Patent ID: 6112373
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
A clasp assembly for separably coupling the first and second ends of at least one flexible strand on which jewelry components are slidably mounted, said clasp assembly comprising:a housing having a first opening communicating with an internal chamber and a second opening communicating with an external recess;a catch on the first end of said strand, said catch being receivable in said internal chamber via said first opening to separably connect said first strand end to said housing;said second strand end being receivable in said recess via said second opening; anda latch on said housing, said latch being pivotally adjustable between an open position removed from said recess, and a closed position received in said recess to coact in interengagement with said second strand end and to separably connect said second strand end to said housing.