Patent classifications
A44B15/00
Gemstone valuation apparatus
The embodiments set forth a jewelry accessory setting for an array of stones, such as gemstones including for instance diamonds, where said stones are arranged in accordance to a gradient of known quality, such as cut, clarity, carat or color. The jewelry accessory may include bars between each stone to prevent color contamination. The jewelry accessory alternatively sets forth natural stones together with treated or synthetics stones. The jewelry accessory is useful when utilized in a method of valuing stones of unknown quality, such as by a purchaser assessing the value of a piece of jewelry with stones of unknown quality by comparing such potential purchase to the jewelry accessory set forth herein.
PERSONAL ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS
An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.
PERSONAL ITEM MANAGEMENT APPARATUS
An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.
Necklace keeper
A necklace keeper or clasp for securing a jewelry item and for receiving one or more charms. The clasp includes a support member constructed of a support ring that extends less than a full circle so as to define a support ring gap, and a top head piece that extends upwardly from the support ring. A sliding lock pad engages with the top head piece and is normally biased to an extended position. A guide ring is providing having a channel for receiving a support ring and extending less than a full circle so as define a guide ring gap. The sliding lock pad has a lock position in which it engages the support ring to inhibit relative rotation between the support ring and the guide ring; and has a release position in which there is relative rotation between the support ring and the guide ring so that the respective supporting ring gap and guide ring gap each align.
System and method of determining real-time location
A system and method are provided for determining location information of a vehicle keyfob relative to an object. The system and method may include communicating with a primary device (e.g., a smartphone) having primary device authentication information with respect to the object, and receiving parameter information, such as keyfob authentication information, from the primary device.
Team support display assembly
A team support display assembly includes a panel that has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge. A plurality of perimeter wall sections is attached to the perimeter edge and extends rearward of the panel. The perimeter wall sections are spaced from each other such that a plurality of gaps is defined between the perimeter wall sections. At least two of the perimeter wall sections have one of a plurality of couplers mounted thereon. Each of the couplers releasably engages a key ring such that the panel is mounted on the key ring. The gaps expose portions of the key ring. A band is extended around and releasably attached to the key ring. The band is positioned in one of the gaps and a clip is attached to the band.
Personal item management apparatus
An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.
Personal item management apparatus
An embodiment personal item management apparatus includes a wearable band having a fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter; and a clasp coupled to the wearable band, the clasp having a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter and being adapted to couple a personal item to the wearable band. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the second outer diameter to the first outer diameter is about 0.4.
Multifunction key fob
A multifunction key fob for retaining a plurality of keys and extending a selected key into a useable position. The multifunction key fob includes a housing with a motorized key tray inside the housing for selectively aligning a key with an ejection port in the housing. The key tray includes a plurality of key slots and a moveable key carriage in each key slot for moving a key up and down inside its respective slot. When a button on the surface of the housing is pressed, a key in a corresponding slot is extended.
Anchoring structure for annular member and electronic key
An anchoring structure for an annular member includes a housing including a first casing and a second casing, and the annular member. The annular member is partially interposed between the first casing and the second casing. The annular member includes an external member that protrudes to an outside of the housing, and an internal member connected to the external member and located on an inside of the housing. The first casing includes a first engagement portion into which a first end of the internal member is inserted, the first engagement portion limiting the first end from moving in a direction away from the first casing. The first casing includes a second engagement portion limiting a second end of the internal member from moving in the direction away from the first casing while the first end of the internal member is engaged with the first engagement portion.