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Jewellery article with magnetic elements

US8596090B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/32
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An interchangeable jewelry insert for detachable attachment to a receptacle is described. The jewelry insert has a body with two ends, the first end has at least one dimension sized to fit within a receiving aperture of the receptacle of the item, the second end has at least one dimension larger than the receiving aperture. The first end of the body has a first magnetic element. The receiving aperture has a second magnetic element. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element provide a repelling force to secure the interchangeable jewelry insert to the receptacle.

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