Patent ID: 8375532
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clasp configured to connect to at least one jewelry item, the clasp comprising: a female element comprising a chamber frame that encloses a chamber and a pivotally mounted spring-biased latch element; the pivotally-mounted spring-biased latch element comprising the following elements that are spaced from an internal stop element: a hook; a release tab; a spring; and a pivot pin; the hook having a hook tip; the spring being held in place by at least one post that is shaped, sized and configured to limit movement of the spring; the chamber frame comprising a port; the chamber comprising an external side that is shaped, sized and configured to display at least one of, a logo, insignia, mark, an engraving, or any combination thereof; a port comprising an opening and an internal stop element that defines the depth of the port; and a male element shaped, sized and configured to be received in the port, the male element comprising a sloping outer edge and a notch spaced therefrom; the pivot pin being positioned beyond the trajectory of the male element's entry into the port; the male element being attached to one of, a necklace, a bracelet, or any combination thereof; the port being configured to allow the hook tip to engage the notch when the release tab is in a resting position and the male element is in contact with the internal stop element; the hook tip being configured to (a) engage with the sloping outer edge of the male element through the port opening and (b) engage the notch; the notch being configured to prevent the male element from being removed from the female element; and the internal stop element being configured to prevent the male element from moving deeper into the female element; and the pivotally-mounted spring-biased latch element being configured to sealably align with the chamber frame when the pivotally-mounted spring-biased latch element is at least one of, engaging, disengaging, engaged, disengaged, or any combination thereof, with/from the male element; and wherein the pivot pin is spaced from the internal stop element; the port opening shaped, sized and configured for receiving the hook tip; the pivot pin is positioned directly above the internal stop element; the at least one post, the port, and the internal stop element are each integral with the chamber frame; the part of the male element that enters the port is symmetrical, such that the notch will engage the hook tip at an angle of insertion; and the male element and the female element bear at least one of, a logo, insignia, design, mark, engraving or any combination thereof.