Patent Publication Number: US-2023148717-A1

Title: Jewelry device

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 17/379,061, filed Jul. 19, 2021, which is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/694,533, filed Nov. 25, 2019, now granted as U.S. Pat. No. 11,064,775, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/771,406, filed Nov. 26, 2018, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     Embodiments of the technology relate to jewelry, including rings. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Often people need encouragement to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. Likewise, often people need inspiration to gain empowerment to overcome negative thoughts and emotions. 
     Daily stresses can be minimized if one starts his or her day off with right thinking. Starting off well can include being given an inspiring word or quote. Throughout the day a person can continue to be inspired and encouraged by continuing to be reminded of inspiring thoughts. People are more likely to take advantage of inspiration-providing opportunities if doing so can be entertaining, soothing, and/or relaxing. 
     Accordingly, there remains an unmet need for a device that can offer encouragement to a user in need of encouragement. 
     Further, there remains an unmet need for a wearable device that can provide inspiration to a user in need of inspiration. 
     Additionally, there remains an unmet need for a wearable device, system, and method that can deliver encouragement or inspiration an entertaining and stylish manner. 
     SUMMARY 
     A jewelry apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus can include a base member having a hippocrepiform configuration, the base member having a first prong and a second prong. The jewelry apparatus can include a coupling member operably configured for attachment to the base member. The coupling member can include a disk member having a first side and a second side, the first side having a first set of indicia depicting a first partial portion of a word, the second side having a second set of indicia depicting a second partial portion of the word, a first projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the first prong and a second projection extending from the disk member operably configured for attachment to the second prong. The disk member is movably coupled to the base member, and the coupling member is configured to rotate such that the first set of indicia and the second set of indicia create the visual appearance of the word. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present disclosure will be more readily understood from a detailed description of some example embodiments taken in conjunction with the following figures: 
         FIG.  1    depicts a perspective view of a jewelry device according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  2    depicts a front elevation view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3    depicts a rear elevation view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    depicts a right side elevation view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  5    depicts a left side elevation view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  6    depicts a top view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  7    depicts a bottom view of the jewelry device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  8    depicts a perspective view of a spinner support according to an embodiment 
         FIG.  9    depicts a front elevation view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  10    depicts a rear elevation view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  11    depicts a right side elevation view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  12    depicts a left side elevation view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  13    depicts a top view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  14    depicts a bottom view of the spinner support of  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  15    depicts a cross-sectional view of the spinner support taken along line  15 - 15  in  FIG.  13   . 
         FIG.  16    depicts a perspective view of a spinner support according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  17    depicts a perspective view of a spinner support according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  18    depicts a perspective view of a spinner support according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  19    depicts a cross-sectional view of the spinner support taken along line  19 - 19  in  FIG.  18   . 
         FIG.  20    depicts a perspective view of a spinner support according to an embodiment. 
         FIGS.  21  and  22    depict perspective views of portions of a spinner support according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  23    depicts a perspective view of a spinning member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  24    depicts a top view of the spinning member of  FIG.  23   . 
         FIG.  25    depicts a bottom view of the spinning member of  FIG.  23   . 
         FIG.  26    depicts a perspective view of a jewelry device according to an embodiment showing the spinning member spinning around axis A. 
         FIG.  27    depicts a spinning member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  28    depicts a spinning member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  29    depicts a spinning member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  30    depicts a jewelry device according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  31    depicts a spinning member according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  32    depicts a jewelry device according to an embodiment. 
         FIG.  33    depicts the jewelry device of  FIG.  32    showing the flexibility of the spinner support. 
         FIG.  34    depicts a screenshot of an app utilized with a jewelry device of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described to provide an overall understanding of the principles of the structure, function, and use of the apparatuses, systems, methods, and processes disclosed herein. One or more examples of these non-limiting embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand that systems and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting embodiments. The features illustrated or described in connection with one non-limiting embodiment may be combined with the features of other non-limiting embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. 
     Reference throughout the specification to “various embodiments,” “some embodiments,” “one embodiment,” “some example embodiments,” “one example embodiment,” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with any embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” “in one embodiment,” “some example embodiments,” “one example embodiment,” or “in an embodiment” in places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. 
     Described herein are example embodiments of jewelry that can, when used as described herein, offer encouragement and/or inspiration to a user in need of encouragement and/or inspiration. In example embodiments, the jewelry is a ring, but the invention need not be so limited. In the illustrated embodiments, a ring is shown to describe certain advantages and benefits that can be realized with other jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, keychains, etc. 
     The examples discussed herein are examples only and are provided to assist in the explanation of the apparatuses, devices, systems and methods described herein. None of the features or components shown in the drawings or discussed below should be taken as mandatory for any specific implementation of any of these the apparatuses, devices, systems or methods unless specifically designated as mandatory. For ease of reading and clarity, certain components, modules, or methods may be described solely in connection with a specific figure. Any failure to specifically describe a combination or sub-combination of components should not be understood as an indication that any combination or sub-combination is not possible. Also, for any methods described, regardless of whether the method is described in conjunction with a flow diagram, it should be understood that unless otherwise specified or required by context, any explicit or implicit ordering of steps performed in the execution of a method does not imply that those steps must be performed in the order presented but instead may be performed in a different order or in parallel. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  1 - 8   , there is shown an embodiment of a jewelry device or apparatus, such as a ring  10 , of the present disclosure. The ring  10  can have on overall size appropriate for wearing on a finger, and can be provided in various sizes for various finger sizes. Ring  10  can have a base member, such as spinner support  12 , onto which can be spinnably secured to a coupling member, such as spinning member  14 . The spinner support  12  may be a unitary body or, as discussed below, may be made of more than one component. In an embodiment, spinner support  12  can be shaped as a ring for wearing on a finger, and, as well, be worn as a necklace when attached to a strung, thread, chain, or other necklace member. In general, interchangeable spinning members  14  can be secured to spinner supports  12  in the form of a necklace, bracelet, key chain, earrings, and combinations thereof. The spinner support  12  and spinning member  14  are discussed further below. 
     With reference to  FIGS.  8 - 15   , the spinner support  12  includes a disk member, such as support body  16 , extending between two distal ends  18  of the spinner support  12 . As shown in  FIG.  1   , when in the form of a ring to be worn on a finger, spinner support  12  can have a hippocrepiform shape, generally C-shape, or generally U-shape sized to fit a user&#39;s finger. The support body  16  includes a first prong and a second prong. The support body  16  defines a pair of oppositely disposed slots  20  that may be positioned near the distal ends  18  of spinner support  12 . As shown in  FIG.  15   , the distal ends  18  of the spinner support  12  each include a recess or cavity  22  configured to receive a portion of the spinning member  14  as discussed further below. Each cavity  22  opens to one of the slots  20 . The support body  16  may include openings  24  adjacent the distal ends  18  that extend into the slots  20  and the cavities  22 . The openings  24  oppose each other and, when the spinning member  14  is coupled to the spinner support  12 , are aligned with a longitudinal axis of the spinning member  14 . In an embodiment, a width of the openings  24  may be smaller than a width of the slots  20  and/or a width of the cavities  22 . The support body  16  also includes a lip  26  at the intersection of the slots  20  and the cavities  22 . The lips  26  create a pinch point between the slots  20  and the cavities  22 . As discussed further below, the lip  26  prevents the spinning member  14  from accidentally falling off the spinner support  12 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS.  16 - 22   , where like numbers refer to like components depicted in  FIGS.  1 - 15   , various embodiments of a spinner support are shown. As shown in  FIG.  16   , in an embodiment, the support body  16  of spinner support  28  has a generally circular portion  30  from which the distal ends  18  extend. The distal ends  18  are generally parallel to each other. The slots  20  each include a first, proximal portion  32  and a second, distal portion  34 . The width of the first, proximal portion  32  is larger than the width of the second, distal portion  34 . The slots  20  each extend to the openings  24 . A lip  26  separates the slots  20  and the openings  24 . For example, the lip  26  may be at the intersection of the second, distal portion  34  of the slot  20  and the opening  24 . 
     In another embodiment, as shown in  FIG.  17   , a spinner support  36  may include curvilinear or spiral slots  20 . While the spirals are shown as being opposite in direction, the spirals may be in the same direction. Spiral portions  38  of the support body  16  extend from a generally circular portion  40  of the support body  16 . A terminal end  42  of each spiral portion  38  of the support body  16  may have a larger thickness than the remainder of the spiral portion  38 . This may act as a pinch point, as discussed further below. 
     In various embodiments, a spinner support may include one or more than one slot  20 . For example, while the spinner supports  12 ,  28 ,  36  in  FIGS.  8 - 17    include two slots  20 , the spinner support  44  in  FIGS.  18  and  19    include one slot  20 . The slot  20  in the spinner support  44  extends unbroken between the distal ends  18 . The support body  16  includes two spaced apart bands  46  that are joined at the distal ends  18  by bridge portions  48  of the support body  16 . The bridge portions  48  include cavities  22  that open into the slot  20 . The bridge portions  48  also include opposed openings  24  into the cavities  22 . The openings  24  include lips  26  that act as a pinch point. 
     The dimensions of the support body  16  may vary. For example, as discussed above, the ring  10  can be provided in various sizes for various finger sizes. The distance between the slots  20  and/or cavities  22  may be constant over the various finger sizes allowing the same spinning member  14  to be used on spinner supports  12  of various sizes. The ring  10  may include indicia  49  showing, for example, the size of the ring. In another embodiment, as shown in  FIG.  8   , a thickness (T) of the distal ends  18  of spinner support  12  may be greater than a thickness (t) of the proximal end  50  of the spinner support  12 . Additionally, the dimensions of the slots  20  may vary. As shown in  FIGS.  8 - 15   , the slots  20  of the spinner support  12  may extend along more than half of the length or more than two-thirds of the length of the support body  16 . In comparison, as shown in  FIG.  16   , a majority of the length of the slots  20  extends through the distal ends  18  of the spinner support  12 . As shown in  FIG.  17   , in another embodiment, the slots  20  may be confined to the distal ends  18  of the spinner support  12 . In various embodiments, the spinner support may not include an elongated slot such as those shown in  FIGS.  8 - 15   . For example, as shown in  FIG.  20   , the spinner support  52  includes relatively short slots  20  opening into the cavities  22 . Further, the width of the slots  20  may vary along the length of the slot  20 . For example, in  FIG.  16   , the width of the proximal end of the slot  20  may be greater than the width of the distal end of the slot  20  (e.g., adjacent the lip  26 ). 
     In an embodiment, the spinner support may not include a slot. For example, with reference to  FIGS.  21  and  22   , a spinner support  54  includes a support body  16  with two interconnecting portions  16   a  and  16   b.  Portion  16   a  of the spinner support  54  includes at least one projection  56  adjacent a distal end  18 , and portion  16   b  includes at least one corresponding aperture  58 . The apertures  58  are sized to receive the projections  56 . The portions  16   a,    16   b  may also have an alignment feature. For example, portion  16   a  may include an alignment projection  60  at a proximal end, which corresponds to an alignment aperture on an underside of the portion  16   b.  With such a configuration, the portion  16   b  may be placed on portion  16   a  with the alignment projection  60  positioned in the alignment aperture, and the portions  16   a,    16   b  may be twisted so that the apertures  58  receive the projections  56 . When the portions  16   a,    16   b  are joined, the distal ends  18  of both of the portions  16   a,    16   b  together define cavities 
     As shown in  FIGS.  2 - 5  and  23 - 25   , spinning member  14  may have two faces  62   a,    62   b  spaced apart from each other. The two faces  62   a,    62   b  may be generally parallel and flat so that, when the ring  10  is worn on a user&#39;s finger, the spinning member  14  can lay flat against the user&#39;s finger. The spinning member  14  includes a sidewall  64  extending between the faces  62   a,    62   b.  In general, spinning member  14  can be any shape. In an embodiment, as illustrated, spinning member  14  can be generally circular or disc shaped. Spinning member  14  can be relatively thin and flat, similar to a coin. The shape can also be a square, rectangle, heart, star, hexagon, octagon, diamond, arrow, oval, crescent, or burst. Likewise, the shape can be the shape of a logo. The spinning member  14  may be a unitary body (e.g.,  FIGS.  23 - 25   ) or, as discussed below, may be made of more than one component. 
     Spinning member  14  can be secured to spinner support (e.g., spinner support  12 ) by a plurality, and as illustrated, two oppositely disposed projections  66  coaxially disposed on spinning member  14 . The projections  66  can each have a central, longitudinal axis, and the axes of each can be coaxial and extend generally in directions 180 degrees apart about the sidewall  64  of spinning member  14  to define a spinning axis A. In an embodiment, spinning axis A bisects spinning member  14 . Further, spinning axis A is generally perpendicular to a central axis of the spinner support  12  (e.g., the axis along which the ring will be moved when sliding onto a finger. Each projection  66  may include arm portions  68  and generally enlarged, e.g., ball-shaped, distal ends  70 . Cavities  22  may be sized to retain the distal ends  70 . Enclosing the ends  70  of the spinning member  14  may prevent the spinning member  14  from being caught on, e.g., clothes and accidentally pulled out of the spinner support  12 . 
     In various embodiment, lips  26  may be sized to provide a pinch point between the openings  24  or cavities  22  and the slots  20 . For example, in an embodiment, the lip  26  may extend outwardly at a 67 degree angle to form the bottom of the cavity  22 . There may be an overlap of around 0.35 mm between the lip  26  and the end of the distal end  70  when it is in the cavity  22 , which creates the pinch point. There may also be, for example, a 0.25 tolerance between the cavity  22  and the size of the distal end  70  that allows ball to spin freely. Thus, to move between the uncoupled and coupled positions, the projection  66  must pass over the lips  26  (i.e., past the pinch point). Consequently, a force must be applied to the projections  66  to move over the lips  26 ; the force is greater than, for example, the force required to overcome any friction between the projections  66  and the support body  16 . 
     The projections  66  of spinning member  14  can be placed, snapped, clipped, or otherwise securely secured to or through the spinner support  12 . The projections  66  may move from an uncoupled position to a coupled position, in which the projections  66  are retained by the support body  16 . For example, the projections  66  may extend through the slot(s)  20  and/or openings  24  when present. Referring to  FIGS.  1 - 7   , in an embodiment, the spinning member  14  may be angled so that one projection  66  is inserted into one of the slots  20 , after which the other projection  66  may be moved into the opposing slot  20 . Once both projections  66  are in the respective slots  20 , the spinning member  14  may be moved upwards so that the distal ends  70  pass the lips  26 . In this coupled position, the arms  68  extend through the openings  24 , and the distal ends  70  are positioned in cavities  22 . To move the projections  66  into an uncoupled position, the projections  66  must be forced over the lips  26  and may be removed from the slots  20 . 
     Due to the variety of configurations of the support body  16 , there are numerous ways by which the spinning member  14  may be coupled to the spinner support  12 . Referring to  FIG.  16   , the projections  66  may be positioned through a widened end of a slot  20  and then translated past the pinch point (i.e., past lips  26 ) into the coupled position. In an embodiment, the distal ends  70  of the projections  66  may be sized to fit in the cavities  22  of the support body  16 . Referring to  FIG.  17   , the arms  68  may be slid through open ends of the spiral slots  20  with the distal ends  70  extending outside the slots  20 . The arms  68  may be rotated through the spiral slots  20  and past the lip  26  into the closed end of the spiral slots  20  (i.e., into a coupled position). Further slot and projection configurations can be realized as is known in the art to permit installation and removal of spinning member  14  onto spinner support  12 . It is understood that, in this manner, spinning member  14  is removable, and various alternative spinning members can be interchangeable with a spinner support  12 . Further, it understood that once spinning member  14  is secured onto spinner support  12 , spinning member  14  can spin freely about the axis A, as shown in  FIG.  26   . 
     Spinning member  14  can have indicia  72  on one or both of the faces  62   a,    62   b.  The indicia  72  may include partial or full letters and/or partial and full words. Referring to  FIGS.  23 - 26   , in an embodiment, indicia  72   a  on a first face  62   a  of spinning member  14  depicts a partial word, and indicia  72   b  on an opposite second face  62   b  of spinning member  14  depicts a complementary partial portion of the word partially depicted on the first face  62   a.  When spun about the axis A, a full, readable word appears to the eye of a user. For example, the combined indicia  72   a,    72   b  appears as the word “FAMILY” in  FIG.  26   . In an embodiment, indicia  72   a  on a first face  62   a  of spinning member  14  comprises half of a letter or word and the indicia  72   b  on the second face  62   b  of spinning member  14  comprises the other half of the letter or word. In another embodiment, indicia  72  depicts a full, readable, word. In an embodiment, indicia  72  depicts a partial word so designed on one face  62   a,    62   b  of spinning member  14 , such that if spinning member  14  is spun, a full, readable word appears to the eye of a user. In an embodiment spinning member  14  can have indicia  72  thereon such that a different word or phrase is rendered when spun one direction versus the other. 
     When worn as a ring, one of the two opposing faces  62   a,    62   b  of spinning member  14  can be visible to a wearer (e.g.,  FIG.  24    or  FIG.  25   ). When desired, a user can remove the jewelry and “fidget” with the spinning member  14  by spinning it about axis A (e.g.,  FIG.  26   ). Additionally, the user may remove one of a plurality of spinning members  14  and replace it with another of a plurality of spinning members  14 . Removal and replacement of spinning member  14  can effect a change in color, or other appearance of the jewelry, such as ring  10 , as well as a change in the word or phrase rendered upon spinning of spinning member  14 . 
     The letters, words, or phrases that appear to a user when the spinning member  14  is spun about axis A can include inspiring or encouraging words or phrases, such as: dream big, change, be kind, I am, faith, shine, be happy, fierce, worth it, good luck, love, I love you, most, create, grit, let go, focus, half full, let go, free hugs, focus, brave, family, hope, grace, joy, today, trust, worthy, be still, you got this, conquer, namaste, amazing, courage, believe, inspired, fearless, grateful, no regrets, enough, patience, breathe, balance, adventure, be present, compassion, confident, determined, strength, warrior, passion, purpose, resilient, and the like. A kit may include one or more spinner supports and one or more spinning members, where the spinning members include different words. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  27 - 29   , spinning member  14  can have multiple parts, including a part devoid of indicia and secured so as to be un-detachable from the spinner support  12 , and a separate indicia-bearing element  74  can be secured to spinning member. By way of example, as shown in  FIG.  27   , spinning member  14  can have two opposing, ring-shaped members  76 ,  78 , between which an indicia-bearing element  74  can be inserted and secured by closing ring-shaped members  76  and  78  about hinge member  80 , such that indicia-bearing element is secured between and visible through ring-shaped members  76  and  78 . In a similar manner, as shown in  FIG.  28   , ring shaped members  76  and  78  can be discrete parts that can be secured such as by screwing, pressing, snapping, or otherwise closing to trap indicia-bearing member  36  there between. In another embodiment, spinning member  14  can be generally hollow and open faced, such that an indicia-bearing insert  36  can be placed, snapped, slid, or otherwise inserted into the hollow portion and visible from each face of the spinning element. By way of example, as shown in  FIG.  29   , in an embodiment, spinning member  14  can have rigidly connected ring-shaped members  76 ,  78  connected by bridge member  82 , thereby defining a slot  84  into which an indicia-bearing element  74  can be inserted in the direction shown by the arrow. In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, in general, an indicia-bearing element can be inserted into or between clasp members that can securely hold the indicia-bearing element in place and permit easy replacement of a different indicia-bearing element. 
     Spinner support  12  or spinning member  14  can be made of materials suitable for wearable jewelry, including metal, such as stainless steel, gold, or silver, plastic, ceramic, wood, or combinations thereof. The material and design of the spinner support  12  and spinning member  14  should be such that, when the spinning member  14  is being spun, the spinning member  14  doesn&#39;t wobble or move side-to-side. The color of the spinner support  12  and/or spinning member  14  may vary. For example, the color may be silver, gold, rose gold, or a combination thereof. 
     In an embodiment, a plurality of spinning members  14  can each have different indicia  72  on the faces thereof, such that when spun, each of the plurality of spinning members  14  can render a different full, readable word to the eye of a user. In an embodiment, each of a plurality of spinning members  14  can be interchangeable with any of a plurality of spinner supports  12 . In an embodiment, spinner supports  12  can be supplied in a range of sizes to fit a range of finger sizes. 
     Other connection configurations for securing spinning member  14  to spinner support  12  are contemplated. For example, the projections  66  can be flexible, elastic, or otherwise pliable so as to be stretched and secured to the opposed distal ends of spinner support  12 . In an embodiment, as shown in  FIG.  30   , projections  66  can be discrete elements that are inserted, screwed, pressed, or otherwise connected in the direction shown by arrows to spinning element  14  through channels in spinner support  12 . In a similar manner, as shown in  FIG.  31   , projections  66  can be configured as a single member that is inserted in the direction shown by the arrow through an opening in spinning member  14 . Projection  66  can be secured to, such as by screwing or pressing into ball shaped end  70   a  and thereafter secured to spinner support  12  (not shown). In an embodiment, as shown in  FIG.  32   , openings  86  can have a portion having a width dimension that is less than the diameter of projection  66 , such that projection  66  can be translated in the direction of the arrow and pressed through the reduced width portion to a portion having a width dimension greater than the diameter of the projection  66 . In an embodiment, as shown in  FIG.  33   , spinner support  12  can be a spring, such that distal ends  18  thereof can be separated apart in the direction of the arrows a sufficient amount to insert spinning member  14  and projections  66  between the distal ends  18 . The distal ends  18  can then be released and spring back into a rest position in which projections  66  are secured to openings  86 . 
     In an embodiment the separate indicia-bearing element can be in the form of a sticker, a magnetic film, a self-adhering thin film, or the like. In an embodiment, the spinning member  14  can be screwed onto the spinner support. In an embodiment, an indicia-bearing element can be screwed onto spinning member  14 . In an embodiment, projections  66  can be generally straight, cylindrically shaped rods that extend through openings  86 , or holes in place of slots, and a screw-on ball can screw onto the end of each rod projection  66 . In an embodiment, projections  66  can be open-ended such that a spinning member  14  can be “clicked onto” or otherwise pressed into place from the top such that the ring need not be removed from a user&#39;s finger to switch out a spinning member. Similarly, in a manner similar to that described above with respect to  FIG.  32   , the openings  86  can have side openings such that a spinning member  14  can be “clicked onto” or otherwise pressed into place from the side near the top such that the ring need not be removed from a user&#39;s finger to switch out a spinning member. In an embodiment, once spinning member is placed into openings  86 , a portion of spinner support  12  at the distal ends can be rotated such that the open end of the opening  86  is effectively closed. 
     Spinner support  12  can be “one size fits all” by being spring biased such that the distal ends having openings  86  therein can be, when relaxed relatively close together. Projections  66  on spinning member  14  can have sufficient length such that upon being placed in openings  86  as described above, the length of projections  66  permits some play of the slots along the length of projections  66 , such that the distal ends of spinner support  12  can be biased outwardly, increasing the diameter of the ring shape, and conforming to the circumference of a user&#39;s finger. 
     Referring now to  FIG.  34   , in an embodiment, a device, such as a smartphone  88 , can have memory and executable instructions to provide a menu of various options by which the smartphone  88  can be utilized to increase the functional benefits of ring  10 .  FIG.  34    shows a representative screenshot of a smartphone app configured. 
     In an embodiment the smartphone  88  can utilize one or more on-board or web-accessed applications that provide more functionality to the ring  10 . For example, in an embodiment system and method, a user can secure a spinning member  14  onto a spinner support  12 , spin the spinning member  14  to visualize the word or phrase rendered readable when spun, and then use the smartphone  88  app to receive an inspirational message related to the word or phrase rendered readable. In an embodiment, the app on smartphone  88  can display a list of possible options based on the number and kind of spinning members  14  the user has. The user can select the spinning member  14  utilized at a given time, and the app can serve up an inspirational message. In an embodiment, the inspirational message can be shared on social media. In an embodiment, the app on smartphone  88  can trigger a message to the user if the user has not accessed the app in a given time period. In an embodiment, the user can input to the app inspiring quotes that can be utilized later by the app. In an embodiment, the user can earn discounts on the cost of future spinning members  14  by sharing on social media. 
     For all of the smartphone apps for which a ring  10  can be utilized, it is recognized that all known app-writing, testing, and implementation measures as is known in the art can be utilized. Thus, an app as described herein, is intended to cover the application, the screen displays, the software, the web links, and any and all other of known app-implementation measures as is known to those of skill in the art. For example, a push notification protocol may be included. 
     The foregoing description of embodiments and examples has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or limiting to the forms described. Numerous modifications are possible in light of the above teachings. Some of those modifications have been discussed, and others will be understood by those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best illustrate principles of various embodiments as are suited to particular uses contemplated. The scope is, of course, not limited to the examples set forth herein, but can be employed in any number of applications and equivalent devices by those of ordinary skill in the art. Rather it is hereby intended the scope of the invention to be defined by the claims appended hereto.