Jewelry mount with safety catch
US7918108B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C17/0216
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An interchangeable jewelry mounting system that allows for the attachment and detachment of gems from a jewelry setting. This system is provided with a gem mount that has a gem permanently secured to the mount. This mount contains an internal safety catch that, when engaged secures the gem mount to the jewelry setting. The jewelry setting is provided with latches that engage pins on the gem mount to ensure that the internal safety catch does not disengage prematurely.
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