Multi-Functional Bracelet

Abstract

A multi-function bracelet that includes a base member and at least a pair of elastic jewelry members carried by said base member The multi-function bracelet further includes at least one elastic ring member adapted to be stretched over the stretched over and received between the elastic jewelry members. When removed from the bracelet the elastic ring member can be worn in the hair as an elastic hair band. Thus, the multi-function bracelet serves to function as an ornamental piece of jewelry and also as a receptacle and storage device for an elastic hair band when the elastic hair band is not being worn in the hair of the wearer of the multi-function bracelet.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 816,760, filed on Apr. 28, 2013, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of Invention[0004]This invention pertains to a multi-functional piece of jewelry such as a bracelet. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a bracelet that is adapted to receive an elastic hair band when the elastic hair band is not being worn in the hair of the wearer of the bracelet.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]It is known that people who wear their hair in the style commonly known as a ponytail or a similar style often referred to as pigtails use an elastic hair band to hold their hair in this style. Elastic hair bands are also worn in the hair for practical reasons, i.e. to keep the hair away from the wearer's fa...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a multi-function bracelet that serves as both an ornamental piece of jewelry and as a receptacle and storage device for an elastic hair band when the elastic hair band is not being worn in the hair of the wearer of the multi-function bracelet. The bracelet includes a base member with cooperating edge members and receives elastic jewelry strands that define annular ridges. An elastic ring member is adapted to be stretched over the annular ridges and taughtly received between the elastic jewelry strands. A graspable tab member is carried by the elastic ring member, which makes it easy to remove the elastic ring member from between the two elastic jewelry strands. The tab member can be shaped or designed in any aesthetically pleasing manner so as to function as a charm.

Problems solved by technology

When worn around the wrist, the elastic hair band does not present a professional, or stylish, appearance, and can result in a residual groove, or indentation, in the skin of the wearer's wrist.

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