U.S. patent application number 16/175529 was filed with the patent office on 2020-04-30 for adjustable fit ring.
This patent application is currently assigned to New Atlantic Assets Limited. The applicant listed for this patent is New Atlantic Assets Limited. Invention is credited to Mau Koung YEP.
Application Number | 20200128929 16/175529 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 70327846 |
Filed Date | 2020-04-30 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200128929 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
YEP; Mau Koung |
April 30, 2020 |
Adjustable Fit Ring
Abstract
An adjustable fit ring includes a main ring and a plurality of
adjusters. The main ring has a ring inner peripheral surface, a
ring outer peripheral surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a
through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the ring inner
peripheral surface, and a slot formed on the ring inner peripheral
surface. The plurality of adjusters are received in the slot of the
ring inner peripheral surface. The adjuster has an adjuster inner
peripheral surface, an adjuster outer peripheral surface, and a
resilient element installed on the adjuster outer peripheral
surface to push against an inner wall of the ring outer peripheral
surface, the adjuster being connected to the main ring to move
between a resting position and a pressed-in position.
Inventors: |
YEP; Mau Koung; (Hong Kong,
HK) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
New Atlantic Assets Limited |
Tortola |
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VG |
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Assignee: |
New Atlantic Assets Limited
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Family ID: |
70327846 |
Appl. No.: |
16/175529 |
Filed: |
October 30, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 9/0046 20130101;
A44C 9/02 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A44C 9/02 20060101
A44C009/02 |
Claims
1. An adjustable fit ring, comprising: a main ring having a ring
inner peripheral surface, a ring outer peripheral surface, a front
surface, a rear surface, a through cavity formed as a space
surrounded by said ring inner peripheral surface, and a slot formed
on said ring inner peripheral surface; and a plurality of adjusters
received in said slot of said ring inner peripheral surface having
an adjuster inner peripheral surface, an adjuster outer peripheral
surface, and a resilient element installed on said adjuster outer
peripheral surface to push against an inner wall of said ring outer
peripheral surface, said plurality of adjusters being connected to
said main ring to move between a pressed-in position and a resting
position; wherein in said pressed-in position, said plurality of
adjuster are fully received within said slot of said ring inner
peripheral surface, wherein in said resting position, said
resilient element is uncompressed and retains said plurality of
adjusters to extend beyond said ring inner peripheral surface.
2. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 1, wherein said
plurality of adjusters are provided in pairs placed symmetrically
from a middle axis of said main ring.
3. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
plurality of adjusters are pivotally connected to said main
ring.
4. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 3, wherein said
adjuster outer peripheral surface of said plurality of adjusters
comprises a groove and an insert housing for receiving said
resilient element.
5. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 4, wherein said
resilient element comprises an attaching portion and a pushing
portion.
6. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 5, wherein said
resilient element is formed by said attaching portion joining with
said pushing portion by a single piece of metal forming a
V-shape.
7. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 5, wherein said
resilient element is formed by said attaching portion joining with
said pushing portion by a single piece of metal wire forming a loop
coil.
8. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 5, wherein said
attaching portion has the same curvature as said adjuster.
9. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 1, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
10. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
11. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 3, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
12. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 4, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
13. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 5, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
14. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 1, wherein said
slot is provided in a lower portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
15. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 2, wherein said
slot is provided in a lower portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
16. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 3, wherein said
slot is provided in a lower portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
17. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 4, wherein said
slot is provided in a lower portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
18. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 5, wherein said
slot is provided in a lower portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
19. An adjustable fit ring, comprising: a main ring having a ring
inner peripheral surface, a ring outer peripheral surface, a front
surface, a rear surface, a through cavity formed as a space
surrounded by said ring inner peripheral surface, and a slot formed
on said ring inner peripheral surface; and a secondary adjuster
received in said slot of said ring inner peripheral surface having
an adjuster inner peripheral surface, an adjuster outer peripheral
surface, and a resilient element installed on said adjuster outer
peripheral surface to push against an inner wall of said ring outer
peripheral surface, said secondary adjuster being connected to said
main ring to move between a pressed-in position and a resting
position; wherein in said pressed-in position, said secondary
adjuster is fully received within said slot of said ring inner
peripheral surface, wherein in said resting position, said
resilient element is uncompressed and retains said secondary
adjuster to extend beyond said ring inner peripheral surface.
20. The adjustable fit ring, as recited in claim 19, wherein said
slot is provided in an upper portion of said ring inner peripheral
surface.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
Field of Invention
[0001] The present invention relates to a ring, and more
particularly to a jewel ring with an adjustable fit feature such
that users with different finger sizes may wear the ring fittedly
when putting it on the first time without any prior measurement or
adjustment.
Description of Related Arts
[0002] Conventional jewel rings only come in one size. If the ring
does not fit the user, the ring will need to be readjusted for
fitting. There are many disadvantages for an unfit ring. For
example, if the ring is too tight, it may be uncomfortable for the
user to wear. If the ring may be too loose, then it is easy to lose
the ring. In addition, if the ring is too loose, the display
featured jewel (typically on top of the ring) may move around
loosely. Thus, it is very important to have the correct fitting for
the ring. Conventional way for adjusting the size of the ring is by
stretching the ring to enlarge it. There are other conventional
design jewel rings which allow user to customize or adjust the size
of the ring according to their needs. However, these designs are
often complicated in structure and require the user to manipulate
some kind of mechanism for changing the inner ring size.
[0003] As one may see from the above, there are problems with these
conventional design rings. Thus, there is a need to invent a jewel
ring with an adjustable fit feature such that the user may enjoy
wearing a fitted ring without any prior configurations.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0004] The present invention provides an adjustable fit ring which
a user may the ring fittedly when putting it on the first time
without any prior measurement or adjustment.
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, it provides an
adjustable fit ring, comprising:
[0006] a main ring having a ring inner peripheral surface, a ring
outer peripheral surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a
through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the ring inner
peripheral surface, and a slot formed on the ring inner peripheral
surface; and
[0007] plurality of adjusters received in the slot of the ring
inner peripheral surface having an adjuster inner peripheral
surface, an adjuster outer peripheral surface, and a resilient
element installed on the adjuster outer peripheral surface to push
against an inner wall of the ring outer peripheral surface, the
plurality of adjusters being connected to the main ring to move
between a pressed-in position and a resting position;
[0008] wherein in the pressed-in position, the plurality of
adjusters are fully received within the slot of the ring inner
peripheral surface, wherein in the resting position, the resilient
element is uncompressed and retains the plurality of adjusters to
extend beyond the ring inner peripheral surface.
[0009] In another aspect of the present invention, it provides an
adjustable fit ring, comprising:
[0010] a main ring having a ring inner peripheral surface, a ring
outer peripheral surface, a front surface, a rear surface, a
through cavity formed as a space surrounded by the ring inner
peripheral surface, and a slot formed on the ring inner peripheral
surface; and
[0011] a secondary adjuster received in the slot of the ring inner
peripheral surface having an adjuster inner peripheral surface, an
adjuster outer peripheral surface, and a resilient element
installed on the adjuster outer peripheral surface to push against
an inner wall of the ring outer peripheral surface, the secondary
adjusters being connected to the main ring to move between a
resting position and a pressed-in position.
[0012] wherein in the pressed-in position, the secondary adjuster
is fully received within the slot of the ring inner peripheral
surface, wherein in the resting position, the resilient element is
uncompressed and retains the secondary adjuster to extend beyond
the ring inner peripheral surface.
[0013] This summary presented above is provided merely to introduce
certain concepts and not to identify any key or essential features
of the claimed subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the adjustable fit ring
according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a side view of the main ring according to the
first embodiment of the present invention illustrating the location
of the slot.
[0016] FIG. 3 is another perspective view of the adjustable fit
ring according to the first embodiment of the present invention
illustrating the location of the slot.
[0017] FIGS. 4A and 4B are perspective views of the adjuster
according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the resilient element
according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the resilient element and
the adjuster according to the first embodiment of the present
invention.
[0020] FIG. 7 is a side view of the adjustable fit ring according
to the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 8 is a partial see through side view of the adjustable
fit ring according to the first embodiment of the present invention
illustrating the adjuster and the resilient element in a pressed-in
position.
[0022] FIG. 9 is a partial see through side view of the adjustable
fit ring according to the first embodiment of the present invention
illustrating the adjuster and the resilient element in a resting
position.
[0023] FIG. 10 is a side view of the adjustable fit ring according
to an alternative of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the resilient element
according to an alternative of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the adjuster with the
resilient element inserted according to an alternative of the
present invention.
[0026] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an adjustable fit ring
according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 14 is a side view of the main ring according to the
second embodiment of the present invention illustrating the
location of the slot.
[0028] FIG. 15 is another perspective view of the adjustable fit
ring according to the second embodiment of the present invention
illustrating the location of the slot.
[0029] FIG. 16 is a side view of the secondary adjuster and the
resilient element according to the second embodiment of the present
invention.
[0030] FIG. 17 is a side view of the adjustable fit ring according
to the second embodiment of the present invention illustrating the
adjuster and the resilient element in a pressed-in position.
[0031] FIG. 18 is a side view of the adjustable fit ring according
to the second embodiment of the present invention illustrating the
adjuster and the resilient element in a resting position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0032] The following detailed description of the preferred
embodiment is the preferred mode of carrying out the invention. The
description is not to be taken in any limiting sense. It is
presented for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of
the present invention.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, the adjustable fit ring
10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is
illustrated. Broadly, the adjustable fit ring 10 may comprise a
main ring 20, a plurality of adjusters 30, and a resilient element
40. The main ring 20 may have a ring inner peripheral surface 210,
a ring outer peripheral surface 220, a front surface 230, a rear
surface 240, and a through cavity 250 formed as a space surrounded
by the ring inner peripheral surface 210. The rear surface 240 is
just on the opposite side of the front surface 230.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 2 of the drawings, a cross sectional side
view of the main ring 20 according to the first embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated. The ring inner peripheral surface
210 has a slot 260 located at an upper portion of the ring inner
peripheral surface 210. The slot 260 is provided inside the ring
inner peripheral surface 210 such that an inner wall surface 270 of
the ring outer peripheral surface 220 can be exposed.
[0035] Referring to FIG. 3 of the drawings, another perspective
view of the adjustable fit ring 10 is illustrated. It can be seen
that the slot 260 provides an empty space area for receiving the
adjuster 30.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B of the drawings, two
perspective views of the adjuster 30 are illustrated. The adjuster
30 comprises an adjuster inner peripheral surface 310, and an
adjuster outer peripheral surface 320. The adjuster outer
peripheral surface 320 further comprises a groove 350 and an insert
housing 370 for receiving the resilient element 40.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 5 of the drawings, a perspective view of
the resilient element 40 according to the first embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated. The resilient element 40 further
comprises an attaching portion 410 and a pushing portion 420. The
attaching portion 410 joins with the pushing portion 420 which is
formed by a single piece of metal forming a V-shape 430 which may
bend when the attaching portion 410 or the pushing portion 420 are
pressed. Referring to FIG. 6 of the drawings, the attaching portion
410 of the resilient element 40 is inserted inside the insert
housing 370 of the adjuster 30. According to this embodiment, the
insert housing 370 is rectangular in shape for receiving a
rectangular cross sectional shaped resilient element 40.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 7-9 of the drawings, side views of the
adjustable fit ring 10 according to the first embodiment of the
present invention are illustrated. According to the first
embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of adjusters 30
are installed to received inside the slot 260 of the ring inner
peripheral surface 210. The plurality of adjusters 30 are placed
symmetrically along a middle axis 280 of the main ring 20 such that
the support on the finger are balanced and is more stable. The
plurality of adjusters 30 are capable to pivotally move between a
pressed-in position and a resting position. An end of the adjuster
30 is pivotally connected to the main ring 20 by a simple slot and
bolt connection. The pushing portion 420 of the resilient element
40 presses against the inner wall surface 270. In a pressed-in
position, according to FIG. 8 of the drawings, the resilient
element 40 is compressed which pivotally moves the adjuster 30 such
that the adjuster 30 is fully received within the slot 260 of the
ring inner peripheral surface 210. The attaching portion 410 has
the same curvature of the adjuster 30 such that the compressed
resilient element 40 can be fittedly and fully received inside the
groove 350 of the adjuster 30. In a resting position, the
uncompressed resilient element 40 naturally provides a steady force
from the pushing portion 420 onto the inner wall surface 270 to
retain the adjuster 30 to extend beyond the ring inner peripheral
surface 210 as shown in FIG. 9 of the drawings.
[0039] As shown in the first embodiment of the present invention,
the plurality of adjusters 30 are capable to move between the
pressed-in position and the resting position. If a user inserts
his/her finger into the through cavity 250, the resilient element
40 will compress according to the finger size and retain the
position of the plurality of adjusters 30 by pressing the adjuster
inner peripheral surface 310 downwardly in close contact against
the user's finger. When the adjuster inner peripheral surface 310
is pressing against the user's finger, it will help prevent the
adjustable fit ring 10 from moving which can help to always display
the ornament on the ring.
[0040] FIG. 10 of the drawings illustrates a side view of the
adjustable fit ring 10 according to an alternative of the present
invention. According to this alternative, the slot 260 is located
at a lower portion of the ring inner peripheral surface 210.
Accordingly, the plurality of adjusters 30 are also installed to
receive inside the slot 260 at the lower portion of the ring inner
peripheral surface 210. Aside from the location of the slots 260,
the structure and the operation of this alternative is the same as
the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0041] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 of the drawings illustrate another
alternative of the present invention. FIG. 11 of the drawings
displays a perspective view of the resilient element 40. According
to this alternative, the resilient element 40 has a circular cross
sectional shape and is formed by a single piece of metal wire
forming a loop coil 440 as shown in the FIG. 11. The attaching
portion 410 of the resilient element 40 is inserted inside the
insert housing 370 of the adjuster 30. According to this
alternative, the insert housing 370 is circular in shape for
receiving a circular cross sectional shaped resilient element 40.
FIG. 12 of the drawings illustrates a perspective view of the
resilient element 40 inserted inside the adjuster 30.
[0042] Referring to FIG. 13 of the drawings, the adjustable fit
ring 10 according to the second embodiment of the present invention
is illustrated. Broadly, the adjustable fit ring 10 may comprise
the main ring 20, a secondary adjuster 50, and the resilient
element 40. The main ring 20 may have the ring inner peripheral
surface 210, the ring outer peripheral surface 220, the front
surface 230, the rear surface 240, and the through cavity 250
formed as a space surrounded by the ring inner peripheral surface
210. The rear surface 240 is just on the opposite side of the front
surface 230. The surfaces of the main ring 20 are the same as
illustrated above from the first embodiment of the present
invention.
[0043] Referring to FIG. 14 of the drawings, a cross section side
view of the main ring 20 according to the second embodiment of the
present invention is illustrated. The ring inner peripheral surface
210 has the slot 260 located at an upper portion of the ring inner
peripheral surface 210. The slot 260 is provided inside the ring
inner peripheral surface 210 such that the inner wall surface 270
of the ring outer peripheral surface 220 can be exposed.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 15 of the drawings, another perspective
view of the adjustable fit ring 10 is illustrated. It can be seen
that the slot 260 provides an empty space area for receiving the
secondary adjuster 50.
[0045] Referring to FIG. 16-18 of the drawings, the side view of
the secondary adjuster 50 and the resilient element 40 is
illustrated. According to the second embodiment of the present
invention, the secondary adjuster 50 is capable to travel in an up
and down motion to move between a pressed-in position and a resting
position. The secondary adjuster 50 is received inside the slot 260
of the ring inner peripheral surface 210. A simple glide mechanism
is used to allow the secondary adjuster 50 to move. The secondary
adjuster 50 has the adjuster inner peripheral surface 310 and the
adjuster outer peripheral surface 320. According to the second
embodiment of the present invention, the resilient element 40 is a
simple spring which can be compressed. One end of the resilient
element 40 is connected to the adjuster outer peripheral surface
320 of the secondary adjuster 50. Another end of the resilient
element 40 is connected to the inner wall surface 270. In the
pressed-in position, according to FIG. 17 of the drawings, the
resilient element 40 is compressed which moves the secondary
adjuster 50 upward through the glide mechanism such that the
secondary adjuster 50 is fully received within the slot 260 of the
ring inner peripheral surface 210. In the resting position, the
uncompressed resilient element 40 naturally provides a steady force
onto the inner wall surface 270 to retain the secondary adjuster 50
to extend beyond the ring inner peripheral surface 210 as shown in
FIG. 18 of the drawings
[0046] As shown in the second embodiment of the present invention,
the secondary adjuster 50 is capable to move between the resting
position and the pressed-in position. If a user inserts his/her
finger into the through cavity 250, the resilient element 40 will
compress according to the finger size and retain the position of
the secondary adjuster 50 by pressing the adjuster inner peripheral
surface 310 downwardly in close contact against the user's finger.
When the adjuster inner peripheral surface 310 is pressing against
the user's finger, it will help to prevent the adjustable fit ring
10 from moving which can help to always display the ornament on the
ring.
[0047] The present invention, while illustrated and described in
terms of different preferred embodiments, is not limited to the
particular description contained in this specification. Additional
alternative or equivalent components could also be used to practice
the present invention.
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