US4059971A
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Earring having magnetically secured displaceable ornament for facilitating telephoning
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-07
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-10-07
Abstract
Abstract An earring construction for use by a wearer which will facilitate phone calling without interference comprises an earring decorative body which has an exterior ornamental side which normally projects outwardly from the ear and an opposite earfacing side which contains a cavity having a magnet therein. An ear-engagement mounting includes a plate portion hinged to the ornament and which is attractable by the magnet in a closed position and which has an opposite earfacing side with means for engaging the earring on the ear. The hinged mounting of the ornament on the ear-engagement mounting permits the ornament to be swung outwardly to the side of the ear so that the ornament does not interfere with the placing of a telephone receiver earpiece close to the user's ear.
Inventors
- 👤 Ota Shoji
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:55
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An earring construction for use by a wearer and which will facilitate phone calling without interference, comprising an earring decorative body having an exterior ornamental side which is adapted to project outwardly from the person's ear and an opposite earfacing side, first magnet means mounted on said earfacing side, an ear-engagement mounting pivotally mounted on said body adjacent one side thereof and having at least a first side facing said body with at least a portion defining second magnet means attractable to said first magnet means to hold said body close against said ear-engagement mounting, said ear-engagement mounting including an opposite second side facing the wearer's ear, an ear-engagement device carried by said mounting on said opposite second side for holding the earring on a person's ear, said body being pivotal outwardly from said ear-engagement mounting to a position said body alongside the ear so as to free the ear of the wearer so that the earring will not interfere with the engagement of the ear by a telephone earpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An earring construction for use by a wearer and which will facilitate phone calling without interference, comprising an earring decorative body having an exterior ornamental side which is adapted to project outwardly from the person's ear and an opposite earfacing side, first magnet means mounted on said earfacing side, an ear-engagement mounting pivotally mounted on said body adjacent one side thereof and having at least a first side facing said body with at least a portion defining second magnet means attractable to said first magnet means to hold said body close against said ear-engagement mounting, said ear-engagement mounting including an opposite second side facing the wearer's ear, an ear-engagement device carried by said mounting on said opposite second side for holding the earring on a person's ear, said body being pivotal outwardly from said ear-engagement mounting to a position said body alongside the ear so as to free the ear of the wearer so that the earring will not interfere with the engagement of the ear by a telephone earpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An earring according to claim 1, wherein said body has a recess upon the earfacing side, said first magnet means comprising a magnet disposed in said recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An earring construction according to claim 2, wherein said ear-engagement mounting includes a plate made of magnetically attractable material and comprises said second magnet means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
93 words
An earring construction according to claim 1, wherein said ear-engagement mounting comprises a plate, a hinge connected to a side of the plate and to a side of said body and pivotally mounting said body on said plate, said ear-engagement device projecting outwardly from the plate on the opposite side thereof from said body and including a supporting seat extending outwardly from the bottom of said plate and an upstanding central piece arm extending upwardly from said supporting seat and inwardly toward said plate and having a raised portion engageable with the ear.
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) | 1980-11-28 | 1981-05-30 | 1981-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-28 | 1985-05-30 | 1985-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-05-30 | 1989-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |