Patent · US Expired

Easy adjustable snap link

US6298650A · kind A · utility

8Cited by
15References
48Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2000
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA44C5/105
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a secure yet easily adjustable link design for use in interconnected link jewelry and watches. A link for a bracelet is disclosed that allows for easy adjustment in the length of the bracelet, utilizing a bar and spring system. To remove a link from the bracelet, the links must be at approximately a right angle, force must be applied outwardly to the link with the spring from which a bar is to be removed, and the links easily separate. Similarly to couple links, the links must be at approximately a right angle. When the links are at approximately a right angle, the bar of the first link can enter the spring of the second link. When the links are at any other angle, the bar is secured in the spring and cannot be removed or dislodged. The disclosed bar and spring system allows for a secure yet easily adjustable link system.

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