US4237525A
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Illuminated jewelry
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-11
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1998-08-11
Abstract
Abstract Illuminated jewelry, such as an earring, is disclosed having a light emitting diode (LED) attached to a hearing aid type battery and a clip or like structure for attaching the jewelry to the wearer. The LED is attached to the battery by soldering the anode lead to the positive terminal and forming the cathode lead in such a manner that it bears against the negative battery terminal. The LED is thus normally on, and is turned off by inserting an insulating storage card between the cathode lead and the negative terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur R. Deter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C15/00; A44C15/0015; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S362/00; Y10S362/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Illuminated jewelry comprising: (a) a battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; (b) a light emissive diode mounted on said battery and having a first lead mounted on and electrically connected to one said terminal of said battery so as to provide support for said light emissive diode and a second lead resiliently biased against the other said terminal of said battery, said second lead making interruptible contact with said other terminal; and (c) attachment means mounted on said battery for attaching said illuminated jewelry including said light emissive diode and said battery to a wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Illuminated jewelry comprising: (a) a battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; (b) a light emissive diode mounted on said battery and having a first lead mounted on and electrically connected to one said terminal of said battery so as to provide support for said light emissive diode and a second lead resiliently biased against the other said terminal of said battery, said second lead making interruptible contact with said other terminal; and (c) attachment means mounted on said battery for attaching said illuminated jewelry including said light emissive diode and said battery to a wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Illuminated jewelry as claimed in claim 1 wherein said jewelry is an earring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The illuminated jewelry as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first lead is electrically connected to the anode of said light emitting diode, the terminal of said battery on which said first lead is mounted is the positive terminal, said second lead is electrically connected to the cathode of said light emitting dioxide and the terminal against which said second lead is resiliently biased is the negative terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The illuminated jewelry as claimed in claim 1 further comprising insulating means selectively and removably insertable between the negative terminal of the battery and said second lead of the light emitting diode to prevent electrical contact therebetween, thereby breaking the electrical circuit and turning off said light emitting diode.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The illuminated earring as claimed in claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises: (a) an elongate post having one end mounted on said battery and configured to extend through an opening in a pierced ear lobe; and (b) clasp means engageable with said post so as to retain the earring on the pierced ear lobe of wearer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The illuminated earring as claimed in claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises a generally "U" shaped clip, said clip having one leg of the "U" mounted on said battery and the other leg having means mounted thereon to grip the ear lobe of the wearer against said first leg of the "U".
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The illuminated earring of claim 2 wherein said second lead is generally "S" shaped.
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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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |