U.S. patent application number 09/759275 was filed with the patent office on 2002-07-18 for method for affixing attachments to a plurality of stones.
This patent application is currently assigned to PACO JEWELLERY LTD. Invention is credited to Raviv, Eitan.
Application Number | 20020092320 09/759275 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25055051 |
Filed Date | 2002-07-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020092320 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Raviv, Eitan |
July 18, 2002 |
Method for affixing attachments to a plurality of stones
Abstract
The present invention is an improved method for affixing
attachments to a plurality of stones. According to the disclosed
method a pin is attached on one side to an attachment which is
attached at the other end to the metallic base supporting the
plurality of stones.
Inventors: |
Raviv, Eitan; (Hod Hasharon,
IL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
DR. MARK FRIEDMAN LTD.
ANTHONY CASTORINA
SUITE 207
2001 JEFFERSON DAVIS HIGHWAY
ARLINGTON
VA
22202
US
|
Assignee: |
PACO JEWELLERY LTD
|
Family ID: |
25055051 |
Appl. No.: |
09/759275 |
Filed: |
January 16, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
63/1.11 ;
63/1.18 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 17/04 20130101;
A44C 17/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
63/1.11 ;
63/1.18 |
International
Class: |
A44C 013/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An improved method of affixing attachments to a plurality of
stones set in a metallic base, the method comprising the steps of,
(a) providing at least one pin; (b) securing the attachment to the
metallic base by means of said at least one pin.
2. The method of claim 1 comprising the additional step of cutting
at least one stone belonging to the plurality of stones in order to
form at least one hole through which said at least one pin may
transverse.
3. The method of claim 1 comprising the additional step of
providing holes in a metallic base, said holes accommodating at
least a portion of the plurality of stones .
4. The method of claim 1 comprising the additional step of
providing at least one additional hole capable of allowing a pin
belonging to said at least one pin to pass through.
5. An improved jewelry setting system, the system comprising: (a)
an attachment affixable to a surface, said surface comprising a
plurality of stones; (b) a metallic base comprising an ordered
array of holes, each of said holes capable of containing a stone
belonging to said plurality of stones; (c) at least one pin, each
of said pins passing through said surface and each of said pins
comprising a first end and a second end; (d) said surface
comprising said plurality of stones; wherein each of said first end
of said at least one pin is integrally formed with or attached to
said attachment; and wherein each of said second end of said at
least one pin is integrally formed with or attached to said
metallic base.
6. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 2, wherein said
attachment is constructed of an alloy containing at least one
element selected from the group consisting of gold and silver.
7. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 3, wherein said at
least one pin is constructed of an alloy containing at least one
element selected from the group consisting of gold and silver.
8. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 2, wherein said
metallic base is constructed of an alloy containing at least one
element selected from the group consisting of gold and silver.
9. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 5, wherein at least
some stones belonging to said plurality of stones are cut to create
holes in said surface comprises of said plurality of stones through
which said at least one pin transverse.
10. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 6, wherein said
metallic base further comprises at least one additional hole
capable of allowing a pin belonging to said at least one pin to
pass through.
11. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 7, wherein said at
least one pin are attached to said metallic base by a means
selected from the group consisting of soldering, welding, gluing,
twisting, crimping and hammering.
12. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 2, wherein said
plurality of stones includes stones selected from the group
consisting of, semiprecious stones, precious stones and gems.
13. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 2, wherein said
surface comprising said plurality of stones comprises an invisible
setting.
14. The improved jewelry setting system of claim 2, wherein said
gemstones are cut at least in a portion to allow said plurality of
pins to transverse through said gemstones set in said invisible
setting.
Description
FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is generally directed to the
production of jewelry and more particularly to an improved method
for affixing attachments to a plurality of stones.
[0002] Jewelry, such as rings, earrings, pendants, etc . . . are
typically comprised of precious metals such as gold, silver etc.,
supporting stones, whether non-precious, semi-precious or precious
stones such as diamonds. Projecting metal clips, prongs or bars
typically support and surround the stones sufficiently and visibly
so the stones do not fall out. Another method gaining popularity is
the invisible setting in which the stones after having at least one
grove cut into them are packed tightly so that the metal between
the stones is not externally visible.
[0003] One further advanced step in jewelry gaining popularity is
the affixing of an additional piece of jewelry, typically referred
to as an attachment or an enhancement, on top of the stones. Until
now the only methods of affixing an attachment was by soldering the
piece of jewelry onto the frame of the setting in the case of
invisible and other settings or onto the metal clips, prongs or
bars in the non-invisible settings or by somehow sticking it on
which is the least reliable means. There is therefore a need for a
method to affix an attachment to a setting of stones devoid of the
above limitation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention is of an improved method for affixing
attachments to a plurality of stones.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention there is
provided an improved method of affixing attachments to a plurality
of stones set in a metallic base, the method including the steps of
providing at least one pin and securing the attachment to the
metallic base by means of the at least one pin.
[0006] According to another aspect of the present invention there
is provided an improved jewelry setting system, the system
including an attachment affixable to a surface formed by a
plurality of stones. The system includes a metallic base including
an ordered array of holes, with each of the holes capable of
containing a stone belonging to the plurality of stones. The system
further includes at least one pin, each of the at least one pin
passing through the surface and each of the pins comprising a first
end and a second end, and the surface including the plurality of
stones. Each of the first end of the at least one pin is integrally
formed with or attached to the attachment and wherein each of the
second end of the at least one pin is integrally formed with or
attached to the metallic base.
[0007] According to further features in preferred embodiments of
the invention described below, the method includes the additional
steps of cutting at least one stone belonging to the plurality of
stones in order to form at least one hole through which the at
least one pin may transverse, of providing holes in a metallic
base, the holes accommodating at least a portion of the plurality
of stones and providing at least one additional hole capable of
allowing a pin belonging to the at least one pin to pass
through.
[0008] According to further features in preferred embodiments of
the invention described below, at least one member of the group
consisting of the attachment, the at least one pin and the metallic
base is constructed of an alloy containing at least one element
selected from the group consisting of gold and silver.
[0009] According to still further features in the described
preferred embodiments at least some stones belonging to the
plurality of stones are cut to create holes in the surface the
plurality of stones through which the at least one pin
transverse.
[0010] According to still further features in the described
preferred embodiments, the at least one pin is attached to the
metallic base by a means selected from the group consisting of
soldering, welding, gluing, twisting, crimping and hammering.
[0011] According to still further features in the described
preferred embodiments the plurality of stones includes stones
selected from the group consisting of, semiprecious stones,
precious stones and gems.
[0012] According to still further features in the described
preferred embodiments the surface including the plurality of stones
includes an invisible setting and the stones are cut at least in a
portion to allow the plurality of pins to transverse through the
stones set in the invisible setting.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The invention is herein described, by way of example only,
with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific
reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the
particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of
illustrative discussion of the preferred embodiments of the present
invention only, and are presented in the cause of providing what is
believed to be the most useful and readily understood description
of the principles and conceptual aspects of the invention. In this
regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the
invention in more detail than is necessary for a fundamental
understanding of the invention, the description taken with the
drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how the
several forms of the invention may be embodied in practice.
[0014] In the drawings:
[0015] FIG. 1A is an upper view of an assembled piece of jewelry
illustrating an attachment affixed to a surface of invisibly set
gemstones according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0016] FIG. 1B is a perspective side view of the attachment and
setting according to the embodiment of 1A;
[0017] FIG. 1C is an upper view of the metallic base showing a hole
for a pin to pass through according to the embodiment of 1A;
[0018] FIG. 1D is an upper view of a stone cut to allow a pin to
transverse according to the embodiment of 1A;
[0019] FIG. 1E is a perspective view of a stone cut to allow a pin
to transverse according to the embodiment of 1A;
[0020] FIG 1F is a close-up perspective view of the present
invention illustrating a pin attached to an attachment transversing
through a hole formed by four cut stones set using the invisible
setting according to the embodiment of 1A;
[0021] FIG. 2A is an upper view of part of an assembled piece of
jewelry illustrating an attachment affixed to a surface of stones
set by a standard method with the aid of projecting metal clips,
prongs or bars according to an alternate embodiment of the present
invention;
[0022] FIG. 2B is a perspective side view of the attachment and
setting according to the embodiment of 2A;
[0023] FIG. 2C is an upper view of the metallic base showing a hole
for a pin to pass through according to the embodiment of 2A;
[0024] FIG. 2D is a perspective view showing a pin attached to an
attachment transversing through a hole between stones according to
the embodiment of 2A.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0025] The present invention is generally directed to the
production of jewelry and more particularly to an improved method
for affixing attachments to a plurality of stones.
[0026] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention
in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited
in its application to the details of construction and the
arrangement of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out
in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description
and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0027] The principles and operation of the improved method for
affixing attachments to a plurality of stones according to the
present invention may be better understood with reference to the
drawings and the accompanying description.
[0028] This present invention can be applied to stones set in a
variety of settings. It is particularly useful in invisible
settings and may also be used in standard settings which include
but are not limited to bezel, kundan, beveled, seamless, frustrum,
bead, milligraining, carre, and prong and claw settings.
[0029] Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1A is an upper view of
an assembled piece of jewelry 10 illustrating an attachment 20
affixed to a surface 29 of invisibly set stones 22.
[0030] According to preferred embodiments of the present invention
there is provided an improved method of affixing attachments 20 to
a plurality of stones 22 set in a metallic base 24. The method
includes the steps of providing at least one pin 21 and securing
attachment 20 to metallic base 24 by means of pin 21.
[0031] The invention is further embodied by an improved jewelry
setting system. The system includes attachment 20 affixable to
surface 29 included of plurality of stones 22. The system includes
a metallic base 24 including an ordered array of holes 25, with
each of holes 25 capable of containing stone 22 belonging to
plurality of stones 22. The system also includes at least one pin
21, passing through surface 29 and each of pins 21 including a
first end 23 and a second end 25, and surface 29 including the
plurality of stones 22. Each first end 23 (FIG. 1B) of pin 21 is
integrally formed with or attached to attachment 20 and each second
end 25 of pin 21 is integrally formed with or attached to metallic
base 24.
[0032] According to the preferred embodiments of the invention,
(FIG. 1D) the method includes the additional steps of cutting 28 at
least one stone 27 belonging to the plurality of stones 22 in order
to form at least one hole 23 (FIG. 1F) through which pin 21 may
transverse and of providing holes 26 (FIG 1C) in metallic base 24.
Holes 25 accommodate at least a portion of the plurality of stones
22 and provide at least one additional hole 26 capable of allowing
pin 21 to pass there through.
[0033] According to alternate preferred embodiments of the
invention, the attachment or the at least one pin 21 or the
metallic base 24 or any combination thereof are constructed of an
alloy containing a precious metal including, but not limited to,
gold or silver.
[0034] At least some stones 27 (FIG. 1E) belonging to the plurality
of stones 22 are cut to create holes 23 in the surface 29 formed by
plurality of stones 22 through which pin 21 transverses. Pin 21 is
further attached to metallic base 24, for example by soldering,
welding, gluing, twisting, crimping and hammering or by other means
known to those skilled in the art of jewelry manufacture.
[0035] Stones 22 may be for example, semiprecious stones, precious
stones gems or any other stones from natural or non-natural
sources.
[0036] The surface 29 formed by stones 22 set in an invisible
setting and the stones are cut 27 at least in a portion to allow
pin 21 to transverse through the stones set in the invisible
setting.
[0037] In an alternate preferred embodiment (FIG. 2A) attachment 20
is affixed to surface 29 including plurality of stones 22 set by a
standard method, including but not limited to bezel, kundan,
beveled, seamless, frustrum, bead, milligraining, carre, and prong
34 and claw settings, set in metallic base 24.
[0038] FIG. 2B is a perspective side view of the present invention
showing attachment 20 with its pins 21 separately before attachment
to an ornament 31.
[0039] FIG. 2C is an upper view of a part of the metallic base 24
showing hole 26 for pin2l to pass through.
[0040] FIG. 2D is a perspective view showing pin 21 attached to an
attachment 30 transversing through hole 23 between stones 22.
[0041] It will be appreciated that the above descriptions are
intended only to serve as examples, and that many other embodiments
are possible within the spirit and the scope of the present
invention.
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