Storage Device, Organizer, Display Unit

Abstract

The jewelry display stand is a device intended to provide a convenient way to store and organize a large number of continuous items, including but not limited to jewelry. To accomplish this, the device includes a pair of loops that are oval in shape. Each loop is mounted to a pillar, and each pillar is mounted to a base. Each loop has a spring-pivot door mounted to the front opening. The spring-pivot door is used as an entry way for the securement and placement of jewelry items. The door pivots on one end of the opening via a spring, while the free end of the door magnetically secures to the other end with a pair of magnets. To insert a jewelry item, the user simply applies force against the door, which disengages the magnets and allows the door to open. After insertion, the door automatically closes and locks in place.

Claims

1. A display stand comprising: a first loop; the first loop comprising a mounting side, a front opening, a left segment end, a right segment end, a spring, a pair of magnets, and a spring-pivot door; the front opening being positioned opposite of the mounting side; the spring-pivot door surrounding the front opening; the spring-pivot door being pivotally connected to the left segment end, via the spring; the left segment end adapted to receive a first end of the spring; a mounting end of the spring-pivot door adapted to receive a second end of the spring; the pair of magnets comprising a first magnet and a second magnet; the right segment end being adapted to receive the first magnet; a free end of the spring-pivot door adapted to receive the second magnet; the spring-pivot door having an open position for insertion/removal of items to/from the left segment end and the right segment end; the spring-pivot door having a closed position enabling sliding movement of items between the left segment end and the right segment end; and the pair of magnets enabling the spring-pivot door to effectively lock in the closed position.

2. The display stand as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a second loop, a base, a first pillar, and a second pillar; the second loop being identical to the first loop; the base having a top side and a bottom side; the first pillar having a first bottom end and a first top end; the second pillar having a second bottom end and a second top end; the first bottom end being centrally disposed on the top side of the base; the second bottom end being disposed on the top side of the base; the mounting side of the first loop being connected to the first top end; and the mounting side of the second loop being connected to the second top end.

3. The display stand as claimed in claim 2 comprising: a first fastener removably attaching the first pillar to the base; a second fastener removably attaching the second pillar to the base; a third fastener removably attaching the first loop to the first pillar; and a fourth fastener removably attaching the second loop to the second pillar.

4. The display stand as claimed in claim 2 comprising: the first pillar being terminally connected to the base; the second pillar being terminally connected to the base; the first loop being terminally connected to the first pillar; and the second loop being terminally connected to the second pillar.

5. The display stand as claimed in claim 2 comprising: the first pillar having a first length; the second pillar having a second length; and the second length being greater than the first length.

6. The display stand as claimed in claim 5 comprising: the second pillar being centrally aligned with the first pillar; and the second pillar being positioned rearward of the first pillar, delineated by a predefined spacing.

7. The display stand as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the first loop having a substantially oval shape.

8. A display stand comprising: a base having a top side and a bottom side; a first pillar having a first bottom end and a first top end; a second pillar having a second bottom end and a second top end; a first loop; a second loop; the first bottom end being centrally disposed on the top side of the base; the second bottom end being disposed on the top side of the base; each of the first loop and the second loop comprising a mounting side, a front opening, a left segment end, a right segment end, a spring, and a spring-pivot door; the mounting side of the first loop being connected to the first top end; the mounting side of the second loop being connected to the second top end; the front opening being positioned opposite of the mounting side; the spring-pivot door surrounding the front opening; the spring-pivot door being pivotally connected to the left segment end, via the spring; the left segment end adapted to receive a first end of the spring; a mounting end of the spring-pivot door adapted to receive a second end of the spring; the spring-pivot door having an open position for insertion/removal of items to/from the left segment end and the right segment end; and the spring-pivot door having a closed position enabling sliding movement of items between the left segment end and the right segment end.

9. The display stand as claimed in claim 8 comprising: each of the first loop and the second loop further comprising a pair of magnets; the pair of magnets comprising a first magnet and a second magnet; the right segment end being adapted to receive the first magnet; a free end of the spring-pivot door adapted to receive the second magnet; and the pair of magnets enabling the spring-pivot door to effectively lock in the closed position.

10. The display stand as claimed in claim 8 comprising: a first fastener removably attaching the first pillar to the base; a second fastener removably attaching the second pillar to the base; a third fastener removably attaching the first loop to the first pillar; and a fourth fastener removably attaching the second loop to the second pillar.

11. The display stand as claimed in claim 8 comprising: the first pillar being terminally connected to the base; the second pillar being terminally connected to the base; the first loop being terminally connected to the first pillar; and the second loop being terminally connected to the second pillar.

12. The display stand as claimed in claim 8 comprising: the first pillar having a first length; the second pillar having a second length; and the second length being greater than the first length.

13. The display stand as claimed in claim 12 comprising: the second pillar being centrally aligned with the first pillar; and the second pillar being positioned rearward of the first pillar, delineated by a predefined spacing.

14. The display stand as claimed in claim 8 comprising: the first loop having a substantially oval shape; and the second loop having a substantially oval shape.

15. A display stand comprising: a first loop having a substantially oval shape; the first loop comprising a mounting side, a front opening, a left segment end, a right segment end, a left spring, a right spring, a pair of magnets, and a pair of spring-pivot doors; the front opening being positioned opposite of the mounting side; the pair of spring-pivot doors surrounding the front opening; the pair of spring-pivot doors further comprising a left spring-pivot door and a right spring-pivot door; the left spring-pivot door being pivotally connected to the left segment end, via the left spring; the left segment end adapted to receive a first end of the left spring; a mounting end of the left spring-pivot door adapted to receive a second end of the left spring; the right spring-pivot door being pivotally connected to the right segment end, via the right spring; the right segment end adapted to receive a first end of the right spring; a mounting end of the right spring-pivot door adapted to receive a second end of the right spring; the pair of magnets comprising a first magnet and a second magnet; a free end of the left spring-pivot door adapted to receive the first magnet; a free end of the right spring-pivot door adapted to receive the second magnet; the pair of spring-pivot doors having an open position for insertion/removal of items to/from the left segment end and the right segment end; the pair of spring-pivot doors having a closed position enabling sliding movement of items between the left segment end and the right segment end; and the pair of magnets enabling the pair of spring-pivot doors to effectively lock in the closed position.

16. The display stand as claimed in claim 15 comprising: a second loop, a base, a first pillar, and a second pillar; the second loop being identical to the first loop; the base having a top side and a bottom side; the first pillar having a first bottom end and a first top end; the second pillar having a second bottom end and a second top end; the first bottom end being centrally disposed on the top side of the base; the second bottom end being disposed on the top side of the base; the mounting side of the first loop being connected to the first top end; and the mounting side of the second loop being connected to the second top end.

17. The display stand as claimed in claim 16 comprising: a first fastener removably attaching the first pillar to the base; a second fastener removably attaching the second pillar to the base; a third fastener removably attaching the first loop to the first pillar; and a fourth fastener removably attaching the second loop to the second pillar.

18. The display stand as claimed in claim 16 comprising: the first pillar being terminally connected to the base; the second pillar being terminally connected to the base; the first loop being terminally connected to the first pillar; and the second loop being terminally connected to the second pillar.

19. The display stand as claimed in claim 16 comprising: the first pillar having a first length; the second pillar having a second length; and the second length being greater than the first length.

20. The display stand as claimed in claim 19 comprising: the second pillar being centrally aligned with the first pillar; and the second pillar being positioned rearward of the first pillar, delineated by a predefined spacing.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a top-front perspective exploded view of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a bottom-front perspective exploded view of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the present invention, showing the second loop in an open/unlocked configuration.

[0017] FIG. 9 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 8.

[0018] FIG. 10 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 8.

[0019] FIG. 11 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 13 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 in FIG. 12.

[0022] FIG. 14 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 14-14 in FIG. 12.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 17 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 in FIG. 16.

[0026] FIG. 18 is an enlarged, cross-sectional view taken along line 18-18 in FIG. 16.

[0027] FIG. 19 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 20 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 21 is a top-front perspective view of the present invention in accordance with another embodiment.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

[0030] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0031] In reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 21, the present invention is a jewelry organizer stand 1. It is an aim of the present invention to provide a convenient way to store and organize a large number of continuous items of jewelry such as bracelets, bangles, watches, necklaces, earrings, rings and the like, so that said items can be organized and held in specific relative locations. More specifically, the user can attach individual jewelry items to a first loop 5a and a second loop 5b. Each loop is mounted to a pillar and each pillar is mounted to a base 2. For improved handling and display of the jewelry items, the pillars 3 and 4 are of different heights and spaced apart from each other on the base 2. The user can insert or retrieve items to and from each loop through a spring-pivot door 6 at the front opening 52. The door pivots on one end of the opening via a spring 7, while the free end of the door magnetically secures to the other end of the opening with a pair of magnets 8. To insert a jewelry item, the user simply applies force against the door, which in turn, causes the pair of magnets 8 to disengage and allow the door to open. Because the door is mounted to a spring and secured with magnets, the door automatically closes without the need to manually close the door or the need for a locking device. Thus, when the door is not pushed or pulled, the spring is relaxed to its normal straight orientation which closes the front opening of the loop and prevents stored items from falling off the storage loop.

[0032] The jewelry organizer stand 1 further comprises a base 2, a first pillar 3, a second pillar 4, a first loop 5a, and a second loop 5b. As best seen in FIG. 1 through FIG. 3, the base 2 functions as the primary structural component of the present invention, as the remaining components of the present invention are configured upon the base 2. The base 2 further comprises a bottom side 21 and a top side 22. The top side 22 of the base 2 is configured to support the jewelry items, whereas the bottom side 21 is configured to sit on a surface of a countertop or any other flat surface at the user's home. The base 2, as illustrated, is oval shaped; however, other base shapes can be employed, including but not limited to circular and rectangular. As best seen in FIG. 4 through FIG. 7, the first pillar 3 is centrally connected and oriented perpendicular to the top side 22 of the base 2, extending outward to a predefined first length L1. The second pillar 4 is connected and oriented perpendicular to the top side 22 of the base 2, extending outward to a predefined second length L2. Preferably, the second pillar 4 is taller than the first pillar 3. The second pillar 4 is centrally aligned with the first pillar 3, wherein the second pillar 4 is positioned rearward of the first pillar 3 by a predefined spacing L3. Both the first pillar 3 and the second pillar 4, as illustrated, are cylindrical in shape; however, other pillar shapes can be employed, including but not limited to rectilinear. The first loop 5a is oriented orthogonal to the first pillar 3, wherein the mounting side 51 of the first loop 5a is positioned adjacent to a first top end 32 of the first pillar 3. The second loop 5b is oriented orthogonal to the second pillar 4, wherein the mounting side 51 of the second loop 5b is positioned adjacent to a second top end 42 of the second pillar 4.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the base 2, the first pillar 3, the second pillar 4, the first loop 5a, and the second loop 5b have holes bored therein adapted to receive a plurality of fasteners. As best seen in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the present invention can be configured as a packaged item comprising separate components that are later assembled by the user with fasteners. Specifically, the first pillar 3 and the second pillar 4 are removably connected to the base 2, via a first fastener 11a and a second fastener 11b, respectively. The first fastener 11a extends through a first aperture 23 at the bottom side 21 of the base 2 and into a threaded opening 31 at a first bottom end 31 of the first pillar 3. The second fastener 11b extends through a second aperture 24 at the bottom side 21 of the base 2 and into a threaded opening 41 at a second bottom end 41 of the second pillar 4. Continuing with the preferred embodiment, the first loop 5a is removably connected to the first pillar 3, via a third fastener 11c. Specifically, the third fastener 11c extends through an aperture 51 at the mounting side 51 of the first loop 5a and into a threaded opening 32 at a first top end 32 of the first pillar 3. Similarly, the second loop 5b is removably connected to the second pillar 4, via a fourth fastener 11d. Specifically, the fourth fastener 11d extends through an aperture 51 at the mounting side 51 of the second loop 5b and into a threaded opening 42 at a second top end 42 of the second pillar 4.

[0034] In the preferred embodiment, each of the first loop 5a and the second loop 5b comprises a mounting side 51, a front opening 52, a left segment end 53, a right segment end 54, a spring 7, a spring-pivot door 6, and a pair of magnets 8. As best seen in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6, each of the first loop 5a and the second loop 5b can be respectively formed as an elongated body. More specifically, each said first loop 5a and said second loop 5b has a substantially oval shape and a substantially circular cross section that is adapted to support various pieces of jewelry, including but not limited to bracelets and necklaces. Other types of shapes can be used, including but not limited to circular and rectilinear. In addition, other types of cross-sections can be used, including but not limited to oval and rectilinear. On each of the first loop 5a and the second loop 5b, the front opening 52 is positioned opposite of the mounting side 51. The formation of the front opening 52 separates the left segment end 53 from the right segment end 54. Moreover, the front opening 52 has a predefined width W separating the left segment end 53 from the right segment end 54.

[0035] In reference to FIG. 8 through FIG. 10, the spring-pivot door 6 is positioned within the front opening 52 and pivotally connected to the left segment end 53, via the spring 7. The pair of magnets 8 help secure the spring-pivot door 6 in place when the spring-pivot door 6 is in a closed position. The spring-pivot door 6 further comprises an elongated body 61, a mounting end 62, and a free end 64. The elongated body 61 has substantially the same arc as the first loop 5a and the second loop 5b, such that the elongated body 61 surrounds the front opening 52.

[0036] Continuing with the preferred embodiment, in order to pivotally connect the spring-pivot door 6 to the left segment end 53, both the left segment end 53 and the spring-pivot door 6 are adapted to fit the spring 7. More specifically, the left segment end 53 has a recess 53 to fit a first end 71 of the spring 7. Similarly, the mounting end 62 of the spring-pivot door 6 has a recess 63 to fit a second end 72 of the spring 7. In this arrangement, the first end 71 of the spring 7 is fixedly attached to the left segment end 53, whereas the second end 72 of the spring 7 is fixedly attached to the mounting end 62 of the spring-pivot door 6. The spring 7 can be fixedly attached by any suitable means, such as, but not limited to adhesive bonding and press fit.

[0037] Continuing with the preferred embodiment, in order to magnetically secure the spring-pivot door 6 in a closed position, both the right segment end 54 and the spring-pivot door 6 are adapted to fit the pair of magnets 8. In this embodiment, the pair of magnets 8 further comprise a first magnet 81 and a second magnet 82. The right segment end 54 has a recess 54 to fit the first magnet 81. Similarly, the free end 64 of the spring-pivot door 6 has a recess 65 to fit the second magnet 82. In this arrangement, the first magnet 81 is fixedly attached to the right segment end 54, and the second magnet 82 is fixedly attached to the free end 64 of the spring-pivot door 6. The pair of magnets 8 can be fixedly attached by any suitable means, such as, but not limited to adhesive bonding and press fit.

[0038] In a second embodiment, the spring-pivot door 6 can be configured to open from the other side. As seen in FIG. 11 through FIG. 14, the spring-pivot door 6 can be configured to pivotally connect to the right segment end 54 and magnetically secure to the left segment end 53. In this embodiment, the right segment end 54 is adapted to fit the first end 71 of the spring 7, whereas the left segment end 53 is adapted to fit the first magnet 81. Thus, the first end 71 of the spring 7 is fixedly attached to the right segment end 54, and the first magnet 81 is fixedly attached to the left segment end 53.

[0039] In a third embodiment, each of the first loop 5a and the second loop 5b comprises a pair of spring-pivot doors 6, a left spring 7a, and a right spring 7b. In reference to FIG. 15 through FIG. 18, the pair of spring-pivot doors 6 are opposingly aligned and open along a center axis A1 of the front opening 52. The pair of spring-pivot doors 6 pivotally connect to the left segment end 53 and the right segment end 54, via the left spring 7a and the right spring 7b, respectively. Thus, the pair of spring-pivot doors 6 function independently as bi-fold swing doors (e.g., saloon-style doors). As best seen in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the pair of spring-pivot doors 6 comprise a left spring-pivot door 6a and a right spring-pivot door 6b. Starting with the left-hand side, a first end 71a of the left spring 7a is fixedly attached to the left segment end 53. A second end 72a of the left spring 7a is fixedly attached to a mounting end 62a of the left spring-pivot door 6a. Both the left segment end 53 and the mounting end 62a of the left spring-pivot door 6a are adapted to fit the left spring 7a. More specifically, the left segment end 53 has a recess 53 to fit the first end 71a of the left spring 7a. Similarly, the mounting end 62a of the left spring-pivot door 6a has a recess 63a to fit the second end 72a of the left spring 7a. On the right-hand side, a first end 71b of the right spring 7b is fixedly attached to the right segment end 54. A second end 72b of the right spring 7b is fixedly attached to a mounting end 62b of the right spring-pivot door 6b. Both the right segment end 54 and the mounting end 62b of the right spring-pivot door 6b are adapted to fit the right spring 7b. More specifically, the right segment end 54 has a recess 54 to fit the first end 71b of the right spring 7b. Similarly, the mounting end 62b of the right spring-pivot door 6b has a recess 63b to fit the second end 72b of the right spring 7b.

[0040] Continuing with this embodiment, in order to magnetically secure the pair of spring-pivot doors 6 in a closed position, both free ends on the pair of spring-pivot doors 6 are adapted to fit the pair of magnets 8. In this embodiment, the free end 64a of the left spring-pivot door 6a has a recess 65a to fit the first magnet 81. Similarly, the free end 64b of the right spring-pivot door 6b has a recess 65b to fit the second magnet 82. In this arrangement, the first magnet 81 is fixedly attached to the free end 64a of the left swing-pivot door 6a, whereas the second magnet 82 is fixedly attached to the free end 64b of the right spring-pivot door 6b. The pair of magnets 8 can be fixedly attached by any suitable means, such as, but not limited to adhesive bonding and press fit.

[0041] In a fourth embodiment, the base 2, the first pillar 3, the second pillar 4, the first loop 5a, and the second loop 5b are all terminally connected to form a single piece, as seen in FIG. 19. More specifically, the first bottom end 31 of the first pillar 3 is terminally connected to the top side 22 of the base 2. The second bottom end 41 of the second pillar 4 is terminally connected to the top side 22 of the base 2. The mounting side 51 of the first loop 5a is terminally connected to the first top end 32 of the first pillar 3. The mounting side 51 of the second loop 5b is terminally connected to the second top end 42 of the second pillar 4.

[0042] In a fifth embodiment, the present invention comprises a first loop 5a. As illustrated in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the mounting side 51 of the first loop 5a can be fixedly attached to any mounting structure including, but not limited to a desk stand, a wall plate, a mirror using suction cups, or a slat-wall bracket.

[0043] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.