Eternity band with U-shaped seats for gemstones
US7269973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C17/046
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An eternity band having a multi-stone circular setting in combination with gemstones or diamonds. The circular setting includes a plurality of U-shaped seats being connected in series to form a circular configuration; and each of the U-shaped seats form a seating area for receiving and mounting a gemstone therein. Each of the U-shaped seats include an inner U-shaped member and an outer U-shaped member. A plurality of the inner U-shaped members is connected in series to form an inner wall; and a plurality of the outer U-shaped members is connected in series to form an outer wall. Each of the inner and outer U-shaped members has two upstanding prongs which are shared with an adjacent U-shaped seat for holding adjacent gemstones so the side wall surfaces of adjacent gemstones touch each other and provide a continuous appearance. Each of the upstanding prongs are bent inwardly for engaging the side wall surfaces of two adjacent gemstones to keep the gemstones seated within the seating areas. Each of the inner and outer U-shaped members are connected by two transverse support bars on which each gemstone is seated in the seating area to support it from below.
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