Patent ID: 7347065
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. A jewelry clasp assembly, comprising: A) a band assembly having first and second band members hingely connected by a pin, said first band member having a face and said second band member having a locking plate, said locking plate having first and second edges; B) a bridge comprising a single prong having an elongated torso and first and second ends, said bridge has curvature and said first end permanently attached and extending from said face, said elongated torso having a first notch, said first notch is positioned at said first end, said elongated torso also has a second notch, said second notch is positioned at said second end, and said second notch is inverse to said first notch, whereby said first notch is convex in form and said second notch is concave in form; and C) first locking means to lock said bridge to said second band in a first locked position, wherein said bridge has a first spring tension and said first notch snaps into said locking plate, said first spring tension biasing said first notch against said first edge of said locking plate, said band assembly is mounted when in an open position and is then locked in said first locked position, and further comprising second locking means to lock said bridge to said second band in a second locked position, wherein said bridge has second spring tension and said second notch snaps into said locking plate, said second spring tension biasing said second notch against said second edge of said locking plate, and said face and said locking plate are separated a predetermined distance by said bridge when in said second locked position, and said bridge is used for piercing.