IP Library Granted Patent US 11,180,875
Granted Patent B2
US 11,180,875 · App. 16/256,246 · Granted Nov 23, 2021

Tool and method for creating fashion accessories

Inventor: Sheila A. Wright (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
Assignee: Ann Williams Group LLC
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Patent No.
US 11,180,875
App. No.
16/256,246
Granted
Nov 23, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device comprising: (a) a body portion including: (i) a first end and ii. a second end; (b) a holder at the first end; (c) a holder at the second end; (d) a rotation device at the first end in communication with the holder at the first end; and wherein the holder is fixedly attached to a split gear having a channel therethrough so that one or more flexible mediums may be placed through the channel and removed from a work area located between the holder at the first end and the holder at the second end.

Claims (59)

1. A device for creating a fashion accessory comprising:

(i) a body portion including a first end region spaced apart from a second end region;

(ii) a first support statically affixed to the body portion and which extends outward from the first end region;

(iii) a second support which is attached to the body portion and extends outward from the second end region;

(iv) a first holder attached to and movable relative to the first support and which is adapted to receive one or more pieces of flexible medium;

(v) a second holder attached to and fixed relative to the second support and which is adapted to receive the one or more pieces of flexible medium such that the one or more pieces of flexible medium extend between the first holder and the second holder, wherein the second holder is stationary relative to the second support such that it is laterally and longitudinally fixed to the second support;

(vi) a lock which closes over the second holder;

(vii) a rotation device in rotatable communication with the first holder so that the rotation device rotates the first holder and the one or more pieces of flexible medium;

wherein the first holder is moveable in two axes or more so that the first holder is moveable up and down, side to side, forward and backwards, diagonally, or a combination thereof;

wherein a distance between the first holder and the second holder is variable; and

wherein the rotation device includes a hand crank or a knob.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation device is attached to the first support.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the rotation device is configured to be twisted, slid, pushed, pulled, turned, or a combination thereof.

4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation device is attached to gears, cogs, wheels, pullies, or a combination thereof so that the rotation device rotates the first holder.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes a plurality of gears in the first support and in rotatable communication with the rotation device to rotate the first holder.

6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of gears are intermeshed.

7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is free of a shaft which extends between the first holder and the second holder.

8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the second holder is a hook, a clamp, a loop, or a combination thereof.

9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the second holder is J-shaped, U-shaped, C-shaped, O-shaped, or a combination thereof.

10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device includes a flexible medium holding device which holds the one or more pieces of flexible medium so that the one or more pieces of flexible medium do not tangle during use of the device.

11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is free of a platform.

12. A device for creating a fashion accessory comprising:

(i) a body portion including a first end region spaced apart from a second end region;

(ii) a first support which extends outward from the first end region and is integral with the body portion;

(iii) a second support which is attached to the body portion and extends outward from the second end region;

(iv) a first holder attached to and movable relative to the first support and which is adapted to receive one or more pieces of flexible medium;

(v) a second holder attached to and fixed relative to the second support and which is adapted to receive the one or more pieces of flexible medium such that the one or more pieces of flexible medium extend between the first holder and the second holder, wherein the second holder is stationary relative to the second support such that it is laterally and longitudinally fixed to the second support;

(vi) a lock which closes over the second holder so that the one or more pieces of flexible medium are not removed from the second holder before use, during use, and/or after use of the device;

(vii) a rotation device attached to the first support and in rotatable communication with the first holder so that the rotation device rotates the first holder and the one or more pieces of flexible medium;

(viii) a plurality of gears located in the first support and in rotatable communication with the rotation device to rotate the first holder;

wherein the first holder is moveable in two axes or more so that the first holder is moveable up and down, side to side, forward and backwards, diagonally, or a combination thereof;

wherein a distance between the first holder and the second holder is variable;

wherein the rotation device is manual and configured to be twisted, slid, pushed, pulled, turned, or a combination thereof;

wherein the second holder is a hook, a clamp, a loop, or a combination thereof;

wherein the second holder is J-shaped, U-shaped, C-shaped, O-shaped, or a combination thereof; and

wherein the lock is a pin, a piece that slides over the second holder, a clasp, a rotation knob, or a combination thereof.

13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the rotation device is a hand crank or a knob.

14. The device of claim 12 , wherein the device is free of a shaft which extends between the first holder and the second holder.

15. The device of claim 12 , wherein the device includes a flexible medium holding device which holds the one or more pieces of flexible medium so that the one or more pieces of flexible medium do not tangle during use of the device.

16. A kit comprising:

a) a device for creating a fashion accessory comprising:

(i) a body portion having a first end region spaced apart from a second end region;

(ii) a first support which is integral with the body portion and extends outward from the first end region;

(iii) a second support which is attached to the body portion and extends outward from the second end region;

(iv) a first holder attached to and movable relative to the first support and which is adapted to receive one or more pieces of flexible medium;

(v) a second holder attached to and fixed relative to the second support and which is adapted to receive the one or more pieces of flexible medium such that the one or more pieces of flexible medium extend between the first holder and the second holder;

(vi) a lock which closes over the second holder so that the one or more pieces of flexible medium are not removed from the second holder before use, during use, and/or after use of the device;

(vii) a rotation device attached to the first support and in rotatable communication with the first holder so that the rotation device rotates the first holder and the one or more pieces of flexible medium;

b) a plurality of flexible mediums adapted to be the one or more pieces of flexible medium;

c) a plurality of secondary mediums, including: beads, ordainments, charms, a post, a hook, or a combination thereof; wherein the plurality of the secondary mediums are adapted to be attached to the fashion accessory; and

d) instructions for creating the fashion accessory with the device;

wherein the first holder is moveable in two axes or more so that the first holder is moveable up and down, side to side, forward and backwards, diagonally, or a combination thereof;

wherein a distance between the first holder and the second holder is variable; and

wherein the second holder is laterally and longitudinally fixed to the second support.

17. The kit of claim 16 , wherein the device includes a plurality of gears in the first support and in rotatable communication with the rotation device to rotate the first holder.

18. The device of claim 17 , wherein the rotation device is configured to be twisted, slid, pushed, pulled, turned, or a combination thereof.

19. The device of claim 18 , wherein the rotation device is a hand crank or a knob.

20. The device of claim 19 , wherein the second holder is a hook, a clamp, a loop, or a combination thereof; and

wherein the second holder is J-shaped, U-shaped, C-shaped, O-shaped, or a combination thereof.

Assignments (9)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 11, 2024
From: ACF FINCO I LP
To: PLAYMONSTER GROUP LLC
Reel/Frame 066337/0702 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 4, 2024
From: PLAYMONSTER GROUP LLC
To: LEGACY CORPORATE LENDING, LLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 066196/0142 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 1, 2022
From: PLAYMONSTER GROUP LLC
To: ACF FINCO I LP
Reel/Frame 060562/0484 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 29, 2022
From: ADAMS STREET CREDIT ADVISORS LP
To: PLAYMONSTER GROUP LLC; ROOMINATE LLC; ANN WILLIAMS GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 060354/0635 →
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 27, 2022
From: PLAYMONSTER GROUP LLC
To: ADAMS STREET CREDIT ADVISORS LP
Reel/Frame 060445/0314 →
PATENT ASSIGNMENT Recorded Jun 14, 2022
From: ANN WILLIAMS GROUP, LLC
To: PLAYMONSTER GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 060384/0525 →
ASSIGNMENT OF PATENT SECURITY INTERESTS Recorded Jan 25, 2022
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: ADAMS STREET CREDIT ADVISORS LP
Reel/Frame 058854/0065 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 22, 2021
From: ANN WILLIAMS GROUP, LLC
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 056964/0905 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 23, 2019
From: WRIGHT, SHEILA A.
To: ANN WILLIAMS GROUP LLC
Reel/Frame 048970/0019 →