Hands-free jewelry

Abstract

Hands-free jewelry is provided. To adorn the jewelry pressure is applied to the center of the opened jewelry, causing the jewelry to close around a wrist or finger. The clasp comprises a tab and slot arrangement such that when the tab is inserted into the slot, it locks into place, securely holding the jewelry in a closed configuration. To open the jewelry, a button is provided that, when pushed against a surface, disengages the clasp and opens the jewelry for removal.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention deals with jewelry and more specifically hands-free jewelry. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Bracelets and like jewelry are typically worn on the wrist or ankle, and must include a mechanism to secure the jewelry piece in place. Typically, there are two ways to attach a jewelry piece such as a bracelet to the wrist or ankle. First, the jewelry piece may separate and wrap around a wrist or ankle, in which case there must be a clasp mechanism to attach the ends together and secure the jewelry piece so that it remains in place. Second, the jewelry piece remains intact but is extendible to expand and slide over the hand or foot, then contract to remain in place on the wrist or ankle. [0003] Clasps can be difficult to use especially for jewelry worn on the wrist since the clasp must be operated with one hand. Some users have difficulty with manual dexterity and may find any clasp difficult to operate. Virtually everyone has experienc...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] In more detail, the hands-free jewelry clasp comprises a first section, a second section movably connected to the first section, a first lever connected to the first section, and a second lever connected to the second

Problems solved by technology

Clasps can be difficult to use especially for jewelry worn on the wrist since the clasp must be operated with one hand.

Some users have difficulty with manual dexterity and may find any clasp difficult to operate.

Whether young or old, ambidextrous or not, trying to put a bracelet on one's own wrist, or trying to take it off, is extremely difficult, requires total concentration and usually, a number of failed attempts.

The elderly especially experience difficulty putting on and removing jewelry since they may experience arthritis and similar conditions that cause the loss of fine motor skills in the wrists, hands and fingers.

Furthermore, it also is common for the elderly to have eye conditions which impair visual acuity, particularly at close distances.

Images