US4174620A
Expired / Lapsed
US
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Jewelry with adhesive insert for lifting objects
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-05
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Granted: 1979-11-20
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Expires: 1997-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A small adhesive plastic insert and/or a magnetic insert, mounted in an arm bracelet, a finger ring, a wrist watch or other arm ornament and shaped to conform to the appearance of the bracelet, ring, watch or ornament, permits the wearer of the bracelet, watch or ornament to pick up small objects on flat surfaces without difficulty. The insert is shaped and colored to harmonize with the appearance of the bracelet, ring, watch or ornament. The insert is removably held, for example by a force fit, and may be replaced when dirty.
Inventors
- 👤 David E. Russell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:38
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44D; A44D2203/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An article of personal jewelry having a size and shape adapting it for attachment to a portion of a wearer's body at an area near a free end of an arm, said article having an outer surface facing generally away from a wearer's body area, contacting means supported by and protruding outwardly away from said surface and facing away from a wearer's body area for contacting and lifting small, light objects, said contacting means comprising a plastic element with a sticky exterior surface positioned to readily contact such objects, and mounting means for firmly and removably securing said element to said article whereby said element may be readily replaced when said element is substantially incapable of lifting small, light objects, said surface including an ornamental design, said contacting means being adapted and arranged to harmonize with said design thereby rendering same unobtrusive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An article of personal jewelry having a size and shape adapting it for attachment to a portion of a wearer's body at an area near a free end of an arm, said article having an outer surface facing generally away from a wearer's body area, contacting means supported by and protruding outwardly away from said surface and facing away from a wearer's body area for contacting and lifting small, light objects, said contacting means comprising a plastic element with a sticky exterior surface positioned to readily contact such objects, and mounting means for firmly and removably securing said element to said article whereby said element may be readily replaced when said element is substantially incapable of lifting small, light objects, said surface including an ornamental design, said contacting means being adapted and arranged to harmonize with said design thereby rendering same unobtrusive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
An article of personal jewelry having a size and shape adapting it for attachment to a portion of a wearer's body at an area near a free end of an arm, said article having an outer surface facing generally away from a wearer's body area, contacting means supported by and protruding outwardly away from said surface and facing away from a wearer's body area for contacting and lifting small, light objects, said contacting means comprising a plastic element with a sticky exterior surface positioned to readily contact such objects, and mounting means for firmly and removably securing said element to said article whereby said element may be readily replaced when said element is substantially incapable of lifting small, light objects, said element including magnetic means for aiding the lifting of light objects attractable by said magnetic means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
An article of personal jewelry having a size and shape adapting it for attachment to a portion of a wearer's body at an area near a free end of an arm, said article having an outer surface facing generally away from a wearer's body area, contacting means supported by and protruding outwardly away from said surface and facing away from a wearer's body area for contacting and lifting small, light objects, said contacting means comprising a plastic element with a sticky exterior surface positioned to readily contact such objects, and mounting means for firmly and removably securing said element to said article whereby said element may be readily replaced when said element is substantially incapable of lifting small, light objects, said element including magnetic means for aiding the lifting of light objects attractable by said magnetic means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The article as defined in claim 2 wherein said surface includes an ornamental design, said contacting means being adatped and arranged to harmonize with said design thereby rendering same unobtrusive.
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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) | 1982-11-19 | 1983-05-21 | 1983-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-19 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-19 | 1991-05-21 | 1991-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |