U.S. patent application number 13/724108 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-18 for article of jewellery.
This patent application is currently assigned to HERMES SELLIER. The applicant listed for this patent is Hermes Sellier. Invention is credited to Angela CAMURATI, Carlo TRAGLIO, Luca VALERANI.
Application Number | 20130180283 13/724108 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46000209 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130180283 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
CAMURATI; Angela ; et
al. |
July 18, 2013 |
ARTICLE OF JEWELLERY
Abstract
An article of jewellery includes a first panel (2) and a second
panel (3) facing the first panel (2) and being both formed by a
plurality of single pieces (4, 5) which are distinct from each
other, first linking elements (20) being configured to rigidly
assemble the single pieces (4, 5) respectively of first and second
panels (2, 3) which face and second linking elements (21) being
each configured to assemble at least two the single pieces (4, 5)
of the first panel (2) or the second panel (3) so that the two
single pieces (4, 5) are movable with respect to each other.
Inventors: |
CAMURATI; Angela;
(Valmadonna, IT) ; VALERANI; Luca; (VALENZA,
IT) ; TRAGLIO; Carlo; (MILANO, IT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Hermes Sellier; |
Paris |
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FR |
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Assignee: |
HERMES SELLIER
PARIS
FR
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Family ID: |
46000209 |
Appl. No.: |
13/724108 |
Filed: |
December 21, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
63/33 ;
29/896.4 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 3/06 20130101; A44C
15/005 20130101; A44C 27/00 20130101; A44C 5/0007 20130101; A45C
13/08 20130101; A44C 5/00 20130101; Y10T 29/49588 20150115 |
Class at
Publication: |
63/33 ;
29/896.4 |
International
Class: |
A44C 5/00 20060101
A44C005/00; A44C 27/00 20060101 A44C027/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jan 18, 2012 |
IT |
RM2012A000016 |
Claims
1. Article of jewellery comprising a first panel (2) and a second
panel (3) facing said first panel (2) and being both formed by a
plurality of single pieces (4, 5) which are distinct from each
other, first linking elements (20) being configured to rigidly
assemble said single pieces (4, 5) respectively of first and second
panels (2, 3) which face and second linking elements (21) being
each configured to assemble at least two said single pieces (4, 5)
of said first panel (2) or said second panel (3) so that said two
single pieces (4, 5) are movable with respect to each other.
2. Article according to claim 1, wherein the second linking
elements (21) are each configured to cooperate with at least two
said first linking elements (20).
3. Article according to claim 1, wherein the second linking
elements (21) are each configured to assemble between two and six
single pieces (4, 5) of either first or second panels (2, 3).
4. Article according to claim 1, wherein the first linking elements
are formed by pins (20) which project from said first panel (2) and
which are configured to be fixed to the second panel (3).
5. Article according to claim 4, wherein the second panel (3)
comprises a plurality of holes (22) each being configured to
receive a free end of a pin (20).
6. Article according to claim 1, wherein at least one said second
linking element is formed by a frame (21) having at least two eyes
(42), each eye (42) being configured to surround a pin (20).
7. Article according to claim 1, wherein said first and second
panels (2, 3) have each a plurality of single pieces (4, 5) which
are of different shapes.
8. Article according to claim 1, wherein the single pieces (4) of
said first panel (2) which face the single pieces (5) of said
second panel (3) have similar outlines.
9. Article according to claim 1, wherein it has a general
rectangular shape comprising a middle zone (6) and two lateral
zones (7, 8) and the single pieces (4, 5) in the middle zone (6)
have each an outline defining a perimeter which is similar to the
perimeter defined by an outline of each of the single pieces (4, 5)
in the lateral zones (7, 8).
10. Article according to claim 1, wherein each single piece (4, 5)
of first and second panels (2, 3) is assembled to other single
pieces (4, 5) by at least two first linking elements (20) and by at
least two second linking elements (21).
11. Article according to claim 1, wherein it has two lateral faces
(12, 13) and a flange (15, 16) which projects from said first panel
(2) and covers partially said second panel (3).
12. Article according to claim 1, wherein it is at least partially
made from a precious metal.
13. Method of manufacturing an article of jewellery (1) according
to claim 1, comprising the following steps: providing a first panel
(2) having a plurality of single pieces (4) and having first
linking elements (20) on said single pieces (4); providing a second
panel (3) having a plurality of single pieces (5); providing second
liking elements (21); mounting said second linking elements (21) on
said first linking elements (20) to assemble at least two said
single pieces (4) of said first panel (2) so that said two single
pieces (4) are moveable with respect to each other; facing said
first panel (2) with said second panel (3); and fixing the first
linking elements (21) to the second panel (3) to rigidly assemble
the single pieces (4, 5) respectively of said first and second
panels (2, 3) which face.
14. Method according to claim 13, wherein the first linking
elements are formed by pins (20) and the second panel (3) comprises
holes (22) configured to receive free end of said pins (20) and the
step of fixing the pins (20) to the second panel (3) is made by
welding.
15. Method according to claim 14, wherein it further comprises a
step of polishing an outer face (35) of said second panel (3).
16. Article according to claim 2, wherein the second linking
elements (21) are each configured to assemble between two and six
single pieces (4, 5) of either first or second panels (2, 3).
17. Article according to claim 2, wherein the first linking
elements are formed by pins (20) which project from said first
panel (2) and which are configured to be fixed to the second panel
(3).
18. Article according to claim 3, wherein the first linking
elements are formed by pins (20) which project from said first
panel (2) and which are configured to be fixed to the second panel
(3).
19. Article according to claim 2, wherein at least one said second
linking element is formed by a frame (21) having at least two eyes
(42), each eye (42) being configured to surround a pin (20).
20. Article according to claim 2, wherein said first and second
panels (2, 3) have each a plurality of single pieces (4, 5) which
are of different shapes.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to articles of jewellery, for instance
a handle bag or a watch in particular wrist watch strap or necklace
or bracelet. Said articles of jewellery are made from a precious
metal or not. For instance, the invention relates to articles of
jewellery having crocodile skin aspect.
[0002] The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing
such articles of jewellery.
BACKGROUND ART
[0003] It is well known that articles of jewellery in particular
handle bag or wrist watch strap, have crocodile skin aspect.
[0004] Said crocodile skin aspect is generally provided with only
one plate made from metal or leather. The plate has an upper face
and a lower face opposite to the upper face and has a plurality of
ribs provided to both the upper and lower faces. The ribs are
configured to reveal a design of the type crocodile skin aspect.
Such known articles of jewellery have a rigidly crocodile skin
aspect.
[0005] The invention is directed to an article of jewellery having
a natural crocodile skin aspect, which is simple to manufacture and
a method for manufacturing such article, which is simple to
implement, convenient and economic.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The invention accordingly provides an article of jewellery
comprising a first panel and a second panel facing said first panel
and being both formed by a plurality of single pieces which are
distinct from each other, first linking elements being configured
to rigidly assemble said single pieces respectively of first and
second panels which face and second linking elements being each
configured to assemble at least two said single pieces of said
first panel or said second panel so that said two single pieces are
movable with respect to each other.
[0007] The invention is based on the observation that the natural
skin aspect for instance of a crocodile or a snake is due to the
fact single pieces, also named scales, move relatively freely from
one to another.
[0008] The single pieces of the first panel are each distinct from
the other and it is the same for the single pieces of the second
panel. Further, the assembly of the single pieces of the first
panel with the single pieces of the second panel is obtained thanks
to the first linking elements which rigidly assemble the single
pieces which face. Thus, a relatively flat plate is obtained, said
plate having for instance a crocodile skin aspect.
[0009] Thanks to the second linking elements which are each linked
with at least two single pieces of at least one of the first panel
and the second panel, the article allow said two single pieces to
move relatively with respect to each other.
[0010] Since the single pieces of the first panel or of the second
panel are assembled with a relative mobility and since the single
pieces of the first panel and the second panel which faces are
rigidly assembled, the article of jewellery according to the
invention provides a natural skin aspect for instance of
crocodile.
[0011] According to features preferred as being very simple,
convenient and economical for embodying the article according to
the invention: [0012] the second linking elements are each
configured to cooperate with at least two said first linking
elements; [0013] the second linking elements are each configured to
assemble between two and six single pieces of either first or
second panels; [0014] the first linking elements are formed by pins
which project from said first panel and which are configured to be
fixed to the second panel; [0015] the second panel comprises a
plurality of holes each being configured to receive a free end of a
pin; [0016] at least one said second linking element is formed by a
frame having at least two eyes, each eye being configured to
surround a pin; [0017] said first and second panels have each a
plurality of single pieces which are of different shapes; [0018]
the single pieces of said first panel which face the single pieces
of said second panel have similar outlines; [0019] the article has
a general rectangular shape comprising a middle zone and two
lateral zones and the single pieces in the middle zone have each an
outline defining a perimeter which is similar to the perimeter
defined by an outline of each of the single pieces in the lateral
zones; [0020] each single piece of first and second panels is
assembled to other single pieces by at least two first linking
elements and by at least two second linking elements; [0021] the
article has two lateral faces and a flange which projects from said
first panel and covers partially said second panel; and/or [0022]
the article is at least partially made from a precious metal.
[0023] The invention further provides a method for manufacturing an
article of jewellery as described above, comprising the following
steps: [0024] providing a first panel having a plurality of single
pieces and having first linking elements on said single pieces;
[0025] providing a second panel having a plurality of single
pieces; [0026] providing second liking elements; [0027] mounting
said second linking elements on said first linking elements to
assemble at least two said single pieces of said first panel so
that said two single pieces are moveable with respect to each
other; [0028] facing said first panel with said second panel; and
[0029] fixing the first linking elements to the second panel to
rigidly assemble the single pieces respectively of said first and
second panels which face
[0030] The method according to the invention is simple to
implement, convenient and economic.
[0031] According to features preferred as being very simple,
convenient and economical for embodying the article according to
the invention: [0032] the first linking elements are formed by pins
and the second panel comprises holes configured to receive free end
of said pins and the step of fixing the pins to the second panel is
made by welding; and/or [0033] the method further comprises a step
of polishing an outer face of said second panel.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0034] The description of the invention continues now with a
detailed description of a preferred embodiment given hereinafter by
way of non-limiting illustration and with reference to the appended
drawings. In these drawings:
[0035] FIGS. 1 and 2 are perspective views of an article of
jewellery according to the invention, respectively in a first
position and in a second position;
[0036] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the article
illustrated in FIG. 1, showing a first upper panel, second linking
elements and a second lower panel;
[0037] FIGS. 4 and 5 are bottom views respectively of the first
upper panel and of the second lower panel shown in FIG. 3;
[0038] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of second linking elements
shown in FIG. 1; and
[0039] FIG. 7 is a view similar to FIG. 4 showing the first upper
panel on which second linking elements are mounted.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERED EMBODIMENTS
[0040] FIGS. 1 and 2 show an article of jewellery 1, forming at
least one side of a handle bag, in two distinct positions,
respectively flat and not flat (or incurved).
[0041] The article of jewellery 1 is here made from a precious
metal, for instance gold.
[0042] The article 1 has a natural crocodile skin aspect.
[0043] The article 1 comprises a first upper panel 2 and a second
lower panel 3 which are both made from gold.
[0044] The first and second panels 2 and 3 each comprise a
plurality of single pieces 4 and 5.
[0045] The first and second panels 2 and 3 each have a general
rectangular shape comprising a middle zone 6 and two lateral zones
7 and 8.
[0046] The first panel 2 faces the second panel 3 and the single
pieces 4 thus face the single pieces 5.
[0047] The single pieces 4 and 5 which face have similar
outlines.
[0048] The single pieces 4, respectively 5, of the first panel 2,
respectively of the second panel 3, have not all the same shapes
and since they are of different shapes, they also have different
outlines.
[0049] As shown on FIGS. 1 and 2, the different outlines and shapes
of the single pieces 4, respectively 5, reproduced a crocodile skin
aspect.
[0050] The single pieces 4 and 5 which are situated in the middle
zone 6 of the article 1 have each an outline defining a perimeter
which can be similar to the perimeter defined by the outline of
each of the single pieces 4 and 5 situated in the lateral zones 7
and 8.
[0051] In variant, the single pieces 4 and 5 situated in the
lateral zones 7 and 8 have each an outline defining a perimeter
which can be smaller or larger than the perimeter defined by the
outline of each of the single pieces 4 and 5 in the middle zone
6.
[0052] The article 1 has a front face 10, a rear face 11 and two
lateral faces 12 and 13.
[0053] The article 1 extends longitudinally between the lateral
ends 12 and 13 (defining a longitudinal axis) and comprises an axis
of symmetry perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and situated in
the middle zone 6.
[0054] Thus, the single pieces 4 and 5 situated in the lateral zone
7 have the same shapes than the shapes of the single pieces 4 and 5
situated in the lateral zone 8.
[0055] The article 1 further comprises flanges 15 which project
from the first upper panel 2.
[0056] FIG. 1 shows the article 1 as being a flat plate and FIG. 2
shows the article 1 as being a curved plate.
[0057] FIG. 2 shows that the single pieces 4 and 5 of the article 1
are movable with respect to each other.
[0058] We now describe in details the article 1 with reference to
FIGS. 3 to 7.
[0059] The article 1 further comprises first linking elements 20
and second linking elements 21.
[0060] The first upper panel 2 has an outer face 25, an inner face
26 opposite to the outer face 25, two opposite lateral ends 27 and
28, a front end 29 and a rear end 30.
[0061] The first linking elements are formed by pins 20 which
project from the inner face 26 of the first upper panel 2, as shown
on FIGS. 3 and 4.
[0062] Each pin 20 has a cylindrical shape or a slightly truncated
shape with the section of the free end of the pin 20 which is
smaller than the section of the pin 20 where it projects from the
inner face 2 of the first upper panel 2.
[0063] The flanges 15 which project from the lateral ends 27 and 28
and from the rear end 30 are here formed each with a respective
single piece 4.
[0064] Here, the pins 20 are also formed with the respective single
piece 4 from which each pin 20 projects.
[0065] FIG. 4 shows that the single pieces 4 have different shapes
and thus have outlines which define different perimeters.
[0066] For instance, the single piece 4a is at the front end 29 and
has a shape which includes six scales. The single piece 4a further
comprises four pins 20.
[0067] For instance, the single piece 4b is in the middle zone 6
and has a shape which includes only one scale (bigger than the
scales of the single piece 4a) and further comprises four pins
20.
[0068] The single piece 4c is situated at the lateral end 27 and
has a shape which includes three scales and also a part of the
flange 15. The single piece 4c also comprises two pins 20.
[0069] The single piece 4d is situated in a lateral zone 8 of the
article 1 and has a shape which includes nine scales and also
comprises six pins 20.
[0070] Each single piece 4 is provided with a central recess 23
defining a peripheral wall 24.
[0071] The pins 20 are here disposed along outline of each single
piece 4, for instance at the corners and in particular along the
peripheral wall 24 in the recess 23.
[0072] The second lower panel 3 has an outer face 35, an inner face
36 opposite to the outer face 35, two opposite lateral ends 37 and
38, a front end 39 and a rear end 40.
[0073] The first upper panel 2 further comprises a band of material
50 configured to link both the first upper panel 2 and the second
lower panel 3 (which form a side of the handle bag) with the bottom
of the handle bag.
[0074] The second lower panel 3 also comprises a flange support 16
situated at the rear end 40 and partially at the lateral ends 37
and 38 and the flange support 16 is configured to support the
flange 15 when the latter comes into abutment against the flange
support 16.
[0075] The support flange 16 which project from the rear end 40 and
from the lateral ends 37 and 38 are here formed with a respective
single piece 5.
[0076] FIGS. 3 and 5 show that each single piece 5 comprises holes
22.
[0077] The holes 22 through the material of the second lower panel
3.
[0078] FIG. 5 further shows that the single pieces 5 have different
shapes and thus have outlines which define different
perimeters.
[0079] For instance, the single piece 5a is at the front end 39 and
has a shape which includes six scales. The single piece 5a further
comprises four holes 22. Single piece 5a is configured to face the
single piece 4a of the first upper panel 2.
[0080] For instance, the single piece 5b has a shape which includes
only one scale (bigger than the scales of the single piece 5a) and
further comprises four holes 22. Single piece 5b is configured to
face the single piece 4b of the first upper panel 2.
[0081] The single piece 5c is situated at the lateral end 37 and
has a shape which includes three scales and also a part of the
flange support 16. The single piece 5c also comprises two holes 22.
The single piece 5c is configured to face the single piece 5c of
the first upper panel 2.
[0082] The single piece 5d is situated in a lateral zone 8 of the
article 1 and has a shape which includes nine scales and also
comprises six holes 22. Single piece 5d is configured to face the
single piece 4d of the first upper panel 1.
[0083] Each single piece 5 is provided with a central recess 33
defining a peripheral wall 34.
[0084] The holes 22 are here disposed along the outline of each
single piece 5, for instance at the corners and in particular along
the peripheral wall 34 in the recess 33.
[0085] The holes 22 are configured to face the pins 20 of the first
upper panel 2.
[0086] The holes 22 are also configured to receive the free end of
the pins 20 situated on the single pieces 4 which face the single
pieces 5 in which are made the holes 22.
[0087] When the free ends of the pins 20 are introduced into the
holes 22, the first upper panel 2 and the second lower panel 3 are
fixed together and in particular, the single pieces 4 of the first
upper panel 2 are rigidly assembled with the single pieces 5 of the
second lower panel 3 which face said single pieces 4.
[0088] Each pin 20 is thus configured to rigidly assemble the
single pieces 4 which face the single pieces 5.
[0089] The second linking elements are here formed by a frame 21
which comprises a plurality of arms 41 which are interconnected
with eyes 42.
[0090] FIG. 6 shows different frames 21a-d.
[0091] The frame 21a has a rectangular shape. The frame 21a
comprises four arms 41 having each a toric section and four eyes 42
having each a toric section too.
[0092] Each arm 41 is connected to two eyes 42 and each eye 42 is
thus connected to two arms 41.
[0093] The eyes 42 have each a central aperture 43 which through
the center of the eyes 42.
[0094] The frame 21b is almost similar to the frame 21a except that
the frame 21b has a rhomb shape.
[0095] The frame 21c is almost similar to the frames 21a and 21b
except that the frame 21c has neither a rectangular shape nor a
rhomb shape but rather a shape of parallelepiped.
[0096] The frame 21d has a triangular shape and comprises three
arms 41 and three eyes 42 which each comprise an aperture 43.
[0097] Each arm 41 of the frame 21d is connected to two eyes 42 and
each eye 42 is connected to two arms 41.
[0098] The apertures 43 of the frames 21a-d have a diameter
corresponding to the section of the pins 20.
[0099] Each eye 42 is configured to surround a pin 20, as shown on
FIG. 7.
[0100] The frames 21 are each mounted on a plurality of pins 20,
depending on the number of eyes 42 of said frame 21 and depending
on the shape of said frame 21.
[0101] FIG. 7 further shows frame 21 having only two eyes 42, this
frame being also named 21e. Said frame 21e does not comprise
arm.
[0102] FIG. 7 shows that the frames 21 are each configured to
cooperate with at least two pins 20.
[0103] In particular, the frames 21 are each configured to
cooperate with two to six pins 20, which pins 20 each project from
distinct single pieces 4 of the first upper panel 2.
[0104] Thus, each frame 21 is configured to assemble at least two
single pieces 4 of the first upper panel 2 so that said at least
two single pieces 4 are movable with respect to each other.
[0105] Indeed, each aperture 43 of the frames 21 is configured so
that the pin 20 which is introduced into the aperture 43 can move
due to a relative gap.
[0106] We will now describe the method for manufacturing such
article of jewellery 1.
[0107] First, the single pieces 4 of the first upper panel 2 which
are distinct are placed next to each other to form the desired
pattern, in other word a crocodile skin aspect.
[0108] The pieces 4 which define the bigger scales are placed in
the middle zone 6 and the pieces 4 which define the smaller scales
are placed in the lateral zones 7 and 8 near the middle zone 6.
[0109] The frames 21 are each mounted on the pins 20 of the first
upper panel 2, depending on the shape of the frames 21, on the
number of eyes 42 of the frames 21 and on the configuration of pins
20.
[0110] The frames 21 are mounted on the pins 20 until the free end
of each pin 20 through an aperture 43 of an eye 42.
[0111] In the pre-assembled state, the single pieces 4 of the first
upper panel 2 are linked together thanks to the pins 20 and to the
frames 21. Said single pieces 4 can move with respect to each
other.
[0112] Next, the single pieces 5 of the second lower panel 3 which
are distinct are placed next to each other to form the desired
pattern, in other word a crocodile skin aspect too.
[0113] The pieces 5 which define the bigger scales are placed in
the middle zone 6 and the pieces 5 which define the smaller scales
are placed in the lateral zones 7 and 8 near the middle zone 6.
[0114] The first upper panel 2 and the second lower panel 3 are
then placed so that they are facing and in particular each single
piece 4 faces a single piece 5 which has a similar outline.
[0115] In the pre-assembled state, the pins 20 face the holes
22.
[0116] The first and second panels 23 are clamped so that the pins
20 are each introduced into a respective hole 22.
[0117] The first and second panels 2 and 3 are clamped until the
free end of each pin 20 slightly projects from the outer face 35 of
the second lower panel 3 (through the holes 22).
[0118] A step of welding the pins 20 into the holes 22 is carried
out in order to fix said pins 20 in said holes 22 and thus in order
to fit the first upper panel 2 with the second lower panel 3.
[0119] Finally, a step of polishing the outer face 35 of the second
lower panel 3 is carried out in order to remove burrs from the step
of welding (close to the holes 22).
[0120] The article of jewellery 1 is thus manufactured so that the
single pieces 4 and 5 which face are rigidly assembled and with the
single pieces 4, respectively 5, of the first upper panel 2,
respectively of the second lower panel 3, which are movable with
respect to each other.
[0121] Further, the flanges 15 covers the lateral ends 37 and 38 of
the second lower panel 3 and come into abutment against the flange
support 16 of the second lower panel 3.
[0122] The article 1 made from gold material and manufactured
according to the method described above provides a natural
crocodile skin aspect, in other word with the scales which are not
rigid and static but rather which are movable with respect to each
other.
[0123] In variants that are not illustrated: [0124] the article is
not made from gold but rather from titanium or From platinum or
from silver or from diamond or from another precious metal or not
precious metal or from a mix of any one; [0125] at least one second
linking element does not comprise a frame having a toric section
but rather a frame having a rectangular section and the holes
configured to receive the first linking elements are larger than
the perimeter of said first linking elements; [0126] at least one
second linking element does not comprise a frame which surround
each eye but rather a frame having a cross shaped, in other words a
frame having a plurality of arms which each extend from a central
base; [0127] at least one second linking element does not comprise
eyes but rather hooks configured to be taken with the first linking
elements; [0128] at least one second linking element is provided
with a single piece of the article, in other word the single piece
and the second linking element are made from a unique piece and
said unique piece does not comprise first linking element; [0129]
the first linking elements do not project from the first upper
panel but rather from the second lower panel; [0130] both the first
upper panel and the second lower panel comprise first linking
elements; [0131] the flange of the article does not project from
the first upper panel but rather from the second lower panel;
[0132] the single pieces which face have not the same shape and
outline but rather they have different shapes and outlines; [0133]
the article of jewellery does not comprise any axis of symmetry;
[0134] the single pieces have all the same shape and outline;
[0135] the pins are not formed with the first upper panel but
rather they are initially distinct from the first upper panel and
next fixed to it; [0136] the pins are not disposed at the outline
of the single pieces but rather they are disposed at the center of
the single pieces; [0137] the single pieces of the article have not
a shape which allow to obtain a natural crocodile skin aspect but
rather a natural snake skin aspect or a natural turtle skin aspect;
and/or [0138] the article of jewellery described above is not a
part of a handle bag but rather for instance a part of wrist watch
strap or a part of necklace or a part of bracelet.
[0139] It should be noted more generally that the invention is not
limited to the examples described and represented.
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