An adaptable customizable wristband including a flexible segmented adjustable support band onto which different design charms and dividers are positioned. Support band segments can be selectively removed to vary the wristband's length with an end clasp for securing the assembled wristband together. The design elements allow the user to combine different image charms with the ability to change the number, position and variety of decorative elements on a wristband for custom personalized look.

Provided are a silver jewelry article formed using pure silver, which has high Vickers hardness and prohibit the occurrence of discoloration and its method. Disclosed are a silver jewelry article and its method, wherein the Vickers hardness is adjusted to 60 HV or higher, and when the height of the peak of 2θ=38°±0.2° by an XRD is designated as h1, and that of 2θ=44°±0.4° is designated as h2, h2/h1 is adjusted to 0.2 or greater.

A cover device formed of a plastic or similar composition is structured for removable attachment over a bracket of an orthodontic appliance to conceal the bracket from view. The cover device includes a main plate with an outer front face, and top and bottom claws integrally formed with the main plate, curling behind the main plate, and each terminating at distal ends in spaced, opposing relation to each other behind the main plate. The front face includes an ornamental design or other indicia that is applied by polymer fusion technology to significantly reduce the risk of exposing the user to inks and pigment compositions, particularly if the cover device is accidentally swallowed. The application of the indicia by polymer fusion technology also increases the structural integrity of the cover device; mechanically strengthening the cover device at its point of greatest flexure.

The ear shaping device is designed to assist a user in the temporary correction of protruding ears. More particularly, the device provides the user with many options and potential adjustments to correct the user's protruding ear to his or her individual specification.

Provided is an artificial nail having an enhanced adhesion and a shape-keeping property. An artificial nail with an exposed part 11a exposed to an outside and an adhesive surface 11b adhered on a real nail is characterized in that an adhesion pattern 12 is formed on at least one portion of the adhesive surface 11b, and the least one portion has different heights along a longitudinal direction LD or a width direction WD1, WD2 in regard to a base surface.

The improved necklace for lotions and gels for lotions and gels is a device that allows a user to transport and dispense sunscreen. The device is intended to be worn as a necklace or bracelet. The device includes two internal storage locations separated by a moveable plug. Movement of the plug allows for alteration of the size of the chambers, as well as helping a user to push sunscreen, or other liquids and gels, out of the desired chamber.

A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

The present invention relates to an illumination article designed to illuminate using solar light or any other captured light. The article can be designed in form of an adornment, jewelry, fashion accessory or other item. More specifically, the article has a solar rope string with a plurality of photocells for capturing light and converting it into electric energy, a plurality of LEDs supported by the string for illuminating at least a portion of the article, a plurality of beads or crystals and a sun catcher for creating a sparkling effect using natural light impinging on article and light illuminated by LEDs. The LEDs can illuminate in a uniform manner, intermittent, running or in a blinking manner.

Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the arch of a patient are provided. An arch expanding appliance comprises a force generating portion to apply an arch expansion force and a retention portion to hold the force generating portion on the teeth. The retention portion comprises a flexible portion and a stiff portion. The force generating portion applies a force to move teeth associated with the flexible portion, while the stiff portion resists movement of its associated teeth. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

A vertically interchangeable and stackable jewelry system which includes a pendant bail clasp and stackable pendants. The bail clasp opens with a hinged lever, which includes a beveled edge opposite the hinged end of the lever. In addition, the clasp contains a complementary beveled edge which locks with the beveled edge of the hinged lever to lock the pendant bail clasp. Each pendant includes a uniform hooking mechanism at an exterior edge to connect pendant to the bail clasp. Differing pendants all have the same hooking mechanism to facilitate proper stacking. Pendants are available in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes such an infinite number of combinations are available. The front and back surface of each charm is curved to facilitate vertical stacking of the charms upon and beneath each other. The present jewelry system also includes an interior view when ornaments have center openings and are vertically stacked.