Method of stringing beads and article thereof

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-11-05
ELLIOTT J MICHAEL +1
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[0008]The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of crimping. It eliminates crimping beads and tubes and provides numerous other benefits over the prior art. One benefit is that it eliminates crimping and crimping covers. One other benefit of the invention is that it is easy to use. Another benefit is that it can

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One drawback is poor reliability.
A second drawback is poor appearance.
A third drawback is wire breakage.
A fourth drawback is inconsistent results.
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[0018]Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like and corresponding parts throughout the several views, in FIGS. 1 and 2 a crimpless necklace 20 is shown according to our invention. The distinguishing feature of our invention is that jewelry making does not require crimping or the use of special tools. Cost and time are reduced and appearance is improved.

[0019]In the place of crimping beads and tubes, a wire 21 is tightly bent, twisted and knotted in a series of steps and procedures. A preferred wire 21 is a triple strand 0.015 inch diameter 1×3 nylon coated Type 403 austenitic stainless steel wire 21 with a heat number of 733497 or a wire with equivalent physical properties. The designated wire 21 is available at “5 Star Cable Company” of Rochester Hills, Mich. Deviations from the designated wire 21 that have been tested have failed to provide the desired results. The ductility and tensile strength of the designated wire 21 are high. The heat number, tensile ...

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Abstract

A low cost, crimpless method of stringing beads and article thereof. The method employs tight knots and twists in small diameter, triple strand nylon coated high toughness and high tensile strength austenitic stainless steel wire to retain clasps and position beads and jewels on the wire. The method is dependent upon the size and physical properties of the wire. It improves appearance, eliminates the use of crimping beads and tubes, does not require special tools and is adaptable to right handed, left handed and visually impaired persons.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a method of stringing beads and more particularly to a crimpless method and an article thereof.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]For thousands of years, jewelry has been treasured and has symbolized wealth and social status. Today, many fashion minded youth and adults enjoy jewelry making as a hobby, a source of income, and a means for reducing the cost of acquiring jewelry.[0003]Beads and bracelets are the most popular and widely used forms of jewelry. A variety of ornamental beads, charms, and pendants; clasps and tools for stringing beads are available in shops and on the internet. As used herein, “jewels” are intended to include such articles as beads, pearls, semi and semi-precious stones, pendants and charms.[0004]Jewels are strung on a variety of cords and wires, including, nylon cords, silk cords and beading wire. Cords and wires differ in diameter and strength. Stranded wire is preferred because of its strength, particula...

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IPC IPC(8): A44C5/00
CPCA44C5/022Y10T29/53696A44C27/00A44C15/005
Inventor ELLIOTT, J. MICHAELCARNES, CHARLES E.
Owner ELLIOTT J MICHAEL
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