Jewelry display case

Abstract

The invention of the current application is directed to a jewelry display device which securely displays jewelry at optionally varying heights in such a way that the jewelry optionally face outward when the hold bar is positioned horizontal to the eye line of the customer and also optionally prevent theft while optionally still allowing the customer to handle and interact with the jewelry.

Claims

1. A jewelry display device comprising: a planar front plate; a planar rear plate positioned behind and in parallel with the front plate, wherein the rear plate has a plurality of holders, wherein each holder is an upward-facing sawtooth, wherein grooves surround each sawtooth; wherein each sawtooth is configured for holding jewelry such that said jewelry is positioned around a corresponding upward-facing sawtooth from said plurality of holders of said rear plate and nested within corresponding grooves of said grooves; and wherein each holder is configured to prevent substantial lateral movement of said jewelry within said corresponding grooves, a security bar, wherein said security bar is attached to said rear plate by at least one hinge, wherein said security bar is in removable connection with said holders, wherein said security bar is configured to be locked to the rear plate; and wherein said security bar, when locked to the rear plate is configured to prevent the removal of said jewelry from said holders, and wherein said security bar has a bottom channel, wherein the bottom channel of the security bar is configured to receive a top portion of the rear plate to substantially cover the holders and secure said jewelry in the grooves; a pad lock; wherein the security bar and the rear plate each include at least one lock receiver hole formed therein respectively, wherein the lock receiver holes are configured to allow the pad lock to pass therethrough respectively to lock the security bar to the rear plate and unlock the security bar from the rear plate, wherein said front plate is attached to the rear plate by support members which are directly connected to said front plate and said rear plate and wherein said support members penetrate one of or both of the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the front plate is configured to completely hide the rear plate when viewed by an observer positioned directly from the front of the device; a base, and an upright shaft connected to and extending upwardly from said base; wherein said upright shaft is configured to support said rear plate and said front plate above the base, wherein an upper portion of said upright shaft is positioned between said rear plate and said front plate.

2. The jewelry display device of claim 1, wherein said shaft is connected to said rear plate by a bracket which is positioned at the upper portion of the shaft.

3. A jewelry display device consisting of: a planar front plate; a planar rear plate positioned behind and in parallel with the front plate, wherein the rear plate has a plurality of holders, wherein each holder is an upward-facing sawtooth, wherein grooves surround each sawtooth; wherein each sawtooth is configured for holding jewelry such that said jewelry is positioned around a corresponding upward-facing sawtooth from said plurality of holders of said rear plate and nested within corresponding grooves of said grooves; and wherein each holder is configured to prevent substantial lateral movement of said jewelry within said corresponding grooves, a security bar, wherein said security bar is attached to said rear plate by at least one hinge, wherein said security bar is in removable connection with said holders, wherein said security bar is configured to be locked to the rear plate; and wherein said security bar, when locked to the rear plate is configured to prevent the removal of said jewelry from said holders, and wherein said security bar has a bottom channel, wherein the bottom channel of the security bar is configured to receive a top portion of the rear plate to substantially cover the holders and secure said jewelry in the grooves; a pad lock; wherein the security bar and the rear plate each include at least one lock receiver hole formed therein respectively, wherein the lock receiver holes are configured to allow the pad lock to pass therethrough respectively to lock the security bar to the rear plate and unlock the security bar from the rear plate, wherein said front plate is attached to the rear plate by support members which are directly connected to said front plate and said rear plate and wherein said support members penetrate one of or both of the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the front plate is configured to completely hide the rear plate when viewed by an observer positioned directly from the front of the device; a base, and an upright shaft connected to and extending upwardly from said base; wherein said upright shaft is configured to support said rear plate and said front plate above the base, wherein an upper portion of said upright shaft is positioned between said rear plate and said front plate.

4. A jewelry display device consisting of: a planar front plate; a planar rear plate positioned behind and in parallel with the front plate, wherein the rear plate has a plurality of holders, wherein each holder is an upward-facing sawtooth, wherein grooves surround each sawtooth; wherein each sawtooth is configured for holding jewelry such that said jewelry is positioned around a corresponding upward-facing sawtooth from said plurality of holders of said rear plate and nested within corresponding grooves of said grooves; and wherein each holder is configured to prevent substantial lateral movement of said jewelry within said corresponding grooves, a security bar, wherein said security bar is attached to said rear plate by at least one hinge, wherein said security bar is in removable connection with said holders, wherein said security bar is configured to be locked to the rear plate; and wherein said security bar, when locked to the rear plate is configured to prevent the removal of said jewelry from said holders, and wherein said security bar has a bottom channel, wherein the bottom channel of the security bar is configured to receive a top portion of the rear plate to substantially cover the holders and secure said jewelry in the grooves; a pad lock; wherein the security bar and the rear plate each include at least one lock receiver hole formed therein respectively, wherein the lock receiver holes are configured to allow the pad lock to pass therethrough respectively to lock the security bar to the rear plate and unlock the security bar from the rear plate, wherein said front plate is attached to the rear plate by support members which are directly connected to said front plate and said rear plate and wherein said support members penetrate one of or both of the front plate and the rear plate, wherein the front plate is configured to completely hide the rear plate when viewed by an observer positioned directly from the front of the device; a base, and an upright shaft connected to and extending upwardly from said base; wherein said upright shaft is connected to said rear plate by a bracket which is positioned at the upper portion of the upright shaft, wherein said upright shaft is configured to support said rear plate and said front plate above the base, wherein an upper portion of said upright shaft is positioned between said rear plate and said front plate.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is an exploded front perspective view showing the components of an embodiment of the invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is a back perspective view showing an embodiment of the invention in a locked configuration.

(3) FIG. 3 shows the front plate of an embodiment of the invention.

(4) FIG. 4 shows the top portion of a hold bar with an upward-facing sawtooth holder.

(5) FIG. 5 shows a C-channeled security bar with a center lock receiver and a side hinge.

(6) FIG. 6 shows a front view of an embodiment of the invention.

(7) FIG. 7 shows a back view of an embodiment of the invention.

(8) FIG. 8 is a prior art embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION THE DRAWINGS

(9) FIG. 1 shows exploded front perspective view of an embodiment of the invention. This embodiment includes a hold bar (1). The hold bar (1) has as a top portion (2), a shaft (3) and a base (4). The top portion (2) includes a holder (5) which is depicted as an upward-facing sawtooth in the depicted embodiment. In some embodiments there may be a plurality of holders or the same or different designs. The holder (5) also allows for the height of the pendants on the necklaces to be adjusted relative to the base of the hold bar (1) and keeps the necklaces in a fixed place on the holder. A security bar (6), which is shown as a C-channeled security bar, is attached to the top portion (2) of the hold bar (1) via a hinge (7). The security bar includes a lock receiver (14) for lock (9). The top portion (2) also includes a lock receiver (8) for lock (9).

(10) FIG. 1 also shows, bracket (10) which is attached to the top of the shaft (3) and functions to attach the top portion (2) and optionally the front plate (11) to the shaft (3). Support members (12) are also shown and attached the top portion (2) to front plate (11). In some embodiments, Support members (12) penetrate one of or both of the front plate (11) and top portion (2).

(11) FIG. 1 shows jewelry, a necklace (15) hanging from holder (5) with pendent portion facing out toward the front of the device.

(12) FIG. 2 shows a back perspective view of an embodiment of the invention in a locked configuration. The security bar (6) is positioned over the holder (5) in a manner such that the necklace (15) is prevented from being removed from the holder (5) but also remains accessible to see and touch by a customer.

(13) FIG. 2 also shows lock (9) locked in to the lock receivers (8) and (14) preventing the security bar (6) from being lifted off the top portion (2).

(14) FIG. 3 shows the front plate (11) from a front view. The front plate (11) optionally contains graphics, writing, or a display screen. The front plate (11) is optionally made of plastic, metal, wood, or some other solid material. In the preferred embodiment the front plate also functions to hide the many of the other elements of the invention from the view of a customer.

(15) FIG. 4 shows the top portion (2) including the holder (5). The top portion also includes a lock receiver (8) in the center. The top portion (2) and holder (5) is optionally made of plastic, metal, wood, or some other solid material. The top portion (2) and holder (5) are optional made of the same material or different materials.

(16) FIG. 5 shows the security bar (6) with hinge (7) and a lock receiver (14) in the center. The security bar (6) is optionally made of plastic, metal, wood, or some other solid material. In the preferred embodiment the security bar is made of a material that is at least as strong at the top portion (2). For example, the top portion (2) is plastic, and the security bar (6) is metal. In the preferred embodiment the security bar (6) is the same length or longer that the holder (5). In some embodiments the security bar covers only a portion of the holder (5). The hinge (7) may be on either side of the security bar (6).

(17) FIG. 6 shows a front view where the front plate (11) hides all but the shaft (3) and the base (4) from view. The base (4) is a sufficient size to support the structure and the shaft (3) can be any length sufficient to bring the top portion (2) to a desired height. In some embodiments the shaft (3) is adjustable in length.

(18) FIG. 7 shows a back view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 6. In the shown embodiment, the outline shape of the top portion (2) perfectly matches the outline shape of the front plate (11). This allows the top portion (2) to be completely hidden from a front viewing observer while maximizing the available surface area for the top portion (2).

(19) Without further elaboration, it is believed that one skilled in the art can, using the preceding description, utilize the present invention to its fullest extent. The preceding preferred specific embodiments are, therefore, to be construed as merely illustrative, and not limitative of the remainder of the disclosure in any way whatsoever.

(20) From the foregoing description, one skilled in the art can easily ascertain the essential characteristics of this invention and, without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, can make various changes and modifications of the invention to adapt it to various usages and conditions.