Earring Clasp Having Flexible Member

Abstract

An clasp for securing to the post of an earring including a torsion spring having extended ends forming a first and a second arm, said first and second arms forming an acute angle, said torsion spring forming a receptacle, a flexible member at least partially located within the receptacle, and said flexible member including an aperture for receiving an earring post. The flexible member includes a channel on at least a portion of a periphery of the flexible member for receiving the torsion spring and retaining the flexible member within the receptacle.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This non-provisional patent application claims priority and benefit of U.S. provisional patent applications having application numbers (1) 61 / 258,196, filed Nov. 4, 2009, entitled SECURITY SPRING FOR EARRING, and (2) 61 / 260,123, filed Nov. 11, 2009, entitled SECURITY SPRING FOR EARRING POST, both disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to earring clasps or clutches, and more particularly, to an earring clasp that more securely attaches to an earring post.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]How many times have you heard someone complaining of losing his or her earring? Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to lose their earrings because the clasps or other devices for securing earrings are not reliable. A lost earring is not only frustrating for the owner, but it also can be very costly because earrings can be quite expensive.[0004]P...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]A further aspect of the present invention is to provide a clasp for an earring that is difficult to be unintentionally removed without activating the release mechanism.

[0009]An additional aspect of the present invention is to provide a clasp that may be used to securely attach to the post of a broach or similar type of decorative pin.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for people to lose their earrings because the clasps or other devices for securing earrings are not reliable.

A lost earring is not only frustrating for the owner, but it also can be very costly because earrings can be quite expensive.

Conventional clasps are typically poorly constructed and are not difficult to remove from an earring post without actuating the release mechanism.

As a result, it is not uncommon for conventional earring clasps to unintentionally fall off and allow pierced earrings to be lost.

Accordingly, there exists a strong need for an inexpensive earring clasp or clutch that securely attaches to an earring post and is very difficult to be removed unintentionally or without activating the release mechanism.

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