Combination ring and object holder with integral spring

Details Combination ring and object holder with integral spring Combination ring and object holder with integral spring

2002-02-12

2004-07-20

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Jewelry

Combination ornament

C063S001160, C063S015000, C063S030000, C063S003000, C446S071000, C446S073000, C446S076000, C446S075000, C446S026000, C446S236000, C446S486000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06763681

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a combination ring and object holder with an integral spring. In the preferred embodiments disclosed herein, the object holder is designed to secure and retain candy, such as a lollipop. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiments disclosed herein, the spring is a helical spring commonly referred to as a Slinky® (a registered trademark of Poof Products, Inc. of Plymouth, Mich.).
The Slinky® toy was invented in 1945 by Richard James, a naval engineer who was experimenting with tension springs. Since its introduction into the marketplace. various manufacturers have developed toy products and novelties incorporating a spring, such as a Slinky®. Nevertheless, Applicant is aware of no efforts to include such a spring in a object holder as described herein or to attach such a spring to a ring.
It is a paramount object of the present invention to provide a combination ring and object holder with an integral spring, resulting in a novelty item that has great consumer appeal, especially to children.
This and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon a reading of the following description.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a combination ring and object holder with an integral spring that is designed to secure and retain an object, such as a lollipop. Specifically, the combination ring and object holder includes a ring, preferably fabricated from plastic, with a substantially flat upper surface to which a spring is secured. The combination ring and object holder further includes a coupling member secured to the opposite end of the spring which defines a central opening in the upper surface thereof for receiving and retaining an object.


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