Patent ID: 6564582
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: A44C,C08L,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable length necklace comprising;a chain; said chain formed by a plurality of links; a first oval-shaped barrel slidably mounted on said chain; a second oval-shaped barrel slidably mounted on said chain; a resilient high density polyethylene material inside each of said first and second barrels to resiliently grip and hold said first and second barrels in an adjusted position; a first end of said chain being attached to said first oval-shaped barrel; a second end of said chain being attached to said second oval-shaped barrel; said oval-shaped barrels are constructed of a deformation resistant shape-memory alloy; whereby said first and second oval-shaped barrels may be squeezed and moved along said chain from a first position to maximize the length of said necklace to a second position to minimize the length of said necklace; said barrels retaining their oval-shape when released.