SYSTEM OF JEWELRY STORAGE AND METHOD OF USE

Abstract

A storage system is provided, having at least one of the storage container and a system to attach the at least one of the storage container to a user. The storage system can take the form of a necklace, anklet, bracelet, or belt. The system permits a user to store lipstick, gloss, mascara, eyeliner, perfume, pepper spray, money, cellular phones, and identification.

Claims

1. A storage unit, comprising: at least one storage container, comprising: a body, wherein the body is a first design, a second design, a third design, a fourth design, a fifth design, a sixth design, a seventh design, an eighth design, or a combination thereof; wherein the first design further comprises: a first tubular body, comprising: a tubular wall having a first end and a second end; a circular seal disposed on a first end of the tubular wall; an opening disposed on the second end of the tubular wall; a second tubular body, comprising: a tubular wall having a third end and a fourth end; a circular seal disposed on a third end of the tubular wall; an opening disposed on the fourth end of the tubular wall; wherein the second design further comprises: a first conical body, comprising: a substantially conical wall having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end terminates in a rounded point or point; an opening disposed on the second end of the first conical body; a second conical body, comprising: a substantially conical wall having a third end and a fourth end, wherein the third end terminates in a rounded point or point; an opening disposed on the fourth end of the second conical body; at least one support tab disposed on the interior wall of the second conical body adjacent to the opening on the second conical body; wherein the third design further comprises: a first rectangular body, comprising: a first longitudinal rectangular wall; a second longitudinal rectangular wall disposed parallel to the first longitudinal rectangular wall; a first connecting wall disposed on the upper edge of the first longitudinal rectangular wall and second longitudinal rectangular wall; a second connecting wall disposed on a first edge of the first longitudinal rectangular wall and a first edge of the second longitudinal rectangular wall; a third connecting wall disposed on a second edge of the first longitudinal rectangular wall and a second edge of the second longitudinal rectangular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the lower edge of the first longitudinal rectangular wall and second longitudinal rectangular wall; a second rectangular body, comprising: a third longitudinal rectangular wall; a fourth longitudinal rectangular wall disposed parallel to the third longitudinal rectangular wall; a fourth connecting wall disposed on the lower edge of the third longitudinal rectangular wall and fourth longitudinal rectangular wall; a fifth connecting wall disposed on a first edge of the third longitudinal rectangular wall and a first edge of the fourth longitudinal rectangular wall; a sixth connecting wall disposed on a second edge of the third longitudinal rectangular wall and a second edge of the fourth longitudinal rectangular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the upper edge of the third longitudinal rectangular wall and fourth longitudinal rectangular wall; a plurality of support tabs disposed on the interior wall of the second rectangular body, wherein the plurality of support tabs extend up through the opening; wherein the fourth design further comprises: a first triangular body, comprising: a first longitudinal triangular wall; a second longitudinal triangular wall disposed parallel to the first longitudinal triangular wall; a first connecting wall disposed on the upper edge of the first longitudinal triangular wall and second longitudinal triangular wall; a second connecting wall disposed on a first edge of the first longitudinal triangular wall and a first edge of the second longitudinal triangular wall; a third connecting wall disposed on a second edge of the first longitudinal triangular wall and a second edge of the second longitudinal triangular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the lower edge of the first longitudinal triangular wall and second longitudinal triangular wall; a second triangular body, comprising: a third longitudinal triangular wall; a fourth longitudinal triangular wall disposed parallel to the third longitudinal triangular wall; a fourth connecting wall disposed on the lower edge of the third longitudinal triangular wall and fourth longitudinal triangular wall; a fifth connecting wall disposed on a first edge of the third longitudinal triangular wall and a first edge of the fourth longitudinal triangular wall; a sixth connecting wall disposed on a second edge of the third longitudinal triangular wall and a second edge of the fourth longitudinal triangular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the upper edge of the third longitudinal triangular wall and fourth longitudinal triangular wall; a plurality of support tabs disposed on the interior wall of the second rectangular body, wherein the plurality of support tabs extend up through the opening; wherein the fifth design further comprises: a first polygonal body or a first round body, comprising: a first longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a first connecting edge and a second connecting edge, wherein the first connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the first longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the second connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; a second polygonal body or a second round body, comprising: a second longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a third connecting edge and a fourth connecting edge, wherein the third connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the second longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the third connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; at least one support tab disposed on the interior wall of the second polygonal body or a second round body, and extending up through the opening; wherein the sixth design further comprises: a first polygonal body or a first round body, comprising: a first longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a first connecting edge and a second connecting edge, wherein the first connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the first longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the second connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; a second polygonal body or a second round body, comprising: a second longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a third connecting edge and a fourth connecting edge, wherein the third connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the second longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the third connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; a hinge disposed on the interior wall of the second polygonal body or a second round body, wherein the hinge is disposed adjacent to the opening; wherein the seventh design further comprises: a first arc body, comprising: a first polygonal or circular wall, wherein the first polygonal or circular wall has a convex arc when viewed in cross-section; at least one connecting wall having a first connecting edge and a second connecting edge, wherein the first connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the first longitudinal polygonal or circular wall and at least one edge of the second longitudinal polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the second connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; a second polygonal body or a second round body, comprising: a second polygonal or circular wall disposed such that the edges of the second are parallel to the first polygonal or circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a third connecting edge and a fourth connecting edge, wherein the third connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the second polygonal or circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to the third connecting edge of the at least one connecting wall; a hinge disposed on the interior wall of the second polygonal body or a second round body, wherein the hinge is disposed adjacent to the opening; wherein the eighth design further comprises: a first body, comprising: a first polygonal or semi-circular wall; a second polygonal or semi-circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a first connecting edge and a second connecting edge, wherein the first connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the first polygonal or semi-circular wall and at least one edge of the second polygonal or semi-circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to a lower edge of the first polygonal or semi-circular wall and second polygonal or semi-circular wall; a second body, comprising: a third polygonal or semi-circular wall; a fourth polygonal or semi-circular wall; at least one connecting wall having a third connecting edge and a fourth connecting edge, wherein the third connecting edge is disposed on at least one edge of the third polygonal or semi-circular wall and at least one edge of the fourth polygonal or semi-circular wall; an opening disposed adjacent to a upper edge of the third polygonal or semi-circular wall and fourth polygonal or semi-circular wall; at least one support tab disposed on the interior of the second body and extending up through the opening; a connective system disposed on the body of the at least one container, wherein the connective system is a metal loop, chain, leather strap, strap; and at least one connective section, wherein the at least one connective section is a chain, strap, interconnected beads, interconnected coins, interconnected jewels, or combinations thereof; wherein the at least one connective section is in communication with the connective system of the at least one container.

2. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising inclined threading disposed on the at least one support tab of the fifth compartment design.

3. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising low voltage illumination disposed in the interior of the at least one storage container.

4. The storage unit of claim 3, wherein the low voltage illumination is at least one light emitting diode.

5. The storage unit of claim 4, wherein the at least one light emitting diode is a light emitting diode ring.

6. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising at least one mirror disposed in the interior of the at least one storage container.

7. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising a lock disposed on the at least one container, wherein the lock further comprises: at least one locking projection disposed on the support tab or support tabs of the at least one container, wherein the at least one locking projection is round, ovoid, or elipical; at least one locking channel disposed on the interior wall of the first conical body, the first rectangular body, the first triangular body, the first polygonal body, the first round body, the first polygonal body, the first round body, or the first arc body, wherein the locking channel further comprises: a first channel disposed on an interior wall, from an edge of the first conical body, the first rectangular body, the first triangular body, the first polygonal body, the first round body, the first polygonal body, the first round body, or the first arc body toward the center; and a second channel disposed perpendicular to the first channel, wherein the second channel has a first end and a second end, and wherein the first end is in communication with the first channel.

8. The storage unit of claim 7, further comprising a locking recess disposed on adjacent to the second end of the second channel; wherein the first channel and the second channel are at a first depth in the interior wall; wherein the locking recess is at a second depth in the interior wall, and wherein the locking recess is in communication with the second channel.

9. The storage unit of claim 1, wherein the at least one container is formed of a elastic metal material, wherein the elastic metal material is nitinol, hi-carbon spring steel, iron-cobalt-nickel alloy, 7068 aluminum, beta-C titanium, plastic bronze, alpha bronze, high-entropy aluminum-titanium-iron-cobalt-nickel alloys, or 304 stainless steel.

10. The storage unit of claim 9, wherein the elastic metal material is coated in a second material.

11. The storage unit of claim 10, wherein the second material is powder coated, electroplated, or spray coated.

12. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising at least one decorative element disposed on the at least one storage container, wherein the at least one decorative element is at least one jewel, at least one inlay, enameling, at least one etched design, or combinations thereof.

13. The storage unit of claim 1, wherein the first storage container design further comprises a tubular extraction unit, wherein the tubular extraction unit comprises: an extraction base, wherein the extraction base is dimensioned to fit within the first tubular body; an extraction bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the extraction bar is disposed on the extraction base; where the extraction bar is dimensioned to extend to the opening of the first tubular body when fully inserted into the first tubular body or to substantially extend to the opening of the first tubular body when fully inserted into the first tubular body.

14. The storage unit of claim 1, wherein the first storage container design further comprises a tubular extraction unit, wherein the tubular extraction unit comprises: an extraction base, wherein the extraction base is dimensioned to fit within the first tubular body; an extraction bar having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the extraction bar is disposed on the extraction base; where the extraction bar is dimensioned to extend partially along the first tubular body when fully inserted into the first tubular body.

15. The storage unit of claim 1, further comprising a divider, wherein the divider is dimensioned to fit within at least one of the storage containers, and is adapted to segregate the at least one of the storage containers into more than one compartment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference should be made to the following detailed description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the present invention that shows a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the present invention that shows a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the present invention that shows a variation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4A is a plan side view of a variation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 4B is a cross sectional side view at point A-A of FIG. 4A, showing the locking channel and locking recess of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 5 is a plan side view showing the locking channel and locking recess of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of the present invention that shows a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the present invention that shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of the present invention that shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of the present invention that shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0036] As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to an insert includes a single element or two or more elements.

[0037] As used herein, about means approximately or nearly and in the context of a numerical value or range set forth means 15% of the numerical.

[0038] As used herein, complementary means the elements are sized and shaped to allow at least one element from one complementary half to engage at least one element from the opposing complementary half.

[0039] The terms comprising, consisting of and consisting essentially of are defined according to their standard meaning. The terms may be substituted for one another throughout the instant application in order to attach the specific meaning associated with each term.

[0040] As used herein polygonal means a shape formed from materials having straight edges. Nonlimiting examples include triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons, hexagon, heptagons, and octagons. Additionally, such polygonal shapes having rounded edges arc contemplated in the definition herein.

[0041] As used herein, substantially means largely if not wholly that which is specified but so close that the difference is insignificant.

[0042] As used herein, upper and lower reference the orientation shown in FIG. 5. Upper is in a direction toward the top of FIG. 5, and lower or bottom is directed toward the bottom of FIG. 5.

Example 1

[0043] Storage jewelry 1 is formed of at least one decorative section 5 and at least one storage container, as seen in FIG. 1. Decorative section 5 optionally includes a chain, interconnected beads, interconnected coins, interconnected jewels, interconnected containers, or combinations thereof. The at least one storage container optionally includes cylindrical container 11, linear container 10, multi-compartment container 12, clamshell container 13, tubular container 14, or a combination of the aforementioned containers. The at least one storage container is dimensioned to accept personal objects including but not limited to: lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eyeliner, perfumes, sprays, money, etc. Further, the at least one container allows the user to store and hold personal items within them. Additionally, the plurality of containers serves as an aesthetic piece for the band assembly, concealing the contents stored in them. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of containers can be mixed, and/or matched such that it complements to the specific aesthetic appeal to the user. In various embodiments of the present invention, the storage jewelry can vary in color, materials, and composition.

[0044] In the present example, storage jewelry 1 is comprising a first decorative element 5a and a second decorative element 5b. First decorative element 5a is composed of a first coin, a second coin, an interconnecting chain, a first connective chain 5c, and a second connective chain 5d. A first cylindrical container is formed of upper cylindrical container half 11b and lower cylindrical container half 11a, and is connected to first connective chain 5c. A second cylindrical container is formed of upper cylindrical container half 11b and lower cylindrical container half 11a, and is connected to second connective chain 5d. The first and second cylindrical containers are connected to second decorative element 5b, such as by chains. Linear container 10 is formed of lower linear container half 10a and upper linear container half 10b, and is connected to second decorative element 5b, such as by chains.

[0045] The cylindrical containers are dimensioned accept personal items, such as lipstick 61, or other relatively round items, seen in FIG. 1. Similarly, linear container disengages the two halves, permitting a user to place flat or substantially flat items, such as identification, money, credit cards, and mobile phones.

Example 2

[0046] Storage jewelry 1 is formed of at least one decorative section 5 and at least one storage container. Decorative element 5 formed from a plurality of interconnected beads, is attached to cylindrical container 11, formed of upper cylindrical container half 11b and lower cylindrical container half 11a, as seen in FIG. 2. Cylindrical container 11 optionally includes reflective coating 18 disposed on the interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b. Low voltage illumination 19 is optionally disposed substantially centrally in reflective coating 18, and formed of a light emitting diode (LED), having a battery. Low voltage illumination 19 is in communication with container edge lid or interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b, such that upon separating upper cylindrical container half 11b from lower cylindrical container half 11a activates low voltage illumination 19 and illuminates the container. In some variations, low voltage illumination 19 is connected to a pressure sensor disposed on the interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b.

Example 3

[0047] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. Locking projections are employed on cylindrical containers, as seen in FIG. 3. Locking projection support 21 is disposed on the upper edge of lower cylindrical container half 11a. Locking projection 20a is disposed on locking projection support 21 and dimensioned to fit within locking channel 20b, disposed on the interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b. Locking channel 20b has a general shape of an L, as seen in FIG. 4A. Locking recess 20c is disposed on the leg of locking channel 20b, as depicted in FIGS. 4A and 4B. As seen in cross section A-A, locking channel 20b is cut into the wall of the container with the locking recess cut deeper into the wall of the container. The recess provides for further clearance of locking projection 20a and engages the projection, thereby locking the projection into place and preventing locking projection from moving once engaged in the recess. At least upper cylindrical container half 11b is composed of a malleable or flexible material, allowing a user to depress the container half, thereby flexing the container half and freeing locking projection 20a from locking recess 20c. The user then slides locking projection 20a along locking channel 20b until the projection exists the opening of the locking channel.

[0048] The locking projections are employed in linear containers, such as diamond-shaped containers, as seen in FIG. 5. In these embodiments, locking projection support 21 is disposed on the upper edge of lower linear container half 10a. Locking projection 20a is disposed on locking projection support 21. In some variations of the invention, locking projection support 21 also functions as a pressure fitting, interacting with the interior face of upper linear container half 10b.

[0049] Locking channel 20b is disposed on the interior face of upper linear container half 10a and offset from locking projection 20a. Locking channel 20b has a L-shape, with locking recess 20c disposed in the leg of locking channel 20b. The offset permits locking projection 20a to slide into the leg of the locking channel and fit into locking recess 20c, while concurrently aligning upper linear container half 10b to lower linear container half 10a.

Example 4

[0050] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. A plurality of snaps is located between the two halves of the at least one container. The plurality of snaps removably fasten the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0051] More specifically, the first snap is an interlocking nozzle plug fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The first snap further comprises: a plurality of teeth, and a plurality of holes. The snaps can be plastic, metal, magnetic, or pressure clamps.

[0052] A plurality of teeth traverses the edged opening of a first container half with complementary holes traversing the interior wall of a second container half. The plurality of teeth interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. The of holes is a series of connective openings that are alternatively placed to align with the plurality of teeth such that they interlock with each other when the plurality of containers is closed shut. More specifically, the plurality of teeth serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

[0053] In some variations, the locking system includes a magnetic fastener. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 5

[0054] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. A plurality of snaps is located between the two halves of the at least one container. The plurality of snaps removably fasten the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0055] More specifically, the first snap is an interlocking nozzle plug fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The first snap further comprises: a plurality of teeth, a plurality of holes, and a plurality of nozzles.

[0056] A plurality of teeth traverses the edged opening of a first container half with complementary teeth traversing the interior wall of a second container half. The plurality of teeth interconnect and mesh when the commentary teeth when the container is closed.

[0057] The plurality of nozzles concentrically aligns with the plurality of holes and interlock and mesh with the plurality of holes such that it removably joins the halved pieces of the plurality of containers together. The holes are a series of connective openings that are alternatively placed to align with the plurality of nozzles such that the holes and nozzles interlock with each other when the plurality of containers is closed shut.

[0058] In specific variations, the locking system includes a magnet fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 6

[0059] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. A plurality of snaps is located between the two halves of the at least one container. The plurality of snaps removably fasten the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0060] The snap is an interlocking nozzle plug fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The first snap further comprises: a plurality of nozzles adapted to fit within a concentric groove disposed on the interior wall of the container. The plurality of teeth traverses the edged opening of a first container half, with the aforementioned concentric groove disposed on the complementary second container half. Additionally, the plurality of nozzles concentrically aligns with groove disposed on the interior wall of the container. More specifically, the plurality of nozzles serves as fastener agents that interlock and mesh with the groove such that it removably joins the halved pieces of the plurality of containers together.

[0061] In some variations, the locking system includes a magnet fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 7

[0062] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. A plurality of snaps is located between the two halves of the at least one container. The plurality of snaps removably fasten the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0063] The snap is an interlocking ball joint fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The first snap further comprises: a plurality of ball bearings or other balls, and a plurality of complementary holes or a concentric groove. The plurality of teeth traverses the edged openings of the plurality of containers. Additionally, the plurality of ball bearings or balls are disposed in a concentric ring on the interior wall of a first container half. A retention ring is disposed over the balls and fits within the concentric ring, thereby securing the balls in the interior of the first container half. A plurality of semi-spherical grooves are disposed on the interior wall of the second container half, and oriented to align with and interact with a face of a ball to form an interlocking platform such that the two container halves are removably attached. Alternatively, second container half includes a concentric groove oriented to align with and interact with a face of a ball to form an interlocking platform such that the two container halves are removably attached.

[0064] In some variations, the locking system includes a magnet fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 8

[0065] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. The locking system includes a latch and a groove snap, where the snap removably fastens the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0066] The latch fastener includes a latch located on one of the edged openings of the plurality of containers. The latch is disposed on an edged opening of a first container half. The groove is located on the edged opening of the second container half, opposite to the latch, such that the groove interlocks and flushes with the latch.

[0067] In some variations, the locking system includes a magnet fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 9

[0068] The containers are affixed together using locking systems to prevent unintended opening of the containers. The locking system includes a latch and a groove snap, where the snap removably fastens the halves of the at least one container together, such that the user can easily open the plurality of containers.

[0069] The latch fastener includes a sleeve and a skirt. The sleeve is located on one of the edged openings of a first container half. The groove is located on the other edged opening of the plurality of containers, opposite to the sleeve. Additionally, the skirt is concentrically aligned with the sleeve. More specifically, the skirt serves as a press fit receiver, such that the edged openings of the plurality of containers can be removably fixed. The sleeve is press fit with the skirt, and interlocks and flushes with the skirt, such that the edged openings of the plurality of containers can be removably fixed.

[0070] In some variations, the locking system includes a magnet fastener that secures the halves of the plurality of containers together. The magnet fastener can include one magnet or a plurality of magnets disposed on the first container half with complementary magnets disposed on the second container half. Additionally, the plurality of magnets interconnect and mesh when the edged openings of the plurality of containers is closed. More specifically, the plurality of magnets serves as an interlocking platform for the plurality of containers such that the joined pieces are removably attached.

Example 10

[0071] Storage jewelry 1 is attached to a user by affixing a jewelry connector system. In some variations, the jewelry connector system is disposed on the ends of decorative element 5, such as the chain seen in FIG. 1. The jewelry connector system optionally includes a clasp located on the ends of the chains or on a plurality of containers. The clasp is a series of connector points that allows the plurality of containers to interconnect to each other. In various embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of clasps can be mixed and/or matched accordingly with the plurality of containers for various desired usages of the user. The plurality of clasps comprises: a first clasp, a second clasp, a third clasp, a fourth clasp, and a fifth clasp. The first clasp is located between the joint ends of the plurality of containers.

[0072] The first clasp is an eyelet type of clasp that removable attaches the plurality of containers together. The first clasp comprises: a first eyelet, and a second eyelet. The first eyelet is placed on to one end of the plurality of containers. More specifically, the first eyelet is the connection member that readily attaches/removes from the second eyelet. The first eyelet further comprises a claw, a lever, and a spring. The claw is the main body of the first eyelet. More specifically, the claw is an open-ended circular loop that wraps around the second eyelet. The lever resides in the claw. More specifically, the lever serves as the closed end of the circular loop that can be disengaged from the claw such that it exposes the open end of the first eyelet. Additionally, the lever secures the first eyelet on to the second eyelet. The spring is located between the claw and the lever. More specifically, the spring is a compression member that secures the lever in the engaged position. The user can disengage the lever by compressing the spring, which exposes the open-end portion of the claw. The second eyelet is located on the other joint end of the plurality of containers, opposite to the first eyelet. The second eyelet serves as the anchor end of the first clasp, such that a corresponding first eyelet can removably attach on to the second eyelet.

[0073] The second clasp is located between the joint ends of the plurality of containers. More specifically, the second clasp is a magnet type of clasp that removable attaches the plurality of containers together. The second clasp comprises: a first draw, and a second draw. The first draw is placed on to one end of the plurality of containers. More specifically, the first draw is the connection member that readily attaches/removes from the second draw, such that they are magnetically coupled together. The second draw is located on the other joint end of the plurality of containers, opposite to the first draw. More specifically, the second draw readily attaches/removes from the first draw, such that they are magnetically coupled together. The third clasp is located between the joint ends of the plurality of containers.

[0074] The third clasp is a plurality of holes incorporated in the plurality of container such that the plurality of containers can connect together on to the plurality of chains. The third clasp comprises: a first hole, and a second hole. The first hole is placed on to one end of the plurality of containers. More specifically, the first hole is concentrically aligned with the second hole, such that the plurality of chains can weave and interconnect the plurality of containers together. The second hole is located on the other joint end of the plurality of containers, opposite to the first hole. The second hole is concentrically aligned with the from the first hole, such that the plurality of chains can weave and interconnect the plurality of containers together.

[0075] The fourth clasp is located on one end of the plurality of container. More specifically, the fourth clasp is an earring adapter that allows the user to convert the plurality of containers in to an earring piece. The fourth clasp comprises a hook. The hook is placed on to one end of the plurality of containers. The hook is an adapter piece that converts a particular container to an earring piece.

[0076] The fifth clasp is located between the joint ends of the plurality of containers. The fifth clasp is a permanently jointed member that connects the plurality of containers together such that it creates a pre-assembled piece. The fifth clasp comprises a plurality of rings. The plurality of rings is located on the ends of the plurality of containers. More specifically, the plurality of rings is a series of connection linkages that permanently fix the plurality of containers together in to a pre-assembled piece. Additionally, the plurality of chains wraps around the user's: neck, wrists, waist, and/or ankle. The plurality of chains closes the ends of the plurality of containers such that a loop is formed. The plurality of chains can be the main body of the brace assembly that tethers the plurality of connectors employing the third clasp type of fastener. In various embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of chains can form various loops of different sizes such that the band assembly takes form of: a bracelet, an anklet, a belt, etc. For example, a first chain incorporates a clasp on the end of the first chain with a complementary clasp on the end of a second chain, such that it removably attaches on to the plurality of containers. In another embodiment of the present invention, the first chain is attached to a clasp with a complementary clasp disposed on a container. In various embodiments of the present invention, the second chain can incorporate the various embodiments of the plurality of clasps, such that it removably and/or permanently attaches the ends of the second chain together.

Example 11

[0077] Storage jewelry 1 is formed of at least one decorative section 5 and at least one storage container. Decorative element 5 formed from a plurality of interconnected beads, is attached to multi-compartment container 12, formed of upper multi-compartment container half 12b and lower multi-compartment container half 12a, as seen in FIG. 6. multi-compartment container 11 includes compartment divider 15, thereby providing a first compartment in multi-compartment container 12 and a second compartment in multi-compartment container 12. Optionally, upper multi-compartment container half 12b includes reflective coating 18 disposed on the interior wall of upper multi-compartment container half 12b. Low voltage illumination 19 is optionally disposed substantially centrally in reflective coating 18, and formed of a light emitting diode (LED), having a battery. Low voltage illumination 19 is in communication with container edge lid or interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b, such that upon separating upper cylindrical container half 11b from lower cylindrical container half 11a activates low voltage illumination 19 and illuminates the container. In some variations, low voltage illumination 19 is connected to a pressure sensor disposed on the interior wall of upper cylindrical container half 11b.

[0078] First decorative element 5a is composed of a plurality of beads, connecting one portion of multi-compartment container 12 to a second portion of the container. Storage jewelry 1 includes linear container 10 attached to multi-compartment container 12 by an interconnecting connective chain. Second decorative element 5b is a jewel.

Example 12

[0079] Containers of storage jewelry 1 include clamshell container 13, as seen in FIG. 7. Clamshell container 13 optionally includes reflective coating 18 disposed on the interior wall of the container. Low voltage illumination 19 is optionally disposed in the interior of clamshell container 13, such as a light emitting diode (LED) ring. In the present example, decorative element 5 formed from a plurality of an interconnected bead, connects clamshell container 13 to tubular container 14. Tubular container 14 is formed of tubular cap 14a and tubular container body 14b, as seen in FIG. 7. Tubular cap 14a optionally connects to tubular container body 14b using one of the methods from the prior examples. In particular variations, tubular extraction unit 14c is dimensioned to fit within the tubular body. Tubular extraction handle 32 is formed of extraction base 32 and extraction bar 31, where the extraction base is disposed on a first end of extraction bar 31. Extraction handle 33 is disposed on a second end of extraction bar 31. Tubular extraction unit 14d is dimensioned to fit within the tubular body. Tubular extraction unit 14d is formed of extraction base 32 and extraction bar 31 with extraction base is disposed on a first end of extraction bar 31. Extraction bar 31 does not extend the full length of tubular body 14b, but rather extends about half the length of tubular body 14b or one third of the length of tubular body 14b. Extraction chain or rope 34 is disposed on a second end of extraction bar 31 and permits a user to access the extraction unit. It is noted that tubular extraction unit 14c and tubular extraction unit 14c are alternative units for use in tubular body 14b.

Example 13

[0080] Storage jewelry 1 is arranged and interconnected such that it takes the form of a bracelet or anklet, as seen in FIGS. 8 and 9. Storage jewelry is manufactured as described in any of the prior examples, but possesses a shorter connective element adapted to fit around an ankle or wrist.

Example 14

[0081] Storage jewelry 1 is arranged and interconnected such that it takes the form of a belt. Storage jewelry is manufactured as described in any of the prior examples, but possesses a connective element adapted to fit around a user's waist.

[0082] In the preceding specification, all documents, acts, or information disclosed does not constitute an admission that the document, act, or information of any combination thereof was publicly available, known to the public, part of the general knowledge in the art, or was known to be relevant to solve any problem at the time of priority.

[0083] The disclosure of all publications cited above are expressly incorporated herein by reference, each in its entirety, to the same extent as if each were incorporated by reference individually.

[0084] It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the invention which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall therebetween.