Earring with flexible post
US11877632B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44D2203/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An earring comprises an ornamental structure and a flexible post attached to the ornamental structure; the flexible post can comprise an elastic material capable of returning to its original shape and form after being compressed and/or deformed. A flexible earring back can be provided that has a flexible post-engagement opening comprising a flexible material; the flexible material comprising an elastic material capable of returning to its original shape and form after being compressed and/or deformed. An earring comprises an ornamental structure and a post attached to the ornamental structure, wherein the post can include a breakaway structure proximal to a connection between the ornamental structure and the post to allow the ornamental structure and post to separate in response to an external force. The post can be rigid or flexible.
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