Title of Invention

CLASP FOR CONNECTING JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORY

Abstract Clasp and its Functioning for Jewellery and Accessory includes a Male Member which has Tapered Bullet Head, Circumferential deep Groove behind Bullet Head, followed with elongated straight Rod and Projected Brim at the end and an extension with Hole behind the Projected Brim to connect with the Jewellery and Accessory. A Female Member having Close Cylindrical Wall as Guide to Male Member with Square Shape at Dead end to fix within the Clasp Body and other end is open to insert Male Member in the longitudinal direction. The Cylindrical Wall has cut-out before the Dead End to fix a Spring Loaded Catch Button for operation of catch to lock with the deep Groove of Male Member on its insertion in the Female Member. On pressing the Spring Loaded Catch Button, the catch will come-up to release the lock with Male Member and the Male Member comes out with simple pull. This Functioning Device of Clasp, made from Stainless Steel or other Hard Metal is fixed in the Clasp Body of Precious Metal (Silver, Gold, and Platinum etc.) which is made in different designs and sizes for Aesthetic Look with a cut-out to expose Spring Loaded Catch Button of the Functioning Device.
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THE PATENTS ACT, 1970 (39 of 1970)
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION (See section 10 and rule 13)
1. TITLE OF THE INVENTION
"Clasp and its Functioning for Jewellery and Accessory"
2. APPLICANT(S)
1.NAME : Radius Corporation Ltd.
2.NATIONALITY: Indian
3.ADDRESS: 57-58, Vardhman Nagar,
Rajnandgaon - 491441,
State-Chhattisgarh,
India
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed
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Title of Invention:
"Clasp and its Functioning for Jewellery and Accessory"
Field of the Invention:
This invention relates to a connecting device which is used for jewelry and accessories, such as jewellery or pearl necklace, bracelets, chain, foot chain etc. PARTICULARLY, the invention relates to the clasp and its functioning device for Jewellery and its accessories.
Background of Invention:
A connecting device which is used for jewelry and accessories such as a jewellery or pearl necklace, bracelets, chain, foot chain etc. is conventionally known as a clasp. Jewelry clasps are more than just functional components used to securely connect two ends of a necklace or other piece of jewelry. Some clasps are there for function only, with a subdued appearance that keeps them from overpowering the jewelry. Other clasps are bold and are an important part of the jewelry's overall design. Some types of clasps are more secure than others and some are more difficult to open and close without help from another person.
Prior Art:
As shown in FIG. 1,
As per one of prior art, a clasp 20 comprises a female member 21, which is a box having a insertion aperture 22, and male member 26 made of a metal plate bent into a V-shape and formed as a plate-spring. It is used by inserting or pulling out the male member 26, formed into a flat shape by using the fingers to press portion 27 against the back portion, into the aperture of the female member 21.
However, the above-mentioned clasp 20 has a disadvantage in that it is difficult to wear. For instance, it is often necessary to move the clasp 20 to the front of the neck to confirm that the male member 26 is surely connected to the female member 21, and then to move the clasp back behind the neck when the necklace is used. Furthermore, it is not easy to form the male member 26 to a flat shape by pressing portion 28 using the fingers and portion 28 must be inserted into the aperture 22 and surely hooked in the hook-recess 23. Also the exposed Arm 28 causes inconvenience to the user. This art is more difficult for old age users
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having vision problem. Also it does not match with aesthetic grid of jewellery for every design.
As shown in FIG. 2,
Which is another prior art wherein, A spring ring clasp opens when you push backwards on a little lever that slides along a circular ring. Once the clasp is open you simply insert the chain or loop that's attached to the piece you're connecting into the open circle, then release the lever to return it to the closed position. There's a tiny spring inside the clasp that puts pressure on the mechanism to keep the spring ring shut until you decide to open it again. These spring ring clasps are commonly used to secure necklaces, bracelets and anklets, but some people have a difficult time operating very tiny spring ring clasps by themselves. Hence clasps that attach to a good sized loop and that one can handle easily is required. These are more difficult to old age users having vision problem. Also it does not match with aesthetic grid of jewellery for every design.
Few other clasp which exist and are the prior art given below:
A. "S" Type Claps - Disadvantages - for each opening/one free Arm of "S"
is bent to remove the Jewellery and re-bend to lock. Due to repeated
bending of Metal, it breaks. Also if the Jewellery is pulled with pressure, the
lock is removed due to bending of free Arm of "S" Clasp. These are more
difficult to old age users having vision problem. Also it does not match with
aesthetic grid of jewellery for every design.
B. Hook Type Clasp - Disadvantages - Simple Hook is inserted in the Ring
or removed for its Functioning. It does not give perfect lock to Jewellery as
at different position of Jewellery if the Hook is not pulled with weight of
jewellery, it unlock and Jewellery is not held. These are more difficult to old
age users having vision problem. Also it does not match with aesthetic grid
of jewellery for every design.
C. Nut Bolt Type Clasp - Disadvantages - A threaded Bolt is used to lock with threaded Nuts. It is exertive to match three Nuts, placed on two ends of Jewellery. Also with regular use, the threads get spoiled. These are more difficult to old age users having vision problem. Also it does not match with aesthetic grid of jewellery for every design.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a connecting device for jewelry and accessories which is capable of eliminating the above-mentioned problems, which is easy to wear, and which is constructed of only a few small parts so that the cost is economical.
Another object of the invention is to rule out all above disadvantages, and to device a clasp wherein the Functioning is easy for all types of users, Lock is assured, providing safety to Jewellery against misplacement during use. Also it is aesthetically much better and with some change in design of cover metal, it can match with every designn of jewellery.
Another object of the invention is to device a clasp in such a way which add the beauty to the design of the jewelry and acts as a decorative element of the jewellery.
BRIEF DSCRIPTION OF DRAWING:
Fig 1 Illustrates prior art
Fig 2 Illustrates another prior art
Fig 3&4 Illustrates invention
DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION:
Fig-3 illustrates the invented clasp. The Functioning Device of Clasp for Jewellery and Accessory includes a Male Member which has Tapered Bullet Head, Circumferential deep Groove behind Bullet Head, followed with elongated straight Rod and Projected Brim at the end and an extension with Hole behind the Projected Brim to connect with the Jewellery and Accessory.
The Functioning Device of Clasp for Jewellery and Accessory also includes a Female Member having Close Cylindrical Wall as Guide to Male Member with Square Shape at Dead end to fix within the Clasp Body and other end is open to insert Male Member in the longitudinal direction. The Cylindrical Wall has cut-out before the Dead End to fix a Spring Loaded Catch Button for operation of catch to lock with the deep Groove of Male Member on its insertion in the Female Member.
On pressing the Spring Loaded Catch Button, the catch will come-up to release
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the lock with Male Member and the Male Member comes out with simple pull.
This Functioning Device for Clasp made from Stainless Steel or other Hard Metal is fixed with in the Clasp Body of Precious Metal (Silver, Gold, Platinum etc.) which is made in different designs and sizes for Aesthetic Look with a cut-out to expose Spring Loaded Catch Button of the Functioning Device.
The Male Member is first inserted in the Guide Cylinder of Female Member and with slight push, it gets locked with Spring Loaded Catch. The Male Member can be easily removed by pressing the Spring Loaded Catch Button to release the catch hold with the Male Member.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, the Female Member has Cylindrical Wall with through-hole therein, Spring Loaded Catch Button is arranged in the Cylindrical Wall of Female Member to allow Bullet Head of sliding Male Member to go through the Cylindrical Wall and the Bullet Head of sliding Male Member further travel through said Cylindrical Wall up to dead end by lifting the Spring Loaded Catch which lock by positioning on Groove of Male Member.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, the Bullet Head of Sliding Male Member has a circumferential Groove behind the Bullet Head to abut with a Spring Loaded Catch at Cylindrical Wall of Female Member.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, the Male Member of different diameters and sizes is having same design i.e. Tapered Bullet Head, Circumferential deep Groove behind Bullet Head, followed with elongated straight Rod, Projected Brim at its end and an extension with Hole behind the Projected Brim to connect with the Jewellery and Accessory as Male Member.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, a Female Member of different diameters and sizes is having Same Design i.e. Close Cylindrical Wall as Guide to Male Member with Square Shape at Dead end to fix within the Clasp Body and other end is open to insert Male Member in the longitudinal direction. The Cylindrical Wall has cut-out before the Dead End to fix a Spring Loaded Catch Button for operation of Catch to lock with the deep Groove of Male Member on its insertion in the Female Member including Spring Loaded Catch Mechanism.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, a Female Member of different diameters and sizes is having Spring Loaded Catch Button Device of D Shaped, round at
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bottom side and Catch on upper straight side with Spring Loaded Catch Button to move the Catch Lock and its release.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, on inserting the Male Member into the Female Member, the Spring Loaded Catch Button sound "Click" on locking the Male Member with the Spring Loaded Catch.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, on inserting the Male Member into the Female Member, the Spring Loaded Catch Button lower down before locking the Male Member with the Catch and come back to its original position on locking.
In the said Functioning Device for Clasp, the Elliptical or other Shape Button in Plan, having thickness for easy press function.
Clasp of Precious Metal (Silver, gold and Platinum) Solid and Hollow Clasp Body i.e. Cover in different designs and sizes having Jewellery Connecting extensions with Hole at one end and other end having Access Hole equal to outer diameter of Cylindrical Wall of Female Member and keeping the entire Female Member with in its Body with a cut-out at one place to expose Spring Loaded Catch Button of Functioning Device of Clasp for easy operation of Button, allowing Male Member of Functioning Device from one end to lock with Spring Loaded Catch Button of Female Member.
The said Clasp Concept, wherein said Female Member of Functioning Device for Clasp is invisible excluding the Button of Spring Loaded Catch Button and section of Cylinder of Female Member if viewed from the access hole of Clasp Body which is also invisible on inserting Male Member in the access hole of Clasp Body and showing Clasp with two connecting extensions with holes only at both ends of the Body.
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Application Number:
Name of Applicant: Radius Corporation Ltd.
I/We Claim:
1. The Functioning Device of Clasp for Jewellery and Accessory comprises
a Male Member which has Tapered Bullet Head, Circumferential deep Groove behind Bullet Head, followed with elongated straight Rod and Projected Brim at the end and an extension with Hole behind the Projected Brim to connect with the Jewellery and Accessory.
a Female Member having Close Cylindrical Wall as Guide to Male Member with Square Shape at Dead end to fix within the Clasp Body and other end is open to insert Male Member in the longitudinal direction. The Cylindrical Wall has cut-out before the Dead End to fix a Spring Loaded Catch Button for operation of catch to lock with the deep Groove of Male Member on its insertion in the Female Member,
Wherein On pressing the said Spring Loaded Catch Button, the catch will come-up to release the lock with Male Member and the Male Member comes out with simple pull.
2). The Functioning Device for Clasp made from Stainless Steel or other Hard Metals claimed in claim 1 is fixed with in the Clasp Body of Precious Metal (Silver, Gold, Platinum etc.) which is made in different designs and sizes for Aesthetic Look with a cut-out to expose Spring Loaded Catch Button of the Functioning Device.
3). The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in claim 1 wherein the Male Member is first inserted in the Guide Cylinder of Female Member and with slight push, it gets locked with Spring Loaded Catch. The Male Member can be easily removed by pressing the Spring Loaded Catch Button to release the catch hold with the Male Member.
4).The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein Female
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Member has Cylindrical Wall with through-hole therein, Spring Loaded Catch Button is arranged in the Cylindrical Wall of Female Member to allow Bullet Head of sliding Male Member to go through the Cylindrical Wall and the Bullet Head of sliding Male Member further travel through said Cylindrical Wall up to dead end by lifting the Spring Loaded Catch which lock by positioning on Groove of Male Member.
5).The Functioning Device Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein Bullet Head of Sliding Male Member has a circumferential Groove behind the Bullet Head to abut with a Spring Loaded Catch at Cylindrical Wall of Female Member.
6).The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein the Male Member of different diameters and sizes having same design i.e. Tapered Bullet Head, Circumferential deep Groove behind Bullet Head, followed with elongated straight Rod, Projected Brim at its end and an extension with Hole behind the Projected Brim to connect with the Jewellery and Accessory as Male Member.
7).The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein a Female Member of different diameters and sizes having Same Design i.e. Close Cylindrical Wall as Guide to Male Member with Square Shape at Dead end to fix within the Clasp Body and other end is open to insert Male Member in the longitudinal direction. The Cylindrical Wall has cut-out before the Dead End to fix a Spring Loaded Catch Button for operation of Catch to lock with the deep Groove of Male Member on its insertion in the Female Member including Spring Loaded Catch Mechanism.
8).The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein a Female Member of different diameters and sizes having Spring Loaded Catch Button Device of D Shaped, round at bottom side and Catch on upper straight side with Spring Loaded Catch Button to move the Catch Lock and its release.
9). The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein on inserting the Male Member into the Female Member, the Spring Loaded Catch Button sound "Click" on locking the Male Member with the Spring Loaded Catch.
10). The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein on inserting the Male Member into the Female Member, the Spring Loaded Catch Button lower down before locking the Male Member with the Catch and come back to its original position on locking.

11).The Functioning Device for Clasp as claimed in Claim-1, wherein the Elliptical or other Shape Button in Plan, having thickness for easy press function.
12). The Clasp of Precious Metal (Silver, gold and Platinum) Solid and Hollow Clasp Body i.e. Cover is in different designs and sizes having Jewellery Connecting extensions with Hole at one end and other end having Access Hole equal to outer diameter of Cylindrical Wall of Female Member as claimed in Claim-1,and keeping the entire Female Member within its Body with a cut-out at one place to expose Spring Loaded Catch Button of Functioning Device of Clasp for easy operation of Button, allowing Male Member of Functioning Device as claimed in Claim-1 from one end to lock with Spring Loaded Catch Button of said Female Member.
13). The Clasp Concept as claimed in Claim-12,wherein said Female Member of Functioning Device for Clasp is invisible excluding the Button of Spring Loaded Catch Button and section of Cylinder of Female Member if viewed from the access hole of Clasp Body which is also invisible on inserting Male Member in the access hole of Clasp Body and showing Clasp with two connecting extensions with holes only at both ends of the Body.


Signature:
Name of Applicant: Radius Corporation Ltd.
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Documents:

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1002-MUM-2008-ABSTRACT(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-abstract.doc

1002-mum-2008-abstract.pdf

1002-MUM-2008-ANNEXURE 1(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CLAIMS(AMENDED)-(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-claims.doc

1002-mum-2008-claims.pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CLEAN COPY FORM 1(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CORRESPONDENCE(14-10-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CORRESPONDENCE(23-5-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CORRESPONDENCE(24-6-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-CORRESPONDENCE(6-11-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-description (complete).pdf

1002-mum-2008-description(complete).doc

1002-MUM-2008-DRAWING(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-DRAWING(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-drawing.pdf

1002-MUM-2008-FORM 1(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 1.pdf

1002-MUM-2008-FORM 13(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-FORM 13(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 18.pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 2 (title page).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-FORM 2(TITLE PAGE)-(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 2.doc

1002-mum-2008-form 2.pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 3.pdf

1002-mum-2008-form 9.pdf

1002-MUM-2008-GENERAL POWER OF AUTHORITY(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-MARKED COPY(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-MARKED COPY(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-OTHER DOCUMENT(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-REPLY TO EXAMINATION REPORT(26-3-2013).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-REPLY TO HEARING(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(17-9-2014).pdf

1002-MUM-2008-SPECIFICATION(AMENDED)-(26-3-2013).pdf

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Patent Number 264453
Indian Patent Application Number 1002/MUM/2008
PG Journal Number 01/2015
Publication Date 02-Jan-2015
Grant Date 30-Dec-2014
Date of Filing 12-May-2008
Name of Patentee RADIUS CORPORATION LTD.
Applicant Address 57-58,VARDHMAN NAGAR, RAJNANDGAON -491441, STATE -CHHATTISGARH,
Inventors:
# Inventor's Name Inventor's Address
1 KAILASH SONI 54-56,VardhmanNagar, Rajnandgaon 491441, State Chhattisgarh, India
PCT International Classification Number A44C5/20
PCT International Application Number N/A
PCT International Filing date
PCT Conventions:
# PCT Application Number Date of Convention Priority Country
1 NA