Patent ID: 6481244
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
A ring protecting device for removably placing over a ring, said device comprising:an annular member, said annular member having a first edge, a second edge, an inner surface and an outer surface; a panel, said panel being securely attached to and extending around said inner surface of said annular member, said panel being positioned between said first and second edges, said panel comprising a cloth material; and wherein said annular member is adapted to be positioned around the ring such that said panel can abut the ring; said annular member having a first break therein, said first break extending through said annular member and said panel to define a pair of opposed edges; and a first one of said pair of opposed edges having a bore therein, said bore having a wall having an annular shoulder therein, said second edge having a protruding member integrally coupled thereto and positioned to generally correspond with said bore, said protruding member having a flange thereon for releasably engaging said annular shoulder in said bore.