Abstract
A modular finger ring assembly is provided. The ring assembly includes a circular band portion adapted to encircle a human finger. The band portion includes a notched portion located at its top. The ring assembly includes a metallic component configured to removably engage to the notched portion of the band portion. The metallic component includes a top wall, a pair of side walls, and a pair of horizontally extending flaps extending inward from the bottom of the side walls, forming a retaining space for receiving the notched portion. The metallic component further includes prongs extending upward from the top wall and configured for retaining one or multiple precious stones placed on top of the top wall.
Claims
1. A flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300), comprising: a circular band portion (201) adapted to encircle a human finger, wherein the circular band portion (201) comprising a notched portion (201f) located at a top portion of the circular band portion (201); a metallic component (202) configured to removably engage to the notched portion (201f) of the circular band portion (201), wherein the metallic component (202) comprises a top wall (102a), a pair of side walls (202b,202c) extending downward from the top wall (202a), and a pair of horizontally extending flaps (202d,202e) extending inward from the bottom of the pair of side walls (202b,202c), thereby forming a retaining space (202g) for receiving the notched portion (201f) of the circular band portion (201); and wherein the metallic component (202) further comprising a plurality of first prongs (202h), a plurality of second prongs (202m), a plurality of third prongs (202q), all extending upward from the top wall (202a), and configured for retaining a first precious stone (203), a second precious stone (204), a third precious stone (205) configured on top of the top wall (202a) of the metallic component (202).
2. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the circular band portion (201) is made of silicone material.
3. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the notched portion (201f) is of a length equal to the longitudinal length of the metallic component (202).
4. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the metallic component (202) comprises an opening (202f) between the pair of horizontally extending flaps (202d,202e) to facilitate insertion of the notched portion (201f) within the retaining space (202g).
5. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 4, wherein the opening (202f) extends along the entire length of the metallic component (202).
6. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the circular band portion (201) comprises an interior surface (201b), and an exterior surface (201c) with a smooth finish.
7. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the notched portion (201f) of the circular band portion (201) is of a width such that it engages within the retaining space (202g) formed in the metallic component (202) to detachably attach the metallic component (202) to the circular band portion (201).
8. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the retaining space (202g) is of a width equal to or less than the width of the notched portion (201f).
9. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of first prongs (202h) includes a longitudinal post (202i) and a tip (202j).
10. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of first prongs (202h) is angularly oriented with respect to the top wall (202a) of the metallic component (202) to accommodate the first precious stone (203) held on top of the top wall (202a).
11. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 9, wherein the tip (202j) of each of the plurality of first prongs (202h) is at least an oval, a diamond, a circular, a polygonal, or a triangular in shape.
12. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of second prongs (202m) includes a longitudinal post (202n) and a tip (202o).
13. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of second prongs (202m) is angularly oriented with respect to the top wall (202a) of the metallic component (202) to accommodate the second precious stone (204) held on top of the top wall (202a).
14. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 12, wherein the tip (202o) of each of the plurality of second prongs (202m) is at least an oval, a diamond, a circular, a polygonal, or a triangular in shape.
15. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of third prongs (202q) includes a longitudinal post (202r) and a tip (202s).
16. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of third prongs (202q) is angularly oriented with respect to the top wall (202a) of the metallic component (202) to accommodate the third precious stone (205) held on top of the top wall (202a).
17. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 15, wherein the tip (202s) of each of the plurality of second prongs (202m) is at least an oval, a diamond, a circular, a polygonal, or a triangular in shape.
18. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first prongs (202h), the plurality of second prongs (202m), and the plurality of third prongs (202q) comprises four prongs.
19. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300) of claim 1, wherein the plurality of first prongs (202h) are connected using one or more connecting bars (202l) that help in further retaining the first precious stone (203), the plurality of second prongs (202m) are connected using one or more connecting bars (202p) that help in further retaining the second precious stone (204), and the plurality of third prongs (202q) are connected using one or more connecting bars (202t) that help in further retaining the third precious stone (205).
20. A flexible wearable finger ring assembly (200,300,400), comprising: a circular band portion (201) adapted to encircle a human finger, wherein the circular band portion (201) comprising a notched portion (201f) located at a top portion of the circular band portion (201); a metallic component (202) configured to removably engage to the notched portion (201f) of the circular band portion (201), wherein the metallic component (202) comprises a top wall (102a), a pair of side walls (202b,202c) extending downward from the top wall (202a), and a pair of horizontally extending flaps (202d,202e) extending inward from the bottom of the pair of side walls (202b,202c), thereby forming a retaining space (202g) for receiving the notched portion (201f) of the circular band portion (201); wherein the metallic component (202) further comprising a plurality of first prongs (202h), a plurality of second prongs (202m), a plurality of third prongs (202q), all extending upward from the top wall (202a), and configured for retaining a first precious stone (203), a second precious stone (204), a third precious stone (205) respectively placed on top of the top wall (202a) of the metallic component (202); and wherein an exterior surface (201c) of the circular band portion (201) comprises a pair of grooves (201g) running all around.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] A more complete understanding of the present disclosure may be derived by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to similar elements throughout the figures, and wherein like reference numerals are marked in some of the figures and omitted from some of the figures, and
[0021] FIGS. 1-4 illustrates a perspective view, a side view, a top view, and a bottom view of a flexible wearable finger ring assembly with a circular stone, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly of FIG. 1.
[0023] FIG. 6 shows a top view of the circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly of FIG. 1 without the metallic component.
[0024] FIG. 7 shows a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly of FIG. 1 and holding a circular stone, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 8 shows the metallic component of FIG. 7, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 9 shows the metallic component of FIG. 7, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] FIGS. 10-12 shows a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring and holding a substantially oval stone, according to various embodiments of the present invention.
[0028] FIGS. 13-15 shows a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring and holding a substantially rectangular stone, according to various embodiments of the present invention.
[0029] FIGS. 16-18 show a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring and holding a substantially square stone, according to various embodiments of the present invention.
[0030] FIGS. 19-21 show the flexible wearable finger ring assembly with the metallic component interchanged and replaced with other metallic components holding different shapes of precious stones.
[0031] FIG. 22 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible wearable finger ring assembly with multiple precious stones, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 23 illustrates the flexible wearable finger ring assembly of FIG. 22 with the precious stones removed.
[0033] FIG. 24 illustrates an exploded view of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly of FIG. 22.
[0034] FIGS. 25-27 illustrates a perspective view, a top view, and a side view of a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring of FIG. 22, with the stones removed.
[0035] FIG. 28 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible wearable finger ring assembly with multiple precious stones, according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0036] FIGS. 29-31 illustrates a perspective view, a top view, and a side view of a metallic component attachable to a circular band portion of the flexible wearable finger ring of FIG. 28, with the stones removed.
[0037] FIG. 32 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible wearable finger ring assembly with multiple precious stones, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0038] The following description is of exemplary embodiments of the invention and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention. Rather, the following description is intended to provide a convenient illustration for implementing various embodiments of the invention. As will become apparent, various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of the elements described in these embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth herein. It should be appreciated that the description herein may be adapted to be employed with alternatively configured devices having different shapes, components, attachment mechanisms and the like and still fall within the scope of the present invention. Thus, the detailed description herein is presented for purposes of illustration only and not for limitation.
[0039] Reference in the specification to one embodiment or an embodiment is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase in one embodiment or an embodiment in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
[0040] A flexible wearable finger ring assembly with a detachable metallic component supporting a precious stone for aesthetics or ergonomics will now be described with reference to accompanying drawings, particularly FIGS. 1-32.
[0041] Referring to FIGS. 1-32, there is shown a wearable finger ring assembly, hereinafter referred to as finger ring 100. Referring more particularly to FIGS. 1-6, the finger ring 100 includes a circular band portion 101, a metallic component 102, and at least one stone 103. The circular band portion 101 is adapted to encircle a human finger onto which the finger ring 100 is worn. The circular band portion 101 is made of silicone according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In some other embodiment, the circular band portion 101 may be made of other polymer material. The circular band portion 101 has a predefined thickness and width. The thickness and width may be in the order of a few millimeters, preferably a millimeter or two millimeters. The circular band portion 101 defines a substantially circular interior space 101a that is shaped and sized to fit one of the fingers of the person wearing the finger ring 100. The interior surface 101b of the circular band portion 101 faces the interior space 101a and has a smooth finish that provides comfort to the skin of the finger on which the ring 100 is placed. The exterior surface 101c of the circular band portion 101 is smooth too. In some other embodiment, the interior surface 101b of the circular band portion 101 facing the interior space 101a may not have a smooth finish rather incorporate grooves (not shown in figures) to facilitate air circulation to provide added comfort to the finger on which the ring is worn.
[0042] Further, as seen in FIGS. 5 and 6, a section of a top portion of the circular band portion 101 is designed or configured to allow the metallic component 102 to engage thereto. During manufacturing, a certain length (say X mm) of the top portion (preferably the central portion) of the circular band portion 101 is notched or cut from two ends 101d, 101e of the circular band portion 101. The notched top portion or section of the circular band portion 101 will be referred to as a notched portion 101f. The notched portion 101f is made in width such that it can engage within a retaining space 102g formed in the metallic component 102 to detachably attach the metallic component 102 to the circular band portion 101. The retaining space 102g includes a width equal to or slightly less than the width of the notched portion 101f. The attachment and detachment of the circular band portion 101 to the metallic component 102 will further be described in the description to follow.
[0043] In an embodiment, referring to FIGS. 1-5, and 7, the metallic component 102 is seen. The metallic component 102 is configured to removably engage to the notched portion 101f of the circular band portion 101. In an embodiment, the metallic component 102 includes a top wall 102a, a pair of side walls 102b, 102c extending downward from the top wall 102a. The metallic component 102 further includes a pair of horizontally extending flaps 102d, 102e extending inward from the bottom of the side walls 102b, 102c. The horizontally extending flaps 102d, 102e extend to a certain length forming a space or opening 102f therebetween. The space or opening 102f extends along the entire length of the metallic component 102. The top wall 102a, the side walls 102b, 102c, and the flaps 102d, 102e form a retaining space 102g sized to accommodate the notched portion 101f of the circular band portion 101 when the notched portion 101f is inserted within the retaining space 102g through the space or opening 102f between the flaps 102d, 102e. As seen in FIG. 7, the top wall 102a of the metallic component 102 further comprises a slot 102a to support a precious stone 103. In some other embodiment of the present invention, the metallic component 102 may not include the slot 102a (FIG. 8). For the purpose of this application, the precious stone 103 may include but is not limited to a diamond, a gemstone like emerald. Instead of precious stones, the metallic component 102 may hold precious metallic material.
[0044] Further, in an embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 1-5,7, the metallic component 102 may include one or more prongs 102h extending upward from the top wall 102a. The prongs 102g include a longitudinal post 102i, and a tip 102j. The prongs 102h (particularly the posts 102i) may be oriented substantially straight according to an embodiment. The posts 102i may be angularly oriented with respect to the top wall 102a of the metallic component 102. The orientation of the prongs 102h would depend upon the size and shape of the stone 103 that's held on top of the top wall 102a. Further, the tip 102j is seen to be substantially oval, however, it should be understood that the tip 102j of the prongs 102h may have any other shapes, such as, for example, but not limited to, diamond, circular, polygonal, or triangular. The tip 102j of each of the prongs 102h is configured such that it extends outward from the posts 102i. The outward extension of the tips 102j helps the prongs 102h to ensure the stone 103 placed on top of the top wall remains in place. The metallic component 102 of FIG. 8, without the ring component, may be used for holding the stone 103 (not seen in figures).
[0045] In a preferred embodiment, there may be four prongs 102g. In some other embodiments, more or a smaller number of prongs 102g may be present. In an embodiment, each of the prongs 102g may be configured at the corners of the top wall 102a. In another embodiment, each of the prongs 102g may be located at any location along each side of the top wall 102a (not seen). Further, in an embodiment, the prongs 102g are connected using a connecting ring 102k. The connecting ring 102k may be circular, or oval, or any other shapes. The shape of the connecting ring 102k depends upon the shape of the precious stone 103 held on the top wall 101a. In an embodiment, the prongs 102h may be connected by one or more connecting bars 102l. The connecting ring 102k or the connecting bars 102l all help in further retaining the precious stone 103 placed on the top wall 102a surrounded by the prongs 102h. In some other embodiment, the connecting ring 102k or the connecting bars 102l may not be present as seen in FIG. 9.
[0046] Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the metallic component 102, specifically the area of the top wall 101a, is designed to adapt to the shape of the precious stone 103 placed on the top wall 101a. In FIGS. 1-5, the metallic component 102 is designed to hold a circular-shaped precious stone 103. However, as seen in FIGS. 10-12 and 19, the metallic component 102 can be suitably designed or customized to hold oval-shaped precious stone 103. Particularly, the orientation of the prongs 102h is changed to accommodate the oval-shaped stone 103 on top of the top wall 101a. Likewise, the orientation of the prongs 102h may be changed such that they can accommodate rectangular shaped stone 103 as seen in FIGS. 20 and 13-15. Further, the orientation of the prongs 102h may be changed such that they can accommodate square shaped stone 103 as seen in FIGS. 21 and 16-18.
[0047] FIGS. 10-12 shows the metallic component 102 that's similar to metallic component 102 shown and described with respect to FIGS. 1-5,7-9, except for the difference that the prongs 102h are oriented slightly differently to accommodate oval-shaped precious stone 103. FIG. 10 shows the ring 102k in oval shape, just to accommodate oval shaped stone 103. FIG. 11 shows the same metallic component 102 without the slot 102a (seen in FIG. 10). FIG. 12 shows the metallic component 102 similar to the metallic component 102 of FIG. 10 without the ring component for holding the stone 103. The metallic component 102 of FIG. 11, without the ring component, may be used for holding the stone 103 (not seen).
[0048] FIGS. 13-15 shows the metallic component 102 that's similar to metallic component 102 shown and described with respect to FIGS. 1-5,7-9, except for the difference that the prongs 102h are oriented slightly differently to accommodate rectangular-shaped precious stone 103. FIG. 13 shows the bars 102l interconnecting the prongs 102h, and the area surrounded by the bars 102l accommodates rectangular-shaped stone 103. FIG. 14 shows the same metallic component 102 without the slot 102a (seen in FIG. 13). FIG. 15 shows the metallic component 102 similar to the metallic component 102 of FIG. 13 without the bars 102l for holding the stone 103. Further, in another embodiment (not seen in figures), the metallic component 102 is similar to the metallic component 102 of FIG. 14 without the bars 102l for holding the stone 103.
[0049] FIGS. 16-18 shows the metallic component 102 that's similar to metallic component 102 shown and described with respect to FIGS. 1-5,7-9, except for the difference that the prongs 102h are oriented slightly differently to accommodate square shaped precious stone 103. FIG. 16 shows the bars 102l interconnecting the prongs 102h, and the area surrounded by the bars 102l accommodates square shaped stone 103. FIG. 17 shows the same metallic component 102 without the slot 102a (seen in FIG. 16). FIG. 18 shows the metallic component 102 similar to the metallic component 102 of FIG. 16 without the bars 102l for holding the stone 103. Further, in another embodiment (not seen in figures), the metallic component 102 is similar to the metallic component 102 of FIG. 17 without the bars 102l for holding the stone 103.
[0050] Although not shown in the figures, in some other embodiment, the precious stone 103 may be placed on top of the top wall 101a and fixed on the top wall using adhesive without needing the prongs 102h. In some other embodiments, the stone 103 may be fixedly attached on top of the top wall 101a using adhesives besides being further retained by the prongs 102h.
[0051] FIGS. 19-21 show alternative configurations of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly 100 shown in FIGS. 1-5. The provided ring assembly 100 is modular in design, which enables a ring wearer to use a single circular band portion 101 with the metallic component 102 (with differently shaped stones 103) that can be selectively removably attached to the notched portion 101f of the circular band portion 101. With the proposed design of the finger ring assembly 100, it is possible, for the wearer to keep a single circular band portion 101 and have multiple metallic components 102 holding differently shaped stones 103 (E.g. metallic component holding square shaped stone, metallic component holding rectangular shaped stone, metallic component holding oval shaped stone, metallic component holding circular stone) and the wearer based on his/her desire switch over between these metallic components 102.
[0052] Referring to FIGS. 22-27, a flexible wearable finger ring assembly 200 capable of holding multiple precious stones according to one embodiment is shown. As seen in FIG. 22-24, the finger ring 200 includes a circular band portion 201, a metallic component 202, and at least one stone, specifically three precious stones 203, 204, 205 (named as a first stone, a second stone, and a third stone, respectively). The accompanying FIGS. 22,28,32 show the stones 203, 204, 205 to be rectangular, however, it should be understood that the stones can be of any other shapes, like circular, square, oval. The prongs 202h,202m,202q will be oriented based on the chosen stone shapes, as should be understood from the description to follow. The circular band portion 201 is adapted to encircle a human finger. As described above with respect to FIGS. 1-6, the circular band portion 201 of the ring assembly 200 is made of silicone according to a preferred embodiment. In some other embodiment, the circular band portion 201 may be made of other polymer material. The circular band portion 201 may include a predefined thickness and width. The thickness and width may be in the order of a few millimeters, preferably a millimeter or two millimeters. The circular band portion 201 defines a substantially circular interior space 201a that is shaped and sized to fit one of the fingers of the person wearing the finger ring 200. The interior surface 201b of the circular band portion 201 faces the interior space 201a and has a smooth finish that provides comfort to the finger on which the ring 200 is worn. The exterior surface 201c of the circular band portion 201 is smooth. In some other embodiment, the interior surface 201b of the circular band portion 201 facing the interior space 201a may not have a smooth finish rather incorporate grooves (not shown in figures) to facilitate air circulation to provide added comfort to the finger on which the ring is worn.
[0053] Further, as seen, a section of the top portion of the circular band portion 201 is configured to allow the metallic component 202 to engage thereto. During manufacturing, a certain length (say X mm) of the top portion (preferably the central portion) of the circular band portion 201 is notched or cut from two ends 201d, 201e (towards each other). The notched top portion or section of the circular band portion 201 will be referred to as a notched portion 201f. The notched portion 201f is of a width such that it can engage within a retaining space 202g formed in the metallic component 202 to detachably attach the metallic component 202 to the circular band portion 201. The retaining space 202g includes a width equal to or slightly less than the width of the notched portion 201f. The attachment and detachment of the circular band portion 201 to the metallic component 202 will further be described in the description to follow.
[0054] The metallic component 202 is seen in FIGS. 25-27. The metallic component 202 is configured to removably engage to the notched portion 201f of the circular band portion 201. In an embodiment, the metallic component 202 includes a top wall 202a, a pair of side walls 202b,202c extending downward from the top wall 202a. The metallic component 202 further includes a pair of horizontally extending flaps 202d,202e extending inward from the bottom of the side walls 202b,202c. The horizontally extending flaps 202d, 202e extend to a certain length forming a space or opening 202f therebetween. The opening 202f extends along the entire length of the metallic component 202. The top wall 202a, the side walls 202b,202c, and the flaps 202d,202e form a retaining space 202g sized to accommodate the notched portion 201f of the circular band portion 201 when the notched portion 201f is inserted within the retaining space 202g through the opening 202f between the flaps 202d,202e. Unlike the embodiments discussed in the FIGS. 1-21, the metallic component 202 doesn't include the slot on the top wall 202a of the metallic component. For this application, the precious stone 203, 204, 205 may include, but is not limited to a diamond, a gemstone like emerald. Instead of precious stones, the metallic component 202 may hold precious metallic material.
[0055] Further, in an embodiment, as seen in FIGS. 25-27, the metallic component 202 may include a plurality of first prongs 202h extending upward from the top wall 202a. Each of the plurality of first prongs 202h includes a longitudinal post 202i, and a tip 202j. The prongs 202h (particularly the posts 202i) may be oriented substantially straight according to an embodiment. The posts 202i may be angularly oriented with respect to the top wall 202a of the metallic component 202 to accommodate the first precious stone 203. The orientation of the prongs 202h would depend upon the size and shape of the stone 203 that's held on top of the top wall 202a. Further, the tip 202j is seen to be substantially oval, however it should be understood that the tip 202j of the prongs 202h may have any other shapes such as but not limited to, diamond, circular, polygonal, or triangular. The tip 202j of each of the prongs 202h are configured such that it extends outward from the posts 202i and towards center of the metallic component. The outward extension of the tips 202j towards center of the metallic component helps the prongs 202h to ensure the stone 203 placed on top of the top wall 202a remains in place.
[0056] In an embodiment, there may be four first prongs 202h. In some other embodiments, more or a smaller number of prongs 202h may be present. In an embodiment, each of the prongs 202h may be configured substantially at the central location on the side walls 202b,202c of the metallic component 202. In another embodiment, each of the prongs 202h may be located at any other location on the top wall 102a and side walls 202b,202c. Further, in an embodiment, the prongs 202h may be connected by one or more connecting bars 202l. The connecting bars 202l help in retaining the precious stone 203 placed on the top wall 202a surrounded by the prongs 202h. In some other embodiment, the connecting bars 202l may not be present as seen in FIGS. 28-31.
[0057] In addition to the plurality of first prongs 202h, the metallic component 202 further comprises a plurality of second prongs 202m, and a plurality of third prongs 202q extending upward from the top wall 202a. Each of the plurality of second prongs 202m includes a longitudinal post 202n and a tip 202o. The prongs 202m (particularly the posts 202n) may be oriented substantially straight according to an embodiment. The posts 202n may be angularly oriented with respect to the top wall 202a of the metallic component 202. The orientation of the prongs 202m would depend upon the size and shape of the stone 204 that's held on top of the top wall 202a by the prongs 202m. Further, the tip 202o is seen to be substantially oval; however, it should be understood that the tip 202o of the prongs 202m may have any other shapes, such as, but not limited to, diamond, circular, polygonal, or triangular. The tip 202o of each of the prongs 202m is configured such that it extends outward from the posts 202n, such as to retain the second stone 204. The outward extension of the tips 202o helps the prongs 202m ensure the stone 204 placed on top of the top wall 202a remains in place. Further, in an embodiment, the prongs 202m may be connected by one or more connecting bars 202p. The connecting bars 202p help in retaining the precious stone 204 placed on the top wall 202a, surrounded by the prongs 202m. In some other embodiment, the connecting bars 202p may not be present as seen in FIGS. 29-31.
[0058] Further, the plurality of third prongs 202q extending upward from the top wall 202a comprises a longitudinal post 202r, and a tip 202s. The prongs 202q (particularly the posts 202r) may be oriented substantially straight according to an embodiment. The posts 202r may be angularly oriented with respect to the top wall 202a of the metallic component 202. The orientation of the prongs 202q would depend upon the size and shape of the stone 205 that's held on top of the top wall 202a by the prongs 202q. Further, the tip 202s is seen to be substantially oval; however, it should be understood that the tip 202s of the prongs 202q may have any other shapes, such as, for example but not limited to, diamond, circular, polygonal, or triangular. The tip 202s of each of the prongs 202q are configured such that it extends outward from the posts 202r, such as to retain the stone 205. The outward extension of the tips 202r helps the prongs 202q ensure the stone 204 placed on top of the top wall 202a remains in place. Further, in an embodiment, the prongs 202q may be connected by one or more connecting bars 202t. The connecting bars 202t help in retaining the precious stone 205 placed on the top wall 202a surrounded by the prongs 202q. In some other embodiment, the connecting bars 202t may not be present as seen in FIGS. 29-31.
[0059] Further, as seen in FIGS. 25-27, a pair of prongs (on the right of the ring 200) of the plurality of first prongs 202h are conjoint with a pair of prongs of the plurality of second prongs 202m. Likewise, a pair of prongs (on the left of the ring 200) of the plurality of first prongs 202h are conjoint with a pair of prongs of the plurality of third prongs 202q.
[0060] Further, FIG. 32 illustrates a perspective view of a flexible wearable finger ring assembly with multiple precious stones, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. The flexible wearable finger ring assembly 400 of FIG. 32 with multiple precious stones is identical to the finger ring assembly 200,300, except that the exterior surface 201c of the circular band portion 201 in this embodiment is not smooth, rather comprises a pair of grooves 201g running all around the external surface 201 as seen in FIG. 32. All other components and design elements of the flexible wearable finger ring assembly 400 is ideally going to be identical to the ring assembly 200 or 300 and thus, the description for rest of the design elements or components is omitted from the disclosure to keep the description concise.
[0061] In various embodiments of the ring assembly 100,200,300,400 described above, the metallic component's 102,202 detachability (the ring's modular design) allows a person to interchangeably use different metallic components with different kinds of precious stones.
[0062] Finally, while the present invention has been described above with reference to various exemplary embodiments, many changes, combinations, and modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the various components may be implemented in alternative ways. These alternatives can be suitably selected depending on the particular application or in consideration of multiple factors associated with the device's design and operation. In addition, the techniques described herein may be extended or modified for use with other types of devices. These and other changes or modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.
