Abstract
A jewelry case with magnetic or Velcro attachment mechanisms, the case comprising a base material, a series of transverse straps provided approximately across the base material, the base material having magnetic material or Velcro provided therein, the straps having aligned magnetic material or Velcro provided therein, such that when the straps adjacent the base are folded over into closure, after jewelry has been laid on or around the magnets onto the base material, the magnetic straps hold the jewelry in position for roll up, or folding, and storage or transit of the jewelry case. The straps may be of differing lengths and numbers. A concealed compartment may be provided within the base material, on the inside or outside, and secured by a closure, such as a zipper, to conceal jewelry or other small personal items within the compartment, during usage. Various ties, straps or cords may be applied to the top edge of the base material, to hold the rolled up or folded case into closure, after usage. The cords and ties can also be used to suspend the bag when unfolded.
Claims
1. A compact jewelry case comprising a base member and which may be rolled up or folded for storage or transit when not in usage: said jewelry case formed of base material, said base material being a double layer of material, said base material having a pair of oppositely disposed lateral edges, and said base material having upper and lower edges, a series of transverse straps provided substantially horizontally across the base material from one lateral edge to the other lateral edge, said transverse straps having ends, and one end of each strap being secured to a lateral edge of said base material, said transverse straps having magnetic material located, therein, magnetic material also located between the double layer of base material, with said base material having space intermediately thereof to hold the magnetic material in place, said magnetic material being individual magnets, with said magnets in the transverse straps and in the base material being aligned, so that when the straps are folded over into closure the magnets are aligned to secure any jewelry that is applied upon the base material and held into position by the magnets of the straps into closure upon said base material, whereby folding or rolling of said base material perpendicularly with respect to said horizontal straps forms a compact jewelry case enclosure, wherein each strap holding a magnet has a matting applied interiorly thereof, over laying the base material magnets, so as to prevent the magnets of each strap from adhering to each other when the jewelry case is unrolled into an open position, and a pair of elastic cords provided proximate the upper and lower edges of the base material, and said elastic cords provided for wrapping around the ends of the rolled up jewelry case to secure it into its rolled position, during storage or transit.
2. The jewelry case of claim 1, wherein there are a pair of short straps extending partially across the base material, one of such short straps holds earrings in place, while the other short strap secures rings to the jewelry case during usage.
3. The jewelry case of claim 2, wherein the short strap holding rings has stuffing material applied therein, in order to secure the rings upon the short strap when it is secured into closure upon the base material.
4. The jewelry case of claim 1, wherein said closure means comprises a zipper.
5. The jewelry case of claim 4, and a cover provided upon the zipper to conceal said zipper and the concealed pocket from view.
6. The jewelry case of claim 1, and including a tie means provided connecting with the upper edge of the base material, and provided for tying of the unrolled jewelry case onto a support during usage.
7. The jewelry case of claim 1, and including a pair of elastic cords provided laterally along the upper edge of the base material, and said elastic cords provided for application to a hanger for support of the unfolded jewelry case during usage.
8. The jewelry case of claim 1, wherein the folded jewelry case has an upper segment, and a lower segment, with a fold line provided approximately transversely at the midpoint of the jewelry case, so that the jewelry case can be folded over into closure.
9. The jewelry case of claim 1, wherein at least one of the upper and lower segments of the foldable jewelry case contains a pocket provided therein, for insertion and securement of smaller jewelry items therein, during usage.
10. The jewelry case of claim 9, wherein the pocket has an opening provided therein, to allow for entrance of jewelry therein, and said pocket opening having a closure, of one of a zipper, hook and pile fastener, or clasp, to hold the pocket into closure when smaller items of jewelry have been inserted therein.
11. The jewelry case of claim 1, and including fastener means provided around the edges of the formed folded jewelry case, to secure the case into closure.
12. The jewelry case of claim 11, wherein said fastener means comprises a zipper.
13. The jewelry case of claim 1, wherein said magnetic material comprises individual magnets.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
(1) In referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of the jewelry case of this invention, with a pair of its transverse straps located laterally, showing how necklaces, or the like, can be applied on the base material, and help in position when the transverse straps are folded into closure overlying said base;
(2) FIG. 2 shows an isometric view of the jewelry case with all of its various aligned straps applied into their operative position, generally located transversely upon its base material;
(3) FIG. 3 shows how the jewelry case through its lateral cords, which may be elastic, can be applied onto the edges of a hanger, for support within a closet or other location;
(4) FIG. 4 provides a front view of the entire jewelry case, showing the location of its various transverse straps, short straps, a zipper for a formed pouch integrally within the base material, and disclosing its elastic cords, and the center arranged ribbons, that can be also used to hold the jewelry roll in closure, or applied onto a closet bar;
(5) FIG. 5 provides an inverted view of the front of the jewelry case;
(6) FIG. 6 provides a front view of the jewelry case or roll, and showing its long and short straps, and where magnets may locate interiorly of its straps, for alignment with related magnets applied into the base material, in order to hold the straps in position, when ladened with personal items of jewelry;
(7) FIG. 7 shows the location of the aligned magnets within the base material, and underneath but aligned with the magnets of the various straps as previously disclosed in FIG. 6.
(8) FIG. 8 shows a front view of the jewelry case, in its unrolled position, and disclosing a lifting of select of its straps to show a necklace can be applied into position, locating around a series of fixed magnets, both within the straps, and the base material, in preparation for securement of said necklaces in place, when the straps are applied onto the base material and their magnets hold these two components into fixed position;
(9) FIG. 9 shows how a small strap may be applied to the front of the base material and can hold various items, such as headphones, and the like, for storage within the jewelry roll or case or on their own as individual straps;
(10) FIG. 10 shows a miniature version of the jewelry case of this invention wherein because of its smaller size, it is of a folded variety to yet hold jewelry but being of lesser size than the rollable type case; and in this instance, one side of the case will connect with the magnets on the other side to keep the jewelry in place. This smaller version acts as one of the straps from the larger version within the bag/case itself and does not require removable straps within it;
(11) FIG. 11 shows how the upper segment of the foldable case in FIG. 10 can include an invisible pouch, with a closure member, and for carrying other jewelry items;
(12) FIG. 12 shows a mini version of the jewelry case of this invention, having a zippered pocket at its upper end, a series of straps containing rectangular or button magnets or Velcro in alignment with magnets located within its base material, and having retaining straps or pouches that can support the lower ends of, for example, necklaces, in position before the fold up of the shown case;
(13) FIG. 13 shows a similar jewelry case as disclosed in FIG. 12, and utilizing various round or rectangular magnets for folding the removable straps from the base material when jewelry is applied therein;
(14) FIG. 14 shows a fold up type of jewelry case incorporating various straps for holding earrings or rings, and other magnetically or Velcro securing straps for holding other items of jewelry within the case; and
(15) FIG. 15 shows the foldable case from of FIG. 14 being folded and zipped into closure.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
(16) In referring to the drawings, and in particular FIG. 1, therein is shown the jewelry case or roll 1 of this invention. It includes a base material, as at 2, and has a plurality of transverse straps, as noted generally at 3, applied across the base material, and which are held in position by means of magnets, or clasp, as to be subsequently described. As can be seen, when the transverse straps are released from the base material, albeit they are pivotally connected at their inner ends 5, their magnetic attraction to the magnets of the base material is broken, so that items of jewelry, such as the necklaces shown at J, can be applied to the base material, in preparation for the refolding of the straps 4 back over said base material, being magnetically attracted to the same, in order to hold the necklaces in place, as can be understood. As can also be seen, there are a pair of shorten straps 6 and 7, and these straps can be fabricated, as in the case of strap number 6, which not only includes magnets, or may have a clasp applied to its inner end, to hold rings in place, for storage or transit. And, to assure that the rings will be held into position, some bulk material, such as foam, may have been stitched into the strap 6, to accommodate and hold the rings in position. The base material may be a double layer of material and have its aligned magnets located intermediate or embedded therein.
(17) In addition, the short strap 7 may have a series of apertures, as at 8, to which earrings may be applied, such as earrings for pierced ears, that can be held to that strap, during storage.
(18) While the various long and short straps as previously defined for this invention are explained as being transversely located, it is just as likely that all of the straps could also be attached to the upper or lower edges of the base material, or vertically aligned, in their preparation for usage. But, the object of the invention is that regardless in which position the various straps are either horizontally aligned, or vertically aligned, the case will then be folded, rolled or zipper perpendicularly with respect to the location of the aligned straps, to facilitate the closure of the jewelry case during its application and usage, and prevent the jewelry from being entangled within the case when the jewelry is stored and being conveyed.
(19) As can be seen in FIG. 2, the base material, in this instance, as noted at 9, has the series of transverse straps 10 applied thereto, and held into position by magnets, to be subsequently defined. In addition, the short strap 11 that may be used for holding rings, or earrings, may be clasped into position, the clasp being noted at 12. Furthermore, there may be a tie means, as noted at 13, provided at the central upper portion of the base material, and may be formed of a pair of ribbons or ties, so that the ribbons can be draped around some form of holder, such as a hook on a door, or wall, or be tied onto a closet rail or rod, and tied in position, as can be understood. These ties can also be used for securing the case when rolled up into closure.
(20) FIG. 3 shows how the device of FIG. 2 may include a pair of cords, as can be seen at 13 or 16, and these may be formed of elastic material, so they can be draped over the ends of a clothes hanger, and help into position upon a closet rod, door hook, or other means for suspending the hanger in position, and its supported jewelry case, as noted.
(21) FIG. 4 does provide a front view of the jewelry case or roll 1 of this invention. The lateral straps 3 can be noted. In addition, the short strap 7 with its various apertures 8, are provided for holding earrings in place. To facilitate the application of earrings, as noted at E, the short strap may be held by magnets, or by a clasp, as can be seen at 14. The clasp will secure with a corresponding snap or clasp that is applied to the base material 2. Also it can be seen the short strap 6 that is designed for holding rings, as at R, can be noted. This particular short strap may also be held by a magnet, or a snap or clasp, as noted at 15.
(22) In addition, this particular roll 1 may include an interior hidden pocket, within its base material, and it may be accessed through the opening of the zipper or other fastener 16a, to allow for a more concealed application of jewelry, to the jewelry roll or case, during usage. In addition, the ribbon or tie like material 13 can be seen extending upwardly generally centrally from the top of the base material 2, and the elastic cords 16 that may be used for embracing the ends of a hanger, as noted in FIG. 3 at H, as previously explained, and as can be seen. In addition, these elastic cords 16, when the jewelry case is rolled up into a compact position, can be stretched over the ends of the roll case, to secure it in its closed position, as during conveyance or storage.
(23) As can also be understood, in the formation of the transverse straps 3, and even the short straps, when they are magnetically held in position, there may be matting applied within the straps on top of the magnets located therein so that when the case is rolled up, the various magnets from the various straps do not adhere to each other, which may break the transverse straps free from their securement, of jewelry, as the case is unrolled. The matting functions as an insulator against magnetic attraction, with respect to the various magnets positioned within the carrier, during its usage.
(24) FIG. 5 shows how the base material 2 of the jewelry carrier has series of magnets 17 applied therein. In addition, the transverse strap 3 also has its series of magnets 18 applied therein. Thus, as can be seen, when the transverse straps are folded over into closure, after items of jewelry, such as necklaces, have been placed over the base material 2, on or surrounding the various magnets 17, the strap magnets 18 align with and adhere to their respective base magnets 17, to secure the straps in position, and to hold the items of jewelry in place, during usage.
(25) FIG. 6 shows the base material 2 of the jewelry roll or bag 1 and how the various straps 3 have their spaced magnets 17 applied within said straps. Also, the zipper 16 leading into the concealed compartment, within the base material 2, can be noted.
(26) As can also be seen in FIG. 7, this shows the base material 2 and how the corresponding magnets 18, embedded within the base material 2, are aligned with the magnets located within the various straps 3, as noted in FIG. 6. Thus, when the straps 3 are aligned over the base material, and folded into closure, thereupon, the magnetic attraction between the magnets of the straps 17, and the magnets 18 of the base, hold the straps in position, transversely across the base material for the jewelry case, as can be understood. Furthermore, one can see where the various clasps 14 and 15 are applied to the base material, and to cooperate with similar clasps for the short straps as previously explained with respect to FIG. 4.
(27) The alignment of the various magnets, from these straps, as they are folded over to overlay the base material, can be noted in FIG. 8, wherein the straps 3 are being folded into closure, and their various magnets 17 and 18 are aligned for closure and adherence of the straps to the base material of the device. Note that the straps are connected at one end to an edge of the base material.
(28) An alternative embodiment for usage of this invention, for holding other accessories, can be seen in FIG. 9. As shown herein, there are a pair of short straps 19 and 20. These are generally adhered to the base material 21 or on their own without a base. There are magnets 22 and 23 that are applied in each half of the short straps 19 and 20, and when the left half of the short strap, as at 24 is folded over onto the short strap segment 25, in the manner as shown for the short strap 20, for example, the wiring for the headphone set, as noted at P, is circularly applied to and around the magnetic 23, so that when the other strap portion 24 is folded over, and its magnet 23 adheres to the aligned magnet on the right side, it can hold the headphone set in a stored position. This can generally be noted with respect to the short strap 20, provided downwardly upon the base material 21 for this storage roll. Strap lengths may vary.
(29) As previously commented, the shape of this particular roll, for most convenient purposes, will be of a square of rectangular design, so as to accommodate its roll up into a storage position. But, it is just as likely that the base material may undertake other shapes, during its fabrication. Furthermore, while the magnets described in these embodiments are shown as being circular, and are a button type of magnet, obviously, they could be of other shapes, such as square, rectangular, or the like. In addition, it could be that, as previously explained, magnetically doped vinyl strips may be applied within the base material, and aligned with similar type of magnetic material provided within the transverse and other straps, so that when an item of jewelry, such as a necklace, is located upon the base material, and a transverse strap is folded over into closure, the magnetic attraction between the two vinyl strips will secure the jewelry in place, during usage of this storage device, whether it be located within the piece of luggage, or simply being conveyed to another location. In addition, the use of magnets can be substituted for other closure materials such as Velcro. These are examples of alternative embodiments that may be used to form the jewelry roll of this invention, as described.
(30) As shown in FIG. 10, a jewelry case of a smaller size, and obviously of a lesser cost for manufacture is disclosed. It serves as another option to fit in even smaller bags or purses, for quick trips, such as going to the store, or the gym, where larger size conveying bags are usually not employed. This particular smaller jewelry case, which is of a folded variety, is shown at 26. It includes a series of magnetic buttons, as at 27, and for securing of jewelry components in place, within the shown case. The case includes a fold line 28, provided approximate its center, so that when the case is folded over into closure, an upper magnetic strip 29 or individual magnets secures with a lower magnetic strip or magnets 30 to secure the folded case into closure. A magnetic strip 31 is provided upon the bottom half of the case, and it can also connect with the button magnets 27, when closed, to secure any jewelry placed on or around these magnets.
(31) FIG. 11 shows how, for example, the upper segment of 32 of the case 26 may have a concealed pocket provided internally thereof, and which has an opening, as at 33, through which smaller items of more precious jewelry insert, and be located within the foldable case. A zipper, Velcro, or other form of connector, as at 34 may be provided for securement of the concealed pocket, the entrance, which was identified as at 33, for this segment of the foldable case. This zipper 33 may be what is identified as an invisible zipper.
(32) FIG. 12 shows a further embodiment for the foldable style of jewelry case, as noted at 40. It includes a base member 41 which in its upper portion, has a formed pocket, since the base member may be formed of a laminated type of material, to form a pocket internally thereof. A zipper 42 provides for closure of the upper formed pocket. Then, a leather or other material strip, as at 43 is provided, having a series of apertures 44 provided therethrough, and through which earrings, as noted at E, of the pierced type, can be inserted therethrough for retention during usage of the mini version of the jewelry case of this invention.
(33) Then, downwardly therefrom, are a pair of transverse strips of material, as noted at 45 and 46, and these materials may have inserted herein the shown magnets 47 and 48, and which, in the manner as previously described in FIGS. 6-8, will be aligned with similar magnets located within the base material 41, so that when the strips 45 and 46 are pulled free, and necklaces, such as shown at N, are applied therein, and the strips 45 and 46 reapplied, so that their aligned magnets become engaged, will retain the necklaces in place, as can be noted. Obviously, the strip materials 45 and 46 may be secured along one side edge, with the base material 41, so that the strips will be permanently adhered at least along one edge to the base material, in order to maintain the magnet in alignment, when the strips are opened or closed for the application or removal of jewelry therewith or therefrom. As can be seen further, the bottom of the base material may form a pouch 49, having an elastic upper edge 50 and which can be pulled open, for insertion of the lower portions of the necklace's end, therein, to secure them for storage and transit. This is what is identified as a mini version for the jewelry case, and can be either rolled, into closure, or folded into closure, in the manner as previously explained.
(34) As can be seen in FIG. 13, therein is a very related jewelry case 51 to that as shown in the previous figure. It also includes a base material 52 having the zippered pouch, as at 53, provided at its upper segment, and then has the series of straps 54 for holding the shown earrings E, in addition to three further straps 55, 56 and 57, which include the circular magnets 58 that cooperate with related magnets embedded within the base sheet 52, and which can hold the various necklace's end, in place, when stored as noted. Instead of utilizing a lower pouch, as described at 49 in FIG. 12, this embodiment includes a third strap 57, and its located magnets, that are aligned with similar magnets embedded within the base sheet 52, for securement therewith, when it is desired to hold the necklace's end in place. Obviously, when we describe the various magnets being located within the transfer strips, these strips may be formed of double strip material, in order to embed the magnets therein, and the base sheet 52 may likewise be formed of a pair of sheets, to have the base sheet magnet also embedded therein, adhered in place, and in alignment with the surface magnets of the transfer strips, as noted at 58, and as previously explained herein. This particular mini version for the jewelry case can likewise either be rolled up, or folded, during usage.
(35) Both in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 it can be seen that there are various elastic length of cords, as noted at 59 and 60, and these are provided for either suspending the opened case, as from a hangar, or a door, during application and usage, or for securing the case into closure, as when it may be rolled up into such closure, or folded into closure, and the attached elastic cords can then be wrapped around the same, to assure closure of the device, and prevent any inadvertent loss of any of the stored jewelry therein.
(36) FIG. 14 shows a foldable small jewelry case 61 formed of two halves 62 and 63 that have a series of straps 64 provided therein, for holding rings, such as the ring R, or for holding earrings, through the various arranged apertures of 65. These two sides 62 and 63 for the shown case are integrated and connected by a fold line 66 at its midpoint, while the right side of the case includes a series of straps 67, having the magnets 68 provided within the straps, and also having corresponding aligned magnets (not shown) in the outer side 69 of the shown case, such that when the straps are pulled free from their magnetic connection, or Velcro, the jewelry, such as necklaces or bracelets, may be located herein, and held in position by means of the magnet securing straps or Velcro, to hold such in position during usage. FIG. 15 shows how the case 61 can have its two sides 62 and 63, brought into closure, and then a zipper, as at 70, may be located around three sides of the case, and provide for fastening the case into closure, as can be understood. This provides a very compact type of jewelry case, yet applying the magnetic type of straps for securing the jewelry in place, and prevented from cluttering with each other, once secured, and the case closed, in preparation for transit, or storage. But, as can be understood, the type of cases as noted in FIGS. 12 and 13, can be folded to form the case of FIG. 15.
(37) But, as can be noted, the use of magnetic or Velcro straps still serve as an inventive feature on the rollable or foldable jewelry case of this invention. Such connections can be built into the body of the case, and avoid the use of separate straps, particularly with the foldable type, as explained in FIGS. 10 and 11, which obviously makes it more easier of usage by the owner, and at the same time, will help in the reduction of the production cost for the smaller foldable type of case. Nevertheless, the use of magnetic or Velcro straps, all of which may be sewn into place within the various identified cases, and designed to keep jewelry stable, secure, and in place, adds to their security, and prevents any tangling with other components or with itself during travel, or in transit. The magnets can also serve as a closure for the case, particularly in the foldable type, as opposed to the tie and elastic as provided upon the original rollable case, as identified herein.
(38) The size of the foldable case will be similar to that of a wallet, which allows people to carry their jewelry in the smallest of cases, bags, purses, and even clutch purses.
(39) In its assembly, the layers of the foldable case may include an outer faux leather, that holds a zippered pouch on the inner side, generally internally of the upper segment of the shown case, although it could be used and another one applied in the bottom portion of the disclosed case. Magnets are placed on the underside of the fabric forming the case, and can be included with a tape-like adhesive or fusing, and then a soft, micro/eco/suede material goes on the inside to protect the enclosed and encased jewelry. The smaller versions may also be made of silicone, rubber, or plastic.
(40) Variations and modifications to the subject matter of this invention may occur to those skilled in the art upon review of the invention as described herein. Such variations, if within the spirit of this invention, are intended to be encompassed within the scope of any claims to patent protection issuing herein. The definition of the invention within the preferred embodiments, and its depiction in the drawings, are generally set forth for illustrative purposes only. Any equivalent structures, that function in the manner as described for the current invention, are intended to be encompassed within the scope of any claims obtained.
