US3818209A
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Electrically illuminated jewelry
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-12
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1993-02-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is an improvement in electrically illuminated jewelry which may be worn on the clothing. The basic form of the invention consists of three parts (1) the lighted ornament itself, (2) a battery container including batteries and (3) a catch. The ornament houses the lamp(s) and has at its rear two pointed studs which pierce the clothing, each stud providing an electrical connection to the lamp(s). The battery case is normally used behind the clothing upon which the ornament is worn, and has leads which engage the two pointed studs which pierce the clothing. The catch engages one of the pointed studs thereby locking together the battery case, the ornament and the section of clothing upon which the ornament is used.
Inventors
- 👤 A Roth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/0015; F; F21; F21L; F21L2/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An illuminated jewelry ornament intended for wearing on the person consisting of a suitable ornament, a light source attached to the ornament, two pointed studs affixed to the ornament insulated from each other providing an electrical connection to the light source, said studs designed to pierce clothing, a separate battery unit consisting of a battery holder and two connecting leads fixed to the holder for engaging the studs to provide an electrical path from the battery to the light source, A fixed current limiting means at some point in series with the circuit, and a catch mechanism to engage one of said pointed studs for the purpose of securing it to the clothing and to one of the battery holder leads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An illuminated jewelry ornament intended for wearing on the person consisting of a suitable ornament, a light source attached to the ornament, two pointed studs affixed to the ornament insulated from each other providing an electrical connection to the light source, said studs designed to pierce clothing, a separate battery unit consisting of a battery holder and two connecting leads fixed to the holder for engaging the studs to provide an electrical path from the battery to the light source, A fixed current limiting means at some point in series with the circuit, and a catch mechanism to engage one of said pointed studs for the purpose of securing it to the clothing and to one of the battery holder leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
An illuminated jewelry ornament intended for wearing on the person consisting of a suitable ornament, a light source attached to the ornament, two pointed studs affixed to the ornament insulated from each other providing an electrical connection to the light source, said studs designed to pierce clothing, a separate battery unit consisting of a battery holder and two connecting leads fixed to the holder for engaging the studs to provide an electrical path from the battery to the light source, a variable current limiting means at some point in series with the circuit, and a catch mechanism to engage one of said pointed studs for the purpose of securing it to the clothing and to one of the battery holder leads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
An illuminated jewelry ornament intended for wearing on the person consisting of a suitable ornament, a light source attached to the ornament, two pointed studs affixed to the ornament insulated from each other providing an electrical connection to the light source, said studs designed to pierce clothing, a separate battery unit consisting of a battery holder and two connecting leads fixed to the holder for engaging the studs to provide an electrical path from the battery to the light source, a variable current limiting means at some point in series with the circuit, and a catch mechanism to engage one of said pointed studs for the purpose of securing it to the clothing and to one of the battery holder leads.
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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |