US4023674A
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Jewelry box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-14
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Granted: 1977-05-17
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Expires: 1995-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A jewelry box is disclosed for holding a necklace or the like therein, which has a removable lid with two apertures through which the posts of a pair of earrings can be placed, with the earring clasps being attached to the posts on the underside of the lid. The decorative portion of the earrings are preferably in the form of flowers which greatly enhance the appearance of the jewelry box when the earrings are attached thereto. The earrings can be easily removed and worn if desired. Indicia on the upper surface of the lid may provide the outline of leaves and stem for the decorative flower portion of the earrings.
Inventors
- 👤 Patricia A. Manley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A jewelry box and earrings comprising, in combination: a ceramic base having a cavity therein for holding jewelry and the like; at least two earrings of the type that have a decorative portion made from a ceramic material, a generally straight post attached thereto and a removable clasp for cooperative attachment with the post; and, a ceramic lid adapted to cooperatively engage said base for covering said cavity, said lid having an aperture therein for receiving the post of each of said earrings, so that the decorative portion of the earrings are visually observable on the upper side of said lid, the associated clasp of each earring being secured to the portion of the associated post extending through the aperture on the underside of said lid, the upper surface of said lid being provided with fused indicia artistically associated with the shape of the decorative portion of each of said earrings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A jewelry box and earrings comprising, in combination: a ceramic base having a cavity therein for holding jewelry and the like; at least two earrings of the type that have a decorative portion made from a ceramic material, a generally straight post attached thereto and a removable clasp for cooperative attachment with the post; and, a ceramic lid adapted to cooperatively engage said base for covering said cavity, said lid having an aperture therein for receiving the post of each of said earrings, so that the decorative portion of the earrings are visually observable on the upper side of said lid, the associated clasp of each earring being secured to the portion of the associated post extending through the aperture on the underside of said lid, the upper surface of said lid being provided with fused indicia artistically associated with the shape of the decorative portion of each of said earrings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A jewelry box as defined in claim 1 wherein the decorative portion of each of said earrings is in the shape of a flower.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A jewelry box as defined in claim 2 wherein said fused indicia illustrates portions of the stem and leaves associated with the flower portion of the earrings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A jewelry box as defined in claim 1 wherein said base has a generally circular top surface and said lid has a downwardly extending annular flange for engaging the sidewalls of said base when said lid is placed thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A jewelry box as defined in claim 1 wherein said lid is generally dome shaped and has an interior cavity so that the thickness of the central portion of said lid is less than the length of the post of said earrings, thereby enabling its associated clasp to engage said post.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-16 | 1980-11-15 | 1981-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-16 | 1984-11-15 | 1985-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-16 | 1988-11-15 | 1989-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |