Special receptacle or package – For jewelry
Reexamination Certificate
1997-03-28
2001-02-27
Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
For jewelry
C206S463000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193057
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to jewelry, and more particularly to devices for displaying jewelry and information about the displayed jewelry.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Typically the business of selling jewelry consists of displaying items of jewelry and gemstones either loosely or in a tray. This type of display requires frequent handling of the items in order to get information about the specific pieces of jewelry or the particular gems. Such frequent handling increases the risk of loss and is a very inefficient means to display such items to a potential customer.
The above art notwithstanding, people skilled in the art are working to develop devices for displaying jewelry and gemstones, and information about the displayed jewelry and gemstones, in a convenient and efficient manner.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a jewelry display and information device includes a transparent sheet having a plurality of pockets and a plurality of inserts sized to be retained within the pockets. Each insert is formed from a thin layer folded to form two sections having an aperture, with a transparent membrane extending across the aperture. In the folded position an item of jewelry may be retained within the insert. The outer surface of the insert includes means to display descriptive information about the item of jewelry. In a particular embodiment, the inserts include means to removeably attach the sections of the insert together.
A principle advantage of the invention is that the device provides a convenient means to display jewelry items to a potential purchaser, while at the same time providing both the potential purchaser and the seller information about the displayed item without having to remove and handle the item. In addition, the means to removeably attach the section together secures the jewelry item into the insert to minimize the risk of loss during handling or re-arrangement of the inserts within the transparent sheet.
According to a particular embodiment of the present invention, the means to removeably attach the sections of the insert together includes resealable glue disposed along the outside edges of the insert. The glue permits the insert to be repeatedly opened for insertion and removal of an item of jewelry. In an alternate embodiment, the means to removeably attach the sections of the insert together includes strips of nylon fabric that fasten to themselves upon being pressed together, such as VELCRO.
The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention become more apparent in light of the following detailed description of the exemplary embodiments thereof, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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Cappiello Frank J.
Foster Jim
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