Adjustable ring

Abstract

An adjustable ring includes an outer surface and an inner surface defining an opening for receiving a finger therethrough; a flexible interior component encased by a soft and pliable exterior layer, allowing movement and adjustment of the ring between a flat position to a plurality of variable sized circular positions and vice versa, such that it allows for the circumferential adjustment of the ring as required to accommodate the diameter of the different sized fingers of the wearer.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Continuation non-provisional of U.S. application No. 61 / 676,952, filed on Jul. 29, 2012.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is in the field of fashion accessories. More particularly, the present invention is in the field of finger rings. While the present invention herein is generally in respect to rings worn over a person's finger, it applies equally to other types of ring jewelry, such as toe rings and bracelets, worn over a person's toe or wrist.[0005]Determining a person's ring size is often a difficult proposition as finger sizes vary significantly between individual persons. In short, there are a wide variety of finger sizes. As a result, conventional finger rings are created in a number of different sizes to accommodate th...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention is an adjustable finger ring which can be easily adjusted to fit a wide variety of different finger sizes and will comfortably fit around any sized finger of the wearer.

[0010]One embodiment of the present invention is an adjustable ring comprising a single ring portion having an outer surface and an inner surface that define an opening for receiving a finger; a gap at the bottom of the ring such that the ring is not fixed in size or in circular position; constructed in two different layers, a flexible interior component which allows for the ring to be easily adjusted in size and wrapped around a wearer's finger precluding the need for a plurality of parts to provide adjustability in the ring and a soft and pliable exterior layer which completely encases this interior component providing comfort for the wearer and giving the appearance of a single ring portion.

[0011]Yet another embodiment of the present invention is its unique construction in a straight and flat position compared to the traditional round and circular position of existing adjustable rings, where the ring can be moved by the wearer from a flat position to a plurality of rounded and circular positions around the wearer's finger such that it may adjust to fit any sized finger, and then from this circular and rounded position back to a flat position such that it is more easily stored, has superior aesthetics, enables economical manufacture and transport, and is unique and new in appearance.

Problems solved by technology

Determining a person's ring size is often a difficult proposition as finger sizes vary significantly between individual persons.

In addition, conventional finger rings typically cannot be adjusted and are fixed in size.

It is not usually possible to adjust the size of conventional finger rings because they are fixed and rigid in position due to the nature of the material used in their manufacture which does not allow for any adjustment.

Additionally, it is often difficult to place a properly sized ring over a person's knuckles due to knuckles being greater in size than a person's fingers.

One problem with this system is that it can still only accommodate the ring sizes of the particular stops in the linkage provided.

Further, once the ring size is expanded, the interior surface of the ring is no longer smooth and is uncomfortable to wear.

The generally constant shape is also lost in the expanded shape and offers a less attractive ring than a standard shaped ring.

One problem with this system is the plurality of moving parts, making the ring complex and difficult to adjust.

This results in an unattractive appearance to the wearer and others because the disclosed ring does not provide the appearance of an ordinary ring.

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