Patent ID: 7357004
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. A flexible linkage for a jewelry article including a plurality of linkage members forming an annular array at least during use of the article, the annular array defining a central axis, the linkage comprising: at least one generally cylindrical jewelry element defining a first cylinder axis and an adjacent abutting generally cylindrical jewelry segment defining a second cylinder axis, the segment and element each having an outer peripheral curved wall respectively extending approximately the same extent about the corresponding first and second axes, at least the segment having a hollow internal region, said segment outer peripheral wall forming a side wall with a bore therethrough in communication with the internal region; the element and segment forming a portion of the annular array of said linkage members, the first and second axes of the respective element and segment each comprising a radius emanating from the central axis; a first elongated member secured to and extending outwardly from the element, the elongated member passing through the bore into the hollow internal region of the segment; and a spring secured to the elongated member in the hollow region of the segment for resiliently urging the segment toward the element in the abutting relationship with each other at their curved wall while permitting the segment and element to resiliently move away from each other.