Interchangeable setting for jewelry pieces
US5456095A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7007
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interchangeable setting for a jewelry piece for displaying an ornament comprises a holder for supporting the ornament and prongs on the holder for securing the ornament. The holder have a cylindrical extension having projections for insertion into a receiver. The receiver has walls defining a cavity for removably receiving the holder. At least one groove is provided on an inner wall defining the cavity of the receiver for detachable engagement with the projection of the post for detachably securing the holder to the receiver. The upper surface of the groove is angled to insure wobble-free engagement of the holder and the receiver.
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