Patent Publication Number: US-2019191830-A1

Title: Ring Holder

Description:
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     CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY) 
     None. 
     BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates generally to ring holders and, in particular, to ring holders design in combination with a necklace that can be wearable accessories. 
     2. Description of Prior Art 
     Many people wear rings that have sentimental and/or monetary value. Throughout the day, there are many reasons a ring may be taken off, such as for work, to wash hands, or for security purposes. When the ring is removed, the owner must find a place to store it and runs a risk of forgetting it. Simple do-it-yourself solutions include placing it in a pocket, having a dedicated storage spot, or stringing the ring through a necklace or bracelet. 
     There is still room for improvement in the art. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is an object of the current invention is a ring holder that allows a user to quickly and safely store a ring for any period of time. There can be different colors and shapes based on user preference. 
     Briefly described according to a preferred embodiment, the ring holder may be made of metal or other strong material, and may consist of bails connected to the base and an opening latch for accessing a perimeter member that circumscribingly forms a retention orifice. The bails may be connected at the top or back of the ring holder. A chain or string may be threaded through the bails and may allow the pendant to be worn as a necklace or bracelet, or attached to other accessories such as a keychain. 
     The base may be of a design that is made by a metal outline, with a hollow inside. The designs can be simple or complex, so long as a ring can be held. 
     The opening latch may be built into the body outline. When the latch is open, the body outline may be put through a ring, like putting thread through the eye of a needle. With the ring on the body, the latch may be closed, with the process being reversed to retrieve the ring. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings: 
         FIG. 1  is a front view of an embodiment of a Ring Holder; 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of the Ring Holder opened for a ring to be place; and 
         FIG. 3  is a front view of the Ring Holder shown in a closed, unsupporting condition; 
         FIG. 4  is a rear view thereof, shown with an alternate latch mechanism; and 
         FIG. 5  is a rear view thereof, shown with a second alternate latch mechanism. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     The current invention are ring holders  1  that allow a user to quickly and safely store a ring  20  for any periods of time. The ring holders  1  can be different colors and shapes for user preference. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1 through 3 , the ring holder  1  would be a fashion accessary like a pendant that would be made of metal or other strong material, and consist of the body  10 , bails  30  and an opening latch  15 . The bails  30  can be at the top of the pendant as shown in the Figures or on the back of the ring holder  1 . A chain  40  or string is threaded through the bails  30  to allow the ring holder  1  to be worn as a necklace or bracelet, or attached to other accessories such as a keychain. 
     The body  20  is a design is made by a metal outline, with a loop forming a hollow inside. The designs can be simple or complex, so long as a ring  20  can be held and can be any shape can be used to meet user preferences for a variety of events. 
     The opening latch  15  is built into the frame of the base  10 . When the latch  15  is open, the ring  20  can be place on the ring holder  1  with the ring holder  1  going through the center of the ring  20  like putting thread through the eye of a needle. With the ring  20  on the body of the base, the latch  15  is closed. The process is reversed to retrieve the ring. 
     The latch  15  is connected to the base  10  with a tension hinge  12 . The tension  12  will hold the latch  15  in place when it is closed against the base  10 . The top of the latch  15  will have a flush connection to the end of the base  10 . 
     The bails  30  can attach to a pin or pin or stick pin and cluck mechanism so that the ring holder  1  can be worn as a pin on a piece of clothing. 
     ADVANTAGES 
     The innovative ring holders allow a user to keep precious rings safe without losing aesthetic appeal. While many people wear rings on a chain, the current invention allows a user to quickly change from wearing the ring on a finger to wearing the ring as part of the device with the opening latch, the user doesn&#39;t have to remove the necklace. This saves time, decreases chance of losing a ring, and has a more professional look compared to a ring on a chain. 
     More than one ring  20  can be placed on the ring holder  1 . 
     As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.