Modular and expandable jewelry organizer

Abstract

The contemplated modular jewelry organizer has a base and fixed segment that one or many modular segments may be connected to. The modular segments may be connected to each other to create longer segments. The connection may be facilitated by magnets. The modular segments may be separated from each other and from the fixed segment by retainment rings which prevent jewelry placed on one segment from moving to another segment.

Description

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

[0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. No. 63 / 569,422 filed on Mar. 25, 2024, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the organization and display of jewelry. It finds particular application in disconnecting into multiple pieces for ease of access.

[0003] Jewelry is often kept in a jewelry box or displayed on a jewelry organizer. A traditional jewelry organizer allows a user to display many pieces of jewelry next to each other. Traditional jewelry organizers often have a base with a vertical post and a long horizontal post attached to the vertical post at the center.

[0004] These types of jewelry organizers allow the user to display their jewelry by placing the jewelry on either side of the horizontal post, starting by placing the first piece of jewelry towards the center and working towards the edge. However, when the user wants to wear a piece of jewelry that is displayed towards the center they are left with the issue of removing it when the rest of the jewelry organizer is filled with other jewelry. This may cause jewelry to become tangled during removal.

[0005] Additionally, as a user starts their jewelry collection, they may not have very many pieces of jewelry. So a user displaying their jewelry on a traditional jewelry organizer may feel that the organizer looks empty.

[0006] A convenient way to organize jewelry and allow a user to easily access all of their jewelry is desirable. This solution may also allow the user to change the size of the jewelry organizer based on the size of their jewelry collection.

[0007] Thus, there is a need for a jewelry organizer which overcomes the above mentioned deficiencies and others while providing better overall results.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0008] The present disclosure sets forth a modular jewelry organizer that allows the user to adjust the capacity of the organizer. The user can also partially disassemble the jewelry organizer while it contains jewelry in order to easily access all pieces of jewelry.

[0009] The contemplated modular jewelry organizer has a base and fixed segment that one or many modular segments may be connected to. The modular segments may be connected to each other to create longer segments. The connection may be facilitated by magnets. The modular segments may be separated from each other and from the fixed segment by retainment rings which prevent jewelry placed on one segment from moving to another segment.

[0010] One aspect of the disclosure is a jewelry organizer having a base; a fixed segment; and a plurality of modular segments.

[0011] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a modular segment for a jewelry organizer has a main body; a post; a receptacle; and at least one retainment ring.

[0012] Still other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent upon a reading and understanding of the following detailed description.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the modular jewelry organizer.

[0014] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a modular segment with a magnetic post.

[0015] FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a modular segment with a metal post.

[0016] FIG. 2C is a perspective view of a modular segment with a magnetic receptacle.

[0017] FIG. 2D is a perspective view of a modular segment with a metal receptacle.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0018] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed description of well-known functions and structures incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

[0019] Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that like numeric designations refer to components of like function.

[0020] The singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021] As used herein, the terms about, generally, and substantially are intended to encompass structural or numerical modifications which do not significantly affect the purpose of the element or number modified by such term.

[0022] As used in the specification and in the claims, the term “comprising” may include the embodiments “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of.” The terms “comprise(s),”“include(s),”“having,”“has,”“can,”“contain(s),” and variants thereof, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended transitional phrases, terms, or words that require the presence of the named ingredients / steps and permit the presence of other ingredients / steps. However, such description should be construed as also describing compositions or processes as “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of” the enumerated ingredients / steps, which allows the presence of only the named ingredient / steps, along with any impurities that might result therefrom, and excludes other ingredients / steps.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the present disclosure relates to jewelry organizers and their partial disassembly for ease of access and appropriate sizing.

[0024] Referring now to FIG. 1, a front view of a modular jewelry organizer 100 is shown. A base 200 can be seen attached to a fixed segment 300. The connection of the base 200 and the fixed segment 300 ensures that the fixed segment 300 is fixed relative to the base 200. Multiple modular segments 400 can be seen as part of the modular jewelry organizer 100. In the shown embodiment a modular segment 400 can be seen connected to the fixed segment 300 on each side of the fixed segment 300. The modular segments are mounted in series along a longitudinal axis of the segment 300. Additional modular segments 400 can be seen connected to each other and in combination with the fixed segment 300 create a jewelry storage section 500.

[0025] The connection of the modular segments 400 to each other and to the fixed segment 300 is not permanent and is an easily removable connection. In some embodiments the connection is facilitated by using magnets.

[0026] In the shown embodiment, retainment rings 410 can be seen separating the modular segments 400 from each other and from the fixed segment 300. The retainment rings 410 ensure that jewelry J placed on one segment stays between the rings on the segment and does not slide to another segment.

[0027] FIGS. 2A-2D are perspective views of several modular segments 400. Different combinations of retainment rings 410 can be seen on the modular segments 400. A post 420 can be seen on some ends of the modular segments 400 while a receptacle 430 can be seen on other ends. The posts 420 and receptacles 430 are similarly sized such that the post 420 of one modular segment 400 may be received by the receptacle 430 of another modular segment 400. This receiving of one modular segment's 400 post 420 by another modular segment's 400 receptacle 430 creates the removable connection between modular segments 400. In some embodiments the fixed segment 300 may have corresponding posts and / or receptacles in order to removable connect modular segment's 400.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2D, in some embodiments the posts 420 may include a magnet 421 while the receptacles 430 may include a piece of metal 433 to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, the receptacles 430 may include a magnet 431 while the posts 420 may include a piece of metal 423 to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400. In particular embodiments the posts 420 and the receptacles 430 may each contain a magnet oriented to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400.

[0030] In some embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include posts with a magnet while the modular segments' 400 receptacles 430 may include a piece of metal to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. In other embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include receptacles with a magnet while the modular segments' 400 posts 420 may include a piece of metal to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. In particular embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include posts and / or receptacles with a magnet and the modular segments' posts 420 and receptacles 430 may each contain a magnet 421, 431 oriented to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. A user may choose how many modular segments 400 to attach on either side of the fixed segment 300. This allows the user to adjust the size of the modular jewelry organizer 100 based on the amount of jewelry they wish to display. A user may also partially disassemble the modular jewelry organizer 100 by removing one or multiple modular segments 400. This allows the user to easily access all of their jewelry. For example if the user has configured the modular jewelry organizer 100 as shown in FIG. 1 with three modular segments 400 on either side of the fixed segment 300 and the user wishes to remove a piece of jewelry on the modular segment 400 connected adjacent to the right side of the fixed segment 300 they may choose to remove the two right most modular segments 400 from the modular jewelry organizer 100. The user then has easy access to the modular segment 400 that the piece of jewelry is on and may remove it by sliding it over the right side of that modular segment 400. In the same scenario the user may choose to remove all three of the modular segments 400 on the right side of the fixed segment 300. The user then still has access to the desired modular segment 400 and may remove the desired piece of jewelry by sliding it over the left side of that modular segment 400.

[0031] The disclosure has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. Modifications and alterations may occur to other upon a reading and understanding of the disclosure. The disclosure is intended to include all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the disclosure and the equivalents thereof.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0018]Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed description of well-known functions and structures incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

[0019]Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that like numeric designations refer to components of like function.

[0020]The singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021]As used herein, the terms about, generally, and substantially are intended to encompass structural or numerical modifications which do not significa...

CLAIM OF PRIORITY

[0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. No. 63 / 569,422 filed on Mar. 25, 2024, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the organization and display of jewelry. It finds particular application in disconnecting into multiple pieces for ease of access.

[0003] Jewelry is often kept in a jewelry box or displayed on a jewelry organizer. A traditional jewelry organizer allows a user to display many pieces of jewelry next to each other. Traditional jewelry organizers often have a base with a vertical post and a long horizontal post attached to the vertical post at the center.

[0004] These types of jewelry organizers allow the user to display their jewelry by placing the jewelry on either side of the horizontal post, starting by placing the first piece of jewelry towards the center and working towards the edge. However, when the user wants to wear a piece of jewelry that is displayed towards the center they are left with the issue of removing it when the rest of the jewelry organizer is filled with other jewelry. This may cause jewelry to become tangled during removal.

[0005] Additionally, as a user starts their jewelry collection, they may not have very many pieces of jewelry. So a user displaying their jewelry on a traditional jewelry organizer may feel that the organizer looks empty.

[0006] A convenient way to organize jewelry and allow a user to easily access all of their jewelry is desirable. This solution may also allow the user to change the size of the jewelry organizer based on the size of their jewelry collection.

[0007] Thus, there is a need for a jewelry organizer which overcomes the above mentioned deficiencies and others while providing better overall results.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0008] The present disclosure sets forth a modular jewelry organizer that allows the user to adjust the capacity of the organizer. The user can also partially disassemble the jewelry organizer while it contains jewelry in order to easily access all pieces of jewelry.

[0009] The contemplated modular jewelry organizer has a base and fixed segment that one or many modular segments may be connected to. The modular segments may be connected to each other to create longer segments. The connection may be facilitated by magnets. The modular segments may be separated from each other and from the fixed segment by retainment rings which prevent jewelry placed on one segment from moving to another segment.

[0010] One aspect of the disclosure is a jewelry organizer having a base; a fixed segment; and a plurality of modular segments.

[0011] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a modular segment for a jewelry organizer has a main body; a post; a receptacle; and at least one retainment ring.

[0012] Still other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent upon a reading and understanding of the following detailed description.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the modular jewelry organizer.

[0014] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a modular segment with a magnetic post.

[0015] FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a modular segment with a metal post.

[0016] FIG. 2C is a perspective view of a modular segment with a magnetic receptacle.

[0017] FIG. 2D is a perspective view of a modular segment with a metal receptacle.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0018] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed description of well-known functions and structures incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

[0019] Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that like numeric designations refer to components of like function.

[0020] The singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021] As used herein, the terms about, generally, and substantially are intended to encompass structural or numerical modifications which do not significantly affect the purpose of the element or number modified by such term.

[0022] As used in the specification and in the claims, the term “comprising” may include the embodiments “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of.” The terms “comprise(s),”“include(s),”“having,”“has,”“can,”“contain(s),” and variants thereof, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended transitional phrases, terms, or words that require the presence of the named ingredients / steps and permit the presence of other ingredients / steps. However, such description should be construed as also describing compositions or processes as “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of” the enumerated ingredients / steps, which allows the presence of only the named ingredient / steps, along with any impurities that might result therefrom, and excludes other ingredients / steps.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the present disclosure relates to jewelry organizers and their partial disassembly for ease of access and appropriate sizing.

[0024] Referring now to FIG. 1, a front view of a modular jewelry organizer 100 is shown. A base 200 can be seen attached to a fixed segment 300. The connection of the base 200 and the fixed segment 300 ensures that the fixed segment 300 is fixed relative to the base 200. Multiple modular segments 400 can be seen as part of the modular jewelry organizer 100. In the shown embodiment a modular segment 400 can be seen connected to the fixed segment 300 on each side of the fixed segment 300. The modular segments are mounted in series along a longitudinal axis of the segment 300. Additional modular segments 400 can be seen connected to each other and in combination with the fixed segment 300 create a jewelry storage section 500.

[0025] The connection of the modular segments 400 to each other and to the fixed segment 300 is not permanent and is an easily removable connection. In some embodiments the connection is facilitated by using magnets.

[0026] In the shown embodiment, retainment rings 410 can be seen separating the modular segments 400 from each other and from the fixed segment 300. The retainment rings 410 ensure that jewelry J placed on one segment stays between the rings on the segment and does not slide to another segment.

[0027] FIGS. 2A-2D are perspective views of several modular segments 400. Different combinations of retainment rings 410 can be seen on the modular segments 400. A post 420 can be seen on some ends of the modular segments 400 while a receptacle 430 can be seen on other ends. The posts 420 and receptacles 430 are similarly sized such that the post 420 of one modular segment 400 may be received by the receptacle 430 of another modular segment 400. This receiving of one modular segment's 400 post 420 by another modular segment's 400 receptacle 430 creates the removable connection between modular segments 400. In some embodiments the fixed segment 300 may have corresponding posts and / or receptacles in order to removable connect modular segment's 400.

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2D, in some embodiments the posts 420 may include a magnet 421 while the receptacles 430 may include a piece of metal 433 to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, the receptacles 430 may include a magnet 431 while the posts 420 may include a piece of metal 423 to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400. In particular embodiments the posts 420 and the receptacles 430 may each contain a magnet oriented to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400.

[0030] In some embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include posts with a magnet while the modular segments' 400 receptacles 430 may include a piece of metal to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. In other embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include receptacles with a magnet while the modular segments' 400 posts 420 may include a piece of metal to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. In particular embodiments the fixed segment 300 may include posts and / or receptacles with a magnet and the modular segments' posts 420 and receptacles 430 may each contain a magnet 421, 431 oriented to create a magnetic connection between modular segments 400 and the fixed segment 300. A user may choose how many modular segments 400 to attach on either side of the fixed segment 300. This allows the user to adjust the size of the modular jewelry organizer 100 based on the amount of jewelry they wish to display. A user may also partially disassemble the modular jewelry organizer 100 by removing one or multiple modular segments 400. This allows the user to easily access all of their jewelry. For example if the user has configured the modular jewelry organizer 100 as shown in FIG. 1 with three modular segments 400 on either side of the fixed segment 300 and the user wishes to remove a piece of jewelry on the modular segment 400 connected adjacent to the right side of the fixed segment 300 they may choose to remove the two right most modular segments 400 from the modular jewelry organizer 100. The user then has easy access to the modular segment 400 that the piece of jewelry is on and may remove it by sliding it over the right side of that modular segment 400. In the same scenario the user may choose to remove all three of the modular segments 400 on the right side of the fixed segment 300. The user then still has access to the desired modular segment 400 and may remove the desired piece of jewelry by sliding it over the left side of that modular segment 400.

[0031] The disclosure has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment. Modifications and alterations may occur to other upon a reading and understanding of the disclosure. The disclosure is intended to include all such modifications and alterations insofar as they come within the scope of the disclosure and the equivalents thereof.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0018]Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed description of well-known functions and structures incorporated herein may be omitted to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

[0019]Although specific terms are used in the following description for the sake of clarity, these terms are intended to refer only to the particular structure of the embodiments selected for illustration in the drawings and are not intended to define or limit the scope of the disclosure. In the drawings and the following description below, it is to be understood that like numeric designations refer to components of like function.

[0020]The singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0021]As used herein, the terms about, generally, and substantially are intended to encompass structural or numerical modifications which do not significa...

Claims

1. A jewelry organizer comprising:a base;a fixed segment; anda plurality of modular segments which are attached to said fixed segment to form said jewelry organizer.

2. The jewelry organizer of claim 1, wherein the fixed segment is fixed relative to the base.

3. The jewelry organizer of claim 2, wherein the plurality of modular segments may be removably connected to each other to create longer segments.

4. The jewelry organizer of claim 3, wherein said modular segments are removably connected to each other via a magnetic connection.

5. The jewelry organizer of claim 3, wherein the plurality of modular segments may be removably connected to the fixed segment.

6. The jewelry organizer of claim 5, wherein the modular segments are removably connected to said fixed segment via a magnetic connection.

7. The jewelry organizer of claim 5, wherein the connected plurality of modular segments and fixed segments define a jewelry storage section.

8. The jewelry organizer of claim 7, wherein a user may remove one or more of the modular segments while leaving one or more modular segments connected to the fixed segment.

9. The jewelry organizer of claim 7, wherein the modular segments comprise one or more retainment rings.

10. The jewelry organizer of claim 9, wherein the retainment rings prevent jewelry placed on one segment from sliding to another segment.

11. The jewelry organizer of claim 1, wherein each modular segment comprises a post at a first end and a receptacle at a second end.

12. The jewelry organizer of claim 11, wherein said post comprises a magnet and said receptacle comprises metal.

13. The jewelry organizer of claim 11, wherein said post comprises metal and said receptacle comprises a magnet.

14. A modular segment for a jewelry organizer comprising:a main body;a post;a receptacle; andat least one retainment ring.

15. The modular segment of claim 14, wherein the post and receptacle are similarly sized.

16. The modular segment of claim 15, wherein the post of one modular segment may be received by the receptacle of another modular segment.

17. The modular segment of claim 16, wherein the receiving of a modular segment's post by another modular segment's receptacle creates a removable connection.

18. The modular segment of claim 17, wherein the removable connection is created by a magnetic connection between one modular segment's post and another modular segment's receptacle.

19. The modular segment of claim 18, wherein the post contains a magnet.

20. The modular segment of claim 18, wherein the receptacle contains a magnet.

21. The modular segment of claim 18, wherein the post and receptacle each contain a magnet.

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