Pocketable sleeve-cuff storage and display device

Abstract

The present invention is a portable device / method for cufflinks, which is novel in the field of jewelry maintenance. Conventional devices lack innovation and do not meet the specific needs of cufflinks. The present invention provides a solution to these problems by an innovative method for combining the winding method with the display, transportation and storage of cufflinks. The soft bag is a soft textile with an exclusive winding flap attached to the inside. The soft bag method of the present device provides an economical and effective solution for cufflink maintenance and can be placed in the palm.

Description

Cross-reference of related applications

[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 441,879, filed February 14, 2024, entitled “Cuff link Travel Storage Display Device,” and subsequently granted as an electronic patent (i.e., U.S. Patent No. 12,193,550 B1). The disclosures of both the U.S. application and the electronic patent are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. This PCT application enjoys common pending rights to an earlier filed application that has been successfully patented for claims relating to methods of displaying, storing, and transporting cufflinks. This PCT application aims to extend further protection of the cufflink portable storage and display device method through the international phase of the Patent Cooperation Treaty and ultimately through applications in various national phases. Technical Field

[0002] This invention application generally relates to a novel packaging container system, and more specifically to a jewelry box pouch system incorporating novel features of the container device. The invention also includes a novel method for displaying, storing, and transporting cufflink jewelry, which has been successfully granted a patent in U.S. Patent No. 12,193,550 B1. Background Technology

[0003] Jewelry container holders (primarily boxes) used for cufflinks are typically large and bulky. They are usually made of cardboard or wood, with a flat glass top, and generally serve only one purpose: to display cufflinks in a fixed configuration on a table or other type of furniture. These holders are often inconvenient to carry due to their size, or impractical due to their composition, and can often pose a hazard because wood is fragile or glass is easily broken. While other general-purpose jewelry container holders exist, they do not solve the specific problems of cufflink-specific holder methods. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention relates to a novel jewelry device method for cufflink maintenance. Traditional general-purpose devices lack innovation in size and composition; furthermore, they do not meet the requirements of a dedicated cufflink device method. No cufflink storage methods have been found in the market or in existing technical literature. The disclosed method provides a solution to these problems through a convenient device for displaying, transporting, and storing cufflinks.

[0005] The method of this invention is incorporated into a reversible pouch having a drawstring top opening, an internal mesh pouch lining, and an inwardly rolled flap with perforations for inserting cufflink jewelry. The flap is rolled into a very small size within the compact pouch, yet provides ample storage space for a large number of cufflinks in a robust and durable configuration.

[0006] The disclosed exemplary figures, photographs, and related embodiments outline the features of the device method. In one figure, the device is shown in a closed state. In another figure, the device is shown partially transparent, revealing the inwardly rolled-up flap and the mesh soft pouch lining.

[0007] In another accompanying figure, the device is shown with the flaps unfolded, while in yet another figure, the device is depicted flipping over. The combined accompanying figures and photographs of the device illustrate the overall functional approach.

[0008] In summary, the cufflink display, storage, and transportation device method described herein provides a revolutionary approach to cufflink jewelry care. This invention offers a concise and comprehensive overview. Further objectives, features, advantages, and attributes of the method according to this application will be elucidated in the detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0009] In the following detailed description section of this specification, the teachings of this application will be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings and black-and-white prototype method photographs, wherein: Figure 1 This is a front view of the apparatus and method. Figure 2 It is a front perspective view of the interior of the apparatus and method. Figure 3 This is a front view of the flap of the device and method. Figure 4 This is a front view of the flipping device method. Figure 5 It is a black-and-white frontal photograph of the prototype device. Figure 6 It is a black-and-white frontal photograph of the prototype device. Figure 7 It is a black-and-white side view photograph of the prototype method of the device, and Figure 8 It is a black and white photograph of the prototype flap method of the device. Detailed Implementation

[0010] This invention relates to a portable soft pouch for storing and displaying cufflinks, and a novel jewelry device method that reduces the burden of cufflink jewelry maintenance. Cufflink jewelry maintenance is optimally achieved by: simultaneously protecting multiple cufflinks; allowing for clear and visible display of various cufflinks; and finally, enabling quick or long-term storage and safe transport of the cufflinks. This invention achieves these objectives through a unique combination of features of the device and its related methods.

[0011] One of the relevant features of this device is its soft pouch. The soft pouch discussed here can be made of any fibrous textile or leather product that can be processed, cut to size, and adapted for commercial sewing. The soft pouch can be formed from any combination of rectangular pieces (cut with notches to provide the circumference of the pouch body), and after being appropriately cut to size and sewn, three sides are sewn together to form the outline of the invention. Before assembly, a mesh made of any elastic textile (forming an inner mesh soft pouch) should also be attached to the inner soft pouch pieces.

[0012] During the initial preparation of the soft bag panels during sewing and assembly, appropriate seam allowances will be left on all edges, and an increased fold allowance will be left at the top opening to accommodate the drawstring device. The drawstring can be passed through the top seam at any time during assembly. Figure 1 This is a front view of the device. This embodiment 200 shows the soft bag fully closed.

[0013] The inside of the pouch features an inner perforated flap, which can be made of any fibrous textile or leather material that can be processed, cut to size, and adapted for commercial sewing. The selected material for the flap should have sufficient elasticity to allow it to be rolled up and stored inside the pouch, and should be perforated with numerous holes for inserting cufflinks or jewelry. The flap panel should not exceed the width of the pouch panel and should be attached or sewn to the inner bottom of the unassembled pouch panel. To maximize overall capacity, the exposed and unfolded length of the flap panel should also exceed the overall length of the pouch.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a front view of the device's drawstring opening with an internal perspective effect. In this embodiment of the device, 201 indicates the drawstring closure mechanism, 202 indicates the soft bag assembled with the roll-up flap, and 203 indicates the drawstring device. Figure 3 It is a depiction of a device with an exposed flap. In this embodiment, 204 shows a flap protruding from the top. Figure 4 This is a front view of the device. Embodiment 200a shows the device fully flipped over. The overall assembly of the panels, placket, and top seams should use overlock stitches or similar reinforced sewing, with high-strength tensile thread for maximum strength. Horizontal sewing trims, logos, and monogram patterns can be achieved through the selection of appropriate stitches and threads available in commercial machinery.

[0015] Furthermore, the combined aspects of this application outline a novel method specific to a jewelry box system. First, a prior art search revealed no inventive methods specifically designed for the exclusive storage of cufflinks. This highlights the exclusivity of the method as it focuses on a single piece of jewelry, namely, cufflinks. Second, the proprietary method employed herein involves simultaneously securing the cufflinks to the placket and then rolling or coiling them into shape. This process forms a tight roll, which can then be reinserted into a pouch; a closure at the top of the pouch, tightened or knotted, further ensures security.

[0016] To best illustrate the hybrid design elements of the method of the present invention, photographs are also included in this application. Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a prototype photograph of the method of the present invention, highlighting its sloping soft bag curvature, which tapers towards the top opening and is spherical and short at the bottom. Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a prototype photograph that best depicts the cuff-rolling method outlined above.

[0017] Preferred embodiments of the invention can be achieved through precise application of the teachings in the preceding paragraphs. The optimal implementation of the novel small soft-pocket carrier for the cufflink method requires a compact overall size of the device. For example... Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the overall dimensions of the assembled functional prototype do not exceed 5 inches x 3 inches x 4 inches (H x W x D), and the placket panel should not exceed the overall width of the soft pocket panel. In this configuration, the unfolded placket is five times the length of the soft pocket. Therefore, these proportions are optimal for supporting an overall design that can accommodate approximately 20 pairs of cufflinks while maintaining a small footprint.

[0018] Furthermore, the preferred choice for textiles, materials, threads, and fabrics used in this apparatus method is commercial-grade products (i.e., suede soft bags and leather flaps) to facilitate production control and overall cost management. While alternative embodiments and / or other versions or configurations of the invention may emerge subsequently, varying in size, extent, materials, and automatic flap shrinkage features—all of which are currently under consideration—the production described above is best suited to the method of this application. The subsequent claims are intended to provide protection for future iterations of this application.

[0019] In summary, this cufflink display, storage, and transportation device provides an economical and effective solution for cufflink maintenance. Cufflinks are easily misplaced or lost, and large quantities of cufflinks lack convenience in terms of portability, visibility, and overall storage. This process solves these pain points using a clever and practical device that fits in the palm of your hand.

Claims

1. A method for displaying jewelry, comprising: A jewelry box assembly pouch, the jewelry box assembly pouch having an opening at one end; A closing device located near the edge of the opening of the soft pouch of the jewelry box assembly; The perforated flap has multiple perforations and is attached to the inside of the jewelry box device pouch; a mesh lining is attached to the inside of the jewelry box device pouch for displaying the jewelry by turning the jewelry box device pouch inside out and inserting cufflink jewelry into the perforations of the unfolded perforated flap.

2. A method for storing and transporting jewelry, comprising: A jewelry box assembly pouch, the jewelry box assembly pouch having an opening at one end; A closing device located near the edge of the opening of the soft pouch of the jewelry box assembly; The perforated flap has multiple perforations and is attached to the inside of the jewelry box device pouch; and a mesh lining is attached to the inside of the jewelry box device pouch for storing and transporting jewelry by inserting cufflink jewelry into the perforations of the unfolded perforated flap, rewinding the perforated flap, and re-inserting the rewinded perforated flap into the jewelry box device pouch for storage and transport.

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