tubular construction in the transverse direction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
An article as claimed in claim 10 wherein a spacer is provided within the tubular portion of the tiles at the edge of the bracelet between the two pins secured therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
An article as claimed in claim 9 wherein said indentation is formed as a complete straight line along the whole length of each tile.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
An article as claimed in claim 12 wherein said straight line occurs on each tile at a central position thereof. 14, An article as claimed in claim 9 formed wholly or partly of precious metal and carrying ornamentation on the surfaces thereof.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |