Swimming ornament

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bikini ornament comprising a pair of 8-shaped attached pivotal joint rings, where the rings are rotatable relative to each other. Each ring includes a manually operable buckle for attaching at least one ring to a portion of the article. The smaller one of the ring bodies has a circular profile and the larger one has an elliptical profile. The larger elliptical ring body may include a peg outer surface and a finger lock for opening and closing the buckle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to an ornament. In particular, the present invention relates to a swim ornament and a bikini ornament. Background Art

[0002] The origins of the bikini are said to date back to ancient Rome. The mosaic murals of the Villa Romana del Casale in Sicily, Italy, show large paintings of women exercising in two-piece outfits similar to bikinis, dating back to the fourth century AD. However, the modern bikini did not appear until the mid-1940s, and is generally believed to have been designed by Louis Reard, who named it after the nuclear test site Bikini Atoll near Guam. At first, the public thought the bikini was not dignified, and Pope Pius XII ridiculed the bikini as "the source of sin." However, as the public changed their minds after the 1960s, the bikini became increasingly accepted and its use became increasingly popular. The bikini was popularized by celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot and actress Ursula Andress, who wore the iconic white bikini in the James Bond film "Dr. No."

[0003] The basic design of the bikini has remained remarkably consistent over the years. As depicted in many issues of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, different styles of bikinis have been created. However, bikini accessories, such as decorative jewelry, can enhance the look and style of a bikini, allowing the wearer to creatively accessorize the bikini with specially designed bikini accessories that are both water-resistant and resistant to damage from salt, chlorine, wind, and sand. Summary of the invention

[0004] In one aspect, a swimwear accessory includes a pair of pivotally coupled rings. Each ring includes a manually operable buckle for attaching at least one ring to an article, such as a bikini. The smaller of the rings has a circular profile and the larger of the rings has an oval profile. The two rings are secured to each other via a pivot mechanism that couples the two rings while allowing rotational movement therebetween. The larger oval ring may also include a studded outer surface.

[0005] The stud outer surface may include an inner track of a round stud and two outer tracks of spherical studs on both sides thereof. In this embodiment, the circular ring body may be pivotally attached to the oval ring body via one of the round studs.

[0006] The body buckle of the oval ring may include a finger buckle for opening the buckle. In a certain embodiment, the finger buckle is a three-point finger buckle, which provides a larger contact surface area for the user's fingers, thereby making it easier to open the buckle.

[0007] The swimming ornament may be composed of one or more different materials, such as metals (e.g., gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, tungsten, stainless steel), crystals, diamonds, gemstones, or any combination thereof. According to one embodiment, the composition is approximately 33.6% gold, 22.6% silver, and 43.7% platinum.

[0008] The swimming ornament may include a pivot mechanism having a cylinder extending from the circular ring body through the outer surface through hole of the elliptical ring body. A retaining ring is sized to receive the cylinder passing through the inner surface of the elliptical ring body and is configured to anchor the cylinder to the inner surface of the elliptical ring body. The inner surface of the elliptical ring body defines a recess sized to receive the retaining ring, which is securely seated in the recess.

[0009] The swimming ornament is both beautiful and versatile, can be matched with other similar ornaments to form decorative patterns on a swimsuit, and is also waterproof, corrosion-resistant, lightweight, firm, and glossy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] To facilitate identification of the discussion regarding any particular element or activity, the most significant digit or digits in a reference number refer to the figure number in which the element is first introduced.

[0011] Figure 1 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0012] Figure 2 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0013] Figure 3 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0014] Figure 4 A side elevation view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0015] Figure 5 A side elevation view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown with the clasp opened.

[0016] Figure 6 A top view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0017] Figure 7 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Figure 8FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Fig. 9 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0020] Fig.10 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Fig.11 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0022] Fig.12 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0023] Fig.13 A top view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0024] Fig.14 A side elevation view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Fig.15 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0026] Fig.16 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0027] Fig.17 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] Fig.18 A perspective view of a swimming ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0029] Figures 19 to 21 A perspective view, a top view and a front view of a swimwear accessory coupling component according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0030] Figure 22 to Figure 24 A top view, a front view and a side view of a swimsuit accessory coupling member according to another embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0031] Figure 25 to Figure 27 A perspective view, a top view and a front view are respectively shown of a swimwear accessory coupling component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figures 28 to 30 A top view, a front view and a side view of a swimsuit accessory coupling member according to another embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0033] Figure 31 to Figure 35A top view, a front view, a bottom view, a rear view and a side view of a swimsuit accessory coupling member according to another embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0034] Figure 36 to Figure 37 A side view and a perspective view respectively show a swimming ornament coupling piece according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 38 to Figure 39 A side view and a perspective view respectively show a swimming ornament coupling piece according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 40 to Figure 41 A side view and a perspective view respectively show a swimming ornament coupling piece according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 42 to Figure 43 A side view and a perspective view respectively show a swimming ornament coupling piece according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figures 44 to 46 A top view, a side view and a perspective view of a swimsuit accessory connector according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0039] Fig.47 A perspective view showing a swimming ornament connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Fig.48 A front elevation view of a swimming ornament connector according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] Fig.49 A perspective view showing a swimming ornament connector according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 50 to Figure 52 A perspective view, a top view and a side view of a swimsuit ornament hanging ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0043] Fig.53 A top view of a swimming ornament pendant according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] Fig.54 A top view of a swimming ornament pendant according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0045] Figure 55 to Figure 56 A top view and a side view of a swimsuit ornament hanging ornament according to an embodiment of the present invention are respectively shown.

[0046] Figure 57 to Figure 58 A combination of a coupling piece, a connecting piece and a pendant piece linked into a chain according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0047] Figure 59 to Figure 61 A swimming ornament carrying bag according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a bikini ornament includes a pair of pivotally connected rings. Each ring includes a manually operable buckle for attaching at least one ring to an article, such as a bikini. For example, the bikini ornament can be attached to a portion of a bikini, such as a loop, strap, tie, button, eyelet, zipper or any other bikini hanging object of the bikini. The smaller ring in the ring has a circular profile and the larger ring has an elliptical profile. The ring size can be defined according to the circumference, radius, diameter, area or surface area. However, it should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the two rings can have the same size, the same shape or different sizes, different shapes.

[0049] In addition, the manually operable clasps described herein may include a spring-loaded or simple (i.e., non-spring-loaded) hinged flap as known in the art for opening or closing the flap. The types of clasps that may be used with the present invention include ball clasps, barrel clasps, box clasps, fish hook clasps, hook clasps, lobster clasps, ladder clasps, snap clasps, spring ring clasps, buckles, hidden clasps, ladder clasps, twist clasps, slide clasps, magnetic clasps, toggles, or any other type of clasps known in the art.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the oval ring body has an inner surface and a studded outer surface. The studded outer surface may include an inner rail of a round stud and two outer rails of spherical studs on both sides. However, the shape of the studs is not intended to be limiting, and any other shape is possible. In addition, the studded outer surface may include an outer rail without an inner rail, or may include an inner rail without an outer rail.

[0051] As described above, the circular ring body is pivotally attached to the oval ring body. In one embodiment, the pivotal attachment is achieved by one of the round studs. Specifically, the circular ring body includes a cylinder that extends through a through hole in the round stud and through the surface of the oval ring body to the opposite side (i.e., the inside) surface of the oval ring body. A retaining ring (such as a washer) can be used to anchor the cylinder to the inside of the oval ring body. In addition, the cylinder can extend through a through hole in the surface of the oval ring body other than the round stud, such as the stud-free surface of the oval ring body.

[0052] The retaining ring can also be configured to allow rotational movement of the cylinder while restricting its longitudinal movement. This can be achieved by using a retaining ring made of a high coefficient of friction material (such as a rubber material). Alternatively, the internal threads of the retaining ring can mate with corresponding threads on the cylinder, thereby allowing the cylinder to rotate freely clockwise or counterclockwise, but not to expand and contract in the longitudinal direction. The retaining ring can be any material, including metal, rubber, plastic, silicone, wood, or any other suitable material.

[0053] The inner surface of the oval ring body may also include a recessed cavity, the size of which is suitable for receiving the retaining ring. The retaining ring is seated in the recessed cavity and fits snugly therein, reducing the overall profile of the bikini ornament and helping to create a fashionable appearance.

[0054] According to an exemplary embodiment, the buckle of the circular ring body and the oval ring body includes a finger buckle for opening the buckle. The buckle of the oval ring body and / or the circular ring body may include a three-point finger buckle, providing a larger contact surface area for the finger, which in turn makes it easier to open the buckle. However, any other type of finger buckle can be used as long as it allows the user's finger to open the buckle.

[0055] The bikini ornaments can be made of a variety of metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum. In one embodiment, the ratio of the various metals is about 33.6% gold (18kt), 22.6% silver, and 43.7% platinum. In another exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the various metals is 31.4% gold (14kt), 23.3% silver, and 45.2% platinum. The above preferred ratios provide a more corrosion-resistant, more shiny, more beautiful, and more resilient alloy. However, other ratios of the above metals or other metals can also be used to make swim ornaments.

[0056] According to another embodiment, a bikini accessory includes a circular ring having a manually operable loop for attaching at least one ring to a portion of a bikini or any bikini hanging object. An arched hook extends from one periphery of the ring to an opposite periphery thereof. The arched hook can be used to link the bikini accessory to other bikini accessories, such as any of the embodiments described herein, and can also be used as a point of attachment for passing a strap, cord, tie, etc. through or tying it to the hook.

[0057] The elliptical ring body includes a studded outer surface, which may include an inner rail of round studs and two outer rails of spherical studs on both sides. However, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the outer rail and the inner rail may be studs of different shapes. In addition, the studded outer surface may include an outer rail without an inner rail, or may include an inner rail without an outer rail.

[0058] With reference to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 A bikini ornament is shown having two pivotally connected rings. The smaller ring has a circular profile, while the larger ring has an oval profile. Both rings are provided with manually operable buckles that allow one or both of the rings to be attached to a portion(s) of an article such as a bikini. The outer surface of the oval ring includes a studded decorative rail, specifically, two outer rails of ball-shaped studs located on either side of a central or inner rail of round-shaped studs. However, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that one or more of the decorative rails may be of a different shape or may be absent entirely.

[0059] Figure 2 and Figure 3 Shows Figure 1 Different directions of the swimming decorations.

[0060] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 A side view of some preferred dimensions of a mid-length swimming ornament. However, the dimensions shown are not intended to be limiting, and any other dimensions may be used.

[0061] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 The ring buckle of the swimming ornament is in the open position. Moreover, although this figure shows some dimensions of the ring buckle in its open position, other dimensions can also be adopted without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 6 1 is a top view of a swimming ornament, wherein a larger oval ring is connected to a smaller circular ring by its studded outer surface. As can be seen from the figure, the variable width of the oval ring can be narrowed along one section of the ring and widened along another section of the ring. Although this figure shows some preferred dimensions, these dimensions are not intended to be limiting and any other dimensions may be used.

[0063] Figure 7 A perspective view of a swimming ornament is shown.

[0064] Figure 8 An exploded side view of a swimming ornament is shown, showing a smaller circular ring, a post extending from the circular ring, a larger oval ring with a through hole therethrough for receiving the post, and a retaining ring for anchoring the circular ring to the oval ring while allowing rotational motion between the two rings. Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the through hole for receiving the column is a passage through one of the round studs on the oval ring body. However, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the through hole or passage through the surface of the oval ring body can appear on different parts of the oval ring body, such as a stud-free area on the surface of the ring body.

[0065] Fig. 9 Another embodiment of a swimwear ornament is shown. In this embodiment, a circular ring body having the same type of studded surface as described above is provided. The circular ring body includes an arched hook extending from one periphery of the ring body to the opposite periphery. The ring body also includes a buckle for attaching the ring body to a portion of a swimwear article (such as a bikini).

[0066] Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 The bikini accessories in the , but in a slightly different direction.

[0067] Fig.11 Another perspective view of a bikini ornament shows a three-finger buckle for opening the buckle. As mentioned above, the three-finger buckle provides a larger contact surface area for the user's fingers to open the buckle.

[0068] Fig.12 Shows Fig. 9 bikini charms in which the preferred metal weight of the constituent metals is indicated.

[0069] Fig.13 for Fig. 9 A top view of some preferred sizes of bikini accessories in FIG. However, the sizes shown are not intended to be limiting, and any other suitable sizes may be used.

[0070] Fig.14 for Fig. 9 Side view of a mid-swim ornament, again showing some preferred but non-limiting dimensions.

[0071] Figures 15 to 18 Shows Fig. 9 More pictures of the embodiments.

[0072] The embodiments described herein can also be linked to more ornate bikini charm designs, such as chains, patterns, shapes, and decorations. Swim charms can have unlimited options for creatively decorating swimsuits, bikinis, or other items to express the user's unique style and taste. For example, Figures 19 to 43 Some exemplary swimwear accessories (hereinafter referred to as coupling members) are shown, which can be connected to one or more intermediate members (hereinafter referred to as connecting members) (see Figures 44 to 49 ), and the middle piece can be connected to the terminal piece (hereinafter referred to as the pendant piece) (see Figure 50 to Figure 56 ). The coupling parts, connecting parts and hanging parts can be combined arbitrarily and connected with any number of coupling parts, connecting parts and hanging parts to form, for example, Figure 57 to Figure 58 The decorative chain and pattern shown can be attached to an item such as a swimsuit or bikini.

[0073] It can be seen that the couplings can include a variety of decorative designs and shapes, such as the D-rings, O-rings, or snap couplings described above, with or without studded exterior surfaces. The couplings can also include one or more inlaid ornaments or gemstones, such as diamonds, which can be mounted or inlaid into the couplings in a variety of patterns, such as continuous or intermittent decorative rails. The couplings can include hinged flaps, such as snap flaps, which are known in the art. In addition, the couplings can include ornate designs, such as linked circles framed within another shape, such as a rectangle, parallelogram, or diamond, such as a Fig.37 and Fig.39 shown.

[0074] The connector may be used as one or more intermediate links in a chain of decorative swim charms. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the connector may be the first, middle, or last link in a chain of swim charms. Accordingly, the coupling, connector, and charm may be arranged in any order. The connector may have a variety of different shapes, including circular, oval, D-ring, rectangular, polygonal, or any other regular or irregular shape. The connector may include a spring-loaded or simple (i.e., non-spring-loaded) hinged flap, such as a locking flap known in the art.

[0075] The charm may be any type of decorative ornament, with or without a logo. As described above, the charm may be positioned anywhere in a link and connector and / or other charm chain, such as the first, middle, or last. Alternatively, the charm, link, or connector may be worn alone (i.e., not as part of a chain). The link, connector, and charm may be of a special waterproof / water-resistant / corrosion-resistant / corrosion-resistant design that can withstand different conditions or elements, such as salt water, chlorine, sand, dirt, dust, wind, rain, heat, cold, sweat, etc.

[0076] The coupling, connecting member and hanging ornament of the present invention can also be combined into a kit for attachment to a swimsuit or bikini. The kit may include a decorative storage bag, such as Figure 59 to Figure 61 As shown in . Organizers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.

[0077] Various modifications and variations of the above-mentioned features of the present invention, including all equivalent and similar structures and features that can be easily thought of by ordinary technicians in this field, will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, based on the existing references, alternative configurations of swimming ornaments (including their different shapes, different ways of fastening the ornament gems thereto, or providing them with primary or auxiliary attachment means) are all included in the content of such main components.

[0078] In addition, any combination or selection of the features of the present invention described in a given embodiment or configuration of the disclosed swimming ornaments belongs to embodiments of the present invention. In addition, the above detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is only descriptive text, not restrictive text (only present in the claims).

Claims

1. A swimming decoration, comprising: a pair of pivotally coupled rings, wherein each ring includes a manually operable buckle for attaching at least one of the rings to a portion of a bikini, The smaller of the rings has a circular profile, while the larger of the rings has an elliptical profile and a studded outer surface.

2. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 1, wherein: The studded outer surface comprises an inner rail of a round-shaped decorative stud and two outer rails of spherical decorative studs on both sides thereof.

3. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 1, wherein: The circular ring body is pivotally attached to the oval ring body by one of the pill-shaped studs.

4. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 1, wherein: The clasp of the elliptical ring body comprises a three-finger clasp for opening the clasp.

5. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 1, wherein: The swimming pool decoration includes gold, silver, platinum or a combination thereof.

6. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 1, wherein: The swimming ornament comprises a pivot mechanism, and the pivot mechanism comprises: a column extending from the circular ring body and passing through the outer surface through hole of the elliptical ring body; and A retaining ring is sized to receive a post passing through the inner surface of the elliptical ring and is configured to anchor the post to the inner surface of the elliptical ring.

7. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 6, wherein: The inner surface of the oval ring defines a recess sized to receive the retaining ring, wherein the retaining ring is securely seated in the recess.

8. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 7, wherein: A through hole in the oval ring body is defined to pass through one of the pill-shaped studs.

9. A swimming decoration, comprising: a circular ring having a manually operable buckle for attaching the circular ring to a portion of a swimsuit; an arched hook extending from one peripheral edge of the ring body to an opposite peripheral edge thereof, Wherein, the elliptical ring body includes a nail-set outer surface.

10. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 9, wherein: The studded outer surface comprises an inner rail of a round-shaped decorative stud and two outer rails of spherical decorative studs on both sides thereof.

11. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 9, wherein: The swimming ornaments are made of gold, silver and platinum.

12. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 10, wherein: The clasp of the elliptical ring body comprises a three-finger clasp for opening the clasp.

13. A swimming decoration, comprising: a pair of pivotally coupled rings, wherein each ring includes a manually operable buckle for attaching at least one of the rings to a portion of a bikini, The smaller of the rings has a circular outline, while the larger of the rings has an elliptical outline.

14. The swimming pool decoration according to claim 13, wherein: The swimming pool decoration includes gold, silver, platinum or a combination thereof.

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