Patent ID: 6349453
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
A clasp for linking opposite ends of an item of jewelry, said clasp comprising first and second end pieces, said first end piece providing a cavity between first and second projections that have respective first and second holes therethrough which are aligned with one another, said first hole having a first portion with smaller diameter than a second portion; said second end piece defining a male part which is positionable in said cavity, said male part including a third hole therethrough which is aligned with said first and second holes when said male part is positioned in said cavity; a pin having enlarged ends which is movably positioned in said first hole and is slidable through said third hole and said second hole to extend beyond said second projection; and an elastic safety clip rotatably attached to one of said first and second end pieces to snap fit over an enlarged end of said pin when extending beyond said second projection.