US3736770A
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Adjustable ring having bridge element and firmly secured notched latch bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-26
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-02-26
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable finger ring having two tubular pivoted sections, one having a slot with a transverse catch pin and the second pivoted section having an arcuate spring slidably engaged in the first pivoted section and an arcuate notched latch receivable in the slot and lockingly engageable with the transverse catch pin. The inner end of the latch has a tooth engaged in an aperture in the spring, and the spring is channelled to receive the inner end of the latch. The interengaged inner end portions of the latch and spring are telescopically received in the second pivoted section and the inner end of the spring is fastened to the second pivoted section by a pin.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kelrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:46
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/02; A44C9/0038; A44C9/0046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
In an adjustable finger ring comprising in combination a main section, a first tubular side section pivoted to said main section, a second tubular side section pivoted to said main section at a point spaced from the pivot connection of said main section to said first section, said side sections having their free ends movable toward each other to form a continuous ring with said main section, a catch element in said second section, a bridging element having one end secured within the free end of said first section and having its other end slidably engaged in the free end of said second section, and a latch bar adjacent said bridging element for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other, the improvement comprising: a. means for lockingly securing one end of said latch bar to said bridging element within said first side section; b. means on said bridging element for retaining said bridging element firmly in place against the radially inner portion of the tubular interior of said first side section, comprising a pair of spaced elongated flanges cooperating with the inside bore of said first section, said latch bar passing therebetween; and c. a longitudinal slot in said first side section for receiving the catch-engaging portion of said latch bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
In an adjustable finger ring comprising in combination a main section, a first tubular side section pivoted to said main section, a second tubular side section pivoted to said main section at a point spaced from the pivot connection of said main section to said first section, said side sections having their free ends movable toward each other to form a continuous ring with said main section, a catch element in said second section, a bridging element having one end secured within the free end of said first section and having its other end slidably engaged in the free end of said second section, and a latch bar adjacent said bridging element for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other, the improvement comprising: a. means for lockingly securing one end of said latch bar to said bridging element within said first side section; b. means on said bridging element for retaining said bridging element firmly in place against the radially inner portion of the tubular interior of said first side section, comprising a pair of spaced elongated flanges cooperating with the inside bore of said first section, said latch bar passing therebetween; and c. a longitudinal slot in said first side section for receiving the catch-engaging portion of said latch bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
235 words
In an adjustable finger ring comprising in combination a main section, a first tubular side section pivoted to said main section, a second tubular side section pivoted to said main section at a point spaced from the pivot connection of said main section to said first section, said side sections having their free ends movable toward each other to form a continuous ring with said main section, a catch element in said second section, a bridging element having one end secured within the free end of said first section and having its other end slidably engaged in the free end of said second section, and a latch bar adjacent said bridging element for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other, the improvement comprising: a. means for lockingly securing one end of said latch bar to said bridging element within said first side section and for securing said one end of said latch bar against movement within said first tubular side section radially of said ring; b. a section of reduced height in said latch bar adjacent to said means for lockIngly securing said latch bar to said bridging element, comrpsing a shallow elongated substantially rectangular notch in the radially outer side of said latch bar terminating intermediate the ends thereof; and c. a longitudinal slot in said first side section for receiving the catch-engaging portion of said latch bar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
In an adjustable finger ring comprising in combination a main section, a first tubular side section pivoted to said main section, a second tubular side section pivoted to said main section at a point spaced from the pivot connection of said main section to said first section, said side sections having their free ends movable toward each other to form a continuous ring with said main section, a catch element in said second section, a bridging element having one end secured within the free end of said first section and having its other end slidably engaged in the free end of said second section, and a latch bar adjacent said bridging element for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other, the improvement comprising: a. means for lockingly securing one end of said latch bar to said bridging element within said first side section and for securing said one end of said latch bar against movement within said first tubular side section radially of said ring; b. a section of reduced height in said latch bar adjacent to said means for lockIngly securing said latch bar to said bridging element, comrpsing a shallow elongated substantially rectangular notch in the radially outer side of said latch bar terminating intermediate the ends thereof; and c. a longitudinal slot in said first side section for receiving the catch-engaging portion of said latch bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 1, wherein said means for lockingly securing comprises detent means in said one end of said latch bar for engaging aperture means in said bridging element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 2, wherein said bridging element includes means for retaining said bridging element firmly in place against the radially inner portion of the interior of said first side section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 4, wherein said means for retaining comprises a pair of spaced elongated flanges, cooperating with the inside bore of said first section, said latch bar passing therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 2, wherein said means for lockingly securing comprises detent means in said one end of said latch bar for engaging aperture means in said bridging element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 1, wherein said latch bar comprises detent means for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The finger ring set forth in claim 2, wherein said latch bar comprises detent means for engaging said catch element when said side sections are moved toward each other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |