US2653402A - Ring - Google Patents

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SePt' 29 1953 A. BONAGURA 2,653,402

RING

Filed April 9, 1952 Patented Sept. 29, 1953 UNITED S'TATES PAT-ENT 'OFF I CE RING w Anthony Bonagura, New PaltZ, N. Y. pnlicafiqn nrilj9, 1952, Serial No. 281,364

1 ciim. (ci. 40-140) This invention relates to rings or the like to be worn as articles of jewelry and has for an object to provide a ring which can be readily made up with individual insignia such as names, letters or designs to suit the desires of the purchaser.

Another object is to provide a ring base adapted to receive a series of elements carrying individual letters or the like which are assembled and attached to the base in a desired sequence.

Another object is to provide a ring of the above type having removable insignia.

Another object is to provide a ring of the above type which is neat and pleasing in appearance.

Another object is to provide a ring having novel and improved features of construction.

Other objects and advantages will be apparent as the nature of the invention is more fully disclosed.

In accordance with the present invention my ring comprises a band carrying a track, such as an annular channel, into which the individual elements are adapted to be inserted in any selected sequence. The elements slide around the track and suitable blanks are inserted, if necessary, to fill the track completely, the final blank being secured by suitable means, such as a screw. When so assembled and secured the ring has the appearance of a unitary, preformed structure carrying the selected insignia, for example Tim- Sophie." However, since the ring is easily assembled it is inexpensive as compared to a ring which vis cast or inscribed individually.

The track and insignia can take various forms as will be apparent from the following description, taken in connection with the drawings in which specific embodiments have been set forth for purposes of illustration.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a ring embodying the invention and made up with the design Tim- Sophie;

Fig. 2 is a detail perspective of the back of the ring showing the looking element in place;

Fig. 3 is a partial section taken on the line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an exploded view showing the locking element and a portion of the ring channel;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one element adapted to be inserted in the ring channel;

Fig. 6 is a transverse section taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. l;

Fig. 7 is a transverse section taken on the line 1-1 of Fig. 2; and

Figs. 8, 9 and 10 are partial perspectve views 2 of' a ring illustratingother forms 'of replaceable elements.

Referring to the drawings more in detail, the invention is shown in Figs. 1 to 7 as applied to a ring comprising an annular base |0 having a smooth inner surface and a pair of outer flanges |2, |3 forming an annular channel l4 therebetween. The sides |5, |6 of the flanges 12,. IS defining the channel |4 are undercut to receive and secure the individual elements l'l, to be de-- scribed. The ring is also formed with a trans-A verse slot 18 extending across the flanges |2, |3f to provide clearance for the insertion of the various elements into the channel |4.

Each element l'l comprises a base 20 (Fgs. 3, 5- and 6) having flared side walls 2|, 22 to fit in the channel [4 between the undercut sides |5, 16' of the flanges l2, E3. The end walls 23, 24 of the base 20 are inclined as shown in Figs. 3 and 5 to provide clearance and to insure'a tight jointat the outer surface between elements. The elements Il are shown as carrying raised letters. The letters or other characters may, however, be' recessed or inlaid as desired. The elements are of various widths depending upon the configuration of the letters or insignia carried thereby.

The proper elements are selected and inserted in the channel [4. The channel is then filled out by blanks 28 having the shape of the bases 20 above described, but carrying no insignia. When the entire channel is filled the elements and blanks are locked in place by a looking element 29 which fits in and fills the transverse slot |8 and is secured by a screw 30 which is inserted from the inside of the ring although the looking element 29 may be secured in any desired manner, as by soldering. The outer surfaces 3|, 32 of the flanges E2, [3 are shown as fiush with the outer surfaces of the bases 20 of the elements il to give a neat appearance to the completed ring. The surfaces 3|, 32 may however be raised if desired or they may be ornamented as by scrolls. The flanges may also be of different widths so that the channel le becomes ofi center with respect to the ring base.

The embodiment of Fig. 8 is similar to that above described except that the element I'Ia of Fig. 8 is provided with a top flange 40 which extends beyond the base 20 over the flanges |2, l3 and about flush with the sides of the ring.

In Fig. 9 the channel 14 is replaced by a tongue 4| and the elements l'lb are provided with channels 42 which receive the tongue 4 l The tongue 4| is formed with slots 43 to permit assembly of the elements l'lb.

n Fig. '10 the elements l'lc are formed with side fianges 45 and inturned bottom flanges 46 which slide in annular grooves 41 in the ring base lUc. The ring base lc is provided with slots 48 to permit assembly of the elements. The elements l'lb and l'lc of Figs. 9 and 10 are locked -in place by looking elements not shown which are secured by screws to the ring base and fit in and fill the slots 43 and 48 respectively.

The ring is suitable for troth or wedding rings, also for novelty rings. The invention may also be applied to other bands, such as ear rings or bracelets.

What is claimed is:

An article of Jewelry comprisinga rigid annular base member carrying a pair of fianges in fixed spaced relation to form an annular channel therebetween, a set of insignia carrying elements having bases sliding in said channel, said channel and said bases being dovetailed to hold said 20 elements to said base member, a slot lin said flanges to receive said elements during assembly,

4 and a looking element fitting in said slot and secured to said base member to lock said elements in place, the bases of said elements being formed With tapered side walls to allow the outer edges of adjacent elements to come into close contact.

ANTI-IONY BONAGURA.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 205,151 Tatham June 18, 1878 322,259 Connelly July 14, 1885 934,381 Bailey Sept. 14, 1909 1243,393 Farnham Oct. 16, 1917 1,428390l Moore Sept. 5, 1922 1,451,986 Kilpatrick Apr. 17, 1923 2,023,519 Durrett Dec. 10, 1935 2,168,490 Moss Aug. 8, 1939 2,253,343 Nalick Aug. 19, 1941 2,587,'796 Whitehouse Mar. 4, 1952

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