IP Library Granted Patent US 12,295,466
Granted Patent B2
US 12,295,466 · App. 18/609,848 · Granted May 13, 2025

Jewelry device

Inventors: Tammy Rae Nelson (Mason, OH); Jake Matthew Nelson (Mason, OH)
Assignee: Be Sunny Gifts, LLC
A44C9/0053
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Patent No.
US 12,295,466
App. No.
18/609,848
Granted
May 13, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

A jewelry apparatus comprising a base member and a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member. The base member having a first prong and a second prong each having a first portion having a first width and a second portion having a second width smaller than the first width. The coupling member comprising a disk member having a first and second side, the first side having a first set of indicia and the second side having a second set of indicia; a first projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the first prong; and a second projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the second prong. The disk member is movably coupled to the base member and the coupling member is configured to rotate such that the indicia sets create the visual appearance of both the indicia sets.

Claims (35)

1. A jewelry apparatus, the jewelry apparatus comprising:

a. a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member having a first prong and a second prong, wherein the first prong defines a first recess, and the second prong defines a second recess, wherein at least one of the first prong or second prong defines a first slot; and

b. a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member, the coupling member comprising;

i. a disk member;

ii. a first projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the first prong; and

iii. a second projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the second prong;

wherein the disk member is movably coupled to the base member and the coupling member is configured to rotate; and

wherein the first projection and second projection each include an arm portion and an enlarged distal end and wherein the enlarged distal end of the first projection is positioned within the first recess and wherein the enlarged distal end of the second projection is positioned within the second recess when the coupling member is coupled to the base member.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the other of the first prong or second prong defines a second slot.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first slot includes a first portion having a first width and a second portion having a second width, the second width being smaller than the first width.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one of the first recess or the second recess opens into the first slot.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a first lip between the first slot and one of the first recess or the second recess.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first projection or the second projection is configured to produce a tactile indication when inserted into or removed from the first prong or second prong.

7. A jewelry apparatus, the jewelry apparatus comprising:

a. a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member having a first prong and a second prong, wherein the first prong defines a first recess, and the second prong defines a second recess; and

b. a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member, the coupling member comprising;

i. a body member;

ii. a first projection extending from the body member operably configured for attachment to the first prong; and

iii. a second projection extending from the body member operably configured for attachment to the second prong;

wherein the body member is movably coupled to the base member and the coupling member is configured to rotate; and

wherein the first projection and second projection each include an arm portion and an enlarged distal end and wherein the enlarged distal end of the first projection is positioned within the first recess and wherein the enlarged distal end of the second projection is positioned within the second recess when the coupling member is coupled to the base member.

8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first prong or second prong defines a first slot and wherein one of the first recess or the second recess opens into the first slot.

9. The apparatus of claim 8 , further comprising a first lip between the first slot and one of the first recess or the second recess.

10. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the first projection or the second projection is configured to produce a tactile indication when inserted into or removed from the first prong or second prong.

11. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the body member is circular, or disc shaped.

12. A jewelry apparatus, the jewelry apparatus comprising:

a. a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member defining a first recess, a second recess, and a first slot, wherein one of the first recess or the second recess opens into the first slot; and

b. a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member, the coupling member comprising;

i. a body member;

ii. a first projection extending from the body member operably configured for attachment to one of the first recess or second recess; and

iii. a second projection extending from the body member operably configured for attachment to the other of the first recess or second recess;

wherein the coupling member is configured to rotate; and

wherein the first projection and second projection each include an arm portion and an enlarged distal end and wherein the enlarged distal end of the first projection is positioned within the first recess and wherein the enlarged distal end of the second projection is positioned within the second recess when the coupling member is coupled to the base member.

13. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising a first lip between the first slot and one of the first recess or the second recess.

14. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the body member is circular, or disc shaped.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 21, 2024
From: NELSON, TAMMY RAE; NELSON, JAKE MATTHEW
To: BE SUNNY GIFTS, LLC
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Continuity (5)
Continuation 18094129 · Jan 6, 2023
Continuation 17379061 · Jul 19, 2021
Continuation 16694533 · Nov 25, 2019
Provisional Application 62771406 · Nov 26, 2018
Related Publication 20240215692A1 · Jul 4, 2024
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