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Ring with rotation and lock function to display multiple anniversaries
11659901 · 2023-05-30 ·

A ring with a rotation and a lock function to display multiple anniversaries, the ring comprising: a main ring including engagement areas and distant areas between the engagement areas; a sub ring rotatably engaged with the main ring, and engagement members positioned between the main ring and the sub ring, wherein the subring includes a receiver receiving the engagement member and including a first to fourth side with an opening area; wherein a length of the opening area is shorter than that of the first side; wherein the engagement member is made of elastic materials and positioned in the receiver; wherein when the opening area is aligned with the engagement groove area, the engagement member is protruded from the receiver and engaged with the engagement groove; wherein when the opening area is aligned with the distant area, the engagement member is inserted in the receiver.

PIECE OF JEWELRY
20230110717 · 2023-04-13 · ·

A piece of jewelry has a copper-containing gold alloy which consists of 75.0 to 75.2 wt. % gold, 16.5 to 17.0 wt. % copper, 3.1 to 7.1 wt. % silver, 1.2 to 3.2 wt. % palladium, and a remainder containing 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % zinc.

PIECE OF JEWELRY
20230110717 · 2023-04-13 · ·

A piece of jewelry has a copper-containing gold alloy which consists of 75.0 to 75.2 wt. % gold, 16.5 to 17.0 wt. % copper, 3.1 to 7.1 wt. % silver, 1.2 to 3.2 wt. % palladium, and a remainder containing 0.5 to 2.5 wt. % zinc.

Black diamond like carbon (DLC) coated articles and methods of making the same
11464303 · 2022-10-11 · ·

A device comprising: a substrate; a first coating deposited on the substrate; an intermediate coating deposited on the first coating, wherein the first coating is interposed between the substrate and the intermediate coating; and a second coating deposited on the intermediate coating, wherein the intermediate coating is interposed between the first coating and the second coating, and the second coating is outermost and black. The substrate, the first coating, the intermediate coating and the second coating define at least one of a jewelry item and a component of a jewelry item.

Black diamond like carbon (DLC) coated articles and methods of making the same
11464303 · 2022-10-11 · ·

A device comprising: a substrate; a first coating deposited on the substrate; an intermediate coating deposited on the first coating, wherein the first coating is interposed between the substrate and the intermediate coating; and a second coating deposited on the intermediate coating, wherein the intermediate coating is interposed between the first coating and the second coating, and the second coating is outermost and black. The substrate, the first coating, the intermediate coating and the second coating define at least one of a jewelry item and a component of a jewelry item.

Interchangeable piece or set of jewelry
11464302 · 2022-10-11 · ·

An interchangeable piece of jewelry including a base and a head mount. The base includes an inner wall that defines a receptacle. The head mount includes a setting and an insert, the setting configured to retain a jewel therein and the insert being dimensioned to sit within the receptacle of the base. When the insert rests within the receptacle, an outer wall of the insert at a distal end contacts the inner wall of the receptacle such that the head mount is releasably secured within the receptacle, and the outer wall of the insert that is adjacent a proximal end and within the receptacle is spaced apart from the inner wall.

Metal accessory having non-contact short-range wireless communication function, and manufacturing method therefor
11621475 · 2023-04-04 ·

A metal accessory having a non-contact communication function, includes: an integrated circuit element (IC chip) for control, capable of performing non-contact short-range wireless communication with an external terminal; a loop antenna with a predetermined length, having both ends connected respectively to both ends of the integrated circuit element for control; and a body part, which is made of a metal or precious metal material, is formed into a loop shape having a through hole formed through the center thereof, and has a slit formed by cutting a partial section of the loop. The integrated circuit element for control and the loop antenna are provided inside the body part, the loop antenna is wound several times along the loop-shaped body part, and a portion of the loop-shaped body part is completely cut by the slit.

ENERGY HARVESTING CIRCUITS FOR A SMART RING
20220320899 · 2022-10-06 ·

A smart ring charging system comprises one or more permanent magnets and a smart ring. The smart ring includes a ring-shaped housing, a power source disposed within the ring- shaped housing, and a charging circuit. The charging circuit includes an induction coil, and is configured to charge the power source when user motion changes magnetic flux from the one or more permanent magnets through the induction coil. The smart ring further includes a component, disposed within the ring-shaped housing and configured to draw energy from the power source, and further configured to perform one or more of the following operations: i) sense a physical phenomenon external to the ring-shaped housing, ii) send communication signals to a communication device external to the ring-shaped housing, and iii) implement a user interface.

WEARABLE DEVICE AND WEARABLE SYSTEM
20230148716 · 2023-05-18 ·

A wearable device includes an annular-shaped wearing member and a first coil. The annular-shaped wearing member includes an outer annular surface, the first coil is accommodated inside the annular-shaped wearing member, and a laying surface of the first coil is arranged along a circumferential direction of the annular-shaped wearing member. An electronic device includes a second coil. In a case that the outer annular surface partially abuts against the electronic device, the first and second coils are disposed opposite to each other, and the first and second coils in an energized state generate magnetic field lines in a same direction. In a wearable system of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the wearable device can be charged while the electronic device is being used, which improves convenience of use of the wearable device.

HYBRID RING
20230145584 · 2023-05-11 ·

A ring for wearing by a user includes a rigid outer annular body and a flexible inner annular body. In one embodiment, the outer annular body is a rigid material formed form a process other than injection molding, and the inner annular body is flexible and formed form an injection molded process. The outer annular body is attached to the inner annular body. The inner annular body may be machined to curve from longitudinal ends of the inner annular body to an inner surface of the inner annular body after the inner annular body is joined to the outer annular body in order to provide a comfort fit. Alternatively, the inner annular body may be molded with the comfort fit curvature. In one embodiment, the outer annular body has at least one strain relief recess in an inner surface thereof, and the inner annular body fills said strain relief recess.