U.S. patent application number 13/403838 was filed with the patent office on 2013-08-29 for multi-finger ring.
The applicant listed for this patent is Marc Borzykownski, Chad Michael Silver. Invention is credited to Marc Borzykownski, Chad Michael Silver.
Application Number | 20130219961 13/403838 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49001362 |
Filed Date | 2013-08-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130219961 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Silver; Chad Michael ; et
al. |
August 29, 2013 |
Multi-Finger Ring
Abstract
The present invention relates to multi-finger rings, made from
silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof, with
variable designs on the top of each ring. Each ring is connected
with a small, elastic segment of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber,
or a combination thereof. The standard rings will be shaped in a
tubular fashion and will be available in various colors. The
multi-finger rings may further comprise a rubber plate placed along
the tops of the rings, providing a platform for attaching larger or
more complex ornaments. Alternatively, the ornaments may be
detachably attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector
embedded in the rings. Alternatively, the ornaments may be
detachably attached to the top of the ring via "ball and socket"
type connector.
Inventors: |
Silver; Chad Michael; (New
York, NY) ; Borzykownski; Marc; (New York,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Silver; Chad Michael
Borzykownski; Marc |
New York
New York |
NY
NY |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
49001362 |
Appl. No.: |
13/403838 |
Filed: |
February 23, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
63/15.45 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 9/0076
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
63/15.45 |
International
Class: |
A44C 9/02 20060101
A44C009/02 |
Claims
1. A multi-finger ring comprising at least two conjoined rings,
made from silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination
thereof.
2. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further having variable
ornamental designs on the top of each ring.
3. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further having engraving on the
inner and outer surfaces of the ring.
4. The multi-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each ring is connected
with one another with a small, elastic segment made of silicon,
rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination thereof.
5. The multi-finger ring of claim 1, wherein each is shaped in a
tubular fashion and in various colors.
6. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a rubber
plate placed along the tops of the rings and provides a platform
for attaching larger or more complex ornaments.
7. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 wherein the ornament on the top
of each ring may be constructed from silicon, rubber, silicone
rubber, and/or hard plastic.
8. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a magnetic
connector embedded in the rings.
9. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 further comprises a "ball and
socket" type connector.
10. The multi-finger ring of claim 1 may be used for corporate
marketing and promotion.
11. A multi-finger ring comprising at least two conjoined rings,
made from silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, or a combination
thereof; wherein each ring is connected to one another with a small
elastic segment made of silicone, rubber, silicone rubber, each
ring is shaped in a tubular fashion and in various colors, each
ring has variable ornamental designs on the top or a rubber plate
to provide a platform for attaching larger or more complex
ornaments.
12. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 wherein the ornament on the
top of each ring may be constructed from silicone, rubber, silicone
rubber, and/or hard plastic.
13. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 may be used for corporate
marketing and promotion.
14. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 further comprises a magnetic
connector embedded in the rings.
15. The multi-finger ring of claim 11 further comprises a "ball and
socket" type connector.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a finger ring, and more
particularly to a multi-finger ring, made from silicon, rubber,
silicone rubber, or a combination thereof, with variable designs on
the top of each ring.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Finger rings have long been worn by both men and women as a
decorative jewelry. Finger rings are worn primarily for fashion.
They may be worn for a symbol of social or marital status,
graduation class, championship, or a symbol to express one's own
will, etc. These finger rings come in many different shapes and
styles. A multi-finger ring is a jewelry consisting of two or more
conjoined rings, designed to be worn across two, three, or four
fingers. A multi-finger ring is popularized by hip-hop culture as
decorative fashion or as a means to express beliefs or attitudes.
In recent years, multi-finger rings or multi-ring jewelry has
become more and more popular in celebrity community. It may soon
start to gain popularity in the young generation including
children, pre-teens, and young adults.
[0005] Most of finger rings are made of precious metal, such as
gold, silver, platinum, etc with gemstones. A multi-finger ring
made of metal pieces has several disadvantages. First, it may be
expensive because the style of a multi-finger ring needs more
quantity of precious metal. Secondly, the metal piece is a hard
material and may have sharp edges that could hook to clothing and
cause clothing to rip; it may even hurt children or pre-teen by
accident. Thirdly, the connection between individual ring and ring
is not flexible; the fingers cannot separate from one another.
Thus, it is not suitable for children, pre-teens to wear because
they are typically involved in more activities (they are more
active).
[0006] In view of the aforementioned shortcomings, there's a need
for a multi-finger ring that is made of environment friendly and
less expensive material, which will not damage clothes or hurt
children by accident. The ring should also provide elasticity and
flexibility so that children, pre-teens, and young adults may wear
the multi-finger ring while engaging in daily activities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] One object of the present invention is to provide a
multi-finger ring that is made of less expensive material.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
multi-finger ring that is made of environmental friendly
material.
[0009] Still another object of the present invention is to provide
a multi-finger ring that will not damage clothing or hurt children
by accident.
[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
multi-finger ring wherein the connection between ring and ring is
flexible so that the multi-finger ring will not interfere with
daily activity.
[0011] Silicone rubber is a rubber-like material composed of
silicone--itself a polymer--containing silicon together with
carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Silicone rubber is generally
non-reactive, stable, and resistant to extreme environments. Due to
these properties and its ease of manufacturing and shaping,
silicone rubber can be found in a wide variety of products.
Silicone rubber is elastic and flexible. It is softer than metal
and does not have sharp edges thus it would not damage clothes or
hurt children like metal can. It is less expensive than precious
metal. In recent years, silicone rubber is used in rubber novelty
jewelry such as Silly Bandz.RTM., which are rubber band made of
silicone rubber formed into shapes including animals, numbers, and
letters, and are normally worn as bracelets.
[0012] The multi-finger ring of the present invention took
advantage of silicone rubber's ease of manufacturing and shaping,
cost efficiency, elastic flexibility, and softness to overcome the
shortcomings of the multi-finger rings existing in the marketplace.
The multi-finger ring of the present invention capitalizes on two
recent trends in popular culture: rubber novelty jewelry (i.e.
Silly Bandz) and multi-ring jewelry in the celebrity community.
Other type of material known in the art that has similar properties
of silicone rubber may be used for the multi-finger ring for young
adults, pre-teens, and children. These silicone rubber multi-rings
could be environmentally friendly because they can be made from
recycled silicone rubber.
[0013] The multi-finger ring of the present invention comprises two
or more of conjoined rings, made from silicone, rubber, and a
combination thereof. Each ring is connected with one another with a
small, elastic segment of silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, or a
combination thereof. The rings may be shaped in a tubular fashion
and are available in various colors. The rings may further have
engraving on the inner and outer surfaces of the ring.
[0014] The multi-finger ring for young adults, pre-teens, and
children according to the present invention may further comprise
variable ornamental pieces/designs on the top of each ring. The
material used to construct the ornamental pieces/designs may
include but not limited to silicon, rubber, silicone rubber, a
combination thereof, and/or a hard plastic. The ornamental
piece/design for girls may include but not limited to anything from
flowers to fake jewels. The ornamental piece/design for boys may
include but not limited to anything from bugs, miniature cars,
and/or movie, cartoon, action characters, etc. The multi-finger
rings of the present invention may further comprise a rubber plate.
A narrow, rounded-rectangular piece of rubber can be placed along
the tops of the rings and provides a platform for attaching larger
or more complex ornaments such as fake rubber claws to model the
popular wolverine character from the X-men comics or movies. The
rubber plate may be constructed in other shapes.
[0015] The rings and the ornaments may be injection molded
separately; then, the ornaments may be attached to the top of the
rings by welding or gluing. Both the rings and the ornaments may be
manufactured together using injection molding. Other methods known
in the art may be used to manufacture the rings and the
ornaments.
[0016] Alternatively, the ornaments may be detachably attached to
the top of the ring. The ornaments may be attached via magnetic
connector that is embedded in the rings. The ornaments may also be
detachably attached via "ball and socket" type connector. Other
types of connection means known in the art suitable for the
intended purpose may be used.
[0017] The multi-finger ring of the present invention may also be
used for cooperate marketing and promotion. The ornamental
piece/design of the multi-finger ring of the present invention may
be used as the platform for advertisement. Businesses are always
looking for new and exciting opportunities to capitalize on market
trends. The multi-finger ring of the present invention would be an
optimal vehicle for companies to target the youth segment of the
market. It would be like a walking advertisement.
[0018] The more important features of the invention have thus been
outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows
may be better understood and in order that the present contribution
to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the
invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject
matter of the claims that follow.
[0019] 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
arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out
in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description
and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0020] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded
as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not
depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0021] The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred
feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art
may better understand the detailed description of the invention
that follows. Additional features of the invention will be
described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the
invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can
readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a
basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out
the same purposes of the present invention and that such other
structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention
in its broadest form.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present
invention will become more fully apparent from the following
detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying
drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference
numerals.
[0023] FIG. 1 is the top view of a four-finger ring showing four
conjoined rings.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a side view of a four-finger ring showing four
conjoined rings.
[0025] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing four
conjoined rings.
[0026] FIG. 4 is a top view of a three-finger ring showing three
conjoined rings.
[0027] FIG. 5 is a side view of a three-finger ring showing three
conjoined rings.
[0028] FIG. 6 is a bottom view of a three-finger ring showing three
conjoined rings.
[0029] FIG. 7 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby
the ornaments is attached to the top of the ring via magnetic
connector embedded in the rings.
[0030] FIG. 8 is a side view of an alternative embodiment whereby
the ornaments is attached to the top of the ring via "ball and
socket" type connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, there are disclosed a top
view, a side view, and a bottom view of a four-finger ring showing
four conjoined rings 10 connected with a small section of elastic
silicone rubber material 20. On the top of the ring, an ornament
piece 30 is glued or welded to the ring.
[0032] FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show a top view, a side view, and a bottom
view of a three-finger ring showing three conjoined rings 10
connected with a small section of elastic silicone rubber material
20. On the top of the ring, an ornament piece 30 is glued or welded
to the ring.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 7, there is disclosed a side view of an
alternative embodiment whereby the ornaments 30 are detachably
attached to the top of the ring via magnetic connector 40 embedded
in the rings 10.
[0034] FIG. 8 shows a side view of an alternative embodiment
whereby the ornaments 30 are detachably attached to the top of the
ring 10 via "ball and socket" type connector 50.
[0035] While there have been shown and described and pointed out
the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the
preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is
considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention
and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the
precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are
possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed
were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the
principles of the invention and its practical application to enable
one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in
various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to
the particular use contemplated All such modifications and
variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by
the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth
to which they are entitled.
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