Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Anatomical
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-29
2001-08-28
Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Anatomical
C033S512000, C033S555100, C063S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279244
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a ring sizing apparatus and more particularly to a ring sizing apparatus which includes a plurality of options for the consumer for adequately and efficiently sizing a ring to an individual's finger, regardless of the size and girth of the wearer's knuckles. The use of the present invention will inherently illustrate solutions to the above-mentioned problem, by providing a system which offer additional options to ultimately provide for a ring which is comfortable to wear and that does not permit the ring to slide and rotate around the finger, while providing a item which is economically feasible.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Rings have been worn for centuries and for years wearers have been complaining about how their ring is not a perfect fit, and though it fits over the knuckle area comfortably, once in place, it tends to move and rotate, producing an uncomfortable and annoying situation. Methods and systems used for sizing a ring to a particular individual, unfortunately, have not changed nor improved in time. As such, the ring is sized to the individual via conventional a method, and such methods is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,962,796 issued to Bick. As is conventionally used and as disclosed in Bick, sizing occurs by the use of a set of finger gauges. The set generally contains ring gauges from size one, which is the smallest diameter, to the size fifteen, the largest diameter. The rings alter in the set via one-half incremental size.
In order to use this conventional method, which is still practiced today, the user uses one ring gauge at a time, by placing a particular ring gauge on his finger, removing the particular ring gauge, and replacing with an alternative size. This process is continued until the wearer determines the most comfortable fitting ring size. Though somewhat efficient, this process does suffer some shortcomings, by not taking into consideration the user's knuckle size, which can vary greatly from individual to individual. A ring gauge that can fit over one's knuckle is by no way a guarantee that the ring will fit comfortably on the finger when in placed. The possibility of the ring rotating, twirling and swirling about the finger is a great probable, since one's knuckle's is generally larger in size in comparison to the lower section of one's finger. Enlarged knuckles are common and at time is due to arthritis, injury, or natural growth.
Hence, what is needed is an apparatus that will adequately and effectively size a finger, while taking into consideration the wearer's knuckle size. This product should be an apparatus that offers solutions as well as accurate measurements for properly and adequately sizing an individuals finger. This will ensure a comfortable and non-annoying fit. Such an apparatus should be versatile, simple in construction so as to provide a device that is successful in use and that can be used with a minimal amount of training.
Accordingly, it is seen that none of these previous efforts provide the benefits intended with the present invention, such as identified above. Additionally, prior techniques do not suggest the present inventive combination of component elements as disclosed and claimed herein. The present invention achieves its intended purposes, objectives and advantages over the prior art device through a new, useful and unobvious combination of component elements, which is simple to use, with the utilization of a minimum number of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to manufacture, assemble, test and by employing only readily available material.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a sizing apparatus enabling options that are viewed both visually and physically for users who desire a ring which can fit around their knuckle, yet be snug around their finger, once the ring is located thereon. Due to the imperfections of one's hand, the knuckle may be larger in girth than the area where the ring is worn on the finger. This apparatus addresses this concern, and as such, the present invention is a demonstration set of sizing options for an individual. The sizing options will come in a plurality of sizes as is conventional and well known in the industry.
The ring sizing apparatus comprises two embodiments. In the first embodiment of the ring sizing apparatus will include at least two sets of gauges. Each set includes a plurality of ring gauges, preferably from size one to size fifteen, and wherein the gauges increase in incremental one-half sizes.
Each set of gauges include a different configuration which is adaptable to the wearer and which offers a solution to a potential problem, due to the structure of one's hand. In one set, or the first set, of the first embodiment, the gauges will be constructed conventionally. Hence, the gauges will include a plurality of circular shaped rings, used as in conventional methods. This will determine the ring size of the user.
A second set, and each subsequent set, if provided, will include a solution to a potential problem, by offering a means of securing the ring around the finger without causing the ring to rotate. This will ultimately provide for a comfortable fit. This set, and each subsequent set, if provided, will include circular shaped rings having a guard-type item located within or on the circular ring. This guard-type item will be internally or externally located so as to decrease the circumference of the ring once attached to the finger. This guard will be any conventional type guard which is commercially available, or optionally, can be any guard which has been patented or described in a printed publication. The use of such an item will provide the user with the option of feeling how the guard-type item will feel once attached. In addition, knowing the price of such an item, will also assist in determining if the item is desirable by the user. This guard-type item which can be used for each set, include, but is not limited to, spring loaded clips, internal gripping fingers, adjustable sliding ring shanks, pivotal type ring guards, solid nubs (solid protrusions located within the ring), or the like.
In the second embodiment of the present invention, the ring sizing apparatus will include at least two sets of gauges. Each set includes a plurality of ring gauges, preferably from size one to size fifteen, and wherein the gauges increase in incremental one-half sizes.
Each set of gauges includes a different configuration for a ring guard-type item. This second embodiment eliminates the set for sizing a finger, since most jewelers and the like, have one at hand. This second embodiment is geared solely to a means of correcting and solving a problem by offering the consumer a visual, and more importantly, a physical means of trying on the particular guard-type item for determining which is the best suited for the wearer's finger. Accordingly, each set in the second embodiment will include circular shaped rings having a guard-type item located within the circular ring. This guard type item will be internally located so as to decrease the circumference of the ring once attached to the finger. This guard will be any conventional type guard that is commercially available, or optionally, can be any guard which has been patented or described in a printed publication. This guard-type item can be, but not be limited to conventional ring guard-type items having the following configuration: spring loaded clips, internal gripping fingers, adjustable sliding ring shanks, pivotal type ring guards, solid nubs (solid protrusions located within the ring), or the like.
In order to comfortably and conveniently transport the ring sizer apparatus, a carrying means is utilized. This carrying means includes an elongated shaft substantially shape rectangularly. The shaft maintains the sets of gauges. A side of the rectangularly shaped shaft include an entering and existing means for enabling the particular ring gauge of a particular set
Carnes Cona & Dixon
De Jesus Lydia M.
Gutierrez Diego
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