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Granted Patent B2
US 12,178,298 · App. 18/115,167 · Granted Dec 31, 2024

Method and system for visually displaying and identifying an individual's lifestyle preferences and relationship status

Inventor: Marcus Joseph Washington (Glenwood, IL)
Assignee: Republiq of Q, Ltd.
A44C9/00
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Patent No.
US 12,178,298
App. No.
18/115,167
Granted
Dec 31, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method and system for identifying to others the lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of an individual who is wearing a finger ring of a predetermined color or combination of colors. The color of the finger ring is selected by the wearer to identify the specific lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of the wearer of the ring.

Claims (33)

1. A method of identifying to others a lifestyle status and/or relationship status of an individual comprising the steps of:

selecting a wearable ring from a plurality of rings, the wearable ring having one of a predetermined base color and a predetermined base color pattern, wherein said one of the predetermined base color and predetermined base color pattern selected by the individual is defined on a chart associating the lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of an individual with the predetermined base colors and/or predetermined base color patterns and an indication of at least one of the lifestyle status and relationship status of said individual;

placing the wearable ring on one finger of the individual; and

displaying the wearable ring to others in visual proximity to the individual.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored blue identifying that the wearer is a heterosexual single male.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored pink identifying that the wearer is a heterosexual single female.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored with all of the colors of the rainbow, identifying that the wearer is a single LGBTQ+ individual.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored purple, identifying that the wearer is in a committed relationship.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored yellow, identifying the wearer as a non-binary individual.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored red identifying the wearer as not interested in a relationship.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is colored with one of a two-color striped and two-color swirled pattern, identifying that the wearer has interest in a biracial relationship.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ring is made of a material selected from the group consisting of food grade silicone, rubber and plastic.

10. A system of identifying to others a lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of an individual, comprising:

a plurality of wearable rings adapted to be worn on a finger of the individual;

each of the plurality of rings comprising one of a predetermined and different base color and a predetermined combination of base colors;

a chart associating the lifestyle preference and/or relationship status of an individual with each of the predetermined base colors and/or the predetermined combination of base colors; and

the one of the different predetermined base colors and the combination of predetermined base colors identifying one of a lifestyle preference and a relationship status of the individual wearing one of the plurality of wearable rings.

11. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored blue identifying the individual as a heterosexual single male.

12. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored pink, identifying the individual as a heterosexual single female.

13. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored with all of the colors of the rainbow, identifying the individual as a single LGBTQ+ person.

14. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored purple identifying that the individual is in a committed relationship.

15. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored yellow, identifying that the individual is a non-binary person.

16. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored red identifying that the individual is not interested in a relationship.

17. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is colored with one of a two-color striped and two color swirled pattern, identifying that the individual is interested in a biracial relationship.

18. The system of claim 10 , wherein:

the ring is made of a material selected from the group consisting of food grade silicone, rubber and plastic.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 28, 2023
From: WASHINGTON, MARCUS JOSEPH
To: REPUBLIQ OF Q, LTD.
Reel/Frame 062824/0720 →
Continuity (1)
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