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WO2006067559A2 - Dispositif de boucle d'oreille - Google Patents

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WO2006067559A2
WO2006067559A2 PCT/IB2005/003318 IB2005003318W WO2006067559A2 WO 2006067559 A2 WO2006067559 A2 WO 2006067559A2 IB 2005003318 W IB2005003318 W IB 2005003318W WO 2006067559 A2 WO2006067559 A2 WO 2006067559A2
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Jeannette Fossas
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C7/00—Ear-rings; Devices for piercing the ear-lobes
    • A44C7/003—Ear-studs or their catch devices

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  • the present invention relates to earrings of the pierced ear variety, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to an earring apparatus having a post for a pierced ear that does not require a clasp, nut, or other fastener for securement of the earring apparatus to the pierced ear.
  • the ornament portion may vary considerably and may include a hoop, drop, stud, or the like.
  • the ornament portion may be formed of a variety of materials such as, for example, gold, silver, or the like, and may also include gemstones, beads, crystals, pearls, etc.
  • the post is typically inserted through the pierced ear and secured via a fastener, such as, for example, a nut or clasp, to inhibit the earring from slipping out of the pierced ear when the earring is in use.
  • FIGURE 1 A first type of fastener for an earring 100 is illustrated in FIGURE 1.
  • the earring 100 includes a post 102, a nut 104, and an ornament portion 106.
  • the nut 104 may fasten to the post 102 via a positive locking mechanism, such as a groove oriented at an end portion of the post 102, or the nut 104 may screw into place with a threaded bore that is screwed onto a complimentary threaded post (e.g., the post 102).
  • the nut 104 may also be held in place via a frictional engagement between the post 102 and an aperture of the nut 104.
  • FIGURE 2 A second type of fastener for an earring 200 is illustrated in FIGURE 2.
  • the earring 200 in this example includes an ornament portion 206 that is illustratively formed as a hoop.
  • the ornament portion 206 connects to the post 202 at a first connection 208.
  • the first connection 208 is typically a hinged connection to allow a person to easily manipulate the post 202 through the pierced ear.
  • DALLAS2 1 118026vl 66313-00003 WOPT 203 bf tKe postT202 is secured in place via a clasp 204.
  • the clasp 204 is typically formed adjacent to or at an end of the ornament portion 206 and often secures the post 202 via a pinching action.
  • An earring such as the earring of FIGURE 1 may easily be pulled or fall out of the pierced ear.
  • Many ornament portions 106 may be heavy when compared to the post 102 and the nut 104.
  • the ornament portion 106 may be heavy enough to pull the post 102 out of the ear even when the nut 104 is attached or the ornament portion 106 may pull the post 102 out of the ear when the nut 104 has been lost.
  • the earring 100 may be very easily lost due to the fact that the post 102 is linear or of a curved shape that allows the earring to easily slip out of the ear.
  • an earring such as the earring of FIGURE 2 may easily be pulled or fall out of the pierced ear. If the clasp 204 is damaged, it may become difficult for the back portion 203 of the post 202 to be secured in place. Thus, the earring 200 may easily slip out of the ear.
  • An earring apparatus includes a post adapted to be operatively connected to an ornament portion.
  • the post includes a first portion adapted to fit within a pierced ear and a second portion integrally joined to the first portion at a first transition area. The transition area inhibits the first portion from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • a claspless earring apparatus includes a post adapted to be operatively connected to an ornament portion.
  • the post includes a first portion adapted to fit within a pierced ear and a second portion integrally joined to the first portion at a first transition area. The transition area inhibits the first portion from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • An earring apparatus includes a post adapted to be operatively connected to an ornament portion.
  • the post further includes a first portion adapted to fit within a pierced ear, a second portion integrally joined to the first portion, and a third portion integrally joined to the second portion.
  • the third portion is adapted to abut against an inside of the pierced ear inhibiting the first portion from slipping out of said pierced ear during use.
  • FIGURE 1 previously described, is an illustration of a first prior art earring apparatus
  • FIGURE 2 previously described, is an illustration of a second prior art earring apparatus
  • FIGURE 3 A is a side view of an earring apparatus
  • FIGURE 3B is a side view of the earring apparatus of FIGURE 3 A inserted into a pierced ear;
  • FIGURE 3C is a side view of an earring apparatus
  • FIGURE 3D is a side view of an earring apparatus according to an alternate embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGURES 4A-4D are side views of earring posts according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 5 is a side view of an earring post according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • an earring apparatus 300 including a post 302 is illustrated.
  • the earring apparatus 300 also includes an ornament portion 304 that connects to the post 302.
  • an ornament portion 304 may be an ornament of any design, shape, or size desired to provide a fashionable or aesthetically-pleasing look.
  • the ornament portion 304 may be made of any material desired to produce a fashionable or aesthetically-pleasing look, such as, for example, metal, alloy, plastic, ceramic, wood, or any combination thereof.
  • the post 302 is formed of a sturdy wire oriented in a generally U-shaped configuration and operatively connected to the ornament portion 304. It will be understood that a generally U-shaped post 302 is one of many different possible configurations. The wire of the post 302 is rigid enough to not lose shape when
  • the post 302 includes a plurality of portions.
  • a first portion 306 of the post 302 is disposed through a pierced ear when the earring apparatus 300 is being worn.
  • the post 302 further includes a second portion 308. The first portion 306 and the second portion
  • a length "d" of the first portion 306 is substantially the same as the thickness of a typical ear lobe (e.g., 0.32-0.48 cm).
  • the first transition area 309 is illustrated as a point of connection between the first portion 306 and the second portion 308.
  • the first transition area 309 is formed so as to inhibit the earring apparatus 300 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the post 302 is shaped such that an angle ⁇ is created at the first transition area 309, between the first portion 306 and the second portions 308 at the transition area 309.
  • the angle ⁇ is swept by a radius of curvature r.
  • the sharpness of the angle ⁇ of the transition area varies inversely with r. In other words, for a given angle ⁇ , as r decreases, the corner formed at the transition area 306 becomes sharper.
  • r as illustrated approaches zero and ⁇ is somewhat greater than 90°.
  • r is preferably not greater than 50% of d.
  • the angle ⁇ is sufficiently small so as to inhibit the earring apparatus 300 from sliding out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the angle ⁇ is an angle of about 60° to about 90°.
  • the angle ⁇ causes the second portion 308 of the post 302 to be oriented such that the second portion 308 preferably abuts against an inside or bottom of the user's ear lobe, thereby inhibiting the earring apparatus 300 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the post 302 may further include a third portion 310.
  • the second and the third portions 308, 310 are integrally joined together at a second transition area 311.
  • the second transition area 311 is illustrated as a point of connection between the second portion 308 and the third portion 310.
  • the second and third portions 308, 310 are illustrated as having a particular shape and orientation, it will be understood by one skilled in the art that the second and third portions 308, 310 may be a shape adapted to inhibit the earring apparatus 300 from slipping out of the pierced ear and provide for easy insertion of the earring apparatus 300 through the pierced ear.
  • the third portion 310 may be eliminated.
  • the earring apparatus 300 of FIGURE 3A is shown as worn through a pierced left ear, the lobe of which is diagrammatically shown in phantom.
  • the first portion 306 resides within the lobe of the ear, whereas the angle ⁇ created at the first transition area 309 between the first portion 306 and the second portion 308 is adapted to inhibit the earring apparatus 300 from sliding out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the angle ⁇ is sufficiently small to cause the second portion 308 of the post 302 to be oriented such that the
  • DALLAS2 1 118026vl 66313-00003WOPT second portion 308 abuts against an inside or bottom of the user's ear lobe, thereby inhibiting the earring apparatus 300 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • a smaller value of r i.e., a sharper transition area 309 could permit a larger value of ⁇ to be used.
  • FIGURE 3B further illustrates the third portion 310, however, as described above, the third portion 310 may be eliminated.
  • an ornament portion 312 may be of any shape, size, material, etc.
  • a stud which may be formed, for example, of a precious metal, gemstone, or other material, may be utilized as the ornament portion 312.
  • a drop or other ornament may be connected to the ornament portion 312.
  • the earring apparatus 350 includes a post 302.
  • the post 302 includes a plurality of portions.
  • a first portion 306 of the post 302 is disposed through a pierced ear when the earring apparatus 350 is being worn.
  • the post 302 further includes a second portion 308.
  • the first portion 306 and the second portions 308 are integrally joined together at a first transition area 309.
  • a first transition area 309 is illustrated as a point of connection between the first portion 306 and the second portion 308.
  • the first transition area 309 is formed so as to inhibit the earring apparatus 300 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the earring apparatus further includes a fourth portion 313 integrally joined to the first portion 306.
  • the fourth portion 313 includes an indented region 314 adapted to receive, for example, a charm or other decorative item.
  • FIGURES 4A-4D several embodiments of an earring 400 having a post 402 are illustrated.
  • the post 402 includes a plurality of portions.
  • a first portion 405 of the post 402 is disposed through a pierced ear when the earring apparatus 400 is being worn.
  • the first portion 405 and the second portion 408 are integrally joined together at a first transition area 404.
  • a length "d" of the first portion 405 is substantially the same as the thickness of a typical ear lobe (e.g., 0.32-0.48 cm), ⁇ and r as shown in FIGURES 4A-4C are the same as discussed above with respect to FIGURES 3A-3C.
  • the first transition area 404 is illustrated as a point of connection between the first portion 405 and the second portion 408. The first transition area 404 is formed so as to inhibit the earring apparatus 400 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • DAIXAS2 11 18Q26vl 66313-00003 WOPT causes the second portion 408 of the post 402 to be oriented such that the second portion 408 preferably abuts against the inside or bottom of the user's ear lobe, thereby inhibiting the earring apparatus 400 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use.
  • the post 302, 402 may be formed in a variety of different geometric shapes, so long as the second portion 308, 408 is formed so as to cause the second portion 308, 408 to touch the inside or bottom of the user's ear lobe, thereby inhibiting the earring apparatus 300, 400 from slipping out of the pierced ear.
  • FIGURES 4B-4D Several exemplary embodiments of the post 402 are illustrated in FIGURES 4B-4D.
  • FIGURE 5 illustrates a side view of an earring post 502.
  • the post 502 includes a plurality of portions.
  • a first portion 505 of the post 502 is disposed through a pierced ear when the earring apparatus 500 is being worn.
  • a length "d" of the first portion 505 is substantially the same as the thickness of a typical ear lobe (e.g., 0.32-0.48 cm)
  • the post 502 further includes a second portion 508 and a third portion 510.
  • the first, second, and third portions 505, 508, 510 are integrally joined together and are shaped such that they inhibit the earring apparatus 500 from slipping out of the pierced ear during use. More specifically, the curved third portion 510 of the post 502 abuts against the inside or bottom of the user's ear lobe, thereby inhibiting the earring apparatus 500 from slipping out of the pierced ear.

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Selon l'invention, un dispositif de boucle d'oreille comprend une tige conçue pour être rattachée à un ornement. Cette tige présente une première partie élaborée pour s'insérer au sein d'une oreille percée et une seconde partie rattachée en une seule pièce à la première partie au niveau d'une première zone de transition. Cette zone de transition permet d'empêcher la première partie de glisser hors de l'oreille percée, au cours de l'utilisation.
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