Apparatus for increasing piercing safety
US6305192A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44D2203/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for increasing piercing safety are provided. An ear piercing system that includes a piercing post having a magnet and an alignment target, and ornamental earring elements that may also include a magnet (of opposing polarity) and alignment target. The natural attraction of the magnets (or ferromagnetic material), in conjunction with the alignment targets, permits individuals to easily remove and replace ornamental earring elements without risk of inadvertent or intentional premature removal of the piercing post subsequent to ear piercing procedures.
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