Abstract
The wearable device may include a first aligned link coupled to a second aligned link, with a dome cover therebetween to conceal a linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link. The first aligned link and the second aligned link may be movable relative to each other and with a constriction of a predetermined angle of the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
Claims
1. A wearable device comprising: a first aligned link coupled to a second aligned link with a dome cover therebetween to conceal a linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link, and wherein the first aligned link and the second aligned link are movable relative to each other and with a constriction of a predetermined angle of the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
2. The wearable device of claim 1, further comprising: a first tail feature associated of the first aligned link; a first dome feature of the first aligned link and comprising the dome cover; and a second tail feature of the second aligned link fitting within the first dome feature, wherein the first dome feature comprises therein a portion or an extension from the second tail feature in support of the linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
3. The wearable device of claim 2, further comprising: a loop at a first end of the first tail feature; a receiving surface on second end of the second tail feature, the second end opposite to the first end; and an intermediate loop to couple between the loop and the receiving surface to support the linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
4. The wearable device of claim 3, further comprising one or more of: an allowance or space in the loop; or a thickness of the intermediate loop, the allowance or the thickness to allow or support, at least in part, the predetermined angle of the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
5. The wearable device of claim 3, further comprising: an association between the dome cover and the first end of the first end of the first tail feature to conceal the loop, the intermediate loop, and the receiving surface, in support of concealing the linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
6. The wearable device of claim 3, further comprising: an opening of the dome cover with allowance to additionally support the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
7. The wearable device of claim 2, further comprising: a first opening of the dome cover to allow therein a first portion or extension from the first tail feature; and a second opening of the dome cover to allow therein a second portion or extension from the second tail feature to support the linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
8. The wearable device of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of aligned links which comprise the first aligned link and the second aligned link, wherein the plurality of aligned links comprises a single circumferential size or a plurality of circumferential sizes, and wherein the plurality of aligned links form at least one of a bracelet, an anklet, a ring, a pendant, a necklace, a earring, a nose-ring, or a watch.
9. The wearable device of claim 1, further comprising one or more of: static charms comprising one or more of: static characters, static letters, or static numbers; or dynamic charms comprising one or more of: electronic devices or mechanical devices with digital or analog display capabilities.
10. The wearable device of claim 1, further comprising: a clasp between the first aligned link and the second aligned link to allow a removable association between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
11. A method for a wearable device comprising: determining a type of the wearable device; preparing individual links of the wearable device to comprise loops and material for laser weld; associating the individual links to an intermediate loop and through a dome cover; aligning the individual links to be movable relative to each other and with a constriction of a predetermined angle of movement therebetween; holding at least an alignment in the individual links; and laser welding the dome cover to a surface of at least one of the individual links.
12. The method of claim 11, further comprising: preparing a first tail feature of a first one of the individual links to fit within the dome cover from below the dome cover; fitting a second tail feature of a second one of the individual links into the dome cover from above the dome cover; and performing the laser welding to provide a first aligned link and a second aligned link, the first aligned link comprising the first tail feature and comprising a dome feature with the dome cover and the second aligned link comprising the second tail feature.
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: preparing a loop at a first end of the first tail feature; preparing a receiving surface on second end of the second tail feature, the second end opposite to the first end; and coupling an intermediate loop between the loop and the receiving surface to support a linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link as part of the individual links being movable relative to each other and with the constriction of the predetermined angle of the movement therebetween.
14. The method of claim 13, further comprising: allowing or supporting, at least in part, the predetermined angle of the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link by an allowance or a space in the loop or a thickness of the intermediate loop.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the loop is prepared on the surface of the first tail feature of a first one of the individual links being the at least one of the individual links, the method further comprising: allowing the laser welding of the dome cover to the surface to be performed on the first tail feature to conceal the loop, the intermediate loop, and the receiving surface of the second end of the second tail feature.
16. The method of claim 12, further comprising: additionally supporting the predetermined angle of the movement between the first aligned link and the second aligned link by an opening which comprises an allowance in the dome cover.
17. The method of claim 12, further comprising: allowing a first portion or extension from the first tail feature through a first opening of the dome cover; and allowing a second portion or extension from the second tail feature to support or allow a linking between the first aligned link and the second aligned link.
18. The method of claim 11, further comprising: determining a single circumferential size or a plurality of circumferential sizes for the individual links; and performing the laser welding with the individual links to form at least one of a bracelet, an anklet, a ring, a pendant, a necklace, an earring, a nose-ring, or a watch.
19. The method of claim 18, further comprising one or more of: determining to include with the individual links one or more of static charms comprising one or more of: static characters, static letters, or static numbers; or determining to include with the individual links one or more of dynamic charms comprising one or more of: electronic devices or mechanical devices with digital or analog display capabilities.
20. The method of claim 11, further comprising: determining that a removable association is to be made between at least two of the individual links; and associating a clasp between the at least two of the individual links to allow the removable association between the at least two of the individual links.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] Some of the features and benefits of the present invention have been stated; others will become apparent as the description proceeds when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0005] FIG. 1A is an example schematic, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0006] FIG. 1B is an example schematic, in a rear view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0007] FIG. 1C is an example schematic, in a top view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 1D is an example schematic, in a bottom view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 1E is an example schematic, in a right side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 1F is an example schematic, in a left side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 1G is an example schematic, in a perspective view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 2 is an example schematic, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having more links or smaller links relative to FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 3 is an example schematic, in a front side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having graduated sizes relative to FIG. 2, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 4A is an example schematic, in a top side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 4B is an example schematic, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 4C is an example schematic, in a side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 4D is an example schematic, in a perspective view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 5A is an example schematic, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 5B is an example schematic, in a perspective view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 5C is an example schematic, in a side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 5D is an example schematic, in a top side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIGS. 6A-6C are example schematics of stages of a clasp of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 7 is an example schematic of stages of manufacture for a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 8 is an example flowchart of a manufacture process for a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] So that the manner in which the features and advantages of the embodiments of wearable ornament with aligned links, as well as methods to manufacture and others, which will become apparent, may be understood in more detail, a more particular description of the embodiments of the present disclosure briefly summarized previously may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings, which form a part of this specification. It is to be noted, however, that the drawings illustrate only various embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present disclosure's scope, as it may include other effective embodiments as well.
[0026] Herein is a utility of a wearable ornament or a wearable device with aligned links. The aligned links may include individual links linked or coupled together in a manner allowing the linking or coupling to be invisible to customers of the wearable ornament or a wearable device. Such a wearable ornament or a wearable device may have advanced aesthetics at least by the aligned links formed between the individual links in a hidden manner. For example, certain elaborate wearable ornament or a wearable device may be provided as described further herein without visible link features and with aligned links where the linking or coupling is invisible. Further, such wearable products also exist in different formats and without limitations and issues previously described. In some examples, the aligned link prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0027] FIG. 1A is an example schematic 100A, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. In some instances, the aligned links may be also referenced as and interchangeably used as links herein, unless otherwise indicated; at least because the links, once linked together, allow only predetermined movement (such as described in connection with FIG. 7) in support of maintaining alignment between the links. In the example schematic 100A, in the front view, the wearable ornament has aligned links 102. The aligned links 102 have an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at their respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include a clasp 116 to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116 at least as a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0028] FIG. 1B is an example schematic 100B, in a rear view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B may be a rear view of the example schematic 100A of FIG. 1A. Like in FIG. 1A, the example schematic 100B, in the rear view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include a clasp 116 to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116 at least as a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0029] FIG. 1C is an example schematic 100C, in a top view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1C may be a top view of the example schematics 100A, 100B of FIGS. 1A, 1B. Like in FIGS. 1A, 1B, the example schematic 100C, in the top view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 with an opening 116A (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0030] FIG. 1C additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular, as marked by reference 120. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics. FIG. 1D is an example schematic 100D, in a bottom view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1D may be a bottom view of the example schematics 100A-100C of FIGS. 1A-1C. Like in FIGS. 1A-1C, the example schematic 100D, in the bottom view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0031] FIG. 1D additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular, as marked by reference 120. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0032] FIG. 1E is an example schematic 100E, in a right side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1E may be a bottom view of the example schematics 100A-100D of FIGS. 1A-1D. Like in FIGS. 1A-1D, the example schematic 100E, in the right side view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 with an opening 116A (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0033] FIG. 1E additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular, as marked by reference 120. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0034] FIG. 1F is an example schematic 100F, in a left side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1F may be a bottom view of the example schematics 100A-100E of FIGS. 1A-1E. Like in FIGS. 1A-1E, the example schematic 100F, in the left side view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 with an opening 116A (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0035] FIG. 1F additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular, as marked by reference 120. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0036] FIG. 1G is an example schematic 100G, in a perspective view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links from FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 1G may be a perspective view of the example schematics 100A-100F of FIGS. 1A-1F. Like in FIGS. 1A-IF, the example schematic 100G, in the perspective view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108 when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114 at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 with an opening 116A (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament.
[0037] FIG. 1F additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular, as marked by reference 120. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0038] FIG. 2 is an example schematic 200, in a front view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having more links or smaller links relative to FIG. 1A, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. Like in FIGS. 1A-1G, the example schematic 200 in the front view, illustrates the wearable ornament with its aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size 108A when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112A. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114A at their respective tail features 106.
[0039] Relative to FIGS. 1A-1G, the lengths 112A of the aligned links 102 may be shorter to allow for more links 102 in the jewelry. Relative to FIGS. 1A-1G, the circumferential sizes 108A of the aligned links 102 may be smaller to allow for a thinner version of the jewelry. Relative to FIGS. 1A-1G, the tail circumferential sizes 114A of the aligned links 102 may be smaller to be proportional to size changes (such as the smaller circumferential sizes 108A relative to FIGS. 1A-1G) in the dome features 106, and also to allow for more links 102 in the jewelry. The wearable ornament may include the clasp 116 (detailed further in connection with at least FIG. 6A) to allow at least one tail feature 106 to fit and be retained within the clasp 116. At least a constriction surface of the at least one tail feature 106 may fit within and be retained in the clasp 116, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The clasp 116 is shaped closely to the dome feature 104 to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0040] FIG. 3 is an example schematic 300, in a front side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having graduated sizes relative to FIG. 2, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. For example, a section 302 that is opposite a clasp 116 may have graduated sizes from a standard size aligned link 306, 314 used throughout this specific wearable ornament to gradually increasing sizes of aligned links 308-312, with at least a middle aligned link 310 being the highest of a dome cover circumference, which is detailed with respect to at least FIG. 7 herein. The graduated sizes in the section 302 may be such that the lengths 112B of the aligned links 102 may be equal throughout the jewelry of the example schematic 300.
[0041] Relative to FIGS. 1A-2, the example schematic 300 may include a few uniform circumferential sizes 108B of the largest circumference 110, as well as the tail circumferential sizes 114B of the aligned links 102, such as for the aligned links 102 outside the section 302. Relative to FIGS. 1A-2, the example schematic 300 may include a graduating circumferential sizes 108B of the largest circumference 110, as well as the tail circumferential sizes 114B of the aligned links 102, such as for the aligned links 308-312 within the section 302, with at least a middle aligned link 310 being the highest of the circumferential sizes 108B, 114B. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0042] FIG. 4A is an example schematic 400, in a top side view, of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 4A illustrates that at least some wearable ornaments having aligned links may have a suitable retention 402 that may be a threaded feature that is different from the clasp constriction, in FIG. 6A, for instance. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 (such as in FIG. 4B) in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference. FIG. 4A additionally illustrates that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical (as described, for instance, in connection with FIGS. 1A-3 and 4B) at its opening 118 in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening 118, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance.
[0043] FIG. 4B is an example schematic 420, in a front view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B illustrates that at least some wearable ornaments having aligned links may have a suitable retention 402 that may be a threaded feature that is different from the clasp constriction. FIG. 4B also illustrates that a dome feature 104 may have an equal circumferential size 108C (also as in FIG. 4C) throughout the jewelry of the example schematic 400. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. FIG. 4B also illustrates that at least a length of the link 102 may be measured till a clasp arrangement 404 is reached to support a suitable retention 402.
[0044] FIG. 4C is an example schematic 440, in a side view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths 112C. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes 114C at their respective tail features 106. FIG. 4C also illustrates that a dome feature 104 may have an equal circumferential size 108C throughout the jewelry of the example schematic 400.
[0045] FIG. 4D is an example schematic 460, in a perspective view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one clasp arrangement, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. Like in FIG. 4A, FIG. 4D illustrates that at least some wearable ornaments having aligned links may have a suitable retention 402 (different from the opening 118 in FIGS. 1A-3, for instance). The suitable retention 402 may be a threaded feature that is different from the clasp constriction, in FIG. 6A, for instance. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 (such as in FIG. 4B) in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening 118 is evenly circular. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening 118 and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0046] FIG. 5A is an example schematic 500, in a front view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. A charm 504A, 504B may be provided with a link feature 502 and may move within a tail feature of an aligned link of the wearable ornament with aligned links. In addition, all the discussion from FIGS. 4A-4D other than the suitable retention 402 is applicable here. In some examples, the example schematic 500 may also include a suitable retention 402 as in FIGS. 4A-4D. As such, the wearable ornament of the example schematic 500 may include the aligned links 102 having an equal circumferential size when measured at respective largest circumferences 110 of the aligned links 102.
[0047] The dome feature 104 is symmetrical at its largest circumference 110 in each link 102. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110. The aligned links 102 have equal lengths, as described and illustrated in connection with at least FIG. 4C. Each of the aligned links 102 has a dome feature 104 and a tail feature 106. The dome feature 104 may include a dome body, as discussed and illustrated in FIG. 7, for instance. The aligned links 102 have equal tail circumferential sizes, also as described and illustrated in connection with at least FIG. 4C, at their respective tail features 106. The wearable ornament may or may not include the clasp of FIGS. 1A-3 or the suitable retention of FIGS. 4A-4D. As illustrated, there may be no clasp and, instead, the at least one charm 504A, 504B may be removable or replaceable at its link feature 502.
[0048] FIG. 5A additionally supports that each aligned link 102 includes an opening (such as in FIGS. 5B-5D) at its dome feature 104, as described and illustrated in connection with at least FIGS. 4A-4D. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening in each link 102. The opening is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening. An end of the tail feature 106 may include the constriction surface to be within the opening, as detailed in connection with FIG. 6A, for instance. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 but is also so that the opening is evenly circular. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0049] In all of the figures herein, the wearable ornament with aligned links may be used as a bracelet, anklet, ring, pendant, necklace, earring, nose-ring, watch, and other wearable products. In addition, the charms may include static charms 504A-such as having characters, letters, numbers, etc., and may include dynamic charms 504B-such as having electronic and/or mechanical devices with digital or analog display capabilities. For example, digital letters, mechanical pieces, etc., may be mixed with letters and with jewels to form a wearable ornament with aligned links. A person of ordinary skill would be able to mix-and-match based on the embodiments, which may also be combined with each other.
[0050] The illustrated charms of at least FIGS. 5A-D may be made of precious material, may include jewels, may include letters, characters, and any other charm elements, and may be included separately or together as a set with the wearable ornament herein. In addition, these static charm elements may be exchanged for dynamic charm elements such as including a watch surface (smart device including a display) and a smart module-showing or interfacing with a smartphone, for instance. Such a dynamic charm element may change information displayed or colors when used and may be used to notify users of any notifications that appear on a corresponding (paired) smart device.
[0051] Examples of a computer-readable medium used in the wearable ornament with aligned links-particularly as to the charmsand is enabled for communications achieved for the wearable devices in the present embodiments can include but are not limited to: one or more nonvolatile, hard-coded type media, such as read only memories (ROMs), or erasable, electrically programmable read only memories (EEPROMs); recordable type media, such as flash drives, memory sticks, and other newer types of memories; and transmission type media such as digital and analog communication links. For example, such media can include operating instructions, as well as instructions related to the systems and the method steps described previously and can operate on a computer. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that such media can be at other locations instead of, or in addition to, the locations described to store computer program products, e.g., including software thereon. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the various software modules or electronic components described previously can be implemented and maintained by electronic hardware, software, or a combination of the two, and that such embodiments are contemplated by embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0052] FIG. 5B is an example schematic 530, in a perspective view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B additionally supports that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104, as also described and illustrated in connection with at least FIGS. 4A-4D. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 (in FIG. 5A) but is also so that the opening is evenly circular. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0053] FIG. 5C is an example schematic 560, in a side view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 5C, like FIG. 5B, additionally supports that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104, as also described and illustrated in connection with at least FIGS. 4A-4D. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 (in FIG. 5A) but is also so that the opening is evenly circular. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0054] FIG. 5D is an example schematic 590, in a top side view of a wearable ornament with aligned links having at least one charm, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. FIG. 5D, like FIGS. 5B and 5C, additionally supports that each aligned link 102 includes an opening 118 at its dome feature 104, as also described and illustrated in connection with at least FIGS. 4A-4D. The dome feature 104 is also symmetrical at its opening in each link 102. The opening 118 is such that it has a tail feature 106 of another link 102 within the opening 118. The symmetry in the dome feature 104 is so that it is spherical through its largest circumference 110 (in FIG. 5A) but is also so that the opening is evenly circular. The links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, allows the opening and the dome feature 104 to be spherical through its largest circumference 110. In addition, the links 102 being aligned and linked internally by loops, as discussed in connection with FIG. 7, prevents unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics.
[0055] FIGS. 6A-6C are example schematics 600-660 of stages of a clasp of a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The wearable ornament may be such that at least one aligned link 608A has a constriction surface 606 to fit within a space 610 of a clasp area 612 of another aligned link 608B. The clasp may have a cover 602 and a constrictor 604. The constrictor 604 may constrict, upon closing 632 of the cover 602 (in FIG. 6B), the constriction surface 606 in any suitable manner and may do so in a manner that prevents the one aligned link 608A from disassociating from the other aligned link 608B unless the constriction is removed. The constriction may be removed by a provided hold feature 662 (in FIG. 6C) to allow a user to move the cover 602 out of the provided space 610 of the clasp area 612. In some examples, the clasp illustrated may be shaped closely to the dome feature 104 of FIGS. 1A-5D to maintain a continuity in the aesthetics of the wearable ornament. The clasp illustrated in FIGS. 6A-6C may be a clasp 116 with an opening 116A as in FIGS. 1A-3, in some examples.
[0056] FIG. 7 is an example schematic of stages 700 of manufacture for a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The stages 720-750 provide tear drop or similar shaped aligned links 712A, 712B, from spherical dome features, which may be further, fewer, or of different circumferential dimensions and lengths, based in part on an intended use of a wearable ornament with aligned links. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1G, a bracelet may have fewer aligned links and may or may not have a clasp. As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, a necklace may have further aligned links and may have these aligned links of same or dissimilar sizes to support a graduated size, for instance. As illustrated in FIGS. 4A-4D, an earring may have only two or three aligned links with any suitable retention or clasp constriction. As illustrated in FIGS. 5A-5D, a finger ring may have a charm and may not have a retainer or clasp constriction but may also include a limited number of aligned links.
[0057] The aligned links 702A, 702B may be provided from various sections 704-714 formed by machining or molded raw material that may be then cut to raw machined or molded parts using a computer numeric control (CNC) cutter with computer-aided design (CAD). As such, the sections 704-714 may have symmetry formed from a machining, a molding, or a printing process. The stages 700 may include determining a type of wearable ornament so that the number of aligned links, curves in the aligned links, and type of clasp or requirement for a clasp may be considered as part of the wearable device. The stages 700 may include preparing individual links 702A, 702B to be aligned links. This is a first stage 720. The preparing may be to enable the links 702A, 702B to include loops 704 and material 714 for laser weld. The material is sufficient to flow over a provided dome cover 708 to, eventually, make the connection underlying the aligned links 712A, 712B invisible in one example, or as hidden as possible, in another example. The stages 700 may include associating the individual links 702A, 702B to an intermediate loop 710 and through a dome cover 708, which is illustrated through a second stage 730. Further, the dome cover 708 and a tail feature 716A, 716B of an individual link 702A, 702B may be sized to be gradually increasing or decreasing with the internal loop features maintained the same.
[0058] The stages 700 may include determining or verifying that an alignment of the individual links 702A, 702B is proper and, if any charms are provided, that they are included in the right part of the individual links. This may be through the third stage 740, where the alignment is by hooking the intermediate loop 710 through a loop 704 included or laser welded to a prior one of the individual links. The alignment is such that the individual links form a curve to suit their use. This is in the third stage 740. The stages 700 may include holding the alignment for the individual links. The holding may be performed on a vice or other manufacturing feature suitable to support laser welding. The stages 700 may include laser welding the dome cover 708 to a provided surface 706 of the individual links, as illustrated in the fourth stage 750. The laser welding provides an association 736, which is invisible to the eye (but is marked for illustrative purposes), between the dome cover 708 and the provided surface 706. The stages 700 may include providing a clasp feature using at least a link adjusted to be part of a clasp constriction. For example, an end that is a provided surface 706 may not have an included loop 704 of an individual link. Then the provided surface 706 may be used as a constriction surface to be constricted by a clasp constriction. In at least one example, the clasp constriction is a fold-over clasp.
[0059] Further, once associated together in stage 740, the aligned links 712A, 712B are movable 718 relative to each other. However, the aligned links 712A, 712B are movable 718 only within a constriction of a predetermined angle 722 of movement between the aligned links. The predetermined angle may be provided, in part, by an allowance or space 726 in the included loop 704 of each link 702A, 702B, and/or a thickness of the intermediate loop 712. In addition, the opening 724 (also referenced as opening 118 in FIGS. 1A-5D) of the dome cover 708 may provide an allowance (or a gap, as illustrated) to additionally support the predetermined angle 722 of movement 718 between the aligned links 712A, 712B. For a linking between the links 702A, 702B, the opening 724 may be a first opening of the dome cover 708 to allow a portion or an extension 728 from one tail feature of one link 702A therethrough. The opening 724 may be supported by a second opening 724A of the dome cover 708 to allow another portion or another extension 740A of the one link 702A therethrough. The one link 702A may be allowed from above into the dome cover from the two openings 724, 724A. A second link 702B may be allowed, from below, into the second opening 724A, for a second tail feature. The first opening 724 and the second opening 724A may support or allow the linking 730A between the aligned links 712A, 712B.
[0060] The loop 704 may be at a first end of the tail feature of each of link 702A, 702B. Each link 702A, 702B may have a receiving surface 704A on a second end which is opposite to the first end having the loop 704. At least one last link, if used with a clasp or other suitable retention, may not have a loop 704 but may have aspects of the clasp from FIG. 6A, for instance. The receiving surface 704A may be used to receive the intermediate loop 710 having a connection feature 732, in some examples. The intermediate loop 710 may be welded to the receiving surface 704A. The allowance or space 726 in the loop or the thickness 734 of the intermediate loop 710 may allow or support, at least in part, the predetermined angle 722 of movement 718 between the aligned links 712A, 712B.
[0061] The constriction between the links 702A, 702B may be useful in retaining the wearable ornament in a single orientation for better positioning of the wearable ornament on an individual. In some examples, the constriction between the links 702A, 702B may prevent unnatural rotation which may damage the jewelry or render it unpleasing as to at least the aesthetics. Further, if charms are used, the constriction is suitable for ensuring the charms are properly aligned or in the intended direction for the wearable ornament. The constriction also allows limited movement with benefits described all throughout herein. In addition, the dome cover 708 may include sufficient allowance 738 in an opening 724 for the tail feature 716A of an individual link 702A to be able to move therein but that may be constricted within the predetermined angle 722 of movement 718.
[0062] The aligned links 712A, 712B may be part of multiple such aligned links which may form at least one of a bracelet, an anklet, a ring, a pendant, a necklace, an earring, a nose-ring, a watch, as a wearable device. In some examples, the multiple aligned links may include a single circumferential size or multiple different circumferential sizes. In some examples, a clasp may be provided between the aligned links 712A, 712B, on ends that are away from the linking allowing the predetermined angle 722 of movement 718. The clasp may allow a removable association between the aligned links 712A, 712B once used as two aligned links or once provided as part of the wearable device. The wearable device may include one or more of static charms or dynamic charms. The static charms may include one or more of static characters, static letters, or static numbers. The dynamic charms may include one or more of electronic devices or mechanical devices with digital or analog display capabilities.
[0063] FIG. 8 is an example flowchart of a manufacture process or method 800 for a wearable ornament with aligned links, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The manufacture process or method 800 may initially provide sections, as described in at least FIGS. 1A-7, for the wearable ornament. The sections may be provided by machining or molded raw material, and then cutting the raw machined or molded parts using a computer numeric control (CNC) cutter with computer-aided design (CAD). As such, the sections have symmetry formed from a machining, a molding, or a printing process.
[0064] The manufacture process or method 800 may include determining 802 a type of wearable ornament so that the number of aligned links, curves in the aligned links, and type of clasp or requirement for a clasp may be considered as part of the wearable device. The manufacture process or method 800 may include preparing 804 individual links to be aligned links. As such, the preparing 804 may include preparing the links to include loops and material for a laser weld. The manufacture process or method 800 may include associating 806 the individual links to an intermediate loop and through a dome cover, which is also detailed in FIG. 7.
[0065] The manufacture process or method 800 may include determining or verifying 808 that an alignment proper of the individual links is proper and, if any charms are provided, that they are included in the right part of the individual links. The manufacture process or method 800 may include holding 810 an alignment for the individual links. The holding may be performed on a vice or other manufacturing feature suitable to support laser welding. The manufacture process or method 800 may include laser welding 812 the dome cover to the individual links, as illustrated and described in FIG. 7. The laser welding 812 may allow, support, or represent an association between the dome cover and the first end of the first end of the first tail feature to conceal the loop, the intermediate loop, and the receiving surface, in support of concealing a linking between the aligned links 712A, 712B.
[0066] The manufacture process or method 800 may include providing 814 a clasp feature using at least a link adjusted to be part of a clasp constriction. For example, as illustrated and detailed in FIG. 7, an end of an individual link without a loop may be used as a constriction surface to be constricted by a clasp constriction. In at least one example, the clasp constriction is a fold-over clasp. Further, the method step 814 may be optional. For instance, manufacture process or method 800 may include the optional steps of providing one or more of: different sizes of the individual links, different number of the individual links, charms to be between or over the individual links, or a clasp feature using at least one other individual link which is adjusted to be part of a clasp constriction.
[0067] The wearable ornaments or products and associated methods of manufacture of the present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which embodiments are shown. The wearable jewelry or products and associated methods of the present disclosure may be in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the illustrated embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey its scope to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout. In an embodiment, usage of the term about includes +/5% of the cited magnitude. In an embodiment, usage of the term substantially includes +/5% of the cited magnitude.
[0068] It is to be further understood that the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the exact details of construction, operation, exact materials, or embodiments shown and described, as modifications and equivalents will be apparent to one skilled in the art. In the drawings and specification, there have been disclosed illustrative embodiments and, although specific terms are employed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation.
[0069] The present invention described herein, therefore, is well adapted to carry out the objects and attain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as others inherent therein. While a presently preferred embodiment of the invention has been given for purposes of disclosure, numerous changes exist in the details of procedures for accomplishing the desired results. For example, other the recesses can be put into arrangements other than those described, such as all being in a vertical or other arrangement. These and other similar modifications will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and are intended to be encompassed within the spirit of the present invention disclosed herein and the scope of the appended claims.
[0070] In the various embodiments of the disclosure described, a person having ordinary skill in the art will recognize that alternative arrangements of components, units, conduits, and fibers could be conceived and applied to the present invention.
[0071] The singular forms a, an, and the include plural referents, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
