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Water-proof photographic charms

a technology of photographic charms and charms, applied in the field of photographic charms, can solve the problem of not being able to incorporate a photograph into a piece of jewelry, and achieve the effect of enhancing image siz

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-04
IMAGE UNDER GLASS
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[0006] The invention comprises a water-proof photographic charm. In one embodiment, a handcrafted gold or silver jewelry base is provided for the charm, and a proprietary process is used to combine a photograph with the charm to produce a water resistant photographic charm. The charms may be mounted on a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or other piece of jewelry. The photograph is adjusted to size for cropping and display quality. A hand beveled crystal seal is used to protect the image from the elements and, at the same time, enhance image size by providing a magnifying effect.

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However, there has heretofore been no way to incorporate a photograph into a piece of jewelry, such that the photograph is an integral portion of the jewelry.

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[0011] The invention comprises a water-proof photographic charm. In one embodiment, a handcrafted gold or silver jewelry base is provided for the charm, and a proprietary process is used to combine a photograph with the charm to produce a water resistant photographic charm. The charms may be mounted on a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or other piece of jewelry. The photograph is adjusted to size for cropping and display quality. A hand beveled crystal seal is used to protect the image from the elements and, at the same time, enhance image size by providing a magnifying effect.

[0012] The preferred embodiment of the invention provides a process for assembling an image under a glass as part of a charm. While the invention described herein is concerned with a charm that is used as jewelry, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the process herein may be used to combine images in a charm for purposes other than the production of jewelry. Additionally, while the images herein are r...

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Abstract

The invention comprises a water-proof photographic charm. In one embodiment, a handcrafted gold or silver jewelry base is provided for the charm, and a proprietary process is used to combine a photograph with the charm to produce a water resistant photographic charm. The charms may be mounted on a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or other piece of jewelry. The photograph is adjusted to size for cropping and display quality. A hand beveled crystal seal is used to protect the image from the elements and, at the same time, enhance image size by providing a magnifying effect.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 614,619 which was filed on 29 Sep. 2004, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by this reference thereto.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] The invention relates to the display of photographs. More particularly, the invention relates to water-proof photographic charms. [0004] 2. Discussion of the Prior Art [0005] The keeping of photographs is of great importance to many individuals, both as a reminder of their loved ones and for other emotional or sentimental reasons. While photographs are often displayed on people's walls and desks, it is not as common for people to wear the photograph, for example of a loved one, as an accessory to their apparel. Lockets with photos contained therein are known. It is also possible to put a photo on a pin or other display surface. However, there has heretofore been no way to incorporate a photogr...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A44C27/00
CPCA44C25/007A44C27/00Y10T29/49588Y10T29/49982Y10T29/49885Y10T29/4959
Inventor TOPE, DAWNGOLDMAN, AMYTOPE, WHITNEY D.
Owner IMAGE UNDER GLASS
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