Mirrored Shadow Box Jewelry Holder for Open Hook Jewelry

US20080185299A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-07THORMAN REBECCA MARGO
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
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Publication Date
2008-08-07
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

This invention is designed to provide flexibility of décor options while providing easy access, storage, display and the ability to sample-view the wearing of any jewelry that attaches to a persons body part with a hook. This invention is unique due to the combination of the decorative frame, see-through mesh screen (for jewelry hanging), shadow box and mirror features. This invention is intended for wall mounting similar to a picture or mirror.
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BACKGROUND

[0001] The organizing of personal jewelry, especially hanging type jewelry is a constant struggle for most people. While many products are available that store or display jewelry, the need for new and creative products will only increase as more and more people obtain and need to store their jewelry in a fashionable and accessible way.THE PROBLEM AND RELATED PRIOR ACTS

[0002] The type of jewelry that this invention is designed for is the hanging jewelry that attaches to a persons body part with an open hook. These types of jewelry hang down from the hook typically from ½-inch to 6 inches or more. The hanging jewelry becomes tangled and twisted and difficult to access when placed in a jewelry box. Numerous prior acts have attempted to solve the problems related to storage and display of jewelry, however, no device has been designed with the flexibility of décor, a see-through mesh screen, shadow box and mirror incorporated into a single wall hanging unit. Examples of prior act...

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[0008]The invention is intended for wall mounting at eye level of the user, although it can be placed on a horizontal surface like a dresser or vanity with the addition of an easel or similar device. It is an integrated design with function first as jewelry storage and display, second as design as a variety of decorative frames can change the appearance but not the function or features of the invention and lastly as a combination design and function with the mirror feature providing for the attractive reflection and an instant sample viewing while the user is wearing the jewelry.

[0009]FIG. 1 shows the front view of the invention with 10 being the see-through mesh screen to be used for the random displaying of the hook attaching jewelry. 11 is the shadow box feature with a minimum of ½-inch separation between the mesh and 12 the mirror at the back of the shadow box frame. When assembled, components 10, 11 and 12 are secured with adhesives to the inside groove at the back of the decor...